Gift Guide: 14 Galentine’s Day Gifts from Latina-owned Brands
From a Besitos Balm Bundle to a Diosa Headwrap, here are 14 Galentine's Day gifts from Latina-owned brands
Valentine’s Day is coming up and you know what that means: time for your Galentine’s Day brunches, get-togethers, and shopping sprees. But before you make your plans, it’s important to think about what you want to get all of your best amigas to show them how much you love them today and throughout the whole year. That’s why we decided to put together this list of Galentine’s Day gift ideas, all from Latina-owned brands like Alamar Cosmetics and XIO by Ylette. From jewelry to body oils, make-up to candles, there’s bound to be something that your amigas will love, no matter what their preferences or interests. We love these products and hope you will too! Read on to learn more about 14 Galentine’s Day gifts from Latina-owned brands to get your amiga this month!
Brujita Necklace — XIO By Ylette
You can never go wrong with a classic gold nameplate necklace for your amiga to help her invoke her sense of empowerment and magia. This necklace from XIO reads “Brujita” in an Old English font and is made of 18k gold and silver-plated stainless steel. With a 16″ length, it’s great to wear as a choker but can also be worn longer with the 4″ extender. Ready to wear and perfect to pair with any casual or dressy outfit to give it a little something extra.
Brujita Necklace, $33, available at xiobyylette.com.
Besitos Balm Bundle — Alamar Cosmetics
For the make-up lovers, we love this Besitos Balm Bundle from Alamar Cosmetics that has not one but four unique liquid lip balms. The set includes Tesoro, a golden bronze with gold sparkles; Corazon, a golden pink with multicolor sparkles; Luna, a clear gloss; and Sirenita, a warm pink with gold sparkles. Made out of all-natural ingredients including Vitamin E oil and camellia oil, these glosses aren’t only pretty with a pearly finish but also moisturizing, hydrating, and skin-nourishing. And bonus, each gloss smells like pineapple soda.
Besitos Balm Bundle, $54, available at alamarcosmetics.com.
Metal Collection No.1 – Yuzu & Sea Salt — Lucky No. Candles
You can never go wrong with a good candle! Lucky No. Candles offers a variety of candles, each with unique scents, crystals, and goals that correspond to numerology, but we especially like No.1 Yuzu & Sea Salt. With a burn time of 60 hours, this 8 oz. candle features a spicy citrus scent to bring clarity and cleansing energy to your space, an obsidian stone, and sea salt. All of their candles are made with vegan coconut-soy wax, while the glass containers and packaging are reusable and recyclable. It’s the perfect gift for the candle lover who is also all about safe and eco-friendly products.
Metal Collection No.1 – Yuzu & Sea Salt, $36, available at luckynocandles.com.
beauty oil — elaluz
If you have an amiga that needs something to rejuvenate her self-care, look no further than elaluz’s beauty oil. This lightweight oil is a hydrating product designed to rejuvenate the skin and trap in moisture. Not only is it 100 percent plant-based but it’s also free of harmful ingredients like parabens, sulfates, silicones, and artificial fragrances. It’s also cruelty-free, vegan, and hypoallergenic so even our amigas with sensitive skin can enjoy it.
beauty oil, $39, available at elaluz.com.
Dulce Discovery Set — Nopalera
We love a good gift set and this Dulce Discovery Set from Nopalera is the perfect combination. This bundle includes 1 oz. travel sizes of some of the shop’s most popular products including a Cactus Shower Gel for a soothing bathing experience; Cactus Cream to hydrate and restore the skin with Mexican prickly pear oil and scented with Dulce de Cuerpo; and the Mandarina Exfoliant for soothing for rough skin. Other added ingredients include blue agave extract and achiote seed oil to make the skin glow. This bundle, including the gift bag, are perfect for your amiga who is always on the go.
Dulce Discovery Set, $30, available at nopalera.co.
Diosa Headwrap: Pink — Azteca Negra
For your fashion-forward amigas, be sure to check out this Diosa Headwrap made out of Mexican cambaya fabric. At their full size, they measure 70″ by 20″, so it’s versatile for all hair types. And if you’re looking to twin with your amiga, their headwraps are available in multiple colors including pink, black, and blue. It’s both useful and a fashion statement and the perfect thoughtful gift.
Diosa Headwrap: Pink, $45, available at aztecanegra.com.
Mujeres are Magic Sweatshirt — Viva La Bonita
It’s still technically winter so we love this sweatshirt from Vivia La Bonita for your amiga who likes to stay cute and cozy. This piece reads “Mujeres Are Magic” in Old English front across the chest and is available in black, which can pair with a cute pair of jeans or, if you’re staying home, a comfy pair of sweatpants. Sizes are available in unisex so if your amiga prefers a fitted look, be sure to order a size down or, if they like an oversized fit, order a size up. Cozy, cute, and empowering all in one!
