Iman cosmetics

Description: Iman - the product line for women of color.

Newest Review: ... greens and browns as the pigments used in high street brands are not strong enough. Iman cosmetics have such colours and ... more

... they cost around £10 each. Price ====== Iman cosmetics are similar prices to other more expensive brands such as MAC, Estee Lauder and Lancôme. This is out of the price range for many people but for purchases such as foundation I would personally recommend spending this money so that you get a colour that actually matches your skin and is the right coverage for you. Pros ===== - Produces a range that has enough colours in it to suit all skin types - Colours show up on darker skins - Like all more expensive brands y...more

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Iman cosmetics: Quality Cosmetics for women of colour (829 words)
by - written on 03/02/06 (Very useful, 5188 readings)
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Brief History ========== Iman is a former model that was born in Somalia. She was the first black woman to appear on American Vogue in 1979 and the first black model to gain a cosmetics contract. In 1994 after realising women of colour where getting a raw deal by the major cosmetics brands she launched her own cosmetics company, Iman. In 2000 I-man was launched to ensure her cosmetics are accessible to all women. (Website address www.imancosmetics.com) About the Cosmetics =================== Iman cosmetics produce cosmetics that suit all skin colours. There are very few brands that do this successfully. By successfully I mean produce a ... Read the complete review

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