About LYS
Confidence Without Compromise
LYS Beauty is a proudly Black-owned clean color cosmetics brand founded by Tisha Thompson. Our mission is simple: champion non-conforming beauty through self-love and expression using formulas that your skin deserves. We’re all about celebrating exactly who you are - not telling you who you should be.
Tisha Thompson, founder and CEO of LYS Beauty, is a beauty industry veteran with over 20 years of experience developing and marketing clean beauty products. As a trained makeup artist and seasoned executive, her career is marked by uncovering today’s beauty consumers’ needs, from skin concerns to financial priorities.
In 2021, Tisha launched LYS Beauty to redefine clean beauty with inclusive, high-performing products for all skin tones, types, and budgets. Her expertise in complexion has driven viral, cult-favorite products, solidifying her as a leading voice in the beauty industry.
LYS is more than a makeup brand - it’s a movement. We’re on a bold mission to empower, inspire, and awaken your most confident self with uncomplicated products made for every occasion. Our skin-loving formulas redefine beauty for everyone with Sephora Clean formulas fit for a multicultural consumer. At LYS Beauty,
- self-love is a lifestyle
- affirmations are a daily practice
- beauty is universal
- rules are suggestions, and
- negative self-talk is prohibited
Cruelty-free Practices
100% free of animal testing. Play with confidence knowing that your beauty routine never harms our furry friends.
Uber Clean Formulas
Our formulas adhere to the rigorous Sephora Clean standards. Completely free of: gluten, talc, fragrance, mineral oil, and SLS - because your skin deserves the best.
Vegan Accommodations
Experience the beauty of plant-powered products that align with your lifestyle without any animal-derived ingredients.
Non-conformity
Write your own beauty story with easy-to-use products that enhance – never conceal – your unique attributes.
Accessibility
Affordable, high-quality products at a great price…we promise!
Skincare-infused
Formulas that go beyond makeup, infusing skincare ingredients that promote overall skin health. Tailored for all skin types, textures, and tones
Sustainability Commitment
We’re here to put beauty into the world, not take from it.We use FSC-certified folding cartons and packaging featuring glass and tubes using 30% Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) materials to do our part in protecting the environment.