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2021 POC Small Business Holiday Gift Guide
In 2020, small businesses owned by POC took a big hit. 2021 hasn’t been much better for small businesses. Small businesses owned by POC, however, have taken much of the brunt of it. This holiday season, check out some of these folks in our 2021 POC small business Holiday Gift Guide. Give them some support and give some pretty delightful gifts!
Don’t forget to check out our other Holiday Gift Guides!
Skincare
1. Hero Cosmetics
Ever have a “pimple emergency?” Of course you have. If you need a hero (get it?) for your skin, look no further than Hero Cosmetics. With a multitude of options at your disposal, never worry that your skin is going to look ratched at the wrong time.
They’re also having a limited edition holiday kit – up to 49% savings on pre-built bundles.
2. Lovinah
Sometimes the traditional way works best. Lovinah is a true celebration of centuries-old traditional African remedies used to treat skin – with a dash of modern technology. Their mission is to make gentle, yet effective luxurious beauty ritual treatments. Made with ethically sourced, fair trade, certified organic ingredients, Lovinah is tradition done with care.
3. Pink Moon
You love yourself best when you take care of yourself. Pink Moon is an inclusive wellcare and community oasis created by women, for all women. They provide a communal sanctuary that can’t help but inspire sustainable living and genuine self-love. When you think of Pink Moon, you just don’t think of quality beauty products, you think of female-led sustainability and ethically-minded brands that foster community, inclusivity, purpose, and self-love.
4. Oui the People
Aside from a super cute name, Oui the People takes the iconic, classic razor design and puts a modern spin on it. While ads from half a century ago go with a “you’re not loveable unless…” message, Oui puts the power into the hands of women who want to feel beautiful for themselves. They want you to feel comfortable in your own skin, as you should.
5. Klur
Who doesn’t love a company with values of clean, ethical, and inclusive beauty? Klur was founded on expert training and hands-on experience. They are more than just quality products and a conscious ethos – it’s about a human connection.
Sustainability not only means addressing the long-term impact on our ecosystem. It also means that the products Klur makes meet the beauty demands of daily life. And they do.
6. Strange Bird
Strange Bird is plant-powered and crystal-charged. We all know that when it comes to beauty and wellness all you need is a pretty rock. I’m kidding! Everyone has their own skincare and beauty routine that means something to them. If a pretty rock helps you feel confident and beautiful, then ride with it, ya dig?
1% of Strange Bird’s sales go towards supporting women’s mental health. Strange Bird is spreading the light by partnering with nonprofits around the world.
https://strangebirdbeauty.com/
7. Circumference
Circumference’s plant-powered formulas are designed to deliver the highest level of efficacy for deep skin nourishment. Every product they make is a meticulous blend of potent, plant-derived actives proven to be highly effective, safe, and stable.
https://www.circumferencenyc.com/
Home Goods
1. Material
My mother taught me that, when planning a dinner party, it’s about “setting a mood.” Material understands how to set that mood with their beautifully and thoughtfully designed kitchenware for the discerning home cook. Save the simple moments with stunning, quality kitchenware.
2. Lo & Sons
Here’s a smarter, more stylish way to travel. This family-owned business creates quality travel products that are designed thoughtfully, made sustainably, and brought to you by good people.
3. Grounded
Grounded’s mission is to bridge the gap between owning houseplants and their natural therapeutic benefits for both your mental and physical space. Their catalogue is mindfully curated to boost your creativity, reduce stress, and purify the air. Don’t just have houseplants, live with them.
4. Jade Purple Brown
Jade Purple Brown is visually striking, colorful, and optimistic art. They create prints for beach towels, postcards, blankets, or just a print of what will surely brighten your space’s vibe. I dare you not to get mesmerized by the familiar yet unique style that is Jade Purple Brown.
https://shop.jadepurplebrown.com/
5. Folkus
Folkus is here to expand how we celebrate, cope, and connect through the prism of Black inventiveness, culture, and environmental stewardship. They produce eco-friendly stone paper products proudly inspired by Blackness.
6. Dear Sunday Co.
Sunday is a special day for many of us. It’s a day to take time to ourselves and feel special. Why not add a Dear Sunday Co. candle? If you’re into a space focused on self-care, relaxing, and full of love and gratitude, these are the candles for you.
7. Wing on Wo and Co.
We have an icon here, folks. Since its founding in the 1890s, Wing on Wo and Co. has been breathing new life into culture craft. The oldest continuously operating store in Manhattan’s Chinatown is one of the few remaining specialized porcelain ware and cultural goods store in the world. This is something very special.
8. Blueland
Blueland is one of the best reusable cleaning bottles and tablets you can find on the market. For one, their cleaning tablets smell fantastic. For another, their design is sleek and modest. No more Mr. Clean bottle after bottle. This is a one and done kinda deal. If anything goes wrong, Blueland has excellent customer service.
