About Us:

Maria Raquel Thomas Cosmetics is a minority-owned cosmetic brand created and owned by 17 year-old Maria Raquel Thomas.

Backstory:

After struggling with her personal lip care, she began mixing her own products to help with chapping. She then tried samples out with her friends to see if it helped them. It did and so she began mixing more products. Around the same time, COVID-19 hit the world. Maria Raquel Thomas wanted to find a way to help people keep up with their self-care, stay positive and stay motivated during the crisis. So she started Maria Raquel Thomas Cosmetics.

Our Mission:

Our mission is to develop products that make you not only look good but feel good too!

Our Philosophy:

Spreading positivity through makeup can impact today's extraordinary people while also enhancing your natural beauty. We believe in empowering and uplifting people. We use positive reinforcements to help people feel great about themselves and to build upon their self-confidence.

Giving Back:

Maria Raquel Thomas gives back to the community by donating a portion of her earnings to children's charities including: Victoria's Voice, SE4K, and Standup for Kids. She is the first-ever National Youth Ambassador for Standup for Kids, a non-profit organization dedicated to ending youth homelessness. Maria Raquel Thomas has assisted StandUp for Kids in raising over $150,000 in their virtual run/walk race fundraisers. She has been awarded the 2021 President's Volunteer Silver Medal for her volunteer work.

Certifications:

• Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council

• NAICS Code(s): 446120; Description of product/services as defined by the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)

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