There’s no time like now to celebrate the rich, beautiful culture of our fellow Latinx community through a variety of ways: donating to a Hispanic-focused charity like United We Dream, going to your local Hispanic-owned restaurant, and of course, shopping Latinx-owned brands. While Hispanic American Heritage Month takes place from September 15th to October 15th, there are plenty of ways to celebrate year-round — including browsing and buying from Latinx entrepreneurs.
To get you started, we put together a list of Latinx brands you need on your radar. Whether you’re doing some everyday shopping, treating yourself, or searching for a special gift, there’s no shortage of Latinx-owned shops to stock up on and feel great about. From delicious tepache from De La Calle to stunning jewelry from Greenwich St. Jewelers to skincare for all from Vavica, you’ll add one of everything to your cart. Below, check out the Latinx-owned brands we’re shopping — and be prepared to whip out your credit card.
Tata Harper
Tata Harper is inarguably one of the most popular clean, green beauty brands on the market. Harper’s namesake brand has built a luxury skincare empire that only seems to be getting stronger by the second, thanks to best-selling staples such as the clarifying Resurfacing Mask and rejuvenating Hydrating Floral Essence.
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Lucky No. Candles
If you want a new scent for your home, then trying out this Latinx-owned candle brand is a must. These lovely scented, crystal-infused candles are completely vegan and made of soy and coconut wax, so you can feel good while making your house smell even better.
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Sunday Energy
Need to restock your jewelry collection? First off, same. Second, you should be shopping this accessories brand, founded by Latina entrepreneur Melissa Flores. From chic earrings to accent necklaces, Sunday Energy has all the top-quality jewelry you need at wildly affordable prices.
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DedCool
If you’re looking to try a new perfume or cologne, look no further. DedCool, founded by Latinx-Italian Carina Chaz, is a unisex, vegan, nontoxic fragrance brand focusing on creating functional scents that last longer and are part of everyday life (with products other than cologne, like soap, laundry detergent, and car air fresheners). You can find the scent you like most by testing out a sample tin before committing to a full-size bottle.
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Rizos Curls
Give your curly locks the care they deserve with these hair care products made with all-natural ingredients. From detangling spray to defining cream, CEO Julissa Prado created a hair care line dedicated to all curl types for voluminous and frizz-free hair days. Plus, you can shop these products at Target.
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Daybird
Launched in 2022, this Latina and AAPI women-owned skincare brand focuses on streamlining your morning routine. Daybird’s Tinted Skincare is a 4-in-1 multitasker. It’s a serum, moisturizer, sheer foundation, and mineral SPF 50 sunscreen hybrid that makes for a one-step beauty product to save you time.
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Vavica
Founded by three first-generation Latina sisters, this plant-based body care brand was created for all skin types. Sisters Valentina, Victoria, and Camila utilized their backgrounds in the skincare industry to produce body care products that celebrate every individual. You can treat yourself to their hand and body wash, body oil spray, and more.
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De La Calle
Fill your fridge with tepache from De La Calle. Co-founder Rafael Martin Del Campo is a third-generation tepache maker who learned his craft at a young age from his grandmother. De La Calle’s take on the fermented beverage is made with certified organic pineapples and is available in flavors like watermelon jalapeño, mango chili, and pineapple spice.
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Greenwich St. Jewelers
From engagement rings to earrings and everything in between, Greenwich St. Jewelers has been meeting your jewelry needs for over 45 years. This family-owned business offers the work of 40+ independent jewelers, inclusive of Latinx, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ designers.
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YOLA Mezcal
YOLA Mezcal is founded and run by women. Made from a distinctive recipe from 1971 passed down by Yola Jimenez’s grandfather, YOLA Mezcal is handcrafted, organic, and preserves the 400-year-old tradition of artisanal mezcal making. Plus, it’s bottled with love by an all-female team.
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Pisqueya
Inspired by the gap in Dominican representation in the global food market and growing the family brand, first-generation founder Maritza Abreu created Pisqueya. It is a Latina-owned brand that offers a line of all-natural, small-batch hot sauces and seasoning products, including this medium buzz hot sauce, smoky hot sauce, and more.
