Beauty made in Mexico

ANDREA RODRÍGUEZ / REFORM AGENCY

MEXICO CITY.- There are many Mexican options in beauty products. This good end brings special promotions, take advantage of them.

pai pai

Andrea Rodarte and Karen Ibargüengoitia, from Morelia, created this beauty brand in 2013 and, to give an example of their success, they recently obtained a millionaire investment in the "Shark Tank" program.

Its articles for lips, face, nails and eyelashes have two distinctive stamps: they show designs by Mexican illustrators; and they only use natural ingredients (such as amaranth, oats or argan), free of parabens and animal cruelty.

For sale at… Happening Store (Tabasco 210, Roma; and Madero 10-C, San Ángel) and www.paipai.mx Promotion: 20% discount on purchases over $600; 25%, on more than $800 and 30%, $1,000

Ahal

Facial, body, antibacterial and organic makeup care products with Mexican, natural and ancestral ingredients. They combine herbalism with the latest technology, an example: tonic water with prickly pear and cempasuchil.

In fact, most of the elements they use are vegan, with the exception of goat's milk and bee honey -present in their new Mayan facial soap-, however, they are also obtained in a sustainable way.

For sale in… Sephora stores (different branches) and www.ahal.mx Promotion: up to 20% discount on makeup and facial care

xanteria

This brand seeks to highlight the beauty of each woman in an honest way; to show that its collection launched in October, Strongly Pink, donates a percentage of sales to breast cancer research. There are mineral cosmetics with vitamins and high pigmentation, hypoallergenic and non-toxic. They offer alternatives for eyes, lips, face and skin care; such as moisturizing lipsticks, eyeliners and more. For sale at… Sual Beauty (different branches) and www.xanteria.com

Pitahia

They were born in 2010, in Jalisco, and among their strengths are the enamels free of 10 toxins, vegan and that were not tested on animals; in shades such as Noche Buena, Quinoa, Terracotta and Black Vanilla.

There are also skin care items, such as moisturizing aqua gel, antibacterial and tanning cream. Among its recent releases was the African Safari fall collection, inspired by the colors of Africa.

For sale at… www.pitahia.com

GOC Make Up

Born in 2008, today it has more than 70 stores in the country with the commitment to think of Latin women, as it offers a range of tones created to perfectly combine with the characteristic skin of these latitudes.

In addition, they care about skin and face care, there are products for eyes, eyebrows and lips and accessories, such as brushes and false eyelashes. If you go to their stores, a specialist advises you on what is ideal for you.

For sale at… www.gocmakeup.com (branches in Forum Buenavista, Patio Santa Fe, among others)

More options

+ Republic Cosmetics. It produces just over 4,000 products that they carry to different commercial chains around the world. In addition, they have alliances with figures such as Paris Hilton or Yuya. www.republiccosmetics.com

+ Let's Coco. Since 2016, it has offered robusta coffee-based scrubs and its specialty is fighting cellulite, caring for the face, and reducing conditions such as acne or wrinkles. www.skinletscoco.com

+ Amai. The actresses Aislinn Derbez and Marianna Burelli launched this brand of shampoo bars, conditioner, soaps and creams, free of plastics and with natural ingredients. www.amai.mx

+ LoredAna. Its natural beauty products are for both men and women, based on natural ingredients and with an ecological philosophy of recycling. loredana.mx

+ Eve. Among other things, it allows you to put together your own eyeshadow palette, but there are also ready-made collections, such as “El Ocaso” and “Los Amantes”. www.evie.com.mx

Different official organizations listed these tips if face-to-face purchases will be made: + Bet on e-commerce, attend only if necessary. + Use face masks, antibacterial gel and do not forget the etiquette sneeze. + Respect entry and exit routes, as well such as the signs.+ Allow them to take your temperature and use the sanitizing mat.+ Adherence to the Healthy Distance, of 1.5 meters, even on stairs.+ Avoid the use of elevators.+ Do not attend with children or risk groups (a member per family).+ Take your to-do list and check the digital catalogs in advance.+ Do not stay in rest or common areas.+ Try not to touch products that you are not going to take with you.+ Make your payments with cards and use gel right away.+ Don't expect tastings, gift wrapping, or trying on clothes.

SOURCES: ANTAD, Concanaco-Servytur and IMSS

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