Black Opal (BLK/OPL) was created in 1994 as a love letter from a brilliant chemist to his Jamaican wife, who struggled to find cosmetics that matched her skin tone and supported her skin health. With a renowned dermatologist, they developed a brand designed for melanin-rich skin. With the introduction of Shade ID™ Technology, which is paired with formulations addressing concerns like oiliness, hyperpigmentation, and blemishes, BLK/OPL quickly became a global favorite among makeup artists. BLK/OPL was acquired in 2019 by Desiree Rogers and Cheryl Mayberry McKissack.
