Christmas is less than a week away. If you’re still looking for a gift for a lovely lady in your life, look no further than this list! It’s specially curated for Black women and features numerous Black businesses — including ones owned by Black women.
Trust us, she’s gonna appreciate at least a few things on this list.
NaChé Thompson, a former educator, was looking for makeup to wear for a job interview. Unhappy with not finding suitable options, she was driven to create her own. That has blossomed into NaChé Cosmetics, a welcome addition to the industry that celebrates diversity and representation through lipstick shades.
NaChé intentionally makes products that look great on dark skin — effortless to wear, lasting all day and complementing the skin and its undertones. After all, a better-feeling beauty experience does wonders for one’s self-confidence.
Founded by November Nichols, CHEMIN is a luxury collection of intentional fine fragrances, body products, hand-poured soy candles and artisan handcrafted teas. CHEMIN also provides custom fragrances and sensory experiences for individuals, groups and organizations. Try Parfum 77, which launched Dec. 17 for $140.
As creator and owner of Potty Pillow, Rena Queen understands the pillow is helpful for people experiencing back pain, recovering from surgery or simply needing a break. Queen grew up in Liberia where she started her first business. Now living in Minnesota, she launched Potty Pillow while raising two boys.
“Fresh Dolls” features two dolls named Ebony and Anthony dolls wearing iconic Hip-Hop-inspired fashions accompanied by thematic adult coloring books with contemporary art by acclaimed artist J. Pierce. The collection is now available at all 3,800 Walmart stores nationwide — an expansion from its initial 500 select store placements — just in time for the Holidays.
Actress Marsai Martin, a proud eyeglass wearer, has two collections with GlassesUSA.com—including one for the holidays. The glamorous eyewear collection knows no bounds, offering an array of colors and a touch of sparkly glam in every frame, exuding elegance and sophistication with every glimmer. Each piece has been crafted to mirror the essence of Martin: elegant yet bold to ensure you stand out from the crowd. The collection starts at $94 and includes 30 SKUS of prescription frames and sunglasses.
FRESH is founded by entrepreneur Houston White, who created the collection to intentionally desegregate the hair and skincare aisles and make inclusive products for everyone from all backgrounds to use. The products are formulated with moisturizing and nutrient ingredients including matcha tea, chamomile, jojoba oil and cherry oil, with scented notes including sandalwood, cedar, orange and rose. The FRESH brand packaging includes a unique QR code linking to Houston’s personal playlist of high and calming music vibes to align with your “get up” and “get down” routines.
This ergonomic, foldable dryer is compact, lightweight and dual voltage, making it the perfect travel BFF. The powerful DC motor dries hair quickly and creates sleek, shiny results so you can spend more time on the go and less time on your hair.
Our bestie in our head, Issa Rae has her own Prosecco. She describes it as a “typical Prosecco” with more sugar than Champagne and not as dry. “It’s that balance in the middle,” Rae said. “This has more citrus notes, there’s a little bit of green apple in there. It’s a bit on the fruitier but crisp side.” The bottle boasts luxe, 70s-influenced branding in shades of brown and gold and is a great gift to pop to kick off a great night.
Nivea linked up with RHOA star Porsha Williams Guobadia as the face of Skin Firming Melanin Beauty & Hydration Lotion. The reality star was well known for using the phrase, “Bye Ashy,” on the hit show. NIVEA Skin Firming Melanin Beauty & Hydration Body Lotion is specially formulated for melanin-rich skin and offers a gentle formula that revitalizes, tightens, and nourishes dry, ashy, melanin-rich skin in as little as two weeks! Its non-greasy formula absorbs quickly and provides 48-hour moisture, leaving skin soft, smooth and radiantly beautiful. Key ingredients include Q10 and natural argan oil.
Grand Marnier drew inspiration from rapper Teezo Touchdown, designing a unique holiday (w)rapping paper in honor of Hip-Hop’s 50th anniversary, featuring musical devices and players that chronicle how music lovers have listened to Hip-Hop throughout the decades. Consumers can purchase a Grand Margarita holiday cocktail kit, which includes all the ingredients to create Teezo Touchdown’s twist on the delicious drink, along with stylish garnishes and a free custom (w)rapping paper.
This Black-owned planner company is full of ways to keep you organized. Saria Hawkins-Banda is the formidable founder/CEO of Manifest Your Purpose. She takes great pride in running her rapidly-growing company while raising her two children with her husband Lewis. Hawkins-Banda is an avid planner and loves helping teach others to plan with purpose by using her chic and functional stationery. She aims to sprinkle a little #BlackGirlMagic everywhere she goes by making products that show off the beauty and multidimensionality of Black women. Her personal mission is to remind Black women that they deserve to be celebrated simply because of their existence and won’t stop until that’s the standard.
Sleep is essential to good health and well-being. This alarm clock makes it easier to go to sleep and easier to wake up. Using a two-phase alarm system to match the way we really wake up, this alarm clock also features white noise, sound baths, breathwork and stories to help you drift off to sleep. An optional app makes it super easy to set up, access new features and use the Bluetooth speaker function. Pair it with a weighted blanket for a trip to Dreamland.
Air fryers are the wave of the future. If your lovely lady doesn’t already have one, get her precise, superior crisping power with an extra-large 10 quart cooking capacity ideal for families and gatherings with the PowerXL Vortex 10 QT Air Fryer Plus. It has Rapid Vortex Air Circulation with advanced heating elements cook and crisp your food in a whirlwind vortex of superheated hot air. 10 Pre-Programmed Smart Settings with precise temperature control let you air fry, rotisserie, bake, roast, dehydrate, make homemade pizza, and so much more to delicious, even doneness.
This popular lifestyle brand was founded by Detroit’s Mia Ray, who has hit record sales numbers with her iconic “G” monogrammed tote bags, purses and luggage sets. The line consists of the signature Glam Tote and exclusive Travel Like a G Travel Set, which are perfect for the everyday girl, jetsetter, mom or mogul. By popular demand, the line has extended into cosmetic bags, wallets, travel accessories and journals.
Founded by Kionna Alee of Philly, Goddess Furs proudly provides customers with stylish, high-quality fur coats to express their unique sense of style and defy convention. Whether you’re looking for a special piece for a special occasion or simply wish to add a touch of class to your daily wardrobe, Goddess Furs has the item for you.
This defining neutrals palette for eyes, brows, face and lips features gorgeous Earth tones and is a multi-use, talc-free palette with velvety pomades and coordinating oil-absorbing shaping powders that easily define eyes, brows, cheeks & lips. Lift, fill, line, shape, sculpt, and set your eyes, brows, face & lips with a brush or finger application.
Link up with the United States Virgin Islands Visitors Bureau and give her a trip to the Crucian Christmas Festival in St. Croix! This legendary event runs from Dec. 26 to Jan. 6, 2024. Stroll the Festival Village, enjoy the parades, taste local flavors and listen to live music ranging from Latin to reggae beats.
With an average temperature of 86 degrees, St. Croix is the perfect warm weather getaway. You can even enter for a chance to win a trip to the island for the festival. St. Croix is one of the U.S. Virgin Islands, so your special lady wont need to search for her passport to book this trip!
