Every year during the month of June, the LGBTQ community across the United States puts on a variety of different Pride events including parades, concerts, community events, and festivals to recognize the impact that LGBTQ people have had around the world. In addition to being a month-long celebration, Pride month also helps to raise awareness of issues that the LGBTQ community currently faces.

While Aspen has been a growing destination for LGBTQ+ residents and travelers for the past few decades, the city is making history by launching its first month of Pride events throughout June spearheaded by W Aspen in support of AspenOut, the local nonprofit dedicated to promoting tolerance and understanding for the LGBTQ+ community.

Perfectly situated at the base of Aspen mountain, W Aspen has been the destination for Aspen Gay Ski Week since the property first opened in 2019. As a sponsor of the event and partner with AspenOut, the W prides itself on its inclusive environment in one of the most beautiful and natural cities in the nation. Some ways rthat W Aspen is supporting and celebrating the LGBTQ+ community include:

• Thursday Cocktails: Every Thursday in June, proceeds from cocktail purchases at W Aspen will be donated to AspenOut.

• Chef’s Dinner with Celebrity Chef Will Coleman: On June 29, Chef Will Coleman will host an intimate dinner at a W Aspen Residence to raise funds for AspenOut. This “Dinner and a Conversation” will share Coleman’s unique story as a black, queer chef as told through his passion for food and cocktails.

• Wellness Events: Throughout the month of June, W Aspen will host public and private events on their WETdeck rooftop pool area, including morning yoga sessions, stretching and meditation classes, sound baths, and other mindfulness programs. All proceeds support AspenOut.

In honor of Pride, we’ve also rounded up various rainbow-themed products ranging from shoes and skin care to makeup palettes, and more. Many brands are also donating a portion of their proceeds during the month of June to various LGBTQ+-related organizations. Read on to discover, shop, and show your support for Pride Month:

Abercrombie & Fitch Fierce Pride Fierce Cologne ($84)

Show your fierce love with A&F’s all-new Pride Edition bottle featuring the same iconic blend of marine breeze, sandalwood, and sensual musk wood notes. In support of Pride 2021, the brand is donating $200,000 to The Trevor Project, the world’s largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ young people. 

About-Face Matte Fluid Eye Paints ($16 each)

Blend and build your Pride masterpiece canvas with color combinations to last all month long. Express your individuality and dream up something daring with these powerful, one-swipe punches of liquid eye color that deliver bold, buildable pigment. 100% vegan and cleanly formulated. Available in 31 stunning shades.

Adam x ORLY High Drama ($63)

This bold and vibrant limited-edition collection is inspired by pop icon Adam Lambert’s fearless unapologetic spirit and his smash hit album “High Drama”! Each shade is a tribute to Adam's unique style and includes colors selected by Adam himself! The set includes six stunning shades: Berry That, Hero Worship, Fluidity, In the Moonlight, Flight of Fancy, and Adam’s Apple. Proceeds from the collection will benefit Stand With Trans, a non-profit organization providing critical support for trans youth and families.

Bath & Body Works Love Always Wins Eau de Parfum ($59.95)

This powerful and long-lasting fragrance smells like a celebratory blend of refreshing citrus and summer sweetness! It features notes of golden starfruit, fresh coconut water, and cedarwood heart, and is made with a higher concentration of fragrance oils and dermatologist tested.

Bath & Body Works Rainbow Heart PocketBac Holder ($6.95)

Keep your favorite hand sanitizer close with this convenient PocketBac Holder that comes with a silver-tone clip to attach to your backpack, purse or any bag! Pairs with your favorite PocketBac hand sanitizer (sold separately) and features a fun and colorful rainbow heart design!

Beachwaver B1 LOVE ($119)

In honor of celebrating LOVE, Beachwaver has partnered with the It Gets Better Project to support LGBTQ+ youth around the globe. Part of the new LOVE collection, this fun take on the classic 1” ceramic rotating barrel features a rainbow design so you can create the perfect wave in style! The LOVE collection also includes a cute storage pouch for your Beachwaver, a hair scarf, scrunchie, and a hoodie. View the entire collection here.

CHRŌM Pride Vibe Kit ($58)

Flaunt six bright, radiant shades on your teeth with this fun and safe fashion toothpolish that was developed by dentists! You can choose to wear the full spectrum of colors or just add a single color of flare. Either way you will be spreading positivity and making a difference as a portion of proceeds go towards BTFA Collective (Black Trans Femmes in the Arts) to improve the quality of life for people of color through the arts and steam. Available as a set or for $18 individually.

Colorproof Live Colorfully Smooth Kit ($80)

Colorproof has joined forces again with It Gets Better Project during Pride Month and to support the initiative, the brand has launched two limited-edition haircare kits. The Live Colorfully Smooth Kit (pictured) features Smooth Shampoo, Smooth Conditioner, and Smooth Drops to benefit frizz-prone, color-treated hair. The Live Colorfully Toning Kit includes Daily Blonde Shampoo, Daily Blonde Conditioner, and NEW! Blonde Toning Drops created specifically for maintenance of blonde, highlighted or silver color hair in mind. Housed within custom, rainbow hued-packaging to celebrate the partnership, a portion of the proceeds from each set sold will be donated to the It Gets Better Project to further support the foundation year-round. 

