Aura Beauty Collective is a platform for beauty founders, investors, and consumers to build lasting brands. Through shared expertise, meaningful partnerships, and a focus on innovation, Aura Beauty Collective empowers the beauty industry to thrive together.
EVERY BRAND HAS AN AURAWhat We Do
BUILD TOGETHER
Aura Beauty Collective connects Black beauty founders of all categories to each other to share insights and support for each brand.
HIRE YOUR TEAM
Find vetted designers, marketers, agencies, studios and more. Our roster of consultants, freelancers and fractional talent make hiring a breeze
CREATE COMMUNITY
Through our platform, brands can tap into a community of beauty enthusiasts, ready to try your brands products, participate in surveys and focus groups, and share reviews and content
SECURE FUNDING
We’re building a network of passionate angel investors and venture funds who are serious about investing capital in brands
Cohort One
Cohort One
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Delanique Millwood
FOUNDER, SKINTELLECT
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NaChé Lynn Thompson
FOUNDER, NACHÉ COSMETICS
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Shawntrell Smith
FOUNDER, NIHYA SOL
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Jamie Kokot
CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER
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Karl Holland
SALES MANAGER
Cohort Two
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Delanique Millwood
FOUNDER, SKINTELLECT
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NaChé Lynn Thompson
FOUNDER, NACHÉ COSMETICS
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Jamie Kokot
CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER
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Karl Holland
SALES MANAGER
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Shawntrell Smith
FOUNDER, NIHYA SOL
Cohort Two
OUR BRANDS
ABOUT USAt Aura Collective, black women are defining the next generation of beauty standards, beauty brands and more.
I started Aura in 2023 as a way to connect black beauty founders to each other under the belief that when we build together, we build better brands. The collective has grown to support not just founders, but consumers, investors, partners.
