Black women who sell Mary Kay and Avon seem to make a killing from it. Hair and makeup products are definitely the niche for WOC, imo. Those are the items that really do need to be tailored "for us." I think I would buy products like this via direct sale if they were of decent quality. As far as LLR goes, I actually don't find it all that hideous. It's not my style, but it's better than what I see on most bodies every day, if I'm being honest.
My dad used to sell Avon back in the day and made a killing. He and I have very similar personalities, so if he can sell stuff I would think I could if I tried. I really want to get like 20 pair of leggings and see if I can sell them to non-family members. I think it is more ill-fitting and awfully styled than ugly I guess.