Trending: Female-Founded Beauty Brands To Invest In

These seven female founders each entered the beauty industry with the goal to empower women and create the most effective and luxurious formulas. Makeup, skincare and fragrance – you name it - these queens have defied the odds and built legacies of brands that are loved by beauty junkies all over the world. From sustainably sourced ingredients to promoting inclusivity, these women are shaking up the beauty industry for the better.

1.

Dr. Barbara Sturm

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Dr. Barbara Sturm

Dr. Barbara Sturm’s unique, science-based formulas have achieved cult status with beauty enthusiasts all over the world. Inspired by her philosophy of healing the skin without harsh ingredients, she’s challenged outdated approaches and created a line of luxurious products that treat a host of skin concerns. From The Cleanser to The Hyaluronic Serum, Sturm’s skin-loving formulas can be spotted in any beauty-lovers bathroom cabinet.

2.

Charlotte Tilbury

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Charlotte Tilbury

Charlotte Tilbury knows beauty. From A-list makeup artist to MBE and global brand founder, she’s created a buzz. Having discovered mascara at the age of 13, Tilbury quickly fell for the confidence boost makeup could give, deciding to pursue a career in the industry. Using her knowledge of red carpets, runways, and real women, she’s created truly cult products, like Magic Cream and the bestselling Pillow Talk range. A trend-setter and beauty icon, Tilbury – we salute you.

CHARLOTTE TILBURY

AIRBRUSH FLAWLESS FINISH

CHARLOTTE TILBURY

CHARLOTTES MAGIC CREAM

CHARLOTTE TILBURY

MATTE REVOLUTION LIPSTICK

CHARLOTTE TILBURY

FILMSTAR BRONZE AND GLOW

3.

Tata Harper

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Tata Harper

Sacrifice your health for beauty? Not on Tata Harper’s watch. Driven by her own personal struggles with synthetic chemicals in beauty products, Harper is on a mission to change what we put on our skin. As one of the pioneers of the natural beauty movement, Harper has created groundbreaking natural formulas that care for your skin and deliver powerful results. The best bit? From the Regenerating Cleanser to the Water-Lock Moisturizer, not a single drop of synthetic can be found in any of her formulas. Music to our ears.

TATA HARPER

RESURFACING MASK

TATA HARPER

REGENERATING CLEANSER

TATA HARPER

WATER-LOCK MOISTURIZER

TATA HARPER

RESURFACING SERUM

4.

Amanda Harrington

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Amanda Harrington

If golden, glowing skin is what you’re after, Amanda Harrington is the one for you. After experiencing extreme consequences of sun damage as a child, Harrington wanted to create a nourishing and enriching tanning range that leaves skin glowy, bronzed and looked after. With a cult following and an A-list client roster, it’s safe to say, you’re in good hands with Harrington.

AMANDA HARRINGTON

PERFECT FACE

AMANDA HARRINGTON

FACE MIST

AMANDA HARRINGTON

BODY MOUSSE

AMANDA HARRINGTON

THE BIG BODY BRUSH

5.

Michelle Feeney, Floral Street

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Michelle Feeney, Floral Street

Founded in 2017 by Michelle Feeney, Floral Street has become a favourite amongst beauty enthusiasts. With sustainability at its heart, Feeney wanted to take a new approach to creating scents. Powered by flowers and naturally derived ingredients, all Floral Street fragrances are vegan, cruelty-free, infused with responsibly sourced ingredients and delivered in biodegradable and reusable boxes. Having collaborated with the likes of The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Feeney has created a line of award-winning fragrances that are sold across 22 countries. Can we get a round of applause?

FLORAL STREET

ARIZONA BLOOM

FLORAL STREET

WONDERLAND PEONY EAU DE PARFUM

FLORAL STREET

SUNFLOWER POP EAU DE PARFUM

FLORAL STREET

WILD VANILLA ORCHID EAU DE PARFUM

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Ozohu Adoh's

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Ozohu Adoh's

After spotting a gap in the market, it was Ozohu Adoh’s own personal battle with her skin that inspired the luxury skincare line, Epara. Founded with darker skin tones in mind, Epara tackles a variety of skin concerns including hyperpigmentation and dryness. With a strong focus on ingredients, Adoh has created an ultra-luxe collection that ranges from Cleansing Oils to Hydrating Mists. We’re obsessed.

EPARA

HYDRATING SERUM

EPARA

INTENSE HYDRATING MASK

EPARA

CLEANSING OIL

EPARA

HYDRATING MIST

7.

Kate Somerville

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Kate Somerville

Aka, the queen of glow. A highly sought-after Hollywood aesthetician and the brains behind the global skincare brand – is there anything Kate Somerville can’t do? With the aim to bring the clinic to you, Somerville has created a beauty empire dedicated to targeting all skincare concerns. From peptide-infused cleansers to formulas specifically designed to tackle dryness, acne and signs of ageing, Somerville has created a ground-breaking brand, inclusive of all skin types. Are we excited to see what Kate Somerville does next? Absolutely.

KATE SOMERVILLE

DELIKATE® RECOVERY SERUM

KATE SOMERVILLE

GOAT MILK MOISTURISING CLEANSER

KATE SOMERVILLE

GOAT MILK MOISTURISING CREAM

KATE SOMERVILLE

EXFOLIKATE® CLEANSER DAILY FOAMING WASH

8.

Sarah Chapman

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Sarah Chapman

One of the industry’s most renowned facialists, Sarah Chapman is loved by A-list celebrities and beauty editors all around the world. With over 20 years of industry experience, Chapman has created a luxurious range that blends nature and science together for maximum results. From rich, oil-based cleansers to nourishing serums and relaxing skincare tools, there’s a product for everyone.