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26 Products From Black-Owned Businesses You'll Love
A gloriously glossy lip balm made with Brazilian Açaí Butter and lactic acid — which means it moisturizes and lightly exfoliates at the same time! It has a super smooth jelly-like texture, and the subtle tint adds a pop of color and shine.
A set of anti-crease memory foam inserts so you can keep your kicks looking as fresh as the day you bought them — and it'll even help get rid of old creases! All you have to do is slip the sleeve over your foot, put the memory foam insert in the sleeve, then walk around without worry of ruining the shoes you woke up super early to score.
A superbly scrubby African net sponge that will make you look at your old loofah with absolute disgust. The 100% nylon mesh has tiny knots throughout that help exfoliate dead skin cells — just lather it up with your favorite soap and start scrubbing away. Your skin will feel soft as silk and your body lotions will glide on more seamlessly than ever. Oh, and it dries way faster than a typical loofah, so less worries about it harboring bacteria!
A durable pack of hair ties — they won't snap on you the moment you try to tie your hair up while you're out enjoying the sunshine. These are specifically designed for thick, curly hair (no snagging!!) and the snap-closure design is genius. Just unsnap it, wrap around the hair you want to tie up, then loop hair through like a regular hair tie. Reviewers with locs and braids say these actually hold up and are comfy enough for all-day wear.
A delicious hot sauce made with garlic, peperoncini, and honey to take your taste buds on a sweet and spicy journey. Reviewers say this is perfect for people who don't handle heat well but still want a little kick. Prepare to pour this on tacos, burgers, pizzas, sandwiches, and even sliced fruit. Oh, and if it looks familiar, that's probably because it was featured on Hot Ones!
A BBQ grill mat to take your cookout game to the next level. Using a grill mat can stop the juices from dripping away from your meats, leading to more tender, juicy results. It's also a game changer for grilling up chopped veggies that would normally slip through the racks. Oh, and it makes cleanup an absolute breeze.
The wildly popular Topicals Faded Serum, which helps to fade dark spots in as little as two weeks. It's formulated with kojic acid to help brighten any discoloration, while niacinamide adds an extra glow and protects the skin barrier. Just spread a thin layer on after cleansing but before moisturizing — reviewers say the results take time, but it's so worth it.
And Topicals Faded Brightening Under-Eye Masks to add some ~glowy radiance~ before heading into the office. The hydrogel material provides an instant cooling sensation, and the caffeine can help temporarily brighten the appearance of dark circles so your concealer doesn't have to work as hard.
A sleeveless maxi dress that makes elegance look effortless. This can easily take you from work to happy hour, and it even comes with a self-tie belt so you can switch it up from day to night. Oh, and reviewers say the fabric feels ~expensive~, which is always a plus!
A Hairbrella — the umbrella upgrade you deserve in 2025. This spacious hat is made with 100% waterproof microfiber polyester that'll keep your style protected and your face shielded the next time you get caught in the rain. And now your hands will be free to call an Uber instead of walking home!!
A pack of detergent sheets that'll make you wonder how you ever fumbled around with those bulky liquid bottles. The best part? It's ridiculously easy to measure — just half a sheet for a small load, a full sheet for a medium load, one-and-a-half sheets for a large load, or two sheets for an extra-large load. Say goodbye to the days of squinting to read the measurement markers in liquid detergent caps.
And a pack of 100% wool dryer balls so you can cross single-use dryer sheets off your shopping list forever. Just toss these in with your laundry and they'll help reduce drying time while softening your clothes and preventing wrinkles.
The iconic Black Girl Sunscreen — a face and body SPF 30 moisturizer designed to blend in seamlessly and not leave a white cast on deeper skin tones. Unlike most similarly-priced sunscreens, this formula actually has moisturizing ingredients like jojoba and avocado oils. Reviewers say it sinks in super quickly and is a perfect base for makeup — which is a rare find in the SPF department.
A set of colorful wineglasses so you can wow everyone with your impeccable glassware taste the next time you host a rosé and Netflix night. Wait, you aren't regularly throwing those?? Well these gorgeous pieces made with hand-blown glass will inspire you to literally any kind of party to show these off.
A Bolden Skin-Brighting toner to help banish the dark spots, breakouts, and enlarged pores you've been picking at for years. It's super simple to add to your routine: Just swipe some on with a cotton pad after cleansing, then let the witch hazel, niacinamide, and licorice root work their magic while you move on to the other steps in your routine.
A stainless-steel kitchen knife set that not only includes basically everything you need to slice and dice your way through all those TikTok recipes you've been saving, but also comes in a super sleek clear stand that looks straight from the future. It even comes with a sharpener to keep the knives in perfect condition for years and years.
A TGIN styling mousse made with rose water and acai berries to help define your curls and stop them from becoming extra frizzy by the time the afternoon rolls around.
A box of Blk & Bold coffee pods because you deserve to start your day with a cuppa joe that doesn't taste like dirt (I'm looking at you, every grocery store brand ever). Reviewers say these brew a smooth, rich, full-bodied cup of coffee — and of course, you can't beat the convenience of a K-Cup.
A pack of 100% bamboo toilet paper your 🍑 peach 🍑 will be so grateful for — reviewers say they're strong yet soft, and have zero shedding. This three-ply, 100% bamboo TP is biodegradable, meaning it'll easily break down in septic or sewer systems. Even those adorable Charmin bears would be impressed — and would probably ask Reel Paper if they're hiring.
An oh-so-relaxing jelly pedicure pack so you get a spa-worthy treatment without being judged for swirling your feet around in the squishy mixture. This transforms into a softening jelly-like substance when mixed with warm water, which reviewers say feels satisfying as it sounds. Then you can follow up by pouring in the included dead sea salts, which will turn it back into a liquid so you can soak in their moisture-retaining properties — and it also makes it waaaaaaay easier to dispose of.
A pair of moisture-wicking leggings for everyone who still wants to be comfy and cozy in the summertime. These will keep you cool and dry enough to head to a workout class, grab groceries on the way home, and lug said groceries into the house in the grueling June heat.
A super helpful habit tracker that gives you a perfect place to stay on top of your goals without feeling ridiculously overwhelmed (I'm stressed just thinking about my current notebook). This has a space to track your habits for each day of the week, and there's even a special section for self-reflection with questions like, "What was your proudest accomplishment this week?" Mine is introducing you to The 5 Habit Tracker.
A box filled with 52 surprise date night ideas so you can avoid the "um, what should we do this weekend?" discussion every Thursday night. Just pick a card at random and get ready to unlock your spontaneous side. There are even 300+ conversation starters so you never have to fill awkward silence with something like "so... what kind of groceries have you been into lately?"
A multi-surface cleaner concentrate from Pur Home that's basically the Frank's Red Hot of the cleaning world — you'll spray it on everything. From countertops to tiles, this plant-based formula can break down dirt and grime with the help of a little elbow grease.
A stain stick that'll be a lifesaver when the spaghetti you're eating decides to leap off of your fork and onto your favorite white top. Just wet the stain and the stick, give it a lather, then wash it as usual. It even works on set-in stains!
