Fierce Female-Founded Brands To Support This International Women’s Day (As Seen On CBS Austin)
Tomorrow, March 8th, marks International Women’s Day — and what better way to celebrate than by championing the triumphs of female entrepreneurs and visionaries? In honor of the occasion, I curated some standout products from truly remarkable female-founded brands in different realms — from beauty and skincare to fitness and wellness, food and beverage, and more — and shared my picks on CBS Austin’s “We Are Austin.” You can check out all my selections and learn more about these brands by watching the segment here and, as always, you can continue reading for more details on everything seen on air!
Camille Rose Guava Slip Collection
Camille Rose is a black-owned, female-founded haircare and skincare brand offering high-performance products made with natural ingredients. The new Guava Slip collection is an absolute game-changer for those of us curly-haired gals who struggled with knots, making wash day a lot more pleasant! Formulated with guava extract (rich in hydrating essential fatty acids), kakadu plum extract (one of the best sources of vitamin C), and aloe juice (which offers lightweight hydration), the products in the Guava Slip collection not only hydrate, but they make detangling quick, easy and painless.
You can start your routine with the Guava Slip Detangling Shampoo and Conditioner ($12.59 each on CamilleRose.com and at Target and CVS), then apply the Guava Slip Detangling Leave-In Conditioner ($14.79 on CamilleRose.com, Target and CVS) to give hair that glide you need to easily eliminate knots, while also smoothing strands, boosting shine, and keeping curls frizz-free. Lastly, to give curls more definition and superior frizz control, you can reach for the Whipped Soufflé ($16.79 on CamilleRose.com, Target and CVS). The Whipped Soufflé can be applied on dry or wet hair, so it’s great for touching up your curls in between wash days!
KAILO Sleep Well
Kristy Morris is the mastermind behind KAILO, Australia’s leading luxury wellness brand. One of my favorite KAILO offerings is the KAILO Sleep Well (Collagen) Chocolate, which is powered by natural ingredients that promote relaxation and restful sleep – without the grogginess. Designed for nighttime use, this chocolate-flavored powder contains: glycine, an amino acid that acts as a neurotransmitter and helps to relax the body and promote sleep; magnesium, which helps to soothe body aches and supports melatonin production; ashwagandha, an adaptogen that helps the body’s response to stress; and passionflower extract, which is touted for its soothing, anxiety-reducing properties.
Not only does the KAILO Sleep Well encourage relaxation so you can fall asleep faster and enjoy more restful sleep, but the formula is infused with hydrolyzed bovine collagen peptides that help to support skin, hair, nails, and joints while also aiding in muscle recovery. Each serving contains 16.4 grams of collagen peptides to help you maximize your beauty rest!
This gluten-free, dairy-free, and sugar-free wellness blend is a great addition to any sleep ritual. You simply mix the chocolate-flavored powder with water or your choice of milk and enjoy a tasty, soothing beverage before bed. Kailo Sleep Well is gluten-free-, dairy-free and sugar-free.
It’s $99 on Kailo.com.au and viewers can enjoy 20% off with the code AUSTIN20.
Purdori Brightening Essence Rose Water Toner
We’ve come a long way since the days of Sea Breeze and other harsh astringents! For years, the word “toner” was associated with overly harsh, alcohol-packed astringents that could irritate skin, exacerbate acne, and disrupt the skin barrier. But modern-day toners are actually packed with soothing, moisturizing, replenishing ingredients that make skin feel refreshed and invigorated. In fact, they can be the secret sauce in your skincare regimen!
One example is the Brightening Essence Rose Water Toner ($65 on Purdrori.com) from woman-founded brand Purdori. Unlike other skincare brands that use water as the first (and primary) ingredient in their formulas, Purdori utilizes RO-ICE+ as its base ingredient, an exclusive blend of refreshing ice plant extract, soothing aloe vera, and pH-balancing rose water. Moreover, this toner contains skin-calming green tea and chamomile extracts, as well as gotu kola extract to speed up skin healing and licorice extract to brighten skin tone.
