How are you celebrating the achievements of women on International Women’s Day? Whether you are buying your mom flowers, scheduling a special Zoom date with your girlfriends or writing a handwritten card to the girl boss in your life, send the women you admire a little extra love on this special day. And if you want to buy an appreciation gift, we’d like to point you in the direction of 8 women-owned Amazon businesses who we support that offer state-of-the-art products. With big news like Whitney Wolfe Herd being the youngest female CEO to take a company public in the United States, let’s keep up the momentum and support women who continuously take big leaps toward their dreams with their hard-earned businesses!
HONEYCAT
Looking for high-quality jewelry at an affordable price? That’s what inspired Julie & Jo to co-found HONEYCAT. HONEYCAT offers a wide selection of delicate jewelry founded on the belief that every woman should feel pretty on a daily basis without having to trend-chase or spend a fortune. Achieving the minimalist yet meaningful look, HONEYCAT seeks to inspire by serving as a constant reminder of inner strength and dreams through every piece. Right now, we are loving this trio of STACKING RINGS for $21 that come in either gold, rose gold, or silver! These minimalist must-haves add a touch to style to any look.
KarmaLit
KarmaLit produces and sells premium, eco-friendly, affordable soy candles that smell and do good. Conscious of their environmental impact, KarmaLit creates their candles by using sustainable resources from ingredients harvested ethically. Their wax is extracted from soybeans grown year-round by American farmers, making it completely renewable and sustainable. What started as a hobby that turned into a job, Sejal Parang, the founder of KarmLit, loves how “...scent plays an enormous role in how we craft our memories.” While we are staying at home, it is important for our spaces to be as cozy as possible, cue the FAVORITE HOODIE soy candle. This candle perfectly captures the scents of the great outdoors, which helps us stay grounded, indoors.
Humble Chic NY
As a busy mom with a love of fashion, Daniella Berkson always came up empty when trying to find stylish clothes at an affordable price point. So, she decided to start her own company – Humble Chic NY. Featured on Vogue, People, US Weekly and more, Humble Chic bridges the gap between luxury and mass-market retail through an easy online boutique shopping experience. With a wide selection of luxury women’s jewelry, accessories, clothing and apparel at an affordable price, Humble Chic immediately became a favorite of fashionistas and “recessionistas.” If you are looking to spice up your look for zoom calls, look no further! These TINY LEAF EAR CLIMBERS are hypoallergenic, available in rose gold, gold and silver will add are less than $20! Go on and treat yourself, we know we will!
PiperWai
Have you heard of the show Shark Tank? PiperWai founders Jess Edelstein and Sarah Ribner turned down their deal but pressed forward because of their belief in their product – natural charcoal deodorant. With a focus on clean ingredients and sustainability, PiperWai is redefining everyday hygiene by starting with the first natural deodorant that uses activated charcoal to neutralize odor and absorb wetness. Vegan and cruelty-free, this company believes in building a more sustainable lifestyle through its eco-friendly deodorant. In our never ending quest for whole body wellness, this ACTIVATED CHARCOAL DEODORANT STICK checks off all the boxes. Suitable for sensitive skin with a fresh citrus spa scent, this deodorant is an easy and clean swap for your current deodorant.
Beauty Bakerie
A beauty brand driven by research after a challenging but successful fight with breast cancer, Cashmere Nicole founded Beauty Bakerie with the mission to “Be Better, not Bitter.” She became extremely health conscious about the products we put in and, on our bodies, and built a makeup brand with cruelty-free, all-inclusive cosmetics. Beauty Bakerie is a direct reflection of Cashmere’s perseverance and passion for both high quality, healthy ingredients that enhance the beauty in everyone, every day. We all know that setting powder can make or break your makeup look. Finding a clean, transfer proof, matte finish setting powder almost feels impossible… key word *almost*. The Beauty Bakerie FLOUR SETTING POWDER comes in 6 inclusive shades, and leaves the skin looking airbrushed all day long.
The Honey Pot Company
Let’s talk feminine care. Bea Dixon started The Honey Pot Company because she was suffering from bacterial vaginosis for months and could not get any relief. This 100% natural, plant-based feminine care line is powered by herbs. All Honey Pot products are free of chemicals, toxins, artificial fragrance or anything synthetic and also happen to be clinically-tested and gynecologist-approved. Bonus? All products have been developed and tested by females. One of our fav products from The Honey Pot is the fragrance-free NORMAL WIPES. These multi-tasking wipes are suitable from head to toe, and suitable for everyday use.
EazyHold
Maybe that special woman in your life happens to be your grandma or your great grandma and you’ve taken notice that activities like gardening and cooking are starting to become increasingly difficult. EazyHold was invented by three sisters who were determined to maintain their active lifestyle by finding a way to get a better grip on their dreams, despite the physical conditions or disabilities impacting grip strength. From infants to seniors, EazyHold provides the ability to hold onto tons of items with ease with adaptable, silicon devices. Did we mention that all of their adjustable cuffs are hygienic, versatile and ultra-comfortable? They check everything off our list of must-haves!
nutpods
We’ve gone nuts for this vegan coffee creamer. nutpods is an unsweetened, dairy-free creamer made from a blend of almonds and coconuts. With a lack of products for her dairy-free lifestyle, Madeline Haydon started nutpods because she was ready to appreciate a beautiful cup of coffee without a powdered, artificial creamer. With flavors like coconut macaroon and French vanilla, these Whole30 approved and Paleo-friendly creamers don’t have all that added sugar. Good morning and good day! Pro tip alert! The ORIGINAL AND FRENCH VANILLA creamer is the perfect addition to your daily cup of collagen tea.