We are thrilled to share a landmark moment in N8iV Beauty's journey. Our brand has been named one of Time Magazine's 10 Most Influential Fashion and Beauty Companies of 2026.
This recognition is more than an industry honor. It is a testament to the vision, heritage, and heart that founder Ruth-Ann Thorn has poured into every product, every community initiative, and every step forward for Indigenous representation in beauty.
A Brand Rooted in Heritage
N8iV Beauty was founded in 2022 by Ruth-Ann Thorn, an enrolled member of the Rincon Band of Luiseno Indians (Payomkawichum), based in San Diego, California. The brand draws on traditional plant medicine and Indigenous ingredients including sustainably sourced acorn oil from tribal land.
N8iV Beauty is the first Indigenous American-owned skincare brand to reach the mainstream market nationally - a milestone that Time's editors recognized in naming the brand to this prestigious list.
What Time Magazine Said
Time's editors highlighted N8iV Beauty within their The 10 Most Influential Fashion and Beauty Companies of 2026 category, recognizing the brand's cultural impact, its commitment to Indigenous sourcing, and its rapid growth into national retail.
The recognition comes at an extraordinary inflection point:
- Nordstrom will soon carry N8iV Beauty products
- Available at 100+ Ritz-Carlton spas nationwide
- Joining Sephora's Accelerate minority inclusion cohort
- Featured in the 2026 Oscar's Gift Lounge
- First Indigenous beauty brand featured at Coachella
- Won an Allure Best of Beauty Award in 2025 for its Exfoliator
More Than a Beauty Brand
What makes N8iV Beauty's story so powerful is the mission woven into every product sold. 5% of all sales go directly toward the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) movement - a cause close to Ruth-Ann's heart and central to the brand's identity.
This recognition from Time isn't just for N8iV Beauty. It's for every Indigenous woman who was told her story didn't belong in mainstream culture. - Ruth-Ann Thorn, Founder
Where to Find Us
N8iV Beauty's flagship store is located in San Diego's iconic Gaslamp Quarter at 631 5th Ave, inside the historic Yuma Building - where Ruth-Ann became the first Native American to own property in the Gaslamp Quarter in 2024.
Shop the Collection
Ready to experience skincare rooted in tradition and science? Browse the full collection at n8ivbeauty.com and celebrate this historic milestone with us.
