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Michaela Antonia Jaé Rodriguez, most notably known as MJ Rodriguez recently shared some of her favorite holy grail products from Amazon that are Black-owned and made with melanin in mind.

"I am here to celebrate with you guys for Black History month on Amazon Live," MJ Rodriguez said during a recent broadcast. The Pose star adds, "I wanted to give y'all a good glimpse at all of these beautiful, amazing Black-owned products that I used on my face this morning."

"I find it so essential going to Black-owned companies, especially if you're a person of color. Said MJ to E News. “The only way your makeup lays right is if you use makeup and skincare products that work for your skin.

From hydrating glow masks to fuzzy slippers, Rodriguez is prioritizing her self-love rituals to the max, and here are a few of the Black-owned brands she's supporting this month. 

Bolden Glow Hydrating Mask- Deeply Hydrating and Moisturizing Face Mask With Hyaluronic Acid 

The start of MJ’s beauty routine starts with Bolden’s Glow Hydrating mask that deeply hydrates and moisturizes the skin. On Amazon Live the actress discussed her routine in full which includes applying Bolden’s Glow mask at least twice a day. 

"I started out getting ready with the Bolden Glow Hydrating Mask. If you haven't found out about it, check it out. I put the mask on my face this morning and it felt so great. I use the mask three times a week sometimes, but sometimes I will use it twice a day. Use this to hydrate your skin.” Said Rodriguez 

The mask is $20 and can be found here.  

Bolden Skin Brightening Toner- Made with AHA Glycolic Acid, Pore Minimizer Niacinamide, and Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid

Looking for a toner that minimizes pores and hydrates the skin? Well, you’re in luck because MJ recently disclosed that she absolutely swears by Bolden Skin’s Brightening toner within her everyday routine. 

"I followed up the mask with this amazing toner. I've never had a toner that smells so good, but also that refreshes my skin the way that this does. I always did want a toner that actually makes your pores shrink up. That's important to me before I put any makeup on because I want my skin to look smooth and pristine. I'm really happy with this product. I want to make sure that I use products that are great for my skin because not every product is good for everybody's skin, right?" MJ continued,"I want to make sure something is laying right on my skin before I put any makeup on. I use this amazing Bolden Skin Brightening toner. This diminishes the appearance of dark spots, tightens and refines pores. So, if you have textured skin, that could probably help makeup lay smoother."

Bolden’s Skin Brightening toner is $19 and can be found here. 

Bolden Brightening Moisturizer SPF 30- Broad Spectrum UVA/UVB Sunscreen for Face with Vitamin C

MJ also revealed that after she applies Bolden’s Brightening Toner, she moves on to applying Bolden’s Brightening Moisturizer with SPF-30. 

"After I use toner, I use Bolden Brightening Moisturizer. It has SPF 30 with a little bit of Vitamin C. I put this on afterwards to make sure my skin is smooth, pristine, and soft. It doesn't give me pimples or any kind of blemishes. It's always good to moisturize." 

Bolden’s Brightening Moisturizer is $20 and can be found here. 

Angie Watts Face Skin Awakening Cleanser + Toner, 4oz – Alcohol-Free, Oil-Free Cleanser & Toner Duo

In addition to Bolden’s ultra-hydrating skincare line, Rodriguez shared that she uses Angie Watts Face Skin Awakening Cleanser and Toner. 

"This toner just smells so damn good. I just let it sit on my face for a while and let it soak in." This two-in-one toner/cleanser is formulated with organic witch hazel and aloe.” Said MJ 

Angie Watts Face Skin Awakening Cleanser is $12 and can be found here. 

Eden Bodyworks Coconut Shea Pudding Souffle- Refresh & Moisturize Curls, Soft Hold, Add Shine

Searching high and low for the ultimate curl care products? Eden Bodyworks is one of the holy grail products in MJ’s hair care rotation, and for all of the right reasons. 

The actress shared "I use this in my hair. These are natural products that can nurture and restore your hair. This is an amazing product. I put this right on my scalp. Not only does it smell great, but it makes your coils feel so soft and so replenished, honey. It makes me feel good. I know it's making other girls out there look good. This is actually made for curly hair." 

Eden Bodyworks Coconut Shea Pudding Souffle is $6 and can be found here. 

Bossy Cosmetics Style, Meet Substance Eyeshadow Palette

This super matte and shiny palette will turn heads from all directions. MJ disclosed, "I really like those colors. There's a really beautiful olive here [in this eyeshadow palette]. If you have melanin in your skin, find colors that are warmer. This is an amazing palette. These colors lay amazingly on the skin, especially for people of color. Don't be afraid to wear makeup. There was a time where I was afraid of wearing makeup because I didn't know what shadows to use that would complement my complexion. There are so many other makeups out there that cater to a different complexion. There are makeups out there that are for you."

Starting at $25, this palette is cruelty-free/vegan friendly and can be found here. 

The Lip Bar Vegan Lipstick in City Girl (Bright Coral Pink)

Ladies, Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and the perfect lippie is just one click away. Lip Bars Vegan Lipstick in City Girl on Rodriguez’s top 10 list of Black-owned products to support this month. 

“This is a really amazing lipstick. It's a bright, coral pink. This has a velvet texture. It's so pretty. The way it lays is gorgeous and it's vegan. It's beautiful. It comes with a little kiss on it. It's so cute. The most important thing about it is that it's vegan. It's so pretty. It's like a peachy coral. It's giving me Miami, baby," said MJ while reviewing the product. 

The vegan city girl lippie is $13 on Amazon and can be purchased here. 

Mented Cosmetics Lip Products

One of Oprah’s all-time favorites, Mented Cosmetics is by far stealing the cosmetic game by storm. MJ uses the Mented Semi Matte Lipstick in nude. 

"I love Mented products. I'm down for the lip gloss. It's moisturizing and so beautiful. It doesn't feel sticky."Said Mj to E News. 

Twelve AM Co. Women's So Good Fluffy Slippers

It’s imperative that we have a good slipper within our rotation, and in this case Twelve AM Co. has the perfect fluffy slippers for those stay at home days. 

"These are outrageous, these little fluffy things right here. These are beautiful slippers. They're the most comfortable slippers I've ever worn. I like to walk around the house in a pair of slippers. These are the ones that you need to get," she said about the holy grail slippers. 

Twelve AM Co.’s fluffy slippers can be found here. 

Man's Blessed Friend Makeup Brush Cleaner 2 in 1 Tools for Cleaning Cosmetics, Foundation, Eyeshadow Brushes- Hypoallergenic

It’s often that we take the time to clean our makeup brushes, with busy work schedules and everyday tasks that call our name 24/7, the Pose star wants to prioritize cleanliness more with Man’s Blessed Friend Makeup Brush Cleaner. 

"A lot of people don't clean their makeup brushes enough. This is a brush and sponge cleanser. If you're not cleaning your brushes, your face is whack. It can cause breakouts and infections. It's vegan and cruelty-free. Shampoo your brushes,” she urged. 

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