If there’s one thing in this life I’m extraordinarily good at, it’s shopping. OK, that might be slightly dramatic. But while this little hobby of mine can cause some problems (like having to apologize to my bank account), it’s good for one thing in particular: I pride myself in my ability to scour the internet for the best finds, deals, and up-and-coming brands and letting all my friends know about them. So when it came time to gather our team’s absolute favorite Black-owned businesses and brands into one place, I already had a running list in my head.
As someone who’s very passionate about finding products that are the best of the best, I’ve been making a conscious effort to reevaluate where I’m putting my money over the past couple years. I’ve given myself the goal of supporting more small businesses, more sustainable brands, more companies with size inclusivity—and especially more BIPOC-owned businesses.
I’ve found tons of truly amazing brands along the way, so I’m here to share that knowledge with all of you. From larger beauty and fashion brands to independent artisans and creators, we’ve rounded up more than 30 of our favorite Black-owned businesses and brands to shop from during Black History Month and all year around. Scroll on to check them out.
Beauty
Brown and Coconut
A recipient of The Everygirl’s Women-Owned Business Grant in 2020, Brown and Coconut has been an editor favorite for a few years now. The sister-owned brand offers wellness-based skincare products with powerful combinations of minimal ingredients, and all their packaging and shipping materials are recyclable.
Brown and Coconut
Brown and Coconut
Black Girl Sunscreen
Because everyone’s skin needs protection from UV rays, Black Girl Sunscreen offers natural sunscreen products specifically formulated for Black skin. We not only love this brand for its products, but also for its goal of educating consumers on the importance…
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