When it comes to makeup, everyone has their go-to brands. For foundation one may use Revlon, to conceal they might buy that LA Girl Pro concealer and for their eyes, the go-to might be a Juvia’s eye shadow palette. The list of makeup brands are seemingly endless and it all depends on the person’s taste, needs, and budget. But sometimes, you have to step out of your comfort zone and try new palettes, lipsticks or highlighters. To do this, you don’t need to buy the trendiest or most popular brands. You can try some Caribbean brands that can equally satisfy your needs. Here are a few you can try:
Sacha Cosmetics
Founded by Kama Maharaj, Sacha cosmetics is the leading makeup brand from the Caribbean. It was first established in 1979 in Trinidad and Tobago and now their products are sold in 500 retail outlets in 45 countries as well as Amazon. Sacha offers a line of lipsticks, foundations, brushes, powders, primer, palettes and a whole lot more. However, one of their most raved about products is the buttercup setting powder. It has been featured in various beauty articles and is a best-seller on Amazon.
Gaelle Cosmetics
Based in Jamaica and established in 2017, Gaelle Cosmestics is a line of 50 matte liquid lipsticks. Created by Safyie Reid, the lipsticks are a range of vibrant shades and nudes, non-toxic, paraben free, long-lasting and waterproof. At a price of $15 USD, these lipsticks are available at a range of beauty supplies stores in Jamaica and Body Glam in the British Virgin Islands. However, all products are shipped regionally and internationally and can be purchased online at gaellecosmetics.com
House of Xen
House of Xen is a Vincentian brand owned by Jodie Jackson. Launched in 2018, the line consists of loose powders, concealers, eyeliners and lipsticks. Unfortunately, this line is only available at House of Poshelle in St Vincent.
CaribBeauty Cosmestics
CaribBeauty cosmetics was founded in 2017 by Bajan model and beauty vlogger, Zoe Allamby. Her first product was a skin highlighter called Zoglow for $28 USD. She then introduced three different shades of liquid matte lipsticks; cub, orchid
Fenty Beauty
This list cannot be completed without an honorary mention of Fenty Beauty. In 2017, Rihanna shook the beauty industry when she launched a line of foundations that matched every skin tone.With this line, Rihanna created an inclusivity that the beauty industry needed and something that most makeup brands had yet to master. But she didn’t stop there, she dropped highlighters, concealers, eye shadows, lipsticks and glitter bombs. Her products are designed to feel lightweight, have quality coverage and most importantly “make skin look like skin”.
