How We Started

In 2019, our founder launched Taylor Melrose from a home office, driven by a need for skincare that celebrates melanin-rich skin, no alcohol ingredients that makes skin dry out or high aqua levels cheapening the quality of products and fills a crucial gap in the market. It began with persistence through countless “No’s,” a pandemic, and even more challenges. Undeterred, our founder took a grassroots approach, setting up a pop-up at a local Hollywood farmer’s market to connect with customers and find a community that resonated with the product he believed in so passionately. Taylor Melrose is proof that resilience and vision can turn obstacles into opportunities.

A Family Dream Born at the Hollywood Farmer’s Market, November 14, 2021.

Who We Are

We Are BEAUTY MADE SIMPLE

 

Taylor Melrose is a brand built on values of authenticity and diversity. Founded by Founder Skylar Taylor, a highly respected and sought-after creative leader in the multiple industries for the last decade.

Taylor Melrose provides high-quality, genderless personal care and wellness products uniquely made and with unique performance-based formulas.

Taylor Melrose is not just a beauty brand. It is a black, gay, and disability-owned business that boasts brand values of unapologetic diversity and inclusion, as well as the power of intersectionality. We understand that every person’s experience is unique and multifaceted, and we strive to create products that reflect that.

Our line of exceptional products has already gained significant recognition within the beauty industry. We have been highlighted in prestigious international mainstream media outlets such as British GQ, Vogue, House&Garden, Vanity Fair, Life Magazines UK, and local Los Angeles Times & West Hollywood weekly. Now, with our products available online, we are seeking to expand our retail distribution and brick and mortar footprint so customers can more easily access our carefully crafted skincare solutions.

Taylor Melrose was founded out of the necessity to create a space where people from all backgrounds could feel supported and empowered. Despite facing obstacles related to equity and equality, Taylor’s unwavering ambition and commitment to daily excellence have propelled both himself and his company forward.

At Taylor Melrose, we believe that diversity and inclusion are not just buzzwords, but essential ingredients for success. We are committed to creating a space for people to feel seen, heard, and valued. Our founder, Skylar Taylor, is a champion of authenticity and diversity, and his passion is the driving force behind everything we do.

Thank you for choosing Taylor Melrose. We are proud to create products that reflect the diversity and beauty of the world we live in.

Welcome to Taylor Melrose Cosmetics, a company where innovation meets beauty and social impact. Our founder, Skylar, has over 15 years of experience in the fine luxury wellness and personal care space and has established ourselves as industry specialists in formulation, personal care product development, brand development, and 360 creative.

At Taylor Melrose, we pride ourselves on being a Minority-, LGBTQ-, and Disability-Owned Business Enterprise. We believe in DEI and social impact at the core of our values. Our mission is twofold: we provide top-notch products and services that cater to the diverse and evolving needs of our customers, and we become a trusted and reliable diversity supplier to corporate partners. We are committed to doing business in the USA while maintaining competitive pricing and showcasing our value to the right customers.

We take great pride in our commitment to sustainability and health. Our leadership team strives to create elevated, clean beauty products that meet the highest standards. From sourcing raw materials to delivering end products to consumers, we implement full turn-key operations to reduce air, skin, and chemical contaminants. Our products undergo rigorous regulatory support and stability tests, ensuring they are of the highest quality. We also prioritize using scientifically proven solutions to reduce synthetics and harmful ingredients, creating products that are not only good for your skin but also for the planet.

As a result-driven and passionate creative, Skylar has successfully placed our product lines in leading mass-market retailers such as Saks, Neiman Marcus, TJMAXX, Marshalls, Urban Outfitters, and more. Our brands have benefited from omni-channel marketing strategies, leveraging social media, PR, and advertising to generate product sales success and maximum client satisfaction.

Next step, Unique Markets LA in DTLA

Octavia Morgan suggested we apply to Unique Markets. With determination, we submitted our application, and in April 2022, we got the news: "CONGRATS! You are one of the 150 amazing sellers selected for our Summer Market from hundreds of applicants!" From this show it launched us internationally.