Brushes by Karen makes private-label cosmetics and cosmetic brushes for wholesale and trade customers, with a particular focus on natural mineral makeup and vegan, gluten-free formulas. Based in Mineola, New York, the company offers made-in-the-USA mineral cosmetics alongside cruelty-free synthetic brushes and supports small brands with low minimums, custom packaging, and logo printing. Its ColorStrokes line is formulated without parabens, synthetic dyes, synthetic fragrance, or nanoparticles.
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Unique Specialty ProductsUnique Specialty Products grew from a father’s 1960s eyelash-importing business into a woman-owned boutique company supplying handcrafted cosmetic brushes and beauty tools to makeup artists and cosmetic brands worldwide. Its daughter-led legacy now works with long-standing factory partners in China and Vietnam, offering personalized development from concept through finished product. The company’s factories are ISO certified and have passed Social Responsibility Audits, while its sustainability work includes vegan synthetic fibers and lower-impact material options.New York, NY
GlamierreBased in New York City since 2014, Glamierre creates colorful cosmetics and makeup tools, with a particular focus on highly pigmented palettes and water-activated liners. Its range also includes luxe vegan brushes, while the brand emphasizes affordable pricing and cruelty-free formulas for professional artists and everyday makeup enthusiasts.Brooklyn, NY
Teka Fine Line Brushes, IncMore than 50 years in the making, Teka Fine Line Brushes is a Brooklyn manufacturer known for making its own professional beauty brushes and supporting custom private-label programs. Its work serves salons and spas that need branded tools made to their specifications, from handle details to packaging.BROOKLYN, NY
noyahFounded by Dr. Josh Gordon after he earned his medical degree, noyah makes U.S.-made cosmetics that pair colorful lip care with cleaner ingredients and earth-friendlier packaging. The New York company is especially distinctive for making some products from 100% food in kitchens rather than cosmetic factories, including lip balms and a food-grade lip scrub. Its packaging incorporates materials such as bamboo and 70% post-consumer recycled plastic, and its lip balms and lip scrub are USDA Certified Organic.NEW YORK, NY