5 Curated Picks From Amazon That Are From Around The Block Around The World

May 20, 2023

Want to support small, local businesses? Amazon is home to thousands of products from small business brands around the block around the world.

Here are some you should know about.

At Amazon, you can find just about everything. That includes the brand names you already know and love, but also the many small businesses you haven’t encountered yet.

If you’ve ever wanted to support more small businesses, we have a whole section of the site dedicated to highlighting the small makers, products, and stories you should know about.

Visit our Amazon Support Small page and look for the Small Business badge to discover innovative, useful, entertaining, and healthy products for everyday life.

Not sure where to start? Here are 23 small businesses you can shop right here in Amazon’s store.


1. Makeup from Bossy Cosmetics


This Black-owned brand serves up bold lipsticksglosses, and face palettes to empower you to look and feel your most confident. All of its makeup features vegan, cruelty-free, and paraben-free formulations, and a portion of your purchase goes toward non-profits that advance women’s rights around the world.

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2. Neutral baby clothes from Miles and Milan

If you prefer simple designs for children’s clothing, you’ll love the black, white, and gray focus of luxury kids brand Miles and Milan. Its styles are cool and understated and everything matches with each other so you can quickly get your kids out the door to school or playtime.

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3. Affirming STEAM play kits from Brown Toy Box

Brown Toy Box is inspiring and building the next generation of scientists, designers, and builders with its STEM/STEAM play kits that feature Black and Brown characters. There’s something for curious minds of all ages, from large puzzles to card games.

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4. Stencil kits from Stencil1

Painter and graphic designer Ed Roth is the artist behind this stencil kit company that makes it easy to add bold art to your own clothing, accessories, signs, journals, and walls. You can find creative stencils based on themeholidaypattern, and more.

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5. Satin-lined headwear from Grace Eleyae

If you’re tired of dealing with breakage, frizzy hair, or dry hair, you need to check out Grace Eleyae’s satin-lined hair caps. They have a comfortable, elastic design and come in a variety of styles you can wear inside or outside. There are even kids’ sizes and men’s styles.

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6. Spa and bath essentials from Musee

The mission of Musee is to provide employment for vulnerable people, like women in recovery or individuals with disabilities, through the making of beautifully handcrafted, natural bath products. The Shower Steamers and Hand Creams provide a much-needed respite from a busy day.

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