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In a perfect world, every time we buy anything, women-owned or not, we’d do so with a fully informed point of view. We’d have a complete understanding of companies and their values, where each thing is made and by whom, and anything else that would make us feel okay about spending our money. Furthermore, companies would always be transparent about the cost of production, and supply-chain details would be crystal clear. The actual world is, obviously, imperfect, as are all of us. The idea of shopping with a conscience 100% of the time is almost laughable in its idealism: We’re busy, we need something immediately, we’re on a budget, we really like that cute top that was just served to us via an Instagram ad or TikTok Shop.
At Glamour we talk a lot about the emotional incongruity that comes with genuinely loving to shop but doing so frequently and without intention, something I’m profoundly guilty of. (I recently bought a pair of black cropped pants from a fast-fashion giant, shoved them in my closet, and bought them again a few weeks later, forgetting I already owned them. I know.)
At our core we’re a brand that celebrates style, beauty, wellness, and culture, and frequently explores how those arenas intersect to represent the changing needs and wants of women. We understand that part of the fun of engaging with these topics is trusting sites like ours to help you discover things to buy—things we all know we probably don’t need but that might make our routines easier or simply bring us joy. That isn’t going to change, but we acknowledge the importance of regularly spotlighting companies and products that are authentic and are willing to take a stand for something besides wanting our dollars.
Few business owners do this better than women.
We know this because, for the second year in a row we’ve compiled a list of brands and companies across style, beauty, wellness, and home that are 51% or more owned by women or a group of women. for our By Women series in which we highlight the wide breadth of brands owned and, frequently, operated by women.
Below is the Glamour 100, an editor-curated shopping destination that features 100 women-owned products we love. Some brands are already major players in their fields (hello, Beautyblender), some have found viral success and can only grow (Fishwife's stylish tinned seafood, for example), and some are only a few years old and are making a name for themselves by creative quality, exquisite items you'll have forever (Silver & Riley's timeless leather bags.)
And if you’re rolling your eyes, saying, “They’re supporting women by asking us to shop?” Actually, yes. To launch a small business is an incredibly difficult proposition. While there are more women-owned businesses in the US than ever before (great news, as they generally translate to increased profits, more diverse workforces, and a commitment to work-life balance and fair paid-leave policies), they face greater challenges. Female entrepreneurs are usually offered smaller loans at higher interest rates and generally get the short end of the stick in terms of financing. (Last year US start-ups with all-women teams received 1.9%—or around $4.5 billion—of the approximate $238.3 billion in venture capital allocated, according to Pitchbook via Techcrunch.)
Plus, so many women-owned brands and female founders are creating products designed specifically for women—products men couldn’t ever conceive of, let alone get right. So it’s because of all this that we’re putting our support behind them and, hopefully, helping them succeed. We know it’s a tall and unrealistic order to ask readers to shop with their conscience all the time, but small steps are good steps, and even if you learn about one new woman-owned brand you’re excited about from Glamour, we’ve done our job.
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PH5 Brooklyn Wavy Sleeveless Dress
Dôen Camri Top
Maguire Betis Sky Ballerina Ballet Flat
Brother Vellies Greg Shoe
String Ting Wristlet Phone Strap
Bonbonwhims Ling Bling Rings
Susan Alexandra I Heart NY Beaded Bag
Rhode Isla Cutout Mini Dress
Little Sleepies Pasta Party Two-Piece Pajama Set
Uwila Warrior Soft Silk Underwear
Éterne Cotton-Blend Knit Maxidress
Petite Plume Women's Silk Pajama Set
Meridian Swimwear Zenith Bikini Top
Brent Neale Carnelian Mushroom Necklace
Lisa Says Gah Italian Summer Robyn Jeans
Cuyana Croco System Tote
Nia Thomas Sessa Top
Hill House The Elise Nap Dress
Kendra Scott Ari Huggie Earrings
Silver & Riley Classic New Yorker Bag
Room Shop Rosette Scrunchie
Larroude Jasmine Mules
Louise Misha Arinola Dress
Staud Tommy Beaded Shoulder Bag
Chelsea Paris Baz Mules
Lake Pima After Bath Wrap
Notte Lucky Rose Glow Bracelet
Cult Gaia Hera Shoulder Bag
Lindquist Simple Belt
Jordan Road Coco Earrings
QOH Jewelry Structure Ring
Birdies The Goldfinch Ballet Flats
Monica Rich Kosann Mosiac Rock Crystal Bracelet
Janessa Leone Felix Bucket Hat
Emma Pills The OG Signature Earrings
Super Smalls DIY Bead Kit
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Lawless Forget the Filler Lip Mask
Selfmade True Grit Resilience Scrub
Basma The Foundation Stick
Tower 28 Swipe Serum Concealer
Nudestix Nudies Matte Cream Blush
Mutha Face Oil
Crown Affair The Ritual Duo
Ceremonia Mascarilla de Guava Mask
Kulfi Free The Brow Gel
U Beauty Bioactive Barrier Treatment
Soft Services Theraplush Cream
14th Night The Shampoo & Conditioner Duo
Gisou Mini Honey-Infused Hair Oil
Future Society Fragrance Primer
Naturium Retinaldehyde Cream Serum 0.10%
Eadem Dew Dream Cleansing Balm
Hyper Skin Brightening Vitamin C Serum
Undefined Beauty R&R Sun Elixir SPF 30 Glow Oil
Shani Darden Plumping Serum
Saie Slip Tint Dewy Tinted Moisturizer
Nette Opening Night Eau de Parfum
Chillhouse Press-On Nails
Ries Refillable Travel Set
Act + Acre 5% Argan Repair Hair Oil
Beautyblender Original Sponge
Ami Colé Foundation Stick
Swair Showerless Shampoo
Eva + Avo Shine Avocado Oil
Rizos Curls Curl Defining Mousse
Joanna Vargas Vitamin C Face Wash
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Sophie Lou Jacobsen Pink Wave Pitcher
Antica Farmacista Tomato Vine Spray
Fishwife Smoked Rainbow Trout
Misette Embroidered Linen Coasters
Brightland The Pair Vinegar Set
Piecework Rise & Shine 1,000-Piece Puzzle
Clevr Blends Rose Cocoa Superlatte
Chefanie Oyster Cocktail Napkins
Dotti Super Scrubbers
Mocktail Club Variety Pack
Partake Chocolate Chip Cookies
Material The Trio of Knives
Hotel Lobby Miami Candle
Atelier Saucier Marfa Stripe Napkin Set
Rally Pickleball Towel
Nori Press Iron & Steamer
Jungalow Optimism Ocean Rug
Maev Human-Grade Raw Dog Food
Nanor Collection Opulent Candle
Mustard Locker Console
Mo's Crib Recycled PVC Basket Planter
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HigherDose Sauna Blanket
Dame Aer Suction Sex Toy
Touchland Power Mist Hand Sanitizer
Perelel 1st Trimester Prenatal Pack
Evolvetogether Natural Deodorant
ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula
Love Wellness Gut Feelings Probiotic
Bright Littles Kids Journal Bundle
Megababe Sunny Pits Daily Deodorant
Bloomi Caress Full Body Massager
My Happy Flo Period Relief Vitamins
Spring & Mulberry Date-Sweetened Chocolate