25 Black-Owned Brands To Shop On Amazon | Essence

August is National Black Business Month, and what better way to celebrate than by grabbing items from the Black-owned brands on Amazon? The platform conveniently offers everything you need at your fingertips, from stylish clothing, perfect for revamping your wardrobe, to delicious foods to stock your pantry, plus must-haves for staying on top of your wellness and beauty routine–all from Black-owned businesses. So why not make your Amazon purchases count by shopping the brands created for us by us? Here, we’ve compiled a formidable list of 25 need-to-know Black-owned brands on Amazon to shop this month and beyond.

Beauty

• Black Girl Sunscreen: Designed to provide sun protection without leaving a white cast, Black Girl Sunscreen, founded by Shontay Lundy, is a go-to sun care brand for melanin-rich skin.
• Bolden: Founded to cater to the skincare needs of women of color, Bolden is known for its effective solutions for acne and hyperpigmentation.
• Eden Bodyworks: Eden Body Works offers solutions that target the most common skin and hair health concerns, be it a hair oil to prevent breakage or a deep-penetrating cream for the skin.
• Girl + Hair: Camille Verovic’s challenges with maintaining her natural hair under protective styles inspired her to create Girl + Hair. This innovative product line offers a convenient solution for cleansing, nourishing, and refreshing the scalp and hair while wearing wigs, weaves, or braids.
• Oyin: Created by Jamyla Bennu, Oyin provides natural, food-based hair and body products for naturalistas alike.
• TLB: A one-stop shop, TLB offers everything from eye shadow palettes to blushes and lip products, leaving all makeup needs met.

Fashion

• Dungeon Forward: Dungeon Forward, founded by David Castro, offers unique headwear creatively designed to reflect stories of heritage and self-expression.
• EleVen by Venus Williams: Tennis Champ Venus Williams created her namesake athleisure brand to help women feel good in clothing on and off the court. Each piece checks the box for quality and performance while delivering style and comfort.
• Pantora: Pantora pieces strike a balance between quirky and approachable, much like designer Andrea Pitter’s personality.
• Savage X Fenty: Founded by Rihanna, Savage X Fenty is a size-inclusive lingerie brand, for everybody and every mood.
• Sergio Hudson: For timeless silhouettes or designs in vivid color, turn to Los Angeles-based fashion designer Sergio Hudson.
• Studio 189: Co-founded by Rosario Dawson and Abrima Erwiah, Studio 189 is an African-inspired clothing brand with social enterprise at its core. The brand works with artisanal communities to produce everything from coats and jackets to suits and blazers
• Telfar: Founded by Telfar Clemens, Telfar is a unisex fashion label that’s synonymous with inclusivity and accessibility. Known for its iconic Shopping Bag, often dubbed the “Bushwick Birkin,” Telfar blends modern design with social commentary and makes high fashion attainable for all.
• Terea: From designer and Amazon’s Making The Cut winner Andrea Pitter, Terea is an age-, shape- and size-inclusive fashion brand. The garments, which range from printed maxi dresses to tailored trousers, are available at accessible price points and are a great addition to any wardrobe.
• Theophilio: The Brooklyn-based contemporary clothing brand founded by Edvin Thompson is your home base for Jamaican heritage-infused designs that pay homage to the island’s love of dressing up.

Games

• Awkward Games: Say goodbye to boring small talk and hello to engaging, conversations through card games designed to spark intense and meaningful discussions.

Home & Kitchen

• Capital City Co.: Capital City has your taste buds covered with delicious hot sauces and condiments. Inspired by founder Ange Branca’s travels and experiences, their products range from mild to extra hot and are sure to ass some kick your meals.
• Everybody Eat: Everybody Eat proves that plant-based food can be delicious and inclusive with its line of indulgent snacks.
• Iya Foods: Founded by Toyin Kolawole, Iya Foods offers a range of African-inspired food products—from mixes for fluffy pancakes to spices and sauces. Their natural and wholesome ingredients bring a taste of Africa to your everyday cooking.
• Partake: Partake offers allergy-friendly cookies and baking mixes that everyone can enjoy. Their goodies are vegan, gluten-free, and free from the top eight allergens so you can indulge in these yummy cookies without worry.
• Pipcorn: Pipcorn is the popcorn that pops! Founded by Jeff and Jen Martin and Jen’s brother, Teresa Tsou, their mini popcorn snacks come in delicious flavors like truffle, spicy cheddar, and sea salt.
• Sip Herbals: For flavorful handcrafted beverages turn to Sip Herbals. Founded by Orletha Smith and Kelly Raulerson, their organic and fair-trade teas come in unique blends like spiced turmeric and dirty chi, perfect for when you need a little pick-me-up or some chill time.
• Terminal B: Fay and Chris Breedlove sought to bring the magic of traveling abroad home. Desiring to capture the transformative power of exploration, they birthed Terminal B, a candle company that reflects their love for international travel and their shared last name.

Wellness

• ICONI: ICONI, which stands for “I can overcome, nothing is impossible,” is the brand to shop for motivational activewear.
• Hylux: If you’re looking for vitamin water that doesn’t contain artificial sweeteners but still tastes great, Hylux has you covered. This sports drink is low on calories to boot.

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