Welcome to the fourth annual AB Creative Beauty Holiday Gift Guide! This year, we spotlight women-owned brands that make gift-giving meaningful and impactful.
From skincare innovations to self-care mood setters, these picks are perfect for surprising your loved ones (or treating yourself—we won’t judge). Let’s spread joy while supporting purpose-driven businesses this holiday season!
Here are our favorite indie beauty, health and wellness brands from the AB Creative community, which one’s are you adding to your list!?
For those struggling with tricky skin
Heal Naturally with Taddo’s Tallow
Dry, irritated skin meets its match with Taddo’s Tallow. Made with just a few powerful ingredients, these ethically-sourced, tallow-based products soothe eczema, hydrate deeply, and restore balance. A must-have for sensitive skin sufferers.
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Clear breakouts with lissy skincare
Lissy Skincare offers gentle, effective solutions for stubborn fungal acne and uneven skin. Whether it’s calming breakouts or refining texture, their results-driven products deliver glowing, healthy skin. The ultimate stocking stuffer for teens or adults battling fungal acne.
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Nourish Skin with Stoic Beauty
Blending green chemistry with nature’s finest, Stoic Beauty redefines clean skincare. Each bottle is packed with water-safe, sustainable formulas that deliver real results while respecting the planet. Perfect for eco-conscious beauty lovers.
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For the Self-Care Devotee
Hydrate with Earth Based Body
Inspired by the Sonoran Desert, Earth Based Body uses vegan formulas to quench parched skin. Their luxurious creams and balms not only heal dry skin but are also formulated, sourced, made, and bottled in Arizona. Talk about supporting local. Our perfect Beauty Holiday Gift Guide recommendation for winter pampering.
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STart Your ritual with Native Atlas
Native Atlas celebrates plant-powered skincare with nourishing oils and refreshing body blends. Every product transforms your routine into a cherished ritual. A thoughtful choice for eco-conscious gift-givers.
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For the Clean Beauty Connoisseur
SITCH
Revolutionizing haircare, SITCH combines high-performance, 100% vegan ingredients with refillable packaging to deliver salon-worthy results while reducing waste. Clean beauty never felt so good.
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HYDRATE with One Love Organics
One Love Organics combines the healing power of plants with holistic simplicity to deliver ultra-hydrated, radiant skin. With sustainability and safety at the heart of every ECOCERT-certified product, this trusted-by-thousands skincare line is a perfect choice for those looking for serious results and powerful (yet natural) formulations. New to the brand? Try their cult-favorite Botanical B Cleansing Oil.
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Revitalize with Whitewood Herbarie
Rooted in natural care, Whitewood Herbarie’s holistic skincare range is perfect for soothing, revitalizing, and strengthening the skin. Their Glow Drops are a fan favorite. Our Brauty Holiday Gift Guide recommendation ideal for those who love nature-inspired gifts.
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Lock in Lip Moisture with Solterra
Inspired by mindful Indian traditions, Solterra lip balms are made with Ghee to create long-lasting balms that are as nutritious as a multivitamin. Did you know the general consumer eats 4-9 lbs of lip product? With these balms, you’ll never have to worry that you’re ingesting anything bad for you while keeping your lips hydrated.
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Indulge with Miss Organics
Miss Organics crafts 100% natural, vegan skincare that soothes the skin, uplifts the mind, and supports a sustainable planet. Rooted in holistic living, their products are a treat for both you and nature.
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LOCALLY GROWN AND HARVESTED WITH Gatherwise
Crafted from community-sourced, organically grown plants, Gatherwise creates skincare as connected to nature as it is to you. With every product nurtured from seed to harvest, their formulations celebrate the shared connection between people and the earth. Their Lip Balm Trio makes for a great stocking stuffer. Perfect for those who value community, sustainability, and peak natural potency.
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Clean Maple
Straight from Vermont’s forests, Clean Maple harnesses the power of organic maple sap water to deliver hydration, protection, and renewal. With 46 bio-active compounds, including antioxidants and amino acids, this skincare line brings nature’s magic to your routine. Perfect for lovers of science-backed, plant-based self-care who want a piece of that authentic Vermont sap.
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For the Charity-Led Purchasers
The Highest Quality Argan Oil with Kahina Giving Beauty
Inspired by Morocco’s beauty rituals, Kahina Giving Beauty crafts high-performance skincare with ethically sourced Argan Oil. Certified cruelty-free and ECOCERT/COSMOS, the brand supports Berber women in Morocco while delivering luxurious results. A gift that gives back.
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For the Beauty Minimalist
GENUIST BEAUTY
Simplicity meets sophistication with Genuist Beauty. Their clean, effective formulas enhance your natural beauty while prioritizing eco-friendly packaging. Our curated Beauty Holiday Gift Guide recommendation for minimalists who crave thoughtful, clutter-free essentials.
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MAKEUP ADDICT
Designed by award-winning makeup artist Laura, Makeup Addict offers a Canadian-made, allergy-free, vegan, and sulfate-free line of cosmetics that deliver stunning results for all skin types. Each formula reflects their commitment to safety, inclusivity, and performance.
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SUPPORT YOUR MICROBIOME WITH V*GAM
Simplify skincare with VGAM’s 100% natural, two-step-only system. Locally sourced and organic whenever possible, this brand delivers effective, eco-conscious solutions that support your microbiome in only two steps. A perfect gift for the minimalist who wants to see results.
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Frame Your Eyes with Jenn of Arch
Created by a professional and celebrity makeup artist, Jenn of Arch’s expertise lies in classic makeup that enhances the eyes naturally—you won’t see overdone looks from this brand. Our favorites include the Hi Brow Tint and the Wow Brow Gel Hold.