EFFEN Vodka Pride 365 Vodka ($21.99)

EFFEN Vodka recently announced that it has partnered with non-profit organization Allies in Arts to launch this special Pride 365 bottle to champion creatives in some of the most underrepresented communities, all year-round. The brand commissioned Chicago-based LGBTQQIA2S artist and street muralist Sam Kirk to design the bottle, which celebrates the intersectionality and vibrancy of the Black and LGBTQQIA2S communities.

The brand has also commissioned two members of the Allies in Arts community—queer nonbinary Afrolatinx artist Acacia Rodriguez and trans artist and activist Kyle Lasky—to create two sets of vinyl bottle decals for fans to decorate their EFFEN Vodka bottles at home.

For every Pride 365 Bottle made, EFFEN is making a donation to Allies in Arts to support the nonprofit's mission of empowering creative voices and providing fair-paid work for artists who identify as womxn, BIPOC and LGBTQQIA2S.

Enso Rings Encircle Pride Collection ($39.99)

Crafted by hand at Enso Rings headquarters, the Encircle Pride Ring symbolizes your exceptional beauty and a powerful message: No Sides, Only Love. Wear your ring with PRIDE knowing that your purchase supports Encircle’s efforts to create a world where LGBTQ+ youth and young adults thrive. Available in different sizes and styles.

Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water Pride Edition ($11.99)

This Micellar Water is an all-in-1 cleanser that’s gentle on skin. It effectively removes makeup, cleanses skin and refreshes. Embracing the art of self-expression & selfcare, Garnier announces a global partnership with Heritage of Pride NGO, launching in May and supporting all year long. The partnership commences with two special limited-edition Micellar Cleansing Waters featuring artwork designed by LGBTQIA+ graphic designer and art director, Antoine Giessner. Available only in-store at Walmart, CVS, Ulta, HEB, Meijer, and Wakefern.

Good Dye Young Pride Candle ($28)

Good Dye Young has launched a candle for pride month by Apotheke, which mimics the scent of GDY’s hair care scent. The brand will be donating 100% of profits (equal to $13 per item) of each candle to The Trevor Project, the world’s largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ young people. All funds donated will help provide free, 24/7 crisis counseling via phone, text, and chat. Fragrance notes:

• Top: Bergamot, orange, mandarin, lemon

• Mid: Colone, green leaves, jasmine, vetiver

• Dry: Cedarwood, amber, musk, palo santo

Hotel Lobby Candle “Pride” Candle ($56)

This special-edition Pride candle features an incredible scent that is a blend of tropical citrus, passionfruit, crystalized ginger, spun sugar, and finished with solar musk! Burn time of 65 hours. Made with natural soy wax and a braided cotton wick. Comes in a beautiful signature white box. $5 from every candle sold will benefit Family Equality, a nonprofit supporting LGBTQ+ families.

imPRESS Press-on Manicure in Heat Wave ($9.49)

Celebrate LGBTQ+ with a curated collection of rainbow nail designs and rainbow colors on ready-to-wear nails—no polish or glue needed. Now with PureFit Technology, imPRESS is slimmer and super comfortable resulting in the most natural-looking fit that looks and feels like your own nails. Chip-proof, smudge-proof, waterproof, and no dry time! Kit contains 30 nails, prep pad, mini file, and a wood stick. Check out the rest of their Pride collection here.

Kérastase Pride Elixir Ultime ($26)

For Kérastase, Pride Month presents an opportunity to celebrate and support the LGBTQIA+ community with awareness and action. In the US, the brand is partnering with The Trevor Project to support their mission to end suicide among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people with a financial contribution of $25,000 in 2023.* 

The new Pride 2023 Limited-Edition Elixir Ultime Original Oil design features watercolor-style rainbow strokes swirling together to symbolize individuality and inclusivity. The formula itself is Kérastase’s most iconic and best-selling product—a universal, luxurious treatment that nourishes, smooths, and adds unparalleled shine to all types of hair. 

Life Elements Equality CBD Bath Bomb ($20)

This Equality CBD Bath Bomb is made with uplifting citrus scents and brightly colored, locally-sourced floral adornments for your Pride Month celebration. They're donating 10% of all product sales in June to Equality California, a non-profit civil rights organization that advocates for LGBTQ+ rights. This year the Equality Bath Bomb will also permanently join Life Elements CBD Bath Bomb Collection.

LUSH Charity Pot Lotion ($9.50 to $32)

During Pride month and all year round, customers can support the LGBTQ2+ community through the purchase of Lush’s Charity Pot Body Lotion. The self-preserving body lotion features a delicately floral perfume of ylang ylang and rosewood oils in a hydrating cocoa butter base, and will leave skin subtly perfumed and touchably soft.

