I remember working as a beauty advisor for a major retailer, recommending products that I wouldn't dare put on my own face.

 See, I had recently joined the "40 Club" and my newly 40-year-old skin had become dry and dull. Soon after, I noticed blemishes occurring more frequently and taking longer to fade.

Sound familiar? 

Now imagine having  just about every skincare product from all of the big brands at your disposal...but none of them have what you are looking  for or address your needs.

I used products that broke me out, some that dried me out and others that never worked out at all. And my preference for natural ingredients was D.O.A....the industry had become more clinical and chemical based, with few opting for natural ingredients in any meaningful way. 

The beauty industry has blanketed "anti-aging" as one-size-fits-all, but while those with fair skin worry about fine lines and wrinkles, those with darker tones are more concerned with dull skin and hyperpigmentation. When black women came to my beauty counter, excited to get a recommendation from one of their own, I had nothing I felt 100% comfortable recommending. And when they would return items, I learned that their complaints were the same as mine. 

And then covid hit and I was one of thousands the company laid off.

It was time to take control of my life and to create the skincare products women like me were looking for.

Every time I needed something that the industry didn't have, I just made it myself. 

Skincare, bath & body, cosmetics...you name it!

I started my own mineral cosmetics line "Nique Cosmetics/Lady Minerals" back in 2009, helping women of color in their 40's and 50's find their perfect foundation shade. 

I had some successes but couldn't get it off the ground.  I still make it for my OG customers though, and of course for myself. 

And yes, you read that right...I MAKE IT.

Women would come to me because they wanted to cover and camouflage their skin while maintaining a youthful appearance. But what I saw was a lack of a good skincare regimen. Most of the time, if they'd upgrade their skincare, I knew their skin would improve 100-fold. 

I also knew that this was easier said than done because the product options were non-existent. 

But creating a skincare line seemed as possible as going to the moon. So, I never pursued it. 

Fast forward 10 years later, I'm a Beauty Advisor for a major department store and little has changed. 

Sun People Beauty has created a full-circle moment for me, as I have dreamed of this FOR YEARS. I've accomplished something that I believe was possible...and I LOVE doing it. I cannot wait to show you all that I have in store...I have so many ideas.

And so, I thank you...thank you for taking the time to read this long a** bio page and for supporting my dream. 

P.S that mineral foundation line will be relaunched!

-Veronique McCoy, Creator Sun People Beauty