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The 10 Best Indie Beauty Brands of 2018

We're calling it: These under-the-radar beauty brands are about to be everywhere.
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Herbal Dynamics Beauty
Wright loves this line, which features everything from a strawberry antioxidant cleanser, $20, to a cucumber cooling eye cream, $24, to a mango and macadamia body balm, $26, because the products are beautifully packaged with elegant formulas for under $30. "What else can I say, I love better-made beauty at an affordable price," says Wright.

Learn more at herbaldynamicsbeauty.com

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Josephine Cosmetics
This chic skin care and makeup line was named after Josephine Baker, one of the most successful African-American performers in French history. (She was also a spy in WWII and an activist. NBD!) "This organic skin care and mineral makeup company has made a name by developing effective, clean formulas and creating rich pigmented colors," says Wright. From richly pigmented liquid lipstick, $34, to super-precise liquid eyeliner, $26, channeling your inner French girl has never been easier.

Learn more at josephinecosmetics.com

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Glamcor
No makeup bag is complete without a mirror, and Glamcor's go above and beyond. Wright describes this line as "chic, portable mirrors that make your selfies 'lit' every time." She's a particular fan of the Riki Skinny Mirror, $195, which comes with a case and barely weighs a thing, so it's easy to stash in your carry-on.

Learn more at glamcor.com

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Kanai Organics
Sometimes simple is best, and that's exactly what this Ayurvedic skin care line (which was inspired by founder Aditi M. Gaur's trip to the Himalayas) delivers. Wright notes that the plant-derived ingredients used in products like a turmeric and apricot face mask, $14.99, and avocado oil moisturizer, $9.99, are truly effective.

Learn more at kanaiorganics.com

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Maniglovz
One of the downsides of gel manicures is that your hands are exposed to UV light. Enter these handy gloves, $24. Wright explains that the fingerless gloves use UV 50+ protective compression fabric along with hydrating aloe vera microcapsules to protect your hands from premature aging during gel manis. Plus, a portion of the sales go to the Skin Cancer Foundation and Pediatric Cancer Foundation — and the gloves come in fun colors and patterns.

Learn more at maniglovz.com

BY CHRISTINA HEISER | SEP 6, 2018 | SHARES
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