100% of the sales price (minus taxes) supports small grassroots organizations working in the areas of human rights, animal protection and environmental justice —and since 2007, Lush has granted $2.7 million to 130 organizations fighting specifically for LGBTQ2+ rights.

Throughout June, when customers purchase Charity Pot in-store, the packaging will feature one of their Charity Pot partner organizations fighting for LGBTQ2+ rights, including: API Equality-LA, Mississippi Safe Schools and Solutions Not Punishment Collaborative (SNaPCo).

Merci Handy Rainbowtiful Set ($30)

In partnership with the It Gets Better Project, this colorful kit features 8 travel-size hand sanitizers formulated with clean ingredients and aloe vera to keep hands soft and clean at all times. A donation has been made to It Gets Better Project to support its work empowering LGBTQ+ youth around the globe. The set includes: Mystic Fruits, Namaste, Coco Rico, Into the Wild, Hello Sunshine, Dolce Vita, Flower Power, and Cherie Cherry.

PaintLab Pride Nails Collection ($12.99)

Paintlab’s Pride Collection features three vibrantly curated styles inspired by the Pride Flag, celebration, and inclusivity. Each style has a short-almond style, with a seven-layer gel formulation strong enough to support you when it’s most needed. Available in Disco Queen, Love Is Love, and Check You Out (pictured).

Poppy & Pout Pride Punch Lip Balm ($9.95)

This Pride Punch Lip Balm features a recyclable rainbow tube and a tropical, fruit punch flavor that will keep you coming back for more with a new vegan formula. To celebrate Pride Month, every June Poppy & Pout donates 10% of their Pride Punch proceeds to Encircle. Encircle is a non-profit organization with the mission to bring family and community together to enable LGBTQ+ youth to thrive. With three active homes (and eight more on the way!), Encircle provides a safe haven for LGBTQ+ youth to hang out, join a creative program, or even attend therapy.

Psudo Sneakers Women’s Court Sneakers ($128)

Ideal for everyday wear, this Women's Court sneaker has been crafted with a lightweight Repreve fabric, machine washable and made from recycled materials. It also features printed laces and soft cushioning for all-day comfort and support. Through June, Psudo is partnering with the Point Foundation, the largest LGBTQ scholarship-granting nonprofit. For every sneaker purchased in the month of June, $5 will be donated to The Point Foundation. Also available in a men’s version.

SeaVees Legend Pride Sneaker ($62)

The lowtop lace-up Legend Pride available at Bespoke Post has a lightweight cotton upper, lining, and laces—all in clean, clear white. This limited-edition style has multicolored trim around the perimeter and natural rubber soles in bright pride-flag colors. Every pair sold benefits the Southern California LGBTQ community.

Splat Hair Color Traditional Pride Flag 6 Singles Bundle with Bleach ($30.99)

Show your pride with this limited-edition rainbow singles bundle, which includes Splat’s customer favorite Lightening Bleach + 6 Splat Singles. Splat Singles are a unique liquid formula that offers you more creative customization with your Splat colors. Use them alone for long-lasting color or add a few drops into your favorite Splat shade to create a custom color, level, or tone. Splat singles are best applied with a tint bowl and brush.

Sugarfina Rainbow Candy Bento Box ($24)

You are all things magical, colorful, and sweet—so you deserve a Candy Bento Box filled with deliciously day-brightening treats. Inside you'll find Rainbow Bears, Sour Rainbows, and Baby Butterflies. Today's forecast: 100% chance of rainbows!

Sunday Scaries Unicorn Jerky CBD Candy ($30)

These sweet rainbow CBD candy flags are designed to spread awareness and support the LGBTQ+ community in a fun,yet impactful way! Year-round, Sunday Scaries donates $1 of every pouch sold to The Trevor Project, a nonprofit that provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for LGBTQ+ youth. The organization is a cause very dear to Mike Sill, co-founder of Sunday Scaries, who lost his sister, a proud member of the community, to suicide in 2011.

TONYMOLY Limited-Edition Pride Collection ($12 to $32)

TONYMOLY has launched limited-edition versions of their bestsellers for Pride where 5% of the proceeds from this collection are going to the It Gets Better Project! These limited-time SKUS are available on their website and Ulta. The collection includes the Pride Lip Jelly Melt in Coconut and Pride Moisture Boost Hydrogel Eye Patches.

The It Gets Better Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to uplift, empower, and connect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth around the globe. The IGBP envisions a world where all LGBTQ+ youth are free to live equally and know their worthiness and power as individuals. 

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Kamala Kirk is a University of Southern California graduate and has been an editor/writer for more than a decade. She has written for E! Online, Total Beauty, TravelAge West, Malibu Times Magazine, and many more. She resides in Los Angeles and is a proud pug mom. Follow her on Instagram: @kamalakirk