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About us

THE FACE BEHIND DARK ELEGANCE COSMETICS

 

Hi and welcome to Dark Elegance Cosmetics! My name is Saji. Let me tell you a little about myself. I am Canadian born with a Caribbean background. I  spent my childhood in Canada, then went on to live in America for many years. Soon after graduating with my PhD in Molecular Biology and Genetics, I moved to Australia and have been here ever since.

THE INCEPTION

 

It was disconcerting to step into the Australian chemists for the first time and find that the darkest shade available was a beige or a light brown. It was even more disappointing to discover that in order to find a shade of foundation to match dark skin tones, you often had no choice but to go to expensive designer stores and spend at least three times the amount that you would at a chemist. I decided to help bring about change when it comes to accessibility of cosmetics for fellow dark-skinned individuals in Australia which is how Dark Elegance Cosmetics was born! 

THE GOAL

 

Dark Elegance Cosmetics was created to help give deeply and beautifully melanated individuals the same options and variety that people with light complexions get in Australia when it comes to color cosmetics. Everyone should be able to decide whether they want to spend a lot, or only a little, on makeup.

THE OFFERING

 

Dark Elegance Cosmetics has the very same known and trusted makeup brands that have been stocked for years in the corner beauty stores, department stores, and chemists l across North America. These brands have been used by dark skinned individuals and people of colour across North America for decades. Now they are right here at your fingertips at an affordable price. I stock brands across all ranges from drugstore makeup, to high end and luxury, all at competitive prices.