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While BuzzFeed celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM), we also believe in celebrating the contributions from Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders year-round. Please enjoy this APAHM-themed product post from BuzzFeed Shopping and know that you can enjoy these businesses well beyond this wonderful, dedicated month.
1. Kulfi Beauty Kajal Eyeliners for anyone who would like to elevate their makeup look and not worry about reapplying throughout the day. Each shade is highly pigmented, glides on easily, and does not smudge even if you rub your eye.
Kulfi Beauty is a small business founded by entrepreneur Priyanka Ganjoo. She created the brand, which sells accessories, apparel, and makeup, after noticing a significant lack of seeing South Asians represented in the beauty industry.
Promising review: "I wasn’t always an eyeliner person, but these Kajals have won me over! Now I find that my makeup looks incomplete unless I use one (or three) of these gorgeous colors!!" —Sarah N
Get them from Kulfi Beauty for $20 each (available in five colors) or get 15% off the set of all five for $85 (valued at $100).
2. A flower bomb ring guaranteed to make their day, because it's a sweet throwback to the 2000s *and* adjustable for a comfy fit. They'll love this pretty piece of jewelry for all their spring looks.
Bon Bon Whims is a woman-owned accessory and jewelry brand that designs fun, Y2K-inspired pieces, including earrings, necklaces, and resin rings.
Get it from Bon Bon Whims for $55 (fits ring sizes 5–7 and available in three colors).
3. A Sky, Galaxy, or Underwater boba-themed enamel pin to add to their backpack, tote bag, or jean jacket. Enjoy these "seasonal drinks" and the adorable environments shown in each, such as summer florals and pink clouds.
Pins Prints And Stuff is a California-based business that creates pins, jewelry, stickers, and more handmade goods! You can also find more of their cute designs, including the enamel pins above, on Maintaining Mediocrity.
Promising review: "These pins are beautiful! I got the space boba pin, and it’s perfect! The colors are vibrant, and the pin is really shiny. I love all the little details in it! They really fit the vibe that I’m into and are perfect with the rest of my pins! I love the colors and the size of these pins. The seller even included a cute little handwritten note! Would definitely order again." —Sabrina
Get them from Pins Prints And Stuff on Etsy for $13.80+ or Maintaining Mediocrity for $12+ (available in six colors and a set of six).
4. A comfy and cozy hoodie they'll wear again and again on flights. Cotton-blended fleece fabric and a built-in sleeping mask will literally leave them on ~cloud nine~ when they fly. And, they can leave that bulky, hard-to-pack travel blanket out of their luggage for good.
BuzzFeeder Marquaysa Battle loves this hoodie and said: "I own this in black and I actually factually REFUSE to wear any other hoodie to the airport. I pull my sleep mask down and it's a wrap, OK?! Asleep before takeoff. When you're wearing it and dedicating your travel style to it like me, then be sure to shout out the Pond Los Angeles that makes it! It's a woman-owned and Asian American–owned clothing and accessories brand based in Cali that intentionally uses a woman-led manufacturer to create its lovely pieces."
Get it from Pond Los Angeles for $99 (Originally $128; available in women's sizes XS–XL and also in black).
5. A hand-poured candle so they can relax indoors and fill their home with soothing scents of cedarwood musk, sandalwood, and sweet apple.
Sạch (which means clean in Vietnamese) is a small business run by a couple in Los Angeles. They're known for their eco-conscious candles that are made with all-natural coconut wax, packaged into jars that are 100% recyclable, and have 40 to 50 hours of burn time.
Promising review: "Their candles have the cleanest burn I've ever experienced and such fresh scents, not to mention they're eco-conscious with their materials and packaging! I also have to rave about their customer service — I received a broken candle in one of my orders and they sent a replacement right away, no questions asked." —dchen27
Get it from Sạch for $26.
6. Cute shoes that'll help protect their dog's paws while they're out and about. Lots of outdoor surfaces can feel a little ~ruff,~ but each pair is made with breathable material, a durable outsole, and padded collar lining to ensure furry friends stay comfy on walks.
