GROWN ALCHEMIST

Through the understanding of cellular renewal and nutrient metabolisation, Grown Alchemist formulates products which represent a new evolution in skincare. Scientifically–innovative formulas are capable of influencing the way the body repairs and regenerates the skin. Grown Alchemist product innovation is at the forefront of progress being made in fields such as medicine, nutrition, pharmacology, dermatology, genetics and psychology. Through a holistic scientific approach, we identify the mechanisms that regulate the aging process of the body and skin. As a beauty company of the future, we operate over several professional disciplines to leverage the body’s natural capability to slow and in many cases, reverse the aging of the body and in particular, the skin.

Health and beauty are inextricably linked. Optimal skin health is not only achieved with topical skincare, but also by treating the skin from the inside out, with targeted beauty supplements. We provide the most advanced professional nutricosmetic products, formulated with the purest and highest quality active ingredients supported by scientific research and clinical results. Developed by a multi–disciplinary team of skin scientists and nutritionists (partnering with a leading developer of professional– endorsed nutritional supplements) we have developed a unique, natural and holistic beauty system, combining both topical and ingestible skincare under a unified solution.

KARI GRAN

Starting a company from scratch in a fiercely competitive industry may not seem like an expected or safe mid-career pivot, but that is exactly what Kari Gran and Lisa Strain, did.

At 29, Kari was diagnosed with Graves’ Disease and Hashimoto’s Disease. Because of this, Kari started looking into everything from what she ate to what she put on her face. This led her to begin formulating products that fit her skincare needs.

Lisa had the big idea to turn Kari’s products into a business, seeing a need for women that wasn’t really being met in a way that felt authentic or truth-telling. Or, plainly put, calling BS on the beauty industry.  

For 10 years, Kari Gran Skincare has been thriving in the world of clean skincare. The company is built around a small number of essential, oil-based products that they personally researched, developed, and tested. Kari and Lisa discovered that more is not better when it comes to skincare products. We only need a few simple steps each day to care for our skin.

MONASTERY

A MONASTERY RISE FROM THE BLUE AEGEAN.

It was in the Greek Cyclades that Athena Hewett first experienced the power of aromatherapy and natural skincare. Her grandmother pressed oil from their own grove and mixed sage, chamomile, and rosemary into tonics to purify and heal her skin.

After a decade studying and practicing skincare and esthetics, Athena realized that technology had not improved on her grandmother’s holistic recipes for purifying and healing skin. In 2011, Athena opened a skincare studio in San Francisco to treat her patients with different methods of oil cleansing, water free moisturizing and alcohol and salt free skincare. 

Alongside her practice, Athena introduced a collection of natural skincare — a blend of the best nature has to offer, with essential oils carefully chosen for their non-irritating properties. Each ingredient is of the purest form and highest quality. A tightly curated product range, made in small batches at Monastery's studio in San Francisco.

CLE COSMETICS

CLE was born out of a desire to create products that were not only modern in their technology, but modern in their thinking. Each product within the line is designed to promote a sense of ritual and to support the contemporary womxn with self-care basics as they pursue the fullest expression of their personal power and sensuality.

CLE’s skincare and makeup are curated, sourced, and centered on the latest Korean Beauty technology, but as individual products embrace a distinctly minimalistic approach both in their packaging and simple effectiveness. Though CLE’s products fit seamlessly into any comprehensive, multi-step skincare & makeup routine, each one is unique in its function and form and can be used as a single, go-to product. All of CLE’s products are formulated with non-toxic, vegan, and cruelty-free ingredients. As a brand, CLE believes the use of animals or animal byproducts in the production of beauty products is unnecessary and archaic. Creating products that are non-toxic and ethically-made is a pillar of who they are and a testament to the products themselves; that a brand can create effective skincare & makeup without the use of traditional, harmful ingredients only furthers the intent to create modern products for the modern individual.

Above all, CLE’s mission is to design with purpose and versatility, bearing in mind that the very best products are ones that nurture your most natural state.

EAST 29TH

“At East 29th, we realized our potential exploring the physical and mental health benefits associated with adding lemon rinds in various forms into our daily lives and the results created clean skin but, most importantly, boosted our mental clarity.

We understand the importance of using natural ingredients that support being a part of the clean beauty movement while also implementing minimalistic and essential solutions to your skincare needs. What distinguishes us from other skincare brands is our knowledge that where their journey of providing you with better skin ends, ours is just beginning.

East 29th is creating solutions that go beyond clearing your skin; we want to focus on the union of elements (body, emotions, thoughts, and sensations) that we call ‘self’ so that you can embody our essence, natural confidence.”

THREE SHIPS BEAUTY

Laura and Connie started Three Ships in 2017 from a humble apartment kitchen and only $4000 in savings. Frustrated with the greenwashed, overpriced, and overcomplicated skincare on the market, they set out to create the most effective natural beauty brand in the world.

”At Three Ships, we believe you don't need a 12-step skincare routine to have happy, healthy skin. Three Ships products are formulated by world-class chemists to solve skin problems simply. We label our products clearly and have an Ingredients Glossary hand so customers always know what's behind our products.”

