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1. A gorgeous journal featuring an illustration of a caring plant mom who reminds you of your BFF when they're tending to their leafy bbs.Â
This woman-owned Etsy shop makes all kinds of cool home goods and apparel celebrating Black culture.
Promising review: "Love this notebook. So far Iâve bought four notebooks, two for me and two for gifts, and theyâre all gorgeous and beautifully made. Iâll definitely be coming back for more." âSandy Bermanzohn
Get it from The Trini Gee on Etsy for $24.90 (available with blank or lined paper and in more designs here).
2. A squee-worthy smiling cloud bath bomb that'll transform their tub into a magical rainbow. Plus, it's made with nourishing and moisturizing plant-based oils and shea butter and a yummy fruit blend scent, so you really can't go wrong.
Motherland Essentials is an awesome, Charleston, South Carolina-based small biz founded by a mom that specializes in affordable, plant-based, handcrafted soaps and other delightful bath and body care.
Promising review: "Love these so much. I bought three for my little one and he absolutely loved them! His skin is sensitive to some fragrances and dyes, but these were absolutely harmless to his beautiful skin. Thank you Motherland Essentials for making bath time more fun!" âElondia H.
Get it from Motherland Essentials for $8.
3. Fenty Beauty's Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer to get their pout shining bright like a diamond (founder Rihanna knows what she's doing). This gift will keep on giving and become part of their daily routine, since it's a luxe, cruelty-free, super shiny gloss that moisturizes *and* lasts, according to reviewers.
Promising reviews: "My go-to lip topper. This is a perfect every day gloss. Itâs not super sticky, but it still goes on in a thick, glassy layer that makes my lips look amazing. The wide applicator is also fun to use. I put this on alone or on top of other lip products, so itâs very versatile." âcecnut
"I will buy this gloss over and over. The shine is one thing but it actually makes my lips feel and look softer. IMO it's worth the cost â lasts longer than any drugstore brand and I don't have to keep reapplying to get the glossy shine that one swipe of this has. SO GOOD!" âalysonlora8
Get it from Sephora for $20 (available in five shades).
4. A fine-tip pen with a removable moon and stars charm your favorite astronomy buff quite simply needs to have on their desk â it's ~written in the stars~.
This Sacramento, California-based, woman-owned small business describes itself as "A stationery lover's paradise!" and indeed it is. They have soooo many cute pens, notepads, erasers, and more.
Promising review: "Great gift for my friend." âmoony
Get it from The Fine Print Paperie for $3.25 (available in two styles).
5. A drawstring-adjustable Grace Eleyae satin-lined beanie that may look like a regular cute and cozy winter hat, but has a secret superpower â it'll protect, not damage, natural hair.
The satin helps retain moisture and reduce breakage-causing friction, and can even help distribute the natural oils in their hair. The brand, Grace Eleyae, is a woman-owned business that specializes in accessories that are both protective and stylish!
Promising reviews: "Got this beanie for my sister. When it arrived I definitely tried it on and wished I had gotten it for me! Fit is perfect." âZephyra B.
"I have alopecia universalis. No hair and this is the best beanie with the liner, ties, and the look. Cozy warm. Love." âBethany J.
Get it from Amazon or Grace Eleyae for $42 (check out colors and styles here and here).
6. A stunning satin pillowcase to reduce frizz, damage, and friction on their hair, but *maximize* the compliments they get on their bedding.
It's from a woman-owned brand that specializes in headwraps, clothes, and more made from gorgeous African textiles.
Get it from Cee Cee's Closet for $25 (available in eight prints).
7. Epic beaded cheeseburger earrings for your go-to fast-food-eating companion â or the pal you went to see The Menu with (iykyk). Odds are they're the same person anyway.
This cuteness is from The Tiny Tassel, a woman-owned, Charleston-based small business that specializes in cheerful accessories (often featuring, yup, tassels) and clothes (designed by the founder's mom!).
