Rooted in the founder’s hometown in Tunisia and perfected in New York, Sunia K.™ cosmétiques authentiques makes skincare centered on Sabrah™, its 100% pure prickly pear seed oil. The oil is sustainably sourced from a Tunisian farm and cold-pressed as a single-ingredient formula, connecting Tunisian beauty traditions with a simple modern skincare ritual. The company also ties its sourcing to employment and economic opportunity in one of Tunisia’s deprived areas.
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Lunalis CosmeticsFounded by sisters Nana and Laila after returning to their native Morocco, Lunalis Cosmetics makes clean, plant-powered skin care centered on ethically sourced Moroccan prickly pear seed oil. The women-owned, women-powered brand pairs traditional Moroccan beauty practices with clinically tested formulas developed with a US-based laboratory, including its signature Extreme Face Oil. Lunalis also works with women-led farm partners, paying fair prices intended to support their families and villages.New York, NY
Natural AWANatural AWA is an Ohio-based beauty brand creating natural skincare from African ingredients, including oils, shea butter and botanical treatments. Founded by Senegal-born Awa Mbaye after her own experience formulating moisturizers for dry, irritated skin, the brand draws on West African beauty rituals while sourcing primarily from women-led cooperatives in Senegal and Mauritania. Its production uses cold-pressed ingredients and a zero-waste approach, with fair-trade sourcing supporting women producers and community empowerment.BRICE, OH
Testament BeautyFounder-led Testament Beauty makes skincare that pairs garden-grown ingredients with clinical actives, with formulas designed to bring radiance at every age. Based in Brooklyn, the brand draws particular character from Mediterranean beauty traditions, including Damascena rose harvested in Isparta, Turkey, while its products are made in the USA with responsibly sourced global ingredients. Founder Sophia Chabbott’s line has been featured in outlets including Allure, W Magazine, and Town & Country.
Terres d’AfriqueFounded by Madagascar-born ethnobotanist Dr. Stephan Helary, Terres d’Afrique makes science-based organic skincare from regenerative African botanicals. Its formulas draw on indigenous plant knowledge and modern skin-health research, while the company uses sustainable wild harvesting, transparent benefit sharing and partnerships with rural producer communities. Terres d’Afrique also develops botanical wellness and scent concepts for hotels, lodges and resorts, including collaborations with Six Senses, Four Seasons and One&Only.