Beauty Gift Guide: 10 Brands To Add To Your Shopping List

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The best gifts are those that can be used by the recipient, and who doesn’t like a good beauty product? Beyond makeup, the beauty industry includes skincare, haircare, fragrance, and more providing perfect items for all walks of life to find in their holiday gift bag. From new lipgloss and eyeliner to shaving cream and face serum, there is something for everyone.

This year’s hot ticket items include new drops from Beyoncé and Rihanna in haircare.

With an assortment of brands to choose from, any consumer can be overwhelmed by the many options. Read below for VIBE’s 10 beauty brands to add to any wishlist.

Fenty Beauty, Fenty Hair, Fenty Skin

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Rihanna shook the industry in 2017 when she first released Fenty Beauty and has since expanded the empire to include hair products, skincare, and fragrance. The mother-of-two launched Fenty Hair earlier this year and Fenty Skin is still going strong since its 2020 debut. Together, the brands offer a variety of complexion products, eyeliners, lip gloss, serums, curl creams, and edge controls.

Where to buy: Sephora, Ulta, FentyBeauty.com
Cécred Haircare Line

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Beyoncé Knowles-Carter officially entered the haircare industry with the launch of Cécred earlier this year. According to a press statement, the brand honors global traditions while delivering what hair craves: rich conditioners and fortifying protein, patent-pending technology and fermentation, sensorial luxury, and exceptional performance for visible strength, moisture, and shine. Her mother, mother Tina Knowles, serves as vice chairwoman.

Where To Buy: Cecred.com
le FLEUR*

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le FLEUR* is a luxury brand created by Tyler, the Creator, and launched in 2017. Known for its fashion releases and collaborations, the brand also sells beauty products. Both fragrance and nail lacquers are staples to the le FLEUR* name. According to HighSnobiety, the products often subvert traditional gender norms in fashion and beauty, reflecting the California rapper’s own explorative approach to style and identity.

Where To Buy: GolfleFLEUR.com

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Danessa Myricks Beauty

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Danessa Myricks Beauty, named after the founder and CEO, offers a range of cosmetic products for all makeup wearers to use. According to the official website, the brand, launched in 2015, is centered on inclusivity and innovation, with products designed to encourage creativity and self-expression as many of the products are multi-use.

Where To Buy: Sephora, DanessaMyricksBeauty.com
LOVEDº1

Founded by John Legend, Loved01 focuses on products for the face, body, and hands. With affordable pricing, the brand is inspired by “living life the way we all deserve to without breaking the bank” according to the official website. Items available include cleansing wipes, moisturizer, shave cream, and hand wash.

Where To Buy: Amazon, Loved01.com and CVS.
Pattern Beauty

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Tracee Ellis Ross launched Pattern Beauty in 2019 to exceed the needs of the curly, coily, and tight-textured masses. The product line offers a range of hair products for all curl patterns including shampoos and conditioners, masks and serums, and the newly-launched hair steamer. As a brand, Pattern Beauty focuses on healthy hair & encourages each hair texture to take up as much space as it desires.

Where To Buy: Ulta Beauty, Sephora, Amazon, Ulta Beauty at Target, Thirteen Lune, Boots, and PaternBeauty.com
S’ABLE Labs

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Founded by Idris Elba and his wife Sabrina, S’ABLE Labs focuses on creating inclusive products that reflect and effectively care for melanated skin. The products are vegan, and cruelty-free to leaping bunny standards and use 100% recycled packaging. Items include cleanser, toner, masks, serums, and more.

Where To Buy: sablelabs.co

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Keys Soulcare

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Keys Soulcare is a holistic beauty and wellness brand created by singer/songwriter Alicia Keys. The products are formulated to exclude harsh chemicals and the brand encourages users to establish rituals that are more than skin deep by adding affirmations into beauty and skincare routines. Offerings include cleanser, illuminating serum, eye cream, concealer, and lip balm.

Where To Buy: Amazon, KeysSoulcare.com, select retailers.
TPH by TARAJI P HENSON

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TPH by TARAJI was created by actress Taraji P. Henson to redefine scalp and haircare. The brand also includes body care products and candles extending the customer’s self-care journey. Items include body butter and cream in multiple scents, sugar scrub, heat protectant, hair milk, and more.

Where To Buy: TPHByTaraji.com, select Target and Walmart stores.
Michael Strahan Skin Care

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Michael Strahan has added skincare to his brand with a line of products including face and beard wash, shaving lotion, post-shave balm, beard oil, and more. The Emmy winner established the line to help men of all ethnicities develop a daily skin and shave routine and tackle the day with confidence.

Where To Buy: Amazon, Target