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. Together with a renowned dermatologist, they developed a brand designed for melanin-rich skin.
With the introduction of Shade IDĀ Technology, paired with formulations addressing concerns like oiliness, hyperpigmentation, and blemishes, BLK/OPL quickly became a global favorite among makeup artists.