Celebrate Women’s History Month By Supporting These Great Female-Founded Brands

Few things bring me as much joy as celebrating other women’s successes — and what better time to do so than during Women’s History Month? Today, on CBS Austin’s “We Are Austin,” I chatted with hosts Chelsea and Trevor about some of the fantastic women who are changing the worlds of beauty, fashion and wellness through their exciting business ventures.

Check out the segment here and keep reading for the tea on all the products seen on the show!

New Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Beauty Icon Lipstick & Lip Pencil Shades

Through her eponymous beauty line, British makeup artist Charlotte Tilbury has spent the last decade granting all of our beauty wishes, giving us all the tools to achieve glamorous, red carpet-worthy makeup looks. Now, she’s expanded her iconic Hollywood franchise with the addition of 10 new lipstick shades and 5 new lip pencil hues.

Let’s start with the lipsticks! There are 10 new Hollywood Beauty Icon lipstick shades that can be divided into two families, if you will: the Hollywood Pink Lipsticks and the Hollywood Red Lipsticks.

The Hollywood Pink Lipsticks range consists of 5 Soft Shine lipsticks in different pink hues, each featuring the satin finish of Charlotte’s beloved K.I.S.S.I.N.G. formula. Here is a look at all 5 pink shades:

Moving on to the next “family,” there are 5 new Hollywood Red Lipstick shades. Each richly pigmented, high-impact, full coverage red lipstick features Charlotte’s award-winning, non-drying Matte Revolution formula. Check out the new red lippie hues:

As if that weren’t enough, Charlotte has also unveiled 5 new ultra-flattering Hollywood Beauty Icon Lip Cheat Lip Liners in pink and red hues. Check out the new hues:

 Ready to upgrade those lip looks? Make sure to pick these up!

The lipsticks are $35 each and the lip liners are $25 each on CharlotteTlbury.com and the Charlotte Tilbury app

Grande Cosmetics GrandeLASH-MD Lash Enhancing Serum & GrandeBROW Brow Enhancing Serum

Sure, we can all use mascara and falsies to make our lashes appear longer and more voluminous but most of us would love to feel equally secure about our lashes sans makeup. Luckily, Grande Cosmetics has made that wish a reality for many satisfied costumers — in fact, the brand is the #1 lash and brow serum brand in the US.  The brand’s origins go back 16 years, when founder Alicia Grande was grappling with her own post-pregnancy lash loss and developed the GrandeLASH-MD Lash Enhancing Serum to address the issue. After witnessing her own lash transformation, Grande decided to share the formula with the world — and a lash revolution ensued as the positive reviews poured in and the buzz grew to deafening heights!

Backed by over 10 performance and safety studies, the GrandeLASH-MD Lash Enhancing Serum ($68 on GrandeCosmetics.com and Sephora) is the most-studied cosmetic lash serum. Designed to promote the appearance of healthier, longer, thicker-looking lashes, the formula features ingredients like amino acids, hyaluronic acid, and vitamin E, as well as radish root ferment (a peptide-packed ingredient), and nourishing honey and aloe vera. Results can be seen in as little as 4 to 6 weeks!

Similarly, if you have thin or sparse brows, you can reach for the GrandeBROW Brow Enhancing Serum ($73 on GrandeCosmetics.com and Sephora).

Not only are these serums effective, but they’re completely safe and clinically proven not to cause periorbital fat loss, iris color change or long-term sensitivities.

BYROE Rose Tea Eye Cream

Like Miley Cyrus, you can buy yourself flowers — OR you can buy yourself a flower-infused eye cream that will leave your under-eyes smooth and petal-soft! Enter the BYROE Rose Tea Eye Cream ($76 on Amazon), a delightfully soothing eye cream with a sherbet-like texture that immediately cools and hydrates skin.

BYROE is a New York-based, clean and cruelty-free luxury skincare brand specializing in superfood-infused products, and it’s heavily influenced by founder Amy Roe’s South Korean heritage.