9. Silk + Sonder
It’s never been more important to take care of your mental health. Silk + Sonder is a monthly journal and self-care membership that makes daily mental wellness easy and fun. Through a suite of analog, digital, and experimental tools, their holistic approach has empowered tens of thousands of members to live more meaningful, intentional, and productive lives — all from the comfort of their homes.
https://www.silkandsonder.com/
Clothing
1. Okko
We’re always here for a body positive company. Okko is all about deliberate consumption, combining form with function, and encouraging all women to be unapologetically themselves and comfortable in their own skin. Transform your top drawer, ladies.
2. Wasi Clothing
You can stick Wasi Clothing on the top of the recycling queen list. Sustainable, ethical, and slow fashion, Wasi Clothing creates low production quantities while also being low waste. Scraps of fabric are kept to recycle and reused for future creative purposes. If you’re a fan of utilizing as much of the material as possible, this is the brand for you.
3. The Tiny Closet
Getting dressed for the day starts with a well-curated closet. The Tiny Closet is handmade in Los Angeles and makes a noticeable effort to minimize her carbon footprint. Responsible for manufacturing and selling new clothing made from outsourced and dead stock fabrics. With made-to-order production, you can count on zero waste from The Tiny Closet.
https://www.thetinyclosetshop.com/
4. Jane Dottie Vintage
Created in an effort to combat fast fashion, Jane Dottie Vintage brings quality sustainable styles to the community while giving back to women in need. They aim to create a platform that not only involves all things eco-friendly but all things women empowerment.
5. Autumn Adeigbo
Autumn Adeigbo designs colorful, fashion-forward clothing for women who like to stand out in a crowd. From sourcing to delivery, Autumn embraces sustainable practices by purchasing in limited quality and producing only what is ordered minimizing fabric waste, excessive manufacturing and surplus stock. Her collection is not only eco-friendly, but exclusive, y’all.
6. Warren Steven Scott
Here is a true fashion artist. Warren Steven Scott is a contemporary accessory designer, fashion designer, tailor, and craftsperson. His debut collection, Sissy, will take place as part of the inaugural Indigenous Fashion Week Toronto. His collection bridges the Western concept of luxury fashion with his ancestral worldview on ethics, craft, and aesthetic sensibility, representing a distinct contribution to a genuine Canadian fashion.
https://warrenstevenscott.com/
7. Pepper
Pepper isn’t about pretending small boobs are bigger. Stuff your bra with that girl Victoria. Pepper has something grander in mind. Their mission is to empower women to feel extra special, supremely confident, and proud of their small boobs. Ultimately, they intend to change the world’s view of body standards.
Food
1. Golde
Golde makes superfood blends to boost your daily routine. From matcha to mushroom, you can count on Golde for products that are easy, fun, and actually delicious. Feel like your best self and discover your new routine today.
2. Càphê Roasters
Càphê Roasters is the first and only Vietnamese specialty coffee roastery in Philadelphia, operating in the Kensington neighborhood. Their mission is to bring communities together as inspired by the common Vietnamese expression “đi uống cà phê,” meaning “let’s get coffee.” Which, in Vietnamese culture, signifies community engagement.
https://www.capheroasters.com/
3. Mason Dixie
Baking at home is both an art and a science. Screw that, says Mason Dixie. They make the most buttery, crumbly, gooey, baked goods by taking the highest quality natural ingredients out there and mixing them with ice-cold butter and fresh-from-the-cow buttermilk. Pop them into the oven and bite into joy.
4. Indifix
If you haven’t had the delight of an Indian snack, do yourself a favor and try Indifix. They spent time selecting 200+ Indian snacks and treats. It’s a box filled with authentic Indian goodies delivered to your door. Every box you purchase allows Indifix to feed a malnourished child in need.
5. Emishka
Finally, a Thai tea without all the sugar and additives. Shake well and pour hard, that’s what a nitro beverage is all about. It’s a hint of sweet but creamy and smooth. Emishka’s Thai tea gives notes of spice and a smoky flavor with just a touch of vanilla. Plant-based, dairy-free, 100% all-natural.
6. Malai
Malai figuratively means “cream of the crop,” in a North Indian language. They are inspired from globally sourced whole ingredients, aromatic spices, and unexpected twists on old classics. All their ice cream is eggless, handcrafted, and churned with very little air, resulting in purer, more robust flavors, as well as the creamiest textures you can find.
7. Rae’s Roots
A healthy mind starts with a healthy gut. Self-care is not once and done. It takes a lot of little changes and differences that add up over time so that they become a part of your life. A daily cup of Rae’s Roots adaptogen tea can help give you exactly what you need.
Do you know of any businesses or companies we didn’t include in our POC small business Holiday Gift Guide? Comment and let us know!