Cheekbone Beauty

In January of 2015, Jenn Harper had the most vivid dream of little Indigenous girls covered in colorful lip glosses. That dream is what gave birth to Cheekbone Beauty, one of the first Indigenous-owned and founded cosmetics companies.

After reconnecting with her Indigenous roots and learning about the effects of residential schools from her grandmother, Jenn set off on her mission to build Cheekbone Beauty. Drawing from Indigenous teachings and Jenn’s Indigenous roots, our products are sustainable, high-quality, clean, vegan, and cruelty-free. From the ingredients to the packaging, we make every effort to use only what’s needed for the least amount of environmental impact and maximum wearability. 

We strive to create a space in the beauty industry where everyone, including Indigenous people, feel represented and seen. “Representation saves lives. This is the core of Cheekbone Beauty.” – Jenn Harper

In addition to this –  one of our biggest goals and missions at Cheekbone Beauty is to make a difference in the lives of Indigenous youth – and all the ways we give back have them in mind.

Cheekbone Beauty Indigenous Youth Scholarship Fund

Every year since 2021, we have released a new, limited-edition product where 100% of sales goes toward the Cheekbone Beauty Indigenous Youth Scholarship Fund, which supports Indigenous students with their post-secondary education costs, giving them the opportunity to ignite change in their lives and soar even higher in their aspirations. In 2024, we are releasing 3 new products to support our goal of issuing 20 scholarships.

With every purchase of these products, we’re not just embracing a bold new look or wearing makeup – we’re igniting dreams. 

Awards Criteria

Awards Category: Post-Secondary
Deadlines: August 1, November 1, February 1
Program of Study: Any
Level of Study: Any
Indigenous Affiliation: Any