Meet The Founder
Olamide Olowe
Co-Founder & CEO · Los Angeles, CA
VC-Backed“We set out to change how people with chronic skin conditions feel about themselves. The products were the vehicle.”
Olamide Olowe
Known For
Co-founded Topicals at 23 to destigmatize chronic skin conditions. The Faded Serum is the most talked-about skincare product in Black beauty this year. One of the youngest Black women to raise $10M in venture capital.
The Story
Olamide Olowe and Claudia Teng launched Topicals in 2020 to reframe the conversation around skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis, and hyperpigmentation. Olamide became one of the youngest Black women to raise over $10M in venture funding: and she used it to make skincare feel like an act of joy.
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OUR TOPICALS PICKS
3 Products Selected
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Serum
Faded Serum for Dark Marks & Discoloration
Clinical-grade brightening for hyperpigmentation. Formulated for melanin-rich skin.
Mask
Like Butter Intensive Mask
Thick, creamy barrier-repair mask with ceramides. Works in 10 minutes.
Treatment
Slick Salve Healing Balm
Multi-use healing balm for eczema, dryness, and sensitive spots.
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