When it comes to beauty, skincare, and hair products, have you ever stopped to think about how many of them are actually created by women-owned beauty brands or companies run by women? Surprisingly, the beauty industry only has an average of 29% female leadership on boards and executive teams. This means that women still have a long way to go in having equal say in the major decisions made by the beauty brands we use daily. Even more surprising is that the UK ranks 4th globally in annual beauty spending, with Brits shelling out an average of £184.06 per year on beauty products.
As we strive to bridge the gender pay gap, gender health gap, and gender pain gap, it’s crucial to push for better representation in the beauty industry. This International Women’s Day, let’s shift our focus (and our spending) towards supporting women-owned skincare, haircare, and makeup brands. March 8th is not just a day to celebrate women’s accomplishments but also a reminder to take action in advancing gender equality.
There are numerous ways to support this important cause, but one of the simplest and most impactful is to be mindful of where you choose to spend your money. With a wide array of well-established and emerging beauty brands led by women, you now have the power to use your purchasing influence to uplift other women without compromising on quality.
Our selection of top beauty brands to back on International Women’s Day and beyond features some of the finest black female-led brands in the industry, such as Charlotte Mensah’s Manketti Oil haircare line and S’Able Labs’ luxurious skincare products. While there is still a lack of women-founded or women-led brands in the beauty sector – and a noticeable absence of women in the boardrooms of major brands – highlighting our favorites is crucial to driving change.
Check out our list of the best female-owned beauty brands to support not just on International Women’s Day but well into the future.