Get them from The Tiny Tassel for $36.
8. Black Girl Sunscreen SPF 30, a vegan and cruelty-free formula specially designed to offer sunny day protection for folks with dark skin, since it won't leave any pesky white residue. If you and your pals are headed on a vacay, bring some of this for everyone!
It's also fragrance-, paraben-, and aluminum-free! This woman-founded brand is all about creating great sunscreen for people of color and educating everyone about sun safety.
Promising review: "I love this sunscreen! It was recommended by several people on a skincare fanatics group. It blends right in and leaves no white cast. It leaves my skin with a dewy look but not greasy. Iâve used it on my face and body. Iâll be purchasing this again â great value!" âTrin
Get it from Target for $15.99.
9. An 18k-gold-plated gemstone ring sure to become their new signature piece â and it'll be loaded with sentimental value because their fave person (you!) gave it to 'em.
It's from a small jewelry business based in New York.
Get it from SaharasEssentials on Etsy for $21.60 (originally $36; available in sizes 6â8 and in three colors).
10. A bold reusable tote made from ripstop nylon and capable of holding up to 50 pounds that they'll use on every single errand run from now till forever (and I bet they'll get compliments pretty much every time).
Brand founder Mapate Diop is a second-generation American who was inspired by the Ankara fabrics his mom would bring back from trips to Nigeria. He now creates this inclusive line of bold clothes and accessories for anyone who loves to stand out.
Get it from Diop for $14 (available in 23 prints).
11. A fun pastel keyboard cover your work BFF will thank you for over and over, especially when it keeps the crumbs from the muffin you brought them from Starbucks from getting trapped in their keys forever.
Chic Geeks is a woman-owned business specializing in gorgeous tech accessories.
Promising review: "I love it! The keyboard cover keeps my keys clean, is visually appealing, and makes me happy every time I open my laptop!" âCarmen Solis
Get it from Chic Geeks for $20 (available for six MacBook models and in more colors here).
12. A beautiful string of waist beads handmade in Ghana and designed to serve as an empowering and confidence-boosting finishing touch to any outfit.
Founder Caitlyn Kumi started her business as a student at UNC Chapel Hill, with the goal of supporting other women and promoting body positivity. The company employs female business owners in Ghana to produce their products and young women interested in business with their internship program, plus helps women-led organizations fundraise through their Women Supporting Women program. The beads themselves celebrate West African heritage and come in different colors, all with different symbolic meanings (read about all of them here).
Get them in gold from Miss EmpowHer for $16.99 (fits sizes 00â18; available in more colors here).
13. A delightful puzzle your fave bookworm might just see themselves in...and that might just get them to take a break from their current novel.
Promising review: "Recipient loved this gift and mentioned how beautiful it was." âmdchastang
Get it from The Trini Gee on Etsy for $20.90+ (available in three sizes).
14. A pretty soy candle with notes of lily, magnolia, carnation, rose, mimosa, plum, sandalwood, and musk in an eye-catching floral tin that'll really pop(py) on their end table.Â
Bifties is an awesome gifting destination, whether you're shopping for your loved ones or yourself. Everything in the shop is from Black- and Afro Latinx-owned brands or creators (this one is by Jenny Bean). You can even customize your own gift box with up to five of their items and a card or shop their pre-curated gift boxes.
Get it from Bifties for $17.90.
15. A luxurious silk scarf that reads "good hair" and can be styled all sorts of ways, from around their neck to knotted on a bag handle to, of course, atop their good â scratch that, great â hair.
16. A Luv Scrub, aka an exfoliating nylon bath cloth inspired by a common grooming routine product used in West Africa. The long and stretchy cloth will exfoliate, turn each shower into a a spa-like experience, and leave them with remarkably soft skin. Can a regular washcloth do that? Didn't think so.
It's even long enough that they can easily scrub their back! Several of my coworkers have tried and love this product, which is from a woman-owned small business!
