As Hispanic Heritage month approaches, we want to spotlight and support Latina entrepreneurs who create products with our needs in mind. These Latina founders offer beloved products that can easily become your next must-haves. Here is a list of Latina-owned and founded businesses to support not only during this particular month but always. ¡Let’s show up for these Latina entrepreneurs con mucho apoyo!
Tata Harper Skincare
Tata Harper, a Columbian native, founded Tata Harper Skincare in 2007. This luxury skincare line is known for being a pioneer in the clean beauty movement. Tata Harper’s skincare line offers all-natural, high-quality, and non-toxic products that do not compromise on effectiveness. Invest in skincare products that prioritize your health.
Lil’ Libros
Founded by Patty Rodriguez and Ariana Stein, Lil’ Libros was designed to foster bilingualism and cultural pride in young readers. Rodriguez and Stein found inspiration in their children, wanting them to have access to quality bilingual first-concept books. Lil’ Libros offers young readers, and parents alike, accessible literature with representation and education on their heritage.
Hedley & Bennett
At the heart of Latin culture is our cuisine. Mexican-American chef and entrepreneur Ellen Bennett founded Hedley & Bennett with her career and passion in mind. Bennett created high-quality, stylish, and functional aprons for both the professional setting and el/la chef de la casa. Hedley & Bennett’s products are known for their design and durability while fostering culinary creativity.
Honey Baby Naturals
Aisha Ceballos-Crump, who is of Puerto Rican and Dominican descent, created Honey Baby Naturals to provide natural hair and skin care products for her children. Inspired by her multicultural background, Ceballos-Crump developed a brand that focuses on natural ingredients and caters to diverse hair types, promoting inclusive beauty standards for all.
Nopalera
Nopalera embodies Mexican culture by combining heritage with sustainability to offer artisanal products that are both luxurious and eco-friendly. Sandra Velasquez, founder of Nopalera, created high-end skin and hair care products inspired by the Nopal cactus. This symbolic emblem of Mexican culture allows Latinas to be represented within the beauty industry and stand boldly in their Mexican heritage.
Beautyblender
A cult favorite within the beauty industry, the Original Beautyblender was founded by Rea Ann Silva, a renowned Latina makeup artist who changed the game of makeup application. Silva invented the Beautyblender to help achieve a flawless makeup application, revolutionizing the beauty industry in the process.
Cuyana
Founders Karla Gallardo and Shilpa Shah created Cuyana with the conscious shopper in mind. Cuyana’s philosophy of “fewer, better things” encourages sustainability and mindful consumption. The brand offers clothing, bags, small leather goods, and other accessories with a “designed for life” motto. If you’re in the market for timeless staples, this is your time to shop!
Bomba Curls
Lulu Cordero, of Dominican descent, created Bomba Curls to offer hair care products that cater to the needs of natural curls and coils. Based on her personal experiences growing up, Cordero developed products that promote and encourage representation of all hair types within the beauty industry. She inspires Latinas to “Be Bold. Be Free. Be Bomba.” and embrace their beauty in every essence.
Support Latina entrepreneurs and invest in quality products that strive for representation in all industries!