The feedback from consumers is stellar: 92% of consumers say their skin felt soothed and refreshed after using this toner!
Radford Beauty
Celebrity makeup artist and aesthetician Victoria Radford founded her namesake brand, radford beauty, with the goal of making skincare simple and accessible to all — no more fad ingredients that don’t deliver results, no more excessive 14-step skincare routines, and no ultra-fancy packaging or deceptive marketing.
Leveraging over 15 years of experience in beauty and holistic medicine, Radford set out to create truly effective products formulated using a handful of clinically-validated ingredients. In fact, radford beauty is built on six essential, science-backed ingredients dubbed The Signature Six. These are: vitamin C, AHAs paired with BHAs, ceramides, vitamin A, vitamin B, and peptides paired with hyaluronic acid.
You can start your skincare routine with CLEAN The Only Cleanser ($28 on radfordbeauty.com), which contains activated charcoal to decongest pores, glycolic acid to gently exfoliate skin, glycerin go attract and retain moisture, and niacinamide to strengthen the skin barrier and even skin tone. products: To decongest pores, buff away dull and dead skin cells, and reveal smoothers skin, you can reach for BUFF The Exfoliant ($43 on radfordbeauty.com), which combines papaya and pineapple enzymes with lactic acid.
Other highlights include BUTTER The Thick Cream ($57 on radfordbeauty.com), a replenishing moisturizer that contains bakuchiol, a gentler alternative to retinol that helps to speed up cell turnover and help smooth fine lines and wrinkles, as well as ceramides to reinforce the skin barrier, and niacinamide to help even skin tone. And to combat dark circles and under-eye puffiness, reach for PATCH The Daily Mask ($36 on radfordbeauty.com), a daily eye mask infused with hyaluronic acid, sea moss, glycerin, and carob seed oil.
For more on all of radford beauty’s offerings, visit radfordbeauty.com.
Burst Oral Care Teeth Whitening Breath Strips
Wondering why electric tooth brushes and teeth whitening strips are so expensive? Same! Luckily, Burst Oral Care, which was co-founded by Brittany Stewart, is disrupting the oral care industry by offering high-quality products made with good-for-you ingredients — and at affordable prices.
The Burst Oral Care Teeth Whitening Breath Strips are among the brand’s most genius offerings. Researched and endorsed by over 40,000 dental professionals, these strips are a two-in-one solution, fighting bad breath instantly while visibly whitening teeth up to 4 shades. The strips feature a handy quick-dissolving formula, so there’s no need to remover them, and they contain enamel-strengthening ingredients.
Each pack is $6.99 on BurstOralCare.com
Bloom Nutrition
Since 2018, Bloom Nutrition founder Mari Llewelyn has been documenting her fitness and wellness journey, one which has completely transformed her life. Throughout this journey, Llewelyn noticed a need for more supplements that spoke to women — and hence, the seed for Bloom was planted!
Bloom boasts an extensive portfolio of supplements that address a variety of needs — whether you’re looking to increase your fiber intake, you need help meeting your protein goals, or you need an energy boost before hitting the gym.
The TikTok viral Bloom Nutrition Greens & Superfoods Powder is designed to support gut health, relieve bloating and boost energy. It contains energy-boosting superfoods like spirulina, barley grass, and alfalfa leaf powder; prebiotics and probiotics that promote a balanced gut microbiome; fiber-rich fruits and veggies like chicory root powder, organic flaxseed powder and apple fruit powder; mood-boosting and stress-reducing adaptogens like ginseng and ashwagandha; and antioxidant-rich cranberry, strawberry, and raspberry powders and açai, elderberry and moringa extracts. It’s available in flavors including Mango, Strawberry Kiwi, Berry, and Orange Passionfrui and retails for $34.99 on BloomNu.com and select retailers like Target, Walmart, and Costco.
The Colostrum & Collagen Peptides wellness formula combines sustainably sourced colostrum with grass-fed collagen peptides and probiotics to balance gut health, boost immunity, and nourish hair, skin and nails. The newest flavor, Strawberries & Cream, is available at Target and Amazon.