Rifruf is a small business founded by Peter Liu and Jeremy Yoon that designs functional dog shoes. Caesar (Peter's Frenchie) needed booties to protect his paws, and at the time, Peter and Jeremy couldn't find a style that helped fix the issue. Both worked together to create canine-friendly booties that look cute *and* provide coverage.
Promising review: "I love these shoes, my pup doesn't have any issues running, walking or jumping. They are great quality and really sturdy. Easy to clean, well-put together, and a great looking shoe." —Rifruf Customer
Get a set of four from Rifruf for $70 (available in 15 sizes and five colors).
7. A three-month subscription you'll want to gift to the coffee lover in your life, because they'll get to try different blends from all over the world. Just picture them brewing a cup of velvety caramel Peru Las Damas *or* Ethiopia Sidamo with jasmine, honey, and lemon tasting notes. ☕
Bean & Bean Coffee is a New York-based business run by mother daughter team Rachel and Jiyoon Han, who are both Q Arabica Graders (a.k.a. coffee sommeliers). Since starting in 2008, Bean & Bean Coffee has committed to gender equality in the coffee supply chain and more than 50 percent of their coffee is female-powered.
Promising review: "I love the Downtown Blend and have gifted it to my parents a few times, they loved it too. So I decided to gift them this prepaid subscription. They think of me everyday while brewing Downtown Blend! This made an awesome gift!! I'm so happy with it." —Bean & Bean Coffee Customer
Get a three-month subscription from Bean & Bean Coffee for $66+ (available in two sizes, four coffee flavors or a monthly surprise option, and two grind types).
8. A window decal that'll cast teeny rainbows and look magical in any room. Just place it in direct sunlight to watch a vibrant light show across furniture, walls, and the floor.
Kach Design Studio is a small business founded by Katrina, a Maryland-based designer who creates fun stickers, prints, and more home decor that'll make great gifts for you and everyone else on your list.
"This rainbow suncatcher decal from Kach Design Studio! You stick it on a window with direct sunlight and it casts rainbows in your room 🌈" —kchaodesigns
Get it from Kach Design Studio for $14.
9. A box of bonbons for anyone who would rather be eating chocolate for dessert. Each box is shaped like a book and comes with 12 treats ranging in delish flavors (yuzu, matcha green tea, banana foster, and more).
Stick With Me is a woman-owned business that crafts chocolate confections in New York City.
Get a box of 12 from Stick With Me for $54 (you can also select nut-free or gluten-free).
10. A chic ombré scarf that'll be their favorite versatile accessory — they can style it so many ways and it'll add a pop of color to any outfit they're wearing.
Zeba is a clothing brand founded by Nabela Noor, a first generation Bangladeshi-American author, designer, and entrepreneur.
Get it from Zeba for $18.
11. A pair of statement earrings with all the design details they'll love: made with reclaimed leather and brass, these beauties will look stunning with basically any piece of clothing, including blouses and dresses.
Scandinazn is Canada-based business founded by designer Jamie Carlson. She created the brand, "with the intention of exploring elements of my Japanese and Swedish heritage through experimentation with color, pattern, shape and texture," and you can read more about her jewelry pieces here.
Promising review: "These bring me so much joy! No issues with my sensitive ears, and they really pop on video calls. Shipping was also much faster than I expected and the packaging was lovely." —Samantha Read
Get them from Scandinazn on Etsy for $41.93.
12. An Omsom Try 'Em All Set that'll make them think, "where have you been all my life?!" because they can cook delicious meals without having to stock up their entire pantry. It comes with 16 Omsom starters — small packets filled with aromatics, sauces, and seasonings to make Asian dishes. They'll mix each with some protein and veggies, heat everything up in a skillet, and enjoy krapow, sisig, and more recipes.
This set comes with one Southeast Asian Sampler with Vietnamese, Thai, and Filipino starters, one East Asian Sampler with Japanese, Korean, and Chinese starters, and one Pepper Teigen's Krapow Starter 4-Pack. The full Try 'Em All Set can be used for 40+ meals!