Promising review: "I absolutely love this exfoliator. I got it to remove my self-tan in the spots that never seem to go away (my ankles) and it did amazingly. It removed all of the old tan and buffed away all of the dry skin so it was perfectly prepared for my next application of self-tan. Not to mention, adding soap to it makes the soap lather so well. My husband is now addicted to it as well! I love that it dries completely and cannot be a source of mold when left in the shower caddy like exfoliators I have used before. I love it! Definitely 10/10!!" âkcaudill
Get it from Luv Scrub or Ulta for $18 (available in five colors).
17. An absolutely massive satin scrunchie for anyone who wants their hair accessories to be as big as their personality.
It's from a woman-owned business that stocks tons of gorgeous and ecletic clothes and accessories (including vintage finds)!
BuzzFeed Shopping editor Kayla Boyd raves, "Giant scrunchies are the accessory I never knew I needed. I have big, curly Type 3 hair and I'm constantly putting it up and taking it down throughout the day. These adorable scrunchies make throwing my hair up in a messy bun so much more fun. The satin ones are especially great for being gentle on your hair. You can also find the organza rainbow scrunchie I'm wearing in the above photo or the cotton cow print on their site as well."
Get it from Jane Dottie Vintage for $12+ (available in five sizes).
18. Or a special scrunchie made by fan-fave brand Bread, which specializes in products for 3aâ4c hair â so they can really trust it'll work on their gorgeous strands. It claims to help prevent dents after they've had their hair up!
It's from a woman-owned business!
Promising review: "I absolutely did not expect this scrunchie to come through like it has. It's gentle enough to wear it when I pineapple my hair at night but stays secure. I also wear it around my wrist almost every day as an accessory! Also, I accidentally ran it through the washer and dryer and the quality held up." âamelia a.
Get it from Bread Beauty Supply for $16.
19. A super fun gift set for the astrology and hoop earring enthusiast that comes with a pair of hypoallergenic hoops, removable charms depicting their star sign, and a posh vegan leather pouch for storage. Not sure how much they'll need said storage pouch, though, since they'll probably want to wear these every dang day.
Hoop Mobb is a woman-owned, Detroit-based business that, as the name suggests, specializes in perfect hoop earrings and charms to put on them.
Get it from Hoop Mobb for $16 (originally $28; available in 12 signs).
20. A ridiculously cute llama sticky note pad sure to make 'em say, "Alpaca few in my work bag."
Get it from The Fine Print Paperie for $2.75 (available in nine styles).
21. A huge mood of a baseball cap if you're looking to say, "You're doing amazing, sweetie" in gift form.
You've probably seen celebs on your social media rock tees by Phenomenal, which works to raise awareness for all sorts of social justice issues. The idea for their name and some of their most recognizable designs came from Maya Angelou's "Phenomenal Woman" poem, and the badass founder, Meena Harris, has an aunt who is quite famous and influential too (her name is Kamala).
Get it from Phenomenal for $35.
22. A luxe, vegan, and cruelty-free nail polish made without artificial fragrances or 10 major chemicals (including DBP, formaldehyde, parabens, and camphor) but made *with* the right stuff to make it gorgeous and chip-resistant. Oh, and that glam bottle will make all the other polishes in their kit jealous.
Mischo Beauty is a woman-owned nail brand that was created when the founder used her degree in chemistry to develop the kind of glam, high-quality, nontoxic polish she wanted but couldn't find when she was pregnant.
Promising review (for the navy blue shade): "No chips!! At first I was skeptical of the polish, BUT it lasted a week!! Love the glossy color! I liked the quality so much, I came back and ordered more polish!! Canât wait to get my hands on them.đ" âLeslie H.
Get the navy or the red for $21, both from Mischo Beauty, and shop more colors here.
23. Totally sweet gummy bear earrings that'll serve as perfect ear candy, even if their orthodonture prevents them from enjoying the real thing (big mood).
