WNBA star Angel Reese continues to make moves off the court. The Chicago Sky forward has transcended the sport and become a fashion figure. For instance, Reese walked down the runway during October Victoria\u2019s Secret Fashion Show.<\/p>\n
She is adding more ventures to her portfolio, and the latest includes one of her favorite brands. Daniela Morosi of Business of Fashion reported<\/a> on Wednesday that skincare brand Topicals announced Reese and Nigerian singer Rema invested in the company.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n \u201cSkincare brand Topicals announced on Wednesday it has closed a round of funding with participation from the WNBA star Angel Reese and the Nigerian singer Rema, as well as other figures from the entertainment and sports industries.\u201d<\/p>\n Founder and chief executive Olamide Olowe said that she wanted people who know the company and actually use the products to invest. She added that a cultural leader like Angel Reese would make a big impact on the way others see Black-owned businesses.<\/p>\n \u201cInvestors are pulling back their belief in Black-owned \u2026 businesses. We are really proud that other people who have capital in the culture want [our kind of business] to grow,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Topicals has raised over $22.6 million since its launch in 2020. The brand is famous for its viral $22 under-eye masks and $38 Faded Serum. Both products target dark spots and hyperpigmentation.<\/p>\n This isn\u2019t the first time Reese has been involved with a beauty brand. She signed an ambassador deal with Mielle Organics. The deal includes Reese\u2019s image used for the brand\u2019s marketing, social media, events and a limited-edition product bundle.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Reese played her second season in the WNBA. She averaged 14.7 points, 12.6 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.5 steals per game. She shot 45.8% from the field and 75.6% from the free-throw line.<\/p>\n \u2014 Enjoy free coverage of the top news & trending stories on The Big Lead <\/a>\u2014<\/p>\n NFL: Positional needs for the 18 eliminated NFL teams<\/a><\/p>\n CFB: 2026 college football transfer portal: What schools are paying by position<\/a><\/p>\n MLB: Athletics dealt setback in move to Las Vegas<\/a><\/p>\n NBA: Draymond Green slams Jordan Poole after Mark Williams-Jose Alvarado fight<\/a><\/p>\n ENTERTAINMENT: Snoop Dogg bashes current NBA players for lack of physicality during NBC broadcast<\/a><\/p>\n