During Hispanic Heritage Month [1], consider trying out some of our favorite Latinx-owned beauty brands, or start stocking up for your holiday gifting needs.
These incredible brands were all started by Latinx founders and have some of the prettiest gifts we've ever seen. Your friends will be thrilled to unwrap a rose gold set from Honest Beauty, a precious set of studded lipsticks from Kat Von D, or a fun find from a lesser-known brand like Reina Rebelde, all while supporting Latinx-founded brands.
Keep reading to see the best beauty gifts your friends will love while learning a little bit about the brands.
Reina Rebelde Bold Lip Color Stick
Reina Rebelde founder Regina Merson created the brand because she was equally proud of being Mexican and American. She was inspired to make cosmetics like her creamy Reina Rebelde Bold Lip Color Stick [3] ($14) from watching the telenovela Rosa Salvaje.
Kat Von D Best of Nudes Mini Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick Set
Gift the Kat Von D Best of Nudes Mini Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick Set [4] ($44) to your friend who was obsessed with studded belts in high school. The creamy colors were created by Mexican-American tattoo artist Kat Von D, and they are all cruelty-free.
Honest Beauty Rose Gold Glimmer Set
Mexican-American actress Jessica Alba [5] started Honest Beauty because she wanted to use safe products that didn't sacrifice performance. The Honest Beauty Rose Gold Glimmer Set [6] ($35) is filled with shiny, gorgeous hues and formulated without parabens, mineral oil, or synthetic fragrance.
Bésame 7 Dwarfs Mini Lipstick Set
Disney-lovers will go insane when they unwrap the charming Bésame 7 Dwarfs Mini Lipstick Set [7] ($35). The brand is founded by Argentinian-American and cosmetic historian Gabriela Hernandez, who has had a long fascination with vintage beauty. This passion turned into Bésame, which carries retro shades and formulas of years past.
Tata Harper Skincare Daily Essentials Set
Your friend who prefers everything in her routine to be all-natural will go gaga for native Colombian Tata Harper's Skincare Daily Essentials Set [8] ($75). The luxurious line includes hydrating and reparative treatments that will make the skin glow.
Mia del Mar Overnight Miracle Glow Night Cream
Once you try the gorgeously packaged Mia del Mar Overnight Miracle Glow Night Cream [9] ($54), you'll want to gift one to every one of your friends. The Miami-based brand is proud of its Latin heritage and is a pioneer of L-beauty (Latinx!).
Beautyblender Blenders Delight Set
That's right: your favorite makeup applicator was invented by Latinx lady Rea Ann Silva [10], whose mother is Mexican. Every beauty-lover in your life will flip when getting the Beautyblender Blenders Delight Set [11] ($40), which contains a year's worth of blenders and a traveling case.
Melt Cosmetics Hopeless Romantix Collection
Mexican-American makeup artist Lora Arellano invented Melt Cosmetics for people who wanted the richest, most pigmented of colors. For the true makeup fanatic in your life, consider gifting the lavish Melt Cosmetics Hopeless Romantix Collection [12] ($200).
Oribe Côte d'Azur Eau de Parfum
You've probably heard your friends musing about Oribe's iconic Texturizing Spray, and if you've ever smelled the Cuban hairstylist's products, you know it's intoxicating. For your friend who just can't get enough of it, the incredible scent now comes in a Oribe Côte d'Azur Eau de Parfum [13] ($32).
Araceli Jalisco Eyes Palette
Araceli is a new brand launching on Oct. 18 by makeup artist Araceli Ledesma that includes a selection of products inspired by Mexico. The Jalisco Eyes Palette [14] ($28) is packed with gorgeous red and orange hues with cute names like Horchata, Tequila, and Amor.