Over a glass of pinot noir, KJ Miller and Amanda E. Johnson dreamt up the brand from their personal struggles to find the perfect nude lipstick as women of color. Over the years, Mented has gone from ...

Mented makes premium cosmetics that speak to the beauty needs of women of color Skin by Mented foundation in shade M40 is K.J. Miller's go-to. (Photo: Mented/Getty) That’s how Mented was born.

Skin by Mented foundation stick, for example, is available in 10 shades — many are in medium and dark browns with various undertones, such as warm, cool and even red.

Mented Cosmetics changed the beauty industry for the better when it was founded in 2017. Mented Cosmetics was born when two Black women, Amanda E. Johnson and KJ Miller, set out to create ...

KJ Miller: I think what truly sets Mented apart is our focus on classic, timeless beauty. We’re not chasing trends—you’re never going to hear us touting the latest unicorn lip plumping serum.