MALIN+GOETZ
Inspired by the diversity, inclusivity + energy of city living, MALIN+GOETZ’s products are designed for every skin type, tone + gender. Founders Matthew Malin + Andrew Goetz started the business out of a small bathroom in Chelsea, NYC, in 2004 and since then sustainability has been embedded in their DNA. They keep their partnerships with local, family-oriented businesses in + around New York City to help limit the carbon footprint. PS - We live for their travel essentials while we’re on the go! So yummy.Peace Out Skincare
This LGBTQIA+ founded and run brand is famous for their “acne dots” (which we love 😍), but did you know that they partner directly with The Trevor Project? This partnership focuses on supporting and helping connect diverse communities to achieve a healthier, more equitable future.
Boy Smells
“Modern scents for genderful™ identities.” Co-founders and partners Matthew Herman and David Kien started making candles in their kitchen in 2015 and are now retailed in over 750 retail locations. With their cheeky candle names and all-natural coconut & beeswax blend, we can’t get enough! If you’re not sure which scent to start with (because they all sound so delish, we get it 🤤) try their botanical votive set. Zen mode: ACTIVATED.
CHARITIES
Pride is about recognizing the beauty of acceptance for ourselves and others. As important as parades, parties, and events are for visibility, it’s also important to think about how you can contribute to making society more inclusive. There are a number of ways to get involved with organizations that are dedicated to raising awareness, creating life-saving resources, as well as support systems for the LGBTQIA+ community. Looking for ways to show your support? To continue to strive for equality, here are a few incredible charities you can support.
Family Equality
"Family Equality’s mission is to advance legal and lived equality for LGBTQ families, and for those who wish to form them, through building community, changing hearts and minds, and driving policy change."
Point Foundation
"Point Foundation empowers promising lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer students to achieve their full academic and leadership potential – despite the obstacles often put before them – to make a significant impact on society."
Resource Center, North TX
"Resource Center pursues societal equity by proudly offering LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, asexual, plus) affirming resources designed to improve health and wellness, strengthen families and communities, and provide transformative education and advocacy."
Black Tie Dinner
"Black Tie Dinner is a non-profit organization that raises funds for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) supportive organizations serving North Texas through a premier event of empowerment, education, and entertainment in partnership with the community."
The Trevor Project
"The Trevor Project is the world’s largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) young people."
We believe love always wins. We are committed to creating positive change in not only the beauty industry, but in our society overall. Our mission is to continue to empower the community, remain dedicated to showing love for what makes us different, and contributing in any way we can. We hope you will join us in the support and celebration of love in all forms and the growing efforts to encourage change.