We all know the anxiety that can come during the holidays – whether from family traditions or picking out the perfect presents for loved ones. If you’re making a list and checking it twice…
We’re here to ease the stress of gift giving by sharing some of our favorite Black-owned and women-founded brands. We were (re)introduced to a few of these brands as a result of our collaboration with Amazon Prime Video to celebrate the new original series Harlem, premiering December 3rd. Keep reading to reveal our team’s selections from each brand to shop the perfect gift for yourself, friends, or family this upcoming season.
Harlem Chocolate Factory
Harlem Chocolate Factory is an artisan chocolate company with a mission of using their chocolate to share the cultural experiences of Harlem. The stories of iconic Harlem destinations are being told through the recipes they create for these delicacies. Share the gift of sweet history with someone close to you.
Mented Cosmetics
Mented Cosmetics was founded on the belief that people of all shades should feel included in the world of beauty. The idea of being able to give every woman, no matter her skin tone, the ability to have the perfect nude lipstick is what this business strives for. Other products such as their eyeshadow palettes and blushes are perfectly pigMented to match your skin tone. Use their shade finder to find your perfect match and then begin building your collection to shop this season.
Harlem Candle Company
The Harlem Candle Company is a luxury home fragrance brand specializing in scented candles with inspiration from the culture of Harlem. Like music, the top, middle, and base notes of each Harlem candle tells a story that will take you through time. The Harlem Candle Company has a mission to capture the beauty of Harlem to share and illuminate spaces around the world with their exquisite scents.
Phenomenal
Phenomenal is a media company that values centering women and historically excluded communities. They help empower these underrepresented groups to share their stories, experiences, and talents with the world. Phenomenal has grown a lot in four years with support from people like celebrities, athletes, and community leaders. As a brand with a mission and a purpose, they have brought that same passion to other parts of their business, including their clothing. With their clothing, they have messages that uplift underrepresented groups or communities, so shop Phenomenal this season to empower those around you.
EDEN BodyWorks
For over a decade, coming up with straightforward solutions aimed at common, everyday beauty concerns has been EDEN’s promise to you. Inspired by nature, we offer quality products that treat and maintain the hair and body’s original design. Each of our collections combine the transformative power of benefit-rich ingredients known to deliver the best results. Our newest addition to the EDEN family was developed to ease wash day.
If you haven’t tried our new Lavender Aloe collection, now is the time to hit “add to cart.”
EDEN INSIDER*: During Black Friday and Small Business Saturday, you’ll be able to shop full size products 3 for $20 and on Cyber Monday, we will be running our $6 sale. Exclusions include our travel sizes (minis) and bundles. If you subscribe to our text or email lists, you’ll be able to shop our BFCM deals early. You can also sign up for alerts and reminders by texting BFCM to 833-647-1014.
Hope our holiday gift guides help you find the perfect present for someone special!
Tell us which one of the above you’ll be adding to your cart this holiday.
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*Remember to show small businesses a little grace during this time for shipping. We ask that you kindly allow up to 10 business days for processing orders due to the safety protocols in place for our employees and carriers.