This International Women’s Day, we all have a real opportunity to invest in empowerment and help shape a more equal future… with just a few clicks. How? By purchasing stuff you’d buy anyway—yummy snacks, premium hair care, must-read books, and more—from female-owned brands making a real difference in their communities. That’s why, today only, Amazon has dedicated their homepage to some exceptional women-led brands that deserve both a place in your heart and a spot on your shopping list. We’re partnering with them to share some of our favorite products, below… and the incredible women who turned them from dreams into reality.
If you’re trying to be more sustainable…
1. Final Straw. This company sucks—in a good way. Emily Rose Cohen started her brand to help fight a simple problem: plastic straws. If you can’t function without your morning iced coffee—but also need something to sip it with—we recommend this reusable, collapsible straw.
2. Bee’s Wrap. Looking to reduce your plastic waste? So is Sarah Kaeck. Her reusable food wrap is made in Vermont from natural ingredients like beeswax, organic cotton, organic jojoba oil, and tree resin. Start with this three-pack and never look back.
3. PiperWai. Sarah Ribner and Jess Edelstein don’t sweat the small stuff, and neither should you. Their cruelty-free deodorant combines natural ingredients like activated charcoal and coconut oil with serious results. Revamp your self-care routine with this vegan formula.
4. OBIA Naturals. Let your hair act naturally. OBIA products are vegan and perfect for naturally textured hair. Bonus: the company’s founder is a trained chemist, and her products are made without sulfates, parabens, mineral oil, petroleum, phthalates, DEA, synthetic colors, or drying alcohols. (Phew!) We’re especially in love with this argan oil.
If you’re into health and wellness…
1. 8Greens. These effervescent tablets are made with eight different veggies, and help fuel your day with nutrients and antioxidants such as vitamin B5, B6, B12, vitamin C, and zinc. Bonus: even celebs love them. Buy them here.
2. Three Wishes Cereal. Most cereal is filled with not-so-healthy ingredients. So together with her husband, Margaret Wishingrad created Three Wishes, an indie cereal brand with real taste… and without any wheat, corn, rice, dairy, oats, or peanuts. Try their honey flavor for a sweet start to your day.
3. nutpods. Madeline Haydon has done the impossible: made a non-dairy coffee creamer that’s actually creamy. The Newsette is nuts for this product, made with almonds and coconut cream. Oui recommend French Vanilla for your morning brew.
4. Just Date Syrup. Ditch your sugar crash—not your flavor. Made from a single ingredient—Medjool dates—this syrup is as sweet as its founder, Sylvie Charles. It’s the perfect addition to your morning coffee, tea, or oatmeal. Get a two-pack here.
5. nerdbugs. Introducing the cutest science lesson you’ll ever have. Made by Dr. Ronak Mehta to help kids learn about their bodies, these stuffies combine biology and adorable vibes for maximum fun. Have a heart (or lungs or a spine) here.
If you want your purchases to give back…
1. Cora. Made from 100% cotton, these feminine hygiene products were created by Molly Hayward to help provide pads and health education to women in underserved communities worldwide. Buy your first box here.
2. LuminAID. Lighten up! These collapsible lanterns are great for campfires or cozy late-night reading… and through LuminAid’s Get Light, Give Light program, founders Anna Stork and Andrea Sreshta distribute lanterns to families in need. Buy them here.
3. KarmaLit. Founder Sejal Parag set out to create soy candles that smell good and do good, with a portion of proceeds going to helping teachers pay for school supplies. Newsette HQ has a crush on this candle that smells like an autumn forest.
4. n:Philanthropy. Kindness is always in style—and so are these clothes. Founded by Yvonne Niami, n:Philanthropy makes chic basics and donates 10% of net proceeds to pediatric cancer research and animal welfare. Invest in their cool black v-necks here.
If you’re looking for your next big idea…
1. Naomi Klein. She’s an award-winning journalist and an expert on climate change, capitalism, and how to make better buys for the planet. Check out her latest, This Changes Everything.
2. Alex Aster. Love historical magic and modern girls? Get psyched for Alex’s debut novel, Curse of The Night Witch, inspired by the Colombian folk tales told by her abuela. Preorder the Young Adult adventure here.
3. Kennedy Ryan. She’s a bestselling author for a reason. With strong women at the center of Kennedy’s stories (and lots of hunky men on the cover), we think you’ll love her as much as we do. Give her Kingmaker series a try here.
4. Adva Levin. The founder of Pretzel Labs, Adva creates interactive games for kids on Amazon’s Alexa, helping develop listening and problem-solving skills the fun way. Open your Alexa to play along.