Omsom is a woman-owned business founded by sisters Vanessa and Kim Pham. As the daughters of Vietnamese refugees, they were inspired by the from-scratch Viet dinners they watched their mom cook growing up. After previous stints in consulting and startups, the duo started Omsom, "to build the company of our dreams — one that proudly reclaims + celebrates the multitudes to be found in Asian flavors, stories, and communities," they shared on the brand's website.
Promising review: "These are amazing! We are about halfway through the complete sampler pack and everything has been delicious so far. Totally elevates your meal and perfect amount of spice. We’ll be ordering these forever!" —Omsom Customer
Get it from Omsom for $65.
13. A hardy snake plant for any plant parent who would like to add more greenery to their home without lots of maintenance. This Sansevieria laurentii is adaptable, can thrive in direct sunlight or low-light spaces, and needs to be watered once a month.
14. A Tower 28 Milky Lip Jelly Set that'll add a subtle tint of color to their lips. Packed with plant-based ingredients (like apricot oil and raspberry seed oil), these semi-sheer glosses help moisturize and protect kissers without leaving a sticky residue.
This set comes with five different glosses: Almond (semi-sheer, milky chocolate) Pistachio (semi-sheer, milky nude pink), Coconut (semi-sheer, milky rosy pink), Cashew (semi-sheer, milky rosy brown), and Oat (semi-sheer, milky peachy pink).
Tower 28 is a Los Angeles-based beauty business founded by Amy Liu. They sell vegan makeup and skincare essentials designed for sensitive skin.
BuzzFeed editor Kayla Boyd adores Tower 28's Milky Lip Jelly glosses. Here is her rave review: "I love a clear gloss and this is one of my absolute favorites! Unlike other brands I've tried, this one isn't sticky at all AND it lasts for hours! It swipes on so effortlessly and never feels uncomfortable on my lips. It's moisturizing and incredibly shiny so I love to wear it alone when I'm going for my summertime 'mascara and lipgloss' look, but it's also great for layering over matte lipsticks."
Get it from Tower 28 for $65.
15. A "You're a Tea-riffic Friend" greeting card for your bestie who adores boba drinks and cute messages in the form of Snail Mail. You can send it to them for their anniversary, birthday, or almost any other special occasion.
Raychoo Studios is a Toronto-based small business that designs adorable stationery including cards, gift tags, and sticker packs.
Get it from Raychoo Studios on Etsy for $5.62+ (also available in a bundle).
16. A bamboo linen short set so great for lounging, trips to their fave coffee shop, and everything in between. It has moisture-wicking fabric (goodbye, sweat) that's made to soften with every wash — so they'll be really comfy every time they put it on.
Warmzy Club is a small business designing unisex WFH apparel. Each piece of clothing is made with bamboo linen sustainably-sourced from Vietnam.
Get it from Warmzy Club for $60 (available in sizes S–L and more colors).
17. And a long-sleeve tee with soft material and a ginseng over the heart. This shirt is designed in collaboration with EWA Trading Inc Co, a family-owned Chinese herbal store based in New York City.
Made in Chinatown supports Manhattan Chinatown small businesses through community-led initiatives and merchandise collections made by volunteer designers in collaboration with local organizations, restaurants, and shops to help them bring in additional income.
Get it from Made in Chinatown for $44.99 (available in sizes S–2XL).
18. A vinyl sticker they'll immediately place on a laptop, phone case, or water bottle, because corgis and mochi donuts are what sweet dreams are made of.
Kela Designs Co is a Seattle-based small business creating hand-illustrated stationary, stickers, and more adorable goods. You can check out all their designs here.
Get it from Kela Designs Co on Etsy for $3.50.
19. A JW Pei shoulder bag to add a '90s vibe to their entire outfit, whether that's a mini dress or a button down blouse and jeans. There's also plenty of room to fit all their essentials, thanks to a large compartment and interior pocket.
20. And a cool grid notebook perfect for journaling or writing reminders. They'll appreciate having this on hand, because it has 128 dotted pages and outer corners that double as bookmarks or a spot for numbers.
Little Otsu is a woman-owned business based in Portland, Oregon that sells stationary, writing utensils, and more office essentials.
Get it from Little Otsu for $12.
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