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SKINCARe-LIKE MAKEUP with Zoja Beauty
Zoja Beauty blends skincare-like formulations with high payoff pigments, offering nourishing formulas that are perfect for the no-makeup makeup look. The Creme Color in Saint is our favorite. Perfect for the minimalist beauty lover.
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SIMPLE SKINCARE ROUTINE WITH Bogl
Bogl® skincare simplifies routines with nature-inspired formulas that help your skin restore and repair naturally. Perfect for those tired of complicated regimens, these esthetician-developed products make glowing, dewy skin easier than ever.
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Ativo Skincare
Born from a mother-daughter team’s passion for natural skincare, Ativo Skincare offers cruelty-free products made with holistic, organic ingredients. From healing to nourishment, their solutions are a thoughtful way to give the gift of clean, effective beauty.
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For the Beauty-Loving Gym Rat
Athletic Skincare with Milusos Skincare
Say goodbye to cluttered routines with Milusos Skincare’s multi-purpose solutions for athletes. Designed for active lifestyles and founded by a jiu-jitsu black belt, these products soothe, recover, and protect—perfect to throw in your gym bag.
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For the Luxe Gifter
Retreatment Botanics
Elevate your skincare routine with Retreatment Botanics. Clinically proven, science-backed, and powered by Australian botanicals, their award-winning range offers luxurious solutions for age delay, hydration, and radiance.
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Set the Vibe with Carte Haus
Carte Haus candles are more than just home décor—they’re an artful self-care ritual. Made with 100% soy wax and custom fragrances, each candle puts you in your intended mood. Our sophisticated Beauty Holiday Gift Guide Recommendationgifor any homebody.
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Spoil Yourself with Lā SEN Beauty
Lā SEN Beauty delivers spa-quality results at home with their vegan, cruelty-free, and high-performance formulations ideal for mature skin. Their science-backed formula is an innovative blend of concentrated Lotus essence, Perennial Nº9 Complex™, and a proven combination of fast-acting peptides and potent botanical extracts. Get spa-level results in 20 minutes or less with the Facial Starter Kit.
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Christina Choi
Created by industry veteran Christina Choi, this lifestyle beauty brand celebrates diversity with high-quality, multi-functional makeup designed to enhance every woman’s unique beauty. With long-lasting color and versatility, these products make a thoughtful gift for makeup lovers of all backgrounds.
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For the Wellness Warrior
Finny Rute
Discover the nurturing power of nature with Finny Rute. Crafted with rich seed oils and botanicals, their skin-nourishing products celebrate growth, transformation, and authentic radiance.
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Glow with UMM Skincare
Rooted in Ayurvedic traditions, UMM Skincare transforms daily routines into self-care rituals. Their luxurious formulas balance skin and soul, perfect for achieving inner and outer radiance and creating your own bathing culture. A rejuvenating gift for the wellness lover in your life.
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Strengthen with Vara Naturals
Give the gift of healthy, radiant hair with Vara Naturals’ plant-based hair oil. It promotes growth, repairs damage, and restores natural shine. Overdid it with hair extensions or too many styling products? The Vara Hair Oil will return your hair to its most authentic state. Perfect for a transformative hair care experience.
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Pamper with Aromatic Creation
Inspired by Canada’s lush landscapes, Aromatic Creation offers wellness products crafted with pure, potent ingredients. The diffuser blends are perfect for de-stressing post-holidays or resetting your intentions for the new year. A scent-sual gift that resets your mood.
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For the Perfect Foot Forward
FOOT FORWARD READY WITH Callen Olive
Experience the next generation of leg and foot care with professional-grade formulations from award-winning podiatrist Maggie Trevillion. Callen Olive’s luxurious, nut and plant-based products soothe, repair, and prevent common concerns like dry skin, calluses, and cracked heels. Plus, this recommendation from our Beauty Holiday Gift Guide is a unisex fragrance, making it a thoughtful gift for anyone in need of some TLC.
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For Clinic-Backed Results
Revoderm
Combining two decades of dermatology expertise with clinically tested formulations, Revoderm tackles acne, rosacea, wrinkles, and even hair loss. Designed for real, transformative results, their products are perfect for anyone seeking healthier, radiant skin backed by science.
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For the Sun-Loving
Meladore
Meladore’s Fortress SPF 30 is the sensitive skin savior we’ve been waiting for. Lightweight, oil-free, and powered by naturally derived actives, this sunscreen calms, nourishes, and protects without irritation. Say goodbye to ghostly residue and hello to seamless sun protection.
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For the Nature-Loving
Jeunelle
Empowering midlife women, Jeunelle’s plant-based bioactives deliver confidence and radiance at every stage of life. Their Glow Rejuvenating Serum Oil and Balance Recovery Serum Oil nurture both skin and spirit, making this an ideal gift for anyone who appreciates holistic beauty.
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For Fragrance Lovers
Lily Davon
Transform emotions into unforgettable scents with Lily Davon. The Bubble Phase Eau De Parfum combines sparkling blood orange and berries with creamy coconut, champagne vanilla, and sandalwood, creating a sensory journey that’s perfect for fragrance enthusiasts.
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Make This Season Memorable
We hope you enjoyed exploring these incredible beauty, health and wellness brands from the AB Creative community as much as we loved curating this Beauty Holiday Gift Guide.
Whether you’re wrapping up gifts for your family or indulging in a treat for yourself, each purchase supports a women-owned indie beauty business making a difference. Let’s make this holiday season magical. Start Shopping Now