Mujeres are Magic Sweatshirt, $37, available at vivalabonita.com.
Esmeralda Bundle — Lights Lacquer
For another jewelry option, you can’t go wrong with this Esmeralda Bundle from Lights Lacquer, which features a ring and bracelet matching set. Featuring emerald zirconia, this is meant to symbolize inspiration, balance, wisdom, and patience, and will inspire your vitality and passion each time you wear it. Both items are made out of 18k gold-plated stainless steel, won’t tarnish, and are hypoallergenic so even our amigas with sensitive skin can rock this! Perfect for everyday wear and fun nights out.
Esmeralda Bundle, $51, available at lightslacquer.com.
Unisex Mauve Chula Fresa Tee — Mi Vida
For a statement tee, look no further than Mi Vida has an amazing curated selection of novelty graphic tees but our favorite is the Mauve Chula Fresa Tee. The shirt features an original hand-drawn design of a red mouth sticking out a blue tongue with pink strawberries and the word “CHULA” written in white bubble letters. Made out of soft cotton, tees are unisex fit with a long length so if you prefer a fitted look, be sure to size down. It’s easily paired with with a pair of jeans or even a long skirt for a dressier daytime look.
Unisex Mauve Chula Fresa Tee, $29, available at shopmivida.com.
Diary Notebook — Guaraxez
Have an amiga who loves writing or journaling? We absolutely adore this Diary Notebook from Guaraxez to help keep track of our dreams and to-do lists and everything in between. The cover features gorgeous, hand-done embroidery of flowers and leaves, as well as a leather patch with an image of a turtle. The notebooks are available in a wide variety of colors and styles each with a unique embroidered design and border along with a ribbon bookmark.
Diary Notebook, $20, available at guaraxez.com.
Let’s Get Nude Trio — Reina Rebelde
For even more make-up, the Let’s Get Nude Trio from Reina Rebelde is perfect for all your lipstick-loving amigas! This exclusive bundle includes two Bold Lip Color Sticks in the shades Alma Desnuda (peachy nude) and La Jefa (mauve), and a Bold Lip Pencil in the shade Xicana (chocolate). Whether worn alone or mixed and matched together, these three items offer endless possibilities for beautiful and stunning lip looks. Even better, each product is cruelty-free, paraben-free, phthalate-free, and vegan and they’re versatile for day and night looks.
Let’s Get Nude Trio, $51, available at reinarebelde.com.
Manifest Magic Incense Blend Kit — House of Intuition
Sometimes our amigas need to reset their energies, cleanse their space, and reboot their manifesting rituals. That’s where the Manifest Magic Incense Blend Kit comes in! This bundle includes five incense blends exclusive to House of Intuition to elevate your spiritual rituals including Shaman, a blend of frankincense, palo santo, white copal, and magic for purity, protection, and peace; Orun, made out of sandalwood, cedar, eucalyptus, camphor, frankincense, myrrh, and magic to lift energy and offer strength; Irawo, made out of orris root, palo santo, white copal, frankincense, verbena, and magic to deepen your meditation practices; Dragon, made out of dragon’s blood, sandalwood, palo santo, frankincense, white copal, and magic to remove negative energies, spirits, and blockages; and Afoche, blending together eucalyptus, alucema, patchouli, palo santo, rosemary, myrrh, and magic to encourage creativity and visions. Just sprinkle a pinch, light it, set your intention, and watch the magia happen!
Manifest Magic Incense Blend Kit, $36, available at houseofintuitionla.com.
Custom Lip & Eyeshadow Duo — Bésame
If a custom gift is just what your amiga needs, look no further than the Custom Lip & Eyeshadow Duo from Bésame, where you can pick the lipstick and matte-and-shimmer eyeshadow palette of your choice. You can choose from one of four duos including Pistachio, Plum Dandy, Shimmer Beige or Socialite Brown to build stunning eyeshadow looks for any occasion. Made out of talc-free, vegan, and clean ingredients, these are easy to blend and rich with pigment and color. You can pick the shade of lipstick your amiga would love best with options available in a variety of red, pink, and peach shades, and made with additional ingredients of kaolin, Vitamin E, and squalene. They’re also cruelty-free, paraben-free, gluten-free, and mineral oil-free.
Custom Lip & Eyeshadow Duo, $45, available at besamecosmetics.com.
Caress Full-Body Massager — Bloomi
A little self-care goes a long way especially during the month of love. Designed to relieve tension and stress, the Caress includes multiple features including a pleasure-ball side for stimulation and relaxation, as well as a non-vibrating handle to use as a pleaseure toy. This is wrapped discreetly and ready to use with 3 patterns and speeds, a travel lock and storage pouch, and a USB charging cable. Your amiga will appreciate the multi-use from this regalito to ease stress.
Caress Full-Body Massager, $65, available at thebloomi.com.