ARTIFACT SKIN CO.

Ancient wisdom + modern performance.

“We lovingly create products that will complement and enhance the daily self-care ritual, using only the highest quality active ingredients and botanicals that are effective, high-performance and always non-toxic. 

Each product is infused with the elements of aroma, memory, place and beauty traditions from across the globe. These “artifacts” carry with them stories and maps of their discoveries. Always striving to inspire and to be inspired.

We are explorers, dreamers and makers. We travel the world in search of stories and transform them into beautifully designed and culturally inspired skincare.”

From Artifact with Love.

FACETORY

“We're here to support you in your skincare journey! Here at FaceTory, we create products that solve your skin concerns in a fun and approachable way. Find your story with FaceTory!”

OUR PROMISE

Researched and Envisioned in California

Formulated in South Korea

Cruelty Free

No Sulfates, Parabens, Fragrance, Synthetic Colors, EDTA

BASK SUNCARE

“Hi, we’re Bask! We’re a celebration of feeling good: in the sun, in your skin, and with your people. Sunshine has always helped us do that. But sunscreen hasn’t. That’s why we created great-feeling SPF formulas that are lightweight, non-oily, easy to apply, and better for you and the environment.

It all began after losing a family member to skin cancer. We set out to change sun care by inspiring and motivating people to wear more sunscreen with products that are a joy to put on. Bask is sun care you want to wear.

Our goal is pretty ambitious: we want to end skin cancer. We know the toll it can take, and we don’t want other families to have to experience what we did at the hands of the most preventable cancer. The best way to fight this disease, in our eyes, is to make sun care fun and enjoyable. We made the packaging playful, the formulas luxurious, and the application effortless.

One in five Americans will get skin cancer by age 70 even though it is the most preventable form of cancer.

We partnered with The Skin Protection Foundation (SPF) to build awareness for sun safety and increase access to sunscreen. 10% of sales proceeds and tens of thousands of units of sunscreen per year are donated to our nonprofit partners, so every purchase you make is paying it forward.

We make sunscreen products because we did not find a product on the market that met the very high standard we believe needs to exist to combat skin cancer. When we create new products, we do so with a goal that it must be the best product available in the market. To achieve that, here are our commitments in every product that we develop:

1. Stability & Efficacy - There is nothing more important for a personal care product than stability. When we’re dealing with sunscreen, an OTC (and we would argue life and death) product, the stakes are even higher. With every product we make, we set out to have the industry standard for stability. Stability, after all, drives efficacy. If a product is not stable, it will break down, separate, oxidize, etc., and stop working. This is why Bask products have a 3 year shelf life instead of the industry standard of 1-2 years.

2. FEEL - We interviewed 500 people, and we surveys 50,000+ to find out what people liked and disliked about sunscreen. Far and away, the number one concern for customers was texture and feel on the skin. We did not stop formulating until we had the data from blind feel tests to support the claim that Bask is the best feeling sunscreen you can buy in the US. Considering our mission, if the #1 issue people have with sunscreen is feel, then we’d better make damn sure that we solve for that.

3. Performance - Bask products are very elegant, but don’t let that fool you. They are also designed to hold up against the harshest of elements: maximum sweat & water resistance; stable in order to endure high UV index environments; packed with emollients to combat cold weather, dry heat, and harsh winds.

4. Solve The Problems - Outside of feel and poor performance, there is so much about typical sunscreens that are gross or just annoying. We have worked hard to identify as many of those things as possible and solve for them. For example: Bask doesn’t sting your eyes, stain your clothes, smear or smudge your spray tan, use petrochemical spray propellants, or smell cheap.

5. Leader in Design - We lead with design that inspires. We do not cut corners in our photography, presentation, or packaging. We want you to be proud to take a bottle of Bask out of your bag. Bask is as much a fashion staple as it is the best feeling and best performing sunscreen.

All of these product development principles are rooted in the fundamental purpose we have at Bask: our mission to end skin cancer. In all things we do, we remind ourselves to lead with our mission. We know that if we do that, the rest will take care of itself.”

APHINA

Redefining the way we think about beauty and its relationship to our overall health and wellness. A new world of science is changing our preconception that beauty is only skin-deep.

Aphina creates beauty inspired, high performance supplements powered by nature. We believe that wellness should be beautiful, effortless, and full of possibility. Aphina supports your everyday lifestyle with luxurious ease, and empowers you redefine health and beauty on your terms, at any age.

KITSCH

Founded by Wisconsin native Cassandra Thurswell at the age of 25, Kitsch is a global beauty powerhouse built on positivity and pure hard work. The brand supports its growing community with easy, elevated beauty solutions that are totally reliable, truly special, and made as sustainably as possible. Beginning in 2010 with a business plan no longer than a paragraph, Kitsch now supplies a full range of beauty favorites in over 20,000 retail locations worldwide. A prominent entrepreneur featured in Forbes and Inc., Cassandra continues to create elevated, sustainable beauty solutions for every moment of the day.