Latine-Founded Beauty Brands Stand out at Retail Giants

From skin care, to body care, clean products and even vegan, some of these Latinx-owned high-end products are being recognized for their innovative efforts in the wellness industry.

Get to know some of them now available at Nordstrom!

Tata Harper: Tata Harper was one of the pioneers of the green skincare movement when she launched her eponymous skincare brand in 2010. Originally from Barranquilla, Colombia, Harper often still works out of her farm in Vermont. While all the production still occurs on the 1,200-acre Certified Organic farm, the brand now sources ingredients from 77 countries and can be found on the shelves of major retailers around the world. All products are free of GMOs, toxins, fillers, artificial fragrances, and synthetic chemicals. The brand continues to stay on the cutting edge of green beauty and biotechnology, collaborating with like-minded brands and organizations across industries and evolving in their sustainability efforts. Last year, Harper was awarded a spot on the Inc.

• Joaquina Botanica: A Colombian line of powerfully clean and refreshingly vibrant skincare. Our formulas are powered by clinically proven actives and luscious botanicals indigenous to Latin America, the world’s most biodiverse region. Each of our proprietary formulas is designed to help you achieve healthy, vibrant, glowing skin through high levels of nutrient-dense, proven ingredients, and zero empty fillers.

• Beautyblender: Beautyblender was born on-set by pro makeup artist Rea Ann Silva’s need to have the perfect tool for an easy application and flawless finish. Now, beautyblender makes it easy for our pro makeup artist community to keep their kits stocked with beautyblender essentials so we’re offering an exclusive pro discount of 40%* off our pro-kit orders, upon acceptance into our Artistry Program.

• Vamigas: Two friends who were both horrified to read studies that found that Latinas have more endocrine-disrupting chemicals in our bodies, like phthalates and parabens than white women started Vamigas, a plant-based skincare made with botanicals of Latin America.

Nopalera: Nopalera was founded to elevate and celebrate Latinx culture. Our products are inspired by the beauty and richness of Mexico. We take our inspiration from the nopal cactus, an ancient symbol of Mexican culture and one of the most sustainable, nourishing, and versatile plants in the world. You can eat it, make textiles from it, and use it to hydrate your skin and hair.

• Costa Brazil: Costa Brazil’s mission is to create products that are beneficial to the body and the spirit, as well as the earth. A sustainable beauty line created by Francisco Costa, it’s built on the simple belief that the spirit of beauty is inseparable from the health of the earth.