As a young native girl growing up Indigenous representation in beauty and cosmetics was non-existent, which led to plenty of awful lipstick catastrophes and eyeshadow mishaps. Fast forward to today and I now have my choice of amazing brands with colors that not only complement my skin tone, but are sustainably sourced by Indigenous creators.

So, just in time for the change in seasons (my fall makeup collection is definitely ready for a color update) I’ve compiled a list of 7 Indigenous cosmetics brands you should be rushing to check out and support!

Indigenous Cosmetics

From Glitter Creams (yes please), to fun accessories (see the makeup clutch pictured above) to an Indigenous Professional Hair Care line, be sure to check out Indigenous Cosmetics by Amy Thoman.

Thoman, who is Chippewa Cree and Lakota, sells Custom Blended pigments that are in universal colors so that they match every skin tone. Recently she launched a professional hair care line called Indigenous Professional. When I asked how the new product is taking off, “Its going great” she says, “as far as I know we are the only Native owned Professional Hair Care line.”

Check out their hair care and other products on their Instagram at @IndigenousCosmetics.

Indigenous Lashes

Next time you’re in the mood to make your eyes really pop, grab yourself a set of Indigenous Lashes by creator, Adela Cxarrascco. With names like Bouji Native and Big Auntie, these lashes are fun, long-lasting, and are sure to make a statement.

Cxarrascco, who is from Tule River Band of Yokuts in Porterville California, tells me that despite the pandemic, that business is picking up and that her lash book was recently featured in Cosmopolitan magazine. But, as Adeala says “there are still struggles, but that's every business.”

Support Adela and pick up your next favorite set of lashes on her Instagram at @_indigenouslashes.

Resilient Girl Beauty

Best known for their pigmented eyeshadow palettes, Resilient Girl Beauty also features their own line of lip gloss, eyeliners and lashes. Founded in, RGB is Yoeme and Yaqui owned and based in Southern California.

Check out their Instagram for more information and looks at @resilientgirlbeauty

Indigenous Beauty

Indigenous Beauty is a mother and daughter owned beauty brand known for their liquid matte lipgloss in rich colors, perfect for darker skin tones.

“They aren't drying and they stay all day, '' says a customer review.

Be sure to check out their other products as well including mink lashes, eyeshadow palettes, eyeliner, accessories and more!

Follow them on Instagram at @indgbeauty.

Blended Girl Cosmetics

Founded by Shí-Fawn Chee, Blended Girl Cosmetics, has been featured in Vogue, Cosmopolitan, and Allure. Chee, a member of Navajo Nation, and a master Makeup Artist from the TINT School of Makeup and Cosmetology, says that as a child she was deeply disappointed in the lack of Indigenous representation in makeup brands. In 2019 she launched Shí-Fawn Cosmetics, eventually re-branding to create Blended Girl.

Check out Shí-Fawn and Blended Girl on Instagram at @blendedgirlcosmetics

Revive Waaynexwi 7 Day Spa

Take your nails to the next level at the Revive Waaynexwi 7 Day Spa. This spa is Indigenous owned and located in west Vancouver British Columbia. They are known for their fun nail art and offer a wide variety of spa services, their most popular being Coast Salish Nail Art.

Follow them on Instagram at @indiginails.art