They're from a queer-owned, LA-based shop that specializes in fun and quirky earrings!
Promising review: "This seller can have all my money! The package was absolutely flawless. I ordered several pairs of earrings, and they were all wrapped up beautifully in little bags with stickers. I will definitely buy more from this seller. They even included a sweet card with my order. 10/10!!!" âDani Langston
Get them from InsomniaCraftShop on Etsy for $6 (available in 10 colors).
24. Fenty Skin's Cookies N Clean Whipped Clay Face Mask, which looks like their fave ice cream and acts like their skin's new savior. It's got charcoal and salicylic acid to give their pores the deep clean they deserve and put in the ⍠work work work ⍠to help 'em get *glowing*.
It's also gluten-free and cruelty-free and the packaging is recyclable!
Promising reviews: "This mask is amazing. I have never had a face mask that made my skin so soft and pores so small. I have sensitive and dry skin and it will break out if I use anything that clogs my pores. My skin has never looked better after using this multiple times a week (two to three times). If youâre on the fence, BUY IT!!! People have even commented on how great my skin looks lately. Amazing 10/10." âmadgirlriri
"This is the best face mask I have ever used. I mean ever!!! My face felt and looked marvelous just after one use. This is a must-have for any skincare routine." âmmegs
Get it from Sephora for $32.
25. An adorbs "girls just wanna have fun" sticker sheet featuring illustrated stickers that look a heck of a lot like how you and your pals spend your self-care days and BFF dates.
This woman-owned Etsy shop also stocks other adorable office supplies illustrated with badass Black women!
Promising review: "Love these stickers and I'll be using the extra ones for myself since I ordered these as a gift. Can't wait to order more for journaling purposes." âCharlotte Ward
Get it from Copper and Brass Paper Goods on Etsy for $4Â (originally $5).
26. A "support Black-owned businesses" tote from a Black-owned business, for carrying all the other goodies they've purchased from Black-owned businesses. So meta.
This Etsy shop is based in Houston, Texas.
Get it from HappyMeTee on Etsy for $15.
27. A beautiful acrylic and faux pearl barrette that reads "Magic," because honestly, is there a better word to describe them and the energy they bring to your life?
These clips are from woman-owned, D.C.-based small business Fibs and Fables, which focuses on creating gorgeous hair accessories to help people of all hair types feel fabulous.
Get it from Fibs and Fables for $10 (originally $16; available in two colors).
28. An awww-worthy eye brush set so they'll even look cute as they apply their makeup. Each brush is shaped like a handy kitchen utensil, and the included case looks like a lil' apron â yes, really â so they should get ready to ~cook~ up their best shadow look yet.
It comes with five brush types: eyeshadow base, smudge, angled, blending, and pencil.
Beauty Bakerie is a cruelty-free, woman-owned beauty brand entirely devoted to *adorable* sweets-themed makeup goodies. Their website also has a whole page of Black Lives Matter resources you can check out here.
Promising review: "I bought these just because they were adorable!! I am very pleased to say what great brushes they are. They are quality and usable, not just fun to look at. Well-made and no shedding after cleaning." âRhonda
Get a set of five plus a holder from Ulta for $30.
29. A super delicate cubic zirconia necklace, because they don't need to wait for an S.O. to buy them baubles â their Galentine (you) is ready to swoop in and do the job.
This versatile jewelry brand is also woman-owned!
Get it from Ben Ĺni for $44 (available in two metals).
30. A chic as heck multicolor, oversized scarf they won't want to stop rocking come spring. Just think how amazing this will look with their go-to coat!!!
It's from a woman-owned, Houston-based small business!
Promising review: "A must-have. I love this scarf, it's very soft and cozy. I love that its very much on-trend and complements my outfits every time I wear it. I will recommend this to my friends." âRebecca O.
Get it from Lilly's Kloset for $48.
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