How Sharon Chuter’s 51 Inclusive Shades Changed Beauty Industry Norms

A visionary leader, Sharon Chuter’s work has redefined what true inclusion means in the beauty industry. The beauty industry recently lost one of its boldest innovators

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How Sharon Chuter’s 51 Inclusive Shades Changed Beauty Industry Norms

A visionary leader, Sharon Chuter’s work has redefined what true inclusion means in the beauty industry. The beauty industry recently lost one of its boldest innovators with the passing of Sharon Chuter, founder of Uoma Beauty and the driving force behind the reformative Pull Up for Change movement. Chuter, who died on August 14, 2025, at just 38, leaves behind a legacy that continues to inspire meaningful change across the global beauty sector.

Challenging Norms and Building Community

Born in Nigeria, Chuter spent years working with global brands including L’Oréal and LVMH before founding her own company in Los Angeles. In 2019, she founded Uoma Beauty, focused on making beauty more inclusive. This brand became known for releasing 51 foundation shades aimed at meeting the needs of a wide variety of skin tones, far exceeding the typical shade offerings from competitors.

Chuter’s public remarks and mission consistently focused on creating…

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