10 Gift Ideas for Self-love this Galentine’s Day

written by Caribbean Collective Magazine

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, you’ve undoubtedly received many emails with discount codes from your favorite boutiques. How many of these include Caribbean-owned brands?

We’re all about highlighting Caribbean woman-owned businesses. We’ve curated a list of brands for couples and singles who are looking to love themselves or each other this Vday. Whether you’re celebrating with the special someone or friends these gift recommendations are sure to brighten your day. Check out the following 10 brands.

Beauty & Accessories

1. Jam + Rico

Meet the fine jewelry brand described as “fine jewelry connecting you to the Caribbean.” The West Indian American and woman-owned brand features earrings, necklaces and bangles. Jam + Rico is a fusion of modern luxury meets Caribbean cultures. With pops of color and a nice range of choices you are sure to fall in love with this fine jewelry brand.

2. Pat McGrath

Jamaican British makeup guru Path McGrath has created a luxury line of eyeshadow palettes with mattes, shimmers and glitters ranging from essential neutrals to intense colors. The brand’s variety and quality of blendable pigments have earned the Mothership V Palette the allure 2019 Best of Beauty Award.

3. Sharana Soaps

Great for the winter months, Sharana’s Rosemary and Coconut Milk Soap contains vitamin C, is antibacterial and moisturizing for dry skin. It is also anti-inflammatory, which can help with eczema and acne. Sharana’s soaps are another affordable gift for those who love natural skincare products without harsh chemicals. The brand also offers a variety of soaps with traditional South Asian ingredients such as turmeric, neem, mango and pink Himalayan salt.

4. Kami Cosmetics

Jamaican American-founded beauty brand Kami Cosmetics offers everything from foundations to a wide range of lip colors. the luxury brand prides itself on being cruelty-free. Head on over to their website and use code KAMI10 for your first purchase.

5. Wonder Curl Get Set Hair Jelly

Wonder Curl specializes in products for all textures of curly hair. Their bestselling Get Set Hair Jelly contains aloe vera, pro-vitamin B5, and helps frizzy hair soften into healthy, defined curls! The product acts as a styling gel and sets curls into any style desired. Explore Wonder Curl’s range of products for curly hair babes here.

Clothing & Accessories

6. Shoma the Label Tropical Masquerade Collection

The Tropical Masquerade collection includes tops, bottoms and dresses all with tropical prints evocative of Trinbago’s flora, fauna and jungle flair. Shoma the Label’s clothing mixes neutral tones and colour into an elegant line “imagined in Trinidad and Tobago.” Perfect for a fashion-forward valentine or as resort wear for your next trip. Browse the collection online here.

7. Empressive Finds

A blend of accessories such as jewelry and head scarves, Empressive Finds showcases cultural influences from Africa ( Fulani, Afar), Caribbean Rastafarian culture and India. The brand’s pieces can best be described as feminine and regal.

8. Brandon Blackwood

Brandon Blackwood is noted as being the designer for our girl Sheryl Lee Ralph at the 2022 Emmys. The brand features handbags, shoes and accessories. Check out Blackwood’s Valentine’s day handbag collection here.

Home & Lifestyle

9. Grouphug Solar: Solar panels as home decor

In the past decade, most millennials have made the switch to sustainable and clean brands. Meet Grouphug Solar, the brand has created hanging solar panels that also serve as home decor. The panels store energy and can be used to charge your personal devices. Whether you’re living in the suburbs or the city, the panels can be utilized in homes or apartments.

10. Plant-O-Gram Fruit Trees

Given the Oprah Winfrey stamp of approval, plant-o-grams offer plants that can be mailed to your loved one’s front door. With options ranging from tropical fruit trees, mango, guava, lychee and spice trees, your green thumb or health-conscious valentine will surely be pleased.