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15 Best Black-Owned Beauty Gifts of 2023

Tis’ the season for holiday gifting…and being woke about it!

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If you’re anything like me, then you take holiday gifting seriously. It brings me endless joy to pick out the perfect item for each person on my list—and even more joy when that item comes from a Black-owned beauty brand. This is exactly why I created this gift guide, complete with the 15 best Black-owned beauty gifts of 2023. These brands are serving up the type of finds—from ultra-luxe lip oils to one-of-a-kind perfumes—that will definitely secure your spot as the best gifter in your crew. And by shopping from these brands, you'll pour some love into businesses that deserve your attention too.

Our top picks for best Black-owned beauty gifts of 2023:

Now before you start figuring out who gets what, remember that just because the 15 gifts on this list are from BIPOC-owned brands doesn’t mean they are just for BIPOC folks. These gifts are for everyone on your list, so start scrolling and adding them to your cart ASAP.

Ami Colé's lip oils went viral for good reason. They're packed with a trifecta of nourishing plant-based oils (including baobab, camellia, and passion fruit oils) to make your lips look super plush and glossy. This set comes with a clear version that can be worn alone or layered over your favorite lip liner or lipstick, plus two tinted options that look gorge no matter your skin tone.

Keeping your hands smooth, hydrated, and ash-free during the winter months can be a struggle, which is why I never leave home without this hand cream, It's packed with shea butter to nourish dry, chapped skin and is truly the perfect stocking stuffer for anyone on your shopping list.

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Give the gift of baby-smooth skin with this trio of minis from beloved body care brand Oui The People. It includes a lactic acid body wash to nix dulling dead skin cells, a resurfacing body serum to smooth rough spots, and a lightweight body oil for a luminous glow.

Beyond the fact you’re getting five ultra-vibrant and velvety liquid lipsticks in this set, each shade is named after traits of ambitious women—like “determined,” “classy,” and “powerful.” Make sure you gift a box to someone who embodies those traits—and more!—on your list.

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These Pretty Blush Duos

Fashion Fair Lush Blush Duo

Lush Blush Duo
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First of all, this is just a stunning compact. But then when you consider it holds two beautiful blushes—one cream blush and one powder blush in complementary shades—then it becomes super obvious why it’s a home run makeup gift. P.S. it comes in three different shades—Berry Red, Chocolate Chip, and Rich Plum.

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These Travel-Friendly Body Butters

Junie Bees Butta The Trio

The Trio

These mini body butters are the best little jars of moisturizing heaven to throw in your carry-on when traveling. And this trio set provides a variety of delicious scents for any vibe, including rose bergamot, lavender eucalyptus, and ginger lemongrass.

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Brightly-colored mascara is having a major moment in the makeup world right now, so gifting a few of these bold bbs (they come in six different shades, FYI) to your beauty-loving BFF will be a guaranteed hit.

This warm, slightly sweet scent has has notes of yummy coconut, sweet almond, and tonka bean, making it a perfect choice for a cozy night on the couch or a sexy night on the town. Consider it the perfect gift for any of the fragrance-lovers on your list.

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Another fabulous scent option, this chic room spray makes for the perfect holiday host gift or present for a Secret Santa or White Elephant. It's a nice alternative to a scented candle and will instantly upgrade any atmosphere.

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These Skincare Essentials

Epi.Logic Prep Power Pair

Prep Power Pair

Snag this duo for that person on your list who needs a good skincare refresh. The gentle, barrier-protecting cleanser and hyaluronic acid-infused toner are exactly what they need to look glowing all season long.

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Fancy skincare is always a good idea, but what about gifting some fancy hair care this holiday season? Enter: This nourishing set of products from celebrity hairstylist Nai'vasha includes a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner, a luxe hair oil/scalp serum, genius detangling gloves and a multitasking edge comb.

This luxe makeup brush is for the beauty person that already has it all—well, everything except this multitasking complexion brush! It’s not only a fabulous foundation tool, but it also seamlessly applies blush, powder, and bronzer too.

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Get your loved ones’ beauty routine all the way together with this stylish set that includes a matching shower cap, hair towel, spa headband, and two scrunchies. It’s literally everything you need for an excellent hair day in one very chic black-and-white design.

What’s better than one dope perfume? Three! This perfume gift set is sure to please any fragrance-lover on your list. Each scent is as addictive as the next, and they're all scientifically formulated to enhance your mood too.

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This Chic, Hand-Poured Candle

Vela Negra Ashé

Ashé

In Cuba when you say “ashé” it’s both a greeting and a blessing, so you can’t go wrong gifting a candle with the same name. And the scent is totally spa-like, thanks to notes of palo santo and sage with a hint of blackwood and cedar.

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Julee Wilson is Beauty Editor at Large at Cosmopolitan. Previously, Julee was Beauty Director at Cosmo and Global Beauty Director at Essence and has held various editorial positions at Huffington Post and Real Simple. She counts herself lucky AF that she gets to play with beauty products for a living and tell dope stories. And if you’re as obsessed with beauty as she is, make sure to follow her on Instagram for plenty of product recs, natural hair inspo, skincare testing, and Black girl magic shenanigans.

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