12 Female-Owned Beauty Brands That Give Back to Other Women

This indie-movie actress named Jessica Alba (we're kidding, obviously) founded Honest Beauty out of a need for gentle, safe cosmetics free of icky stuff like parabens, phthalates, and formaldehyde carriers. The skincare line has now extended into a range of cosmetics, including the ridiculously easy-to-use Creme Cheek Plum Berry Blush ($13). Along with that, Honest Beauty supports Code.org, an organization that encourages girls to study computer science in schools.