The BYROE Rose Tea Eye Cream features a bouquet of powerful ingredients that help to hydrate and soothe skin while reducing puffiness, smoothing fine lines and wrinkles, and brightening the under-eye area. The formula contains: Damask Rose flower water, which is rich in vitamin C and helps to brighten skin and stimulate collagen production. It also contains vegan collagen, a vegan alternative to traditional collagen that boasts an increased permeability, and Hydrarose, a proprietary blend of three different roses that works to brighten dark spots, minimize dark circles, and energized fatigue-looking skin.

Your eyes will drink this cream right up!

Dionis Goat Milk Skincare Youth-Boosting Hand Cream

Dionis Goat Milk Skincare is a woman-founded brand centered on the skin-loving properties of goat milk. The brands origins date back to the early ’80s when founder Kate Crosby, a goat farmer in the highlands of Virginia, began making goat milk-based soaps for her friends and family. After receiving overwhelmingly positive feedback, Crosby devised a plan to reach a larger audience. With one of her beloved goats under her arm, she walked into the nearest Cracker Barrel and inquired about selling her products therein. A great business relationship evolved from that first encounter and, by 1997, Dionis Goat Milk Skincare was sold in Cracker Barrel all over the nation. Nowadays, under the leadership of CEO Karen Minsky, the Newtown, PA-based brand continues to expand into new retailers — among them ULTA — and to develop new and exciting body care products.

So what’s so special about goat milk? Well, goat milk is rich in fatty acids, lipids, vitamins and minerals that nourish and hydrate skin. It also contains lactic acid, an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that gently exfoliates the skin, leaving it smoother and more radiant. Moreover, it contains prebiotics that support a healthy skin microbiome. And that’s not all! Because goat milk has a similar pH to human skin, it’s easily absorbed, leaving behind no greasy residue.

If winter has left your hands a bit rough and dry, reach for the new Youth Boosting  Goat Milk Hand Cream, a non-greasy hand treatment that promotes healthier, more youthful and firmer-looking hands. The clean and cruelty-free formula harnesses the hydrating and skin-softening power of goat milk and combines it with other powerful ingredients like squalane, which is a mega moisturizer, and peptides, which help to minimize fine lines and firm skin.

The hand crea is available in an Unscented variety as well 6 lovely scented options: Vanilla Bean, Sea Treasures, Coconut & Oats, Milk & Honey, Lavender Blossom, and Verbena & Cream. It’s $24 on DionisGMskincare.com

Goldie Tees

Think of building your wardrobe as if were an architectural venture: for it to truly stand the test of time, it needs a strong foundation. In other words, you need high-quality, versatile, timeless staple pieces to act as the foundation of your wardrobe. Founded by Debbie Rudoy, Goldie Tees is a New York-based brand that specializes in luxury basics that fit perfectly and help to elevate your everyday style. Gwyneth Paltrow, Selena Gomez and Lucy Hale are just some of the celebrities who have been spotted wearing Goldie Tees.

All Goldie pieces are made with the finest-quality pima cotton sustainably grown and harvested in Peru. Manufacturing is also concentrated in Peru, which helps to bring more jobs to locals while also minimizing the brand’s carbon footprint, making it a more sustainable option than many other brands in its category.

Pictured above are some of Goldie’s newest launches. I’m personally obsessed with the Tulle Ruffle Shell ($115 on GoldieTees.com), which features a silky-soft pima shell and coquettish ruffle sleeves made of 100% ruffle tulle. I also adore the Tulle Crop Shirt ($125 on GoldieTees.com), a button-up shirt made of see-through tulle. And, of course, pieces like the Metallic Tipped Ringer Tee will look just as fabulous with jeans as they will with a satin slip skirt or colorful high-waisted pants.

