Shani Darden
Hem of His Garment
Shani Darden must have touched the hem of his garment because, babbbbbbby, these products are everythingggggg.
Our love affair started with Shani’s moisturizer way back—in the summer of 1999 (okay, not really, but we had to sprinkle in a little nostalgia for the vibe lol). In reality, we were just minding our own Black business when we stumbled upon this product line in Sephora. One trial size purchase later and here we are, full-size products on deck and on repeat. And let’s not even get started on how many friends we’ve put onto this line—they’re full-on beleivers now too.
Everything about these line double downs on the mantra “go slow to go fast”, and we, the audience, are reaping all the benefits of this intentional behavior. Thank you Shani.
The BOM (bill of material aka the ingredients) is a masterful blend of soft, strong, and effective. Basically perfection in a bottle. Here’s our some of our faves:
Take What You Need:
Fine Lines & Wrinkles?
•Use: Retinol Reform
•Why: Retinol is the gold standard in anti-aging for a reason (perfect to start in your mid-30s)—it speeds up cell turnover and stimulates collagen production, leaving you with smoother, firmer skin over time. Shani’s BOM includes lactic acid, a gentle exfoliant that works in harmony with retinol to brighten and refine your skin without causing irritation.
Loss of Firmness or Dull Skin?
•Use: Peptide Repair Serum
•Why: Peptides are short chains of amino acids that act as messengers, telling your skin to produce more collagen and elastin (aka the building blocks of firm, youthful skin). Shani’s serum combines peptides with niacinamide (Vitamin B3) to improve elasticity, brighten dullness, and repair your skin barrier (aka stratum corneum if you’re curious).
Dryness or Dehydration?
•Use: Weightless Oil-Free Moisturizer
•Why: This silky moisturizer is powered by hyaluronic acid, which holds up to 1,000 times its weight in water (talk about overachiever). Red algae extract seals the deal by locking in moisture and balancing oil production, leaving your skin smooth and soft. Thank us later.
Supply Chain Geek Benefits:
Vegan, Cruelty-free
High-Quality Ingredients
Sustainabe Packaging - post-consumer recycled content and outer boxes printed with soy-based inks on FSC-certified, recyclable paper
Ethical Production
Delicious skincare xo