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Springrose
Nicole Cuervo, founder of Springrose, was inspired by her grandmother to create an accessible bra for anyone with limited mobility. While Springrose’s thoughtfully designed adaptive bra is front-closing, wireless, and soft, it is supportive and can be put on in a variety of ways.
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Bawi
Founders and best friends Victor Guardiola and Jordan Hicks created Bawi with the intention of bringing authentic Mexican flavors and traditions to consumers. Bawi offers a bubbly version of agua frescas that is made with organic fruit juice, naturally sweetened, and comes in flavors like La Maracuya (passion fruit), La Piña (pineapple), and El Limón (lime).
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APAYA
Started in Colombia by sisters Gabriela and Alexa Pacini, APAYA’s accessories put a modern twist on traditional native products. The brand is best known for their handmade straw bags. APAYA only hires indigenous women in Colombia and provides them with the materials to create the brand’s stylish accessories from the comfort of their homes to make caring for their children easier.
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La Monarca Bakery
This Mexican-owned brand offers organic and preservative-free coffee and cookies like Cafe de Olla and Mexican wedding cookies. La Monarca also donates 1% of proceeds to their non-profit partner, ECOLIFE Conservation, to support programs to protect and preserve the monarch butterfly.
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Hedley & Bennett
Sure, any old apron will do when you’re cooking, but one that’s functional and fashionable? That’s always the best option. Ellen Bennett, founder of Hedley & Bennett, began the company after working in restaurant kitchens and needing an apron that was more functional — something that held all her tools and stood up to spills and splashes. Plus, she says a better-looking apron can make you feel good in the kitchen. We can’t argue with that.
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Maude
After getting tired of seeing no inclusivity or real transparency in sexual wellness aisles for years, Éva Goicochea decided to make some changes. Formerly a legislative aide in healthcare, she knew that sexual wellness products were confusing, non-inclusive, and outdated.
Her brand, Maude, focuses on three things: Simplicity, meaning products that are pared back to the basics; quality, working with the best factories in the world to ensure safety and a luxurious-feeling product; and inclusivity — because everyone deserves to feel safe and sure in their intimacy practices.
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Bonita Fierce Candles
When the pandemic began, many of us started taking up new hobbies, and Melissa Gallardo, founder of Bonita Fierce Candles, decided to take up candle making. Clearly, it grew into more than just a fun way to pass the time! Bonita Fierce is all about embracing who you are and where you came from and celebrating that by creating a home that reminds you of your roots. With scents like abuela’s bakery (inspired by the warm, sugary smell of desserts after a fiesta) and cafecito con leche (a freshly brewed coffee scent with notes of cream and vanilla), it’s hard not to take a deep breath in and relax while one of her candles is burning.
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elaluz
Famed fashion and beauty influencer Camila Coehlo decided to start her own skincare and makeup brand, and we’re totally obsessed. This clean, cruelty-free, gluten-free, and vegan beauty brand only has four products on their roster so far, but they all have very impressive green formulas that your thirsty skin will drink right up.
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Naja
This eco-friendly Latinx-owned lingerie brand is exactly what you need for your next bra and underwear restock. Naja’s ethos extends beyond the usual hypersexualized advertisements and focuses on empowering women. All pieces are crafted at Naja’s garment factory, which employs single mothers and female heads of households, where they’re paid above-market wages and offered healthcare benefits.
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Gay Pride Apparel
This Latinx-owned brand works to empower the LGBTQ+ community through clothing that shows off their pride. Gay Pride Apparel also partners with nonprofits, LGBTQ+ artists, and more to promote their art and services — plus, they donate $1 from every order to a nonprofit of your choice.
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UNOde50
If you’re in need of luxury jewelry and accessories, then UNOde50 is your next favorite place to shop. This Spain-based brand is packed with tons of chic styles to choose from, and they’ll have something for you no matter what your budget is.
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Lil’ Libros
Two mothers came together to create Lil’ Libros, a shop that was created to inspire bilingualism and introduce Latin American culture to children at a young age. You can find stories centered around prolific Latinx people from history — such as Frida Kahlo — in both English and Spanish and the captivating illustrations will have both you and your little one hooked.