Check out these designs and more on GoldieTees.com

Lambert Vegan Leather Handbags

You should carry your bag — like your dreams — proudly. And that means picking a handbag that reflects both your style and your values.

Lambert is a brand that exemplifies how you can achieve great style while upholding your ethical beliefs regarding animal rights and eco-conscious practices. Founded by Canadian entrepreneur and mother of 3 Melissa Lambert, the brand specializes in stylish, trend-setting vegan leather bags and accessories at accessible price points. Lambert is PETA certified, reflecting its commitment to animal welfare, and its designs incorporate eco-conscious materials like polyurethane (which is much less harmful to the environment than PVC) and recycled nylon .

Pictured here are a few pieces from Lambert’s latest collection, Dolce Vita, which debuted on March 6th. The Gabrielle 3-in-1 Vegan Leather Handbag in Whisper Pink ($94.99 on Design Lambert.com) is an ultra-feminine rectangular handbag with interchangeable straps that allow it to be worn in multiple ways: as a clutch, as a shoulder bag (by attaching the thin PU strap), or as a belt bag (by looping the wider PU belt strap through the designated slot in the back of the bag. Another standout is the Sam 2-in-1 Vegan Leather Handbag in Limoncello ($139.99 on DesignLambert.com), a perky bright yellow hue. The Sam features interchangeable straps that allow it to be worn as a crossbody bag or a shoulder bag, and it has clever and functional design features like a cellphone compartment and a headphone compartment. And, if you want to free up your hands so you can sip your almond milk latte, snap selfies, and more, you can pick up the Aria 3-in-1 Recycled Nylon Backpack in Azure ($139.99 on DesignLambert.com).

Visit DesignLambert.com/en-us to shop these styles and more!

Muscle Rehab Bath Soaks and Bath Bombs

As an avid runner, Muscle Rehab founder Debra Myers knows first-hand how important it is to prioritize athletic recovery. So, she set out to create a line of bath soaks and bath bombs specifically formulated to fight lactic acid build-up and relieve muscle soreness.

All Muscle Rehab products feature USP Epsom salt, as well as 10 essential oils that promote athletic recovery. These include: turmeric, which has anti-inflammatory benefits; arnica, which can help to reduce swelling and relieve fatigued muscles and joints; and vetiver and peppermint oils to cool the body. Not only do these relieve muscle pain and discomfort but they soothe the senses, help you relax and facilitate more restful sleep. 

Each bag is $18.99 on Amazon and at H-E-B stores.

Bellibind Bengkung Belly Wraps

Those of us who have experienced childbirth know all too well how our bodies change both during and after pregnancy. Unfortunately, after childbirth, very little attention is paid to the mother’s well-being. In fact, many moms are sent home from the hospital just 24 to 48 hours after labor (for a vaginal birth without complications) and their follow-up doctor visits are often scheduled 6 weeks after childbirth. Common postpartum issues are rarely discussed and very little support is offered to women as their bodies continue to change and adapt. As a seasoned doula with over 11 years of experience, Princess McKinney-Kirk recognized the void in post-birth recovery support and set out to fill that void with Bellibind.

Bengkung belly binding, a traditional Malaysian technique that supports post-partum recovery, is at the heart of Bellibind’s offerings. The age-old practice has many benefits: it supports abdominal wall healing, improves posture, stabilizes loose ligaments, and supports the torso as organs return to their pre-pregnacy size and position.

Bellibind offers different experiences, allowing customers to choose what best suits their needs. For a relaxing spa-like ritual, new moms can book a 1-hour appointment with a trained professional who will visit their homes, create a custom fitted Bengkung belly bind for them, guide them though stress-relief practices like mindfulness breathing, and more. New moms can also purchase a Bellibind wrap kit and create their own belly bind by following a simple process akin to braiding hair.

Bellibind’s Bengkung Belly Wrap is made of a breathable 100% cotton fabric and it contours to postpartum curves to offer comfort and support. Prices start at $115 on Bellibind.com