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Shop With Purpose This Season With The New Voices Gift Guide 

Choose from an array of items ranging from stocking stuffers to luxury accessories and more, while supporting businesses that uplift Black and Brown communities throughout the year.
Shop With Purpose This Season With The New Voices Gift Guide
By ESSENCE Editors · Updated January 22, 2024

ESSENCE is proud to partner with New Voices Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization focused on supporting entrepreneurs of color by providing access to opportunities, capital and expertise to help them build, grow, and scale their businesses with purpose.

Stocking Stuffers and Secret Santa Finds (Items under $30)

Clarence Claus Black Santa Coffee Mug by Greentop Gifts
Looking for a gift to encourage the whole family to sit around sipping warm drinks and opening presents? Look no further than Greentop Gifts’ Clarence Claus Black Santa Coffee Mug. For just $12.95 each, you can get this 16 oz hand-painted ceramic mug for every member of the family. Available at Greentop Gifts
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Honey Scotch Bonnet Sauce by Scotch Boyz
Honey Scotch Sauce is Scotch Boyz’ take on hot honey made with the freshest ingredients sourced locally from small farmers across Jamaica. Made with 100% Jamaican Honey and Scotch Bonnet Peppers, this sweet and spicy blend is perfect for heating up your holiday festivities. Available at Scotch Boyz
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Corazón Faux Mink Lashes, 4 Pack by Luna Magic Beauty
Complete a flawless holiday look with the expertly crafted, cruelty-free faux mink fibers, Corazón Faux Mink Lashes from Luna Magic. Lightweight yet robust, they provide a natural voluminous look with a gentle, feathery feel. As a bonus, they’re reusable and can be enjoyed for up to 10-15 uses. Available at Luna Magic
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Teas with Meaning Gift Bag of 3
Share the magic of tea time with a taste of Teas with herbal, fruit and caffeinated blends. This gift includes three handcrafted organic loose-leaf tea blends, biodegradable brew bags and a Teas with Meaning custom tea light candle. Available at Teas with Meaning
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Equilibrium by Alexandre Keto presented by Dope Pieces Puzzle Company
With her crown of bananas, draped in flowers and graced by leaves, she is elegance personified. Equilibrium by Dope Pieces Artist Alexandre Keto is a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle that measures 18 x 24 inches and is dope enough to frame. Available at Dope Pieces Puzzle Pieces
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Foodie Finds

Alexandra’s Pikliz Spicy Pepper Relish & Pikliz Infused Hot Honey Combo Pack

Alexandra’s Pikliz Spicy Pepper Relish and Pikliz Infused Hot Honey 2 Pack is a dynamic duo of bold and flavorful Haitian condiments that promise a culinary adventure to elevate meals. The Pikliz Spicy Pepper Relish is a zesty blend of pickled vegetables, including cabbage, carrots, and a blend of five Chile peppers. The Pikliz Infused Hot Honey brings a unique twist combining the heat of Pikliz with the sweetness of honey, resulting in a condiment that can be drizzled over everything from grilled meats to desserts. Individually boxed and ideal for gifting!

Available at In The Kitchen With Alexandra
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Favorite Things Gift Set by Trade Street Jam Co.

That’s right, as Oprah says on OprahDaily.com, this bundle is a favorite. The set includes Trade Street Jam’s Strawberry Chipotle + Fig Jam, Smoked Peach Jam, and Sour Cherry Ginger Jam. Snag this bundle and you’ll also get tons of fun ways to use your jam, including 30+ recipes for snacks, sweet treats, salads, cocktails, and more (sent straight to your email after checkout)! Perfect for gifting and sharing with friends. Explore the endless possibilities.

Available at Trade Street Jam Co.
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Leather Wine Tote by Sarep + Rose

Ready to take your favorite bottle of wine to a holiday party or outing, but concerned about getting it there in one piece? Sarep + Rose’s Leather Wine Tote is the perfect way to transport your wine bottle in style. The single-bottle wine tote also complements any wine gift!

Available at Sarep + Rose
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Self-Care Solutions

Wine Down | 100 Piece Puzzle by RVL Wellness

Pour a glass of your favorite wine and prepare to revel in a wellness moment. Piece by piece, lose yourself in the beautiful artwork and allow your mind to unwind while your worries fade away. Designed to inspire moments of respite and rejuvenation, Wine Down is more than just a puzzle—it’s a gateway to self-care. Let your mind unwind and your spirit recharge.

Available at RVL Wellness Co
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Cactus Flower Exfoliant – Hibiscus by Nopalera

This three-in-one oil cleanser, exfoliant and moisturizer infuses skin with silk-like moisture and dramatically refines rough texture. Prickly pear cactus supports cleansing and moisture renewal, while hibiscus flower resurfaces to promote an all-over enviable glow.

Available at Nopalera
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Ourside Discovery Kit Eau De Parfum

Ourside’s discovery kit, featuring 2ml of their award-winning scents, is the perfect gift for those who want to up their scent game.

Available at Ourside
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Mischo Beauty Manicure Kit

Looking to gift someone a set of healthy, strong, beautifully well-shaped nails? The Mischo Beauty manicure kit is the perfect solution. It includes a Glass Nail File, a quick-drying topcoat and cuticle oil to get yor nails in tip top shape.

Available at Mischo Beauty
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KurlsPlus Set by Kazmaleje

The KurlsPlus Set by Kazmaleje is here to make wash days more enjoyable for everyone. The set includes three hair tools that are perfect for detangling hair and achieving the desired looks with ease, including a paddle comb, comb and pick.

Available at kazmaleje
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Bowery Lace Demi Bra by Liberté

A modern take on a classic cut, Liberté’s Bowery Lace Demi is made with ultra-soft Italian lace, delicately scalloped edges and comfortable cups that cradle curves to enhance natural contours. It’s comfortable, sensual, all-day lingerie.

Available at Liberté
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Fashion Finds

African Hockey Jersey by MIZIZI

MIZIZI’s African Hockey Jersey guarantees comfort and durability. The full sublimation printing technique brings to life a stunning depiction of an African landscape, featuring warm orange hues, captivating turquoise accents and intricate tribal patterns along the bottom. The back proudly displays a bold turquoise infinity symbol, symbolizing an eternal connection to our African roots.

Available at Mizizi
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Purple Angles Hexagon by Vontelle Eyewear

In honor of the release of The Color Purple this holiday season, Vontelle Eyewear presents The Purple Angles Hexagon. These prescription frames with their sleek lines and geometric design are both stylish and functional; perfect for those who want to look regal and make a statement while still protecting their eyes.

Available at Vontelle
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Sunsa Bag – Embossed Yellow Lizard by Vavvoune

From Vavvoune’s core styles, the Sunsa Bag is reimagined in an embossed lizard. Designed in Brooklyn, New York, this tote bag is sustainably made from dead-stock calfskin leather originating from Italy.

Available at Vavvoune
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