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Chaos Makeup
Looking to step up your usual makeup routine? Then bookmark this brand for some cosmic hues and color-shifting tones. This Latinx-owned brand is filled with chromatic pigments, highlighters, and more to spice up your makeup bag.
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Eby
This brand, which was co-founded by lovely Latinas Sofia Vergara and Renata Mutis Black, was created to celebrate all women’s bodies within the world of lingerie. Each piece is not only absolutely adorable but crafted to fit you perfectly so you can put your best foot (err, bra?) forward for the day.
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Hija de tu Madre
If you’re in need of some cool and cute clothes, then Hija de tu Madre is your next shop to check out. From staple graphic tees to adorable hoop earrings, this one-stop shop is all you need to refresh your closet for the new season, all while supporting a Latinx-owned brand.
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BeautyBlender
Does this brand really need an introduction? Started by Rea Ann Silva, this beauty behemoth has taken over the makeup world via its tiny sponges that blend any of your favorite beauty products seamlessly.
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GRL Collective
Designed for “grls who give a f*ck,” this Latina-founded fashion brand is perfect for finding your next go-to tops, jewelry, and more. Plus, GRL Collective donates 20% of their profits to fund girls’ education in India through their nonprofit partner, The Sambhali Trust.
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Lights Lacquer
Founded by Cuban beauty influencer Kathleen Lights, this nail polish brand has all the shades you need to step up your next DIY mani. These polishes are definitely something to feel good about: They’re vegan, cruelty-free, and 7-free of any red-flag ingredients and toxins.
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Selva Negra
Founded by Kristen Gonzalez and Sam Romero in their Brooklyn apartment, this low-key fashion label uses clothes to celebrate the founders’ Latinx heritage. And if you’re all about sustainability, there’s good news: Selva Negra is rooted in the use of ethical practices and is committed to using ethically sourced materials, honest production, and zero-waste packaging, all while picking up new ways to reduce their carbon footprint.
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Melt Cosmetics
When founders Lora Arellano and Dana Bomar couldn’t find the perfect bold matte lipsticks, they decided to create one. They created a truly inclusive beauty brand that celebrates all skin tones through eye shadow stacks, highlighters, and of course, lippies.
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Cuyana
Whether you’re looking for a comfy new sweater for fall or just stocking up on a pair of fresh earrings, Cuyana has what you need to elevate your wardrobe. This luxury apparel brand, cofounded by Karla Gallardo, has the main focus on tying sustainability with luxury, making clothes that will last without making a big impact on the planet.
Sigma Beauty
Chances are, you probably own at least one Sigma Beauty brush. This brand, founded by Brazilian entrepreneurs Dr. Simone Xavier and Rene Xavier Filho, uses the founders’ backgrounds in science to create vegan brushes that work like magic. Now, they’ve expanded to a variety of makeup products like eyeshadows and lipsticks for you to add to your cart.
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Flor de Maria
Let’s talk about shoes. We love them, we need them, and Flor de Maria has got them. From strappy heels to the perfect casual mule, this Latinx-owned footwear brand, founded by Peruvian Flor de Maria Rivera, has you (and your feet) covered in only the most fashion-forward styles of the moment.
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Elisabeth Narine is the Associate Editor, Reviews at Best Products, where she spends her time interviewing experts and scouring the internet for the best gift ideas for every occasion. Her work can also be found on BuzzFeed and Forbes Vetted. She uses her love of shopping, pop culture, and cooking to help guide her search for the perfect gift.
Katherine (Katie) is the associate editor of Best Products, where she gathers unique gift ideas, tests out buzzy products, and puts too many items in her cart for research — her work can also be found on MyDomaine, Byrdie, and Oprah Daily. When she isn’t writing, you can most likely find her tending to her 50+ plants, starting a new DIY home improvement project, or playing with her puppy, Olive.
Jennifer is the former beauty editor for BestProducts.com, where she’s testing out everything from the latest lip gloss to the craziest skincare trend sweeping the online beauty-verse. Her work has been featured in Allure, Byrdie, HelloGiggles, and more. When she’s not swatching eyeshadow all over her arms, you can find the NYC-based editor scouring for hours on end for vintage finds, eating pad thai, and hanging out with her cat, Chunks.