The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide: 30 Caribbean-Owned Beauty & Fashion Brands to Elevate Your Gifting
December 4, 2025
written by CCMag
The Caribbean is home to a vibrant array of beauty, fashion, and lifestyle brands, many created by founders who draw on heritage, culture, and diaspora identity. Gifting from Caribbean-owned brands supports entrepreneurs while offering products rich in story, color, and heritage. Whether you want glowing holiday makeup, handmade jewelry with island flair, breezy resort wear, or statement accessories, there is something for everyone — and many brands ship U.S.-wide or globally.
Here are 30 standout Caribbean-owned or Caribbean-inspired brands to shop this season, grouped by category to make your gift hunt easier.
Beauty & Cosmetics
Staygolden Cosmetics (Jamaica / USA)
Instagram: @staygoldencosmetics
Vibrant lip kits, glossy lip colors, and glow-centric makeup. Perfect for glam holiday looks or bold gifting.
2. Sacha Cosmetics (Trinidad & Tobago)
Instagram: @sachacosmeticsofficial
A pioneer Caribbean makeup brand known for inclusive foundations, powders, and lipsticks.
3. Gaëlle Cosmetics (Jamaica)
Instagram: @gaellecosmetics
Bold matte lipsticks and vibrant colors — perfect for expressive makeup lovers.
4. KA’OIR Cosmetics (Jamaican-American)
Offers bold lipsticks, glosses, and glam makeup.
Additional Read: [NYFW: Caribbean Fashion Collective’s Runway Debut]
5. Alamar Cosmetics (Cuba / Caribbean diaspora)
Instagram: @alamarcosmetics
Expressive makeup line known for pigment-rich Caribbean-inspired palettes.
6. Terra-Tory (Caribbean roots)
Natural skincare and body-care products with clean formulas.
7. KALIA Natures (Trinidad & Tobago)
Skincare and wellness products made with natural Caribbean ingredients.
8. Kreyòl Essence (Haiti / Caribbean)
Instagram: @kreyolessence
Natural hair, skin, and body products made with traditional Haitian black castor oil.
9. Itiba Beauty (U.S. Virgin Islands / Caribbean)
Gentle, natural soaps and body-care products inspired by Caribbean botanicals.
10. OUI THE POEPLE (Caribbean diaspora)
Contemporary streetwear and Caribbean-infused designs.
Fashion & Clothing
11. Fe Noel (Grenada / USA)
Instagram: @fenoel
Luxury resort wear, flowy dresses, and statement pieces inspired by bold Caribbean femininity.
12. Diotima (Jamaica / USA)
Instagram: @diotimajamaica
A blend of Jamaican crochet tradition and modern tailoring.
13. Wear Mayana (Caribbean / USA)
Instagram: @wearmayana
Chic, breezy resort wear for effortless, island-inspired style.
14. Tialani (Barbados)
Instagram: @tialaniofficial
Minimalist ready-to-wear and luxe resort staples.
15. Shoma The Label (Trinidad)
Handmade garments rooted in island tradition.
16. KNOCKOUT STYLES (Caribbean diaspora / USA)
Trend-forward pieces with Caribbean flair.
Jewelry, Accessories & Statement Pieces
17. Paper Papayas (Trinidad / USA)
Instagram: @paperpapayas
Handmade clay polymer earrings inspired by Caribbean flora.
18. Bien Abyé (Caribbean-influenced)
Instagram: @bienabye
Chic headbands, clutches, and accessories with subtle Caribbean touches.
19. Brandon Blackwood (Caribbean-American)
Instagram: @brandonblackwoodnyc
Stylish handbags merging Caribbean-rooted identity with high fashion.
20. Lorraine West Jewelry (Jamaica / USA)
Instagram: @lorrainewestjewelry
Handcrafted sculptural jewelry with bold Caribbean energy.
21. We Dream in Colour (Trinidad / USA)
Instagram: @wedreamincolour
Eco-friendly jewelry inspired by nature and Caribbean artistry.
Bonus Pick — Emerging or Diaspora-Rooted Brand
22. Rici Cosmetics (St. Vincent & the Grenadines)
Vegan-friendly makeup for conscious beauty lovers.
23. Natural Babe — Afro-textured hair expertise, offering kinky/coily/wavy wigs, extensions and clip-ins for locs, twists or natural styles.
Website: Natural Babe
24. Plantogram — An online store selling fruit trees, dwarf trees and other plants/trees for gardeners and plant lovers.
Website: zerothought.in
25. Djulicious Cosmetics (via Caribbean Collective Mag) — Spotlight article about a beauty-entrepreneur shaping cosmetics trends and empowering women in beauty business.
Instagram : djulicious
26. Happy Cork — A shop where bottles (e.g. wine or spirits) can be purchased online and shipped.
Website: happy-cork.com
27. Island Love Cakes — Offering rum- and cognac-infused cakes and desserts, shipping sweetness directly to your door.
Website: islandlovecakes
28. Petit Kouraj (Instagram) — A social-media presence featuring their products or creations; check out their Instagram feed for latest updates.
Link: @petitkouraj
29. Trinoli Skincare — A skincare brand offering products designed to cleanse, nourish and support healthy skin.
Website: trinoliskincare
30. Moanaluu Official (Instagram) — Their Instagram account showcases brand offerings / visual aesthetic — visit the page to explore their products.
Link: moanaluuofficial
Gift-Giving Tips
Mix & match: Pair a beauty product with a small accessory for a thoughtful bundle.
Consider skin tone & hair type: Many Caribbean brands cater beautifully to deeper tones and textured hair.
Celebrate heritage: Each gift supports Caribbean storytelling and cultural pride.
Support small businesses: You uplift independent founders with every purchase.
