Nopalera

Indulge in 72-hour hydration with Nopalera’s Dulce de Cuerpo. A luxurious cactus cream with prickly pear oil and an evocative, smoky ceremonial scent.

A soap dish helps preserve the dryness and longevity of Nopalera’s cactus soap.

Nopalera's Citrus Lotion Bar is a solid, mess free moisturizer bursting with bright citrus. Deeply nourishing and travel friendly.

Mérida candle features scents inspired by Mérida’s cenotes, blending cactus, eucalyptus, jasmine, and amber.

The page describes factors that affect how long perfume lasts on skin.

The page offers tips for extending fragrance longevity, including skin prep and application techniques.

There are certain moments in a company’s history that are once-in-a-lifetime opportunities. Appearing on Shark Tank is one of them.

Sandra Velasquez appeared on Shark Tank as the founder of Nopalera, the modern Mexican beauty brand inspired by Mexican culture and rituals.

Nopalera celebrates Latino culture with vegan, clean beauty products inspired by the nopal cactus.

Nopalera products are vegan, cruelty-free, and free of synthetic fragrances, handmade and Latina-owned.

Beauty and lifestyle for modern beauty explorers.

California residents can opt out of selling their personal information to Nopalera.

The page details Nopalera’s privacy policy, covering data collection, use, and protection.

Sandra Velasquez launched a beauty business from her Brooklyn kitchen and grew it into a $7 million enterprise using only a credit card. The company now operates as a thriving beauty empire based in San Antonio. Her journey highlights bootstrapped entrepreneurship in the cosmetics industry.

Sep 2026KSATNews article

Nopalera secures $4 million in funding from Morgan Stanley’s Next Level Fund and L'ATTITUDE Ventures, alongside investors like Sixty8 Capital and the Black and Latino Angel Fund. The San Antonio-based beauty and lifestyle brand, founded by Sandra Velasquez, plans to use the capital to expand its retail presence. The round includes participation from 14 private investors and firms such as Portfolia and Alamo Angels.

Mar 2026PR NewswireNews article

Nopalera secures $4 million in Series A funding to expand its retail presence, including partnerships with Costco, and broaden its product assortment. The company specializes in cactus-based beverages and snacks, targeting health-conscious consumers. Investors back the move to strengthen distribution and diversify offerings in the growing functional food market.

Mar 2026Beauty IndependentNews article

Nopalera relocates its headquarters to San Antonio after securing investment on *Shark Tank*. The brand specializes in cactus-derived body care products and home fragrances, expanding its operational footprint in Texas.

Jun 2025CultureMap San AntonioNews article