And, when you’re feeling sluggish and need a pick-me-up, you can reach for the Sparkling Energy Drink, a zero-sugar beverage featuring 180 mg of caffeine from green coffee bean extract, as well as metabolism-boosting green tea and lychee extracts, and L-theanine and ginseng extract to help boost concentration and promote mental clarity. Already available in delicious flavors like Raspberry Lemon, Peach Mango, Cherry Lime, and Strawberry Watermelon, it’s now available in a new zesty Juicy Orange flavor. Each can is $3.19 on BloomNu.com and at Target, Amazon and Walmart.
Lastly, if you’re strength training, you’ll want to pick up the Creatine Monohydrate, which helps to build muscle and improve strength. Available in Unflavored and Raspberry Lemon varieties, it retails for $19.99 on BloomNu.com, Amazon and Target.
ByHeart
ByHeart is a next-generation infant nutrition company that shows what can be achieved when you combine breakthrough science with a mother’s understanding of what parents truly need. Founded by entrepreneur and mother of three Mia Funt, ByHeart offers a formula that’s closer to breast milk than ever before.
ByHeart’s Whole Nutrition Infant Formula is truly groundbreaking. It’s the first American-made formula to include organic, grass-fed whole milk as well as a patented protein blend containing key breast milk components. This results in easier digestion, less spit-up, and longer sleep stretches. Babylist named it the “Best Formula for Breastfed Babies” in 2025.
Each can is $42 on ByHeart.com
Probiogen Women’s Vitality Spore Probiotic and Stress & Mood Balance Spore Probiotic
We know probiotics do wonders for gut health and immune support. But not all probiotics survive in the acidic stomach environment. That’s what makes Probiogen so unique: its Smart Spore Technology is clinically proven to survive and thrive in the gut 100x better than other leading brands.
Now owned by Diya Beauty & Wellness (which counts Angie Everhart as its CEO and Renee Niles as its President), Probiogen offers a variety of top-tier probiotics. The Probiogen Women’s Vitality Spore Probiotic ($26.99 on Probiogen.com and Amazon) contains a probiotics blend as well as cranberry extract to support urinary tract and vaginal health.
And the Probiogen Stress & Mood Balance Spore Probiotic ($36.99 on Probiogen.com and Amazon) combines probiotics with adaptogens like ashwagandha, lemon balm, and holy basil that help to ease stress and promote relaxation.
BareOrganics Focus Coffee with Superfoods and Cardio Care Coffee with Superfoods
Now woman-owned and operated, BareOrganics provides nutrient-dense superfoods that are 100% USDA certified organic, non-GMO, vegan, and gluten-free.
To add some pep to your step, pick up these delicious, superfood-infused, medium roast coffees. Both feature low acidity and contain probiotics for digestive support.
The Bare Organics Focus Coffee with Superfoods is infused with adaptogens like ginkgo, ashwagandha, and lion’s mane to help boost concentration. And the Cardio Care Coffee contains cacao, cinnamon, turmeric and ginger to support heart health.
A bag of ground coffee retails for $14.99 while a box of single-serving cups is $10.99 at H-E-B.
Little Saints Non-Alcoholic Cocktails and Spirits
Founded by Megan Klein, Little Saints is a brand of non-alcoholic cocktails and spirits powered by mood-elevating mushrooms like lion’s mane and reishi that help people socialize without the need for alcohol. Formulated with health-conscious consumers in mind, these ready-to-drink beverages contain only 5 calories per serving and zero sugar.
The ready-to-drink, non-alcoholic cocktails are available in familiar and beloved flavors like Spicy Margarita, Negroni Spritz, Paloma, Espresso Martini and Ginger Mule.
And the St. Juniper and St. Ember non-alcoholic spirits are great alternatives to gin and tequila-based cocktails.
You can find Little Saints at Sprouts, at local Austin retailers like Dear Dry Drinkery and Zoi Market and on LittleSaints.com
