Beauty products and services
Museum object · Beauty & Personal Care
The Lip Bar
Makeup and skincare
Detroit, Michigan, United States · online and retail
Butler began developing lipsticks in her kitchen while working in finance. The brand grew around more inclusive beauty products.
Ownership evidence
Melissa Butler (founder)
Official company announcement explicitly identifies the business as Black woman-owned and independent.
Company statement · Reviewed 2026-10-06
Mixed Black heritage is included. Public sources do not replace a private ownership-register audit.
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