Created by founder Roz Samimi after years of struggling with acne, banu makes skincare specifically for acne-prone skin. Its formulas are screened for pore-clogging and fungal-acne-triggering ingredients, clinically tested on people across all six Fitzpatrick skin types, and designed to support the skin barrier rather than leave it burning or stripped. The line is also vegan and cruelty-free, bringing a more inclusive, less clinical approach to acne care.
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Amoureux BeautyAmoureux Beauty makes high-performance skincare for people with sensitive skin and complex needs, including its Soft Serum and Cozy Cream. Founder and CEO Jeanine Mojum created the brand after managing eczema, PCOS-related breakouts, and damage to her own skin barrier from overly harsh products. Its formulas are clinically tested on sensitive skin and diverse skin tones, while remaining fragrance-free and vegan and cruelty-free.
Prakti BeautyFounded by Pritika Swarup, Prakti Beauty makes clean skincare that pairs time-trusted Ayurvedic wisdom with modern science, including its award-winning PritiPolish rice exfoliator. The New York company develops vegan, cruelty-free formulas that are dermatologist-tested and designed to support balanced, healthy skin, including sensitive skin. Its ingredients are ethically and sustainably sourced, and its packaging is sustainably produced.NEW YORK, NY
Hero CosmeticsFounded in 2017 from a pimple emergency and a search for gentler options, Hero Cosmetics makes skincare for acne-prone and issue-prone skin, with its Mighty Patch hydrocolloid patches at the center. The company has grown from that first patch into more than 30 products designed to treat, prevent, and repair skin concerns while working with sensitive skin rather than stripping it. Hero describes this approach as “consciously clinical,” restricting more than 2,400 ingredients that could cause irritation.BUFFALO, NY
Akuwa SkincareFounded by first-generation Nigerian-Liberian Precious Gabriel, Akuwa Skincare makes inclusive, African-inspired skincare for all skin tones. Its two-product line centers on botanical formulas such as the Elite Glow Serum and Ultra Vital Pudding moisturizer, with clean, fragrance-free, vegan and cruelty-free ingredients. The brand pairs that focus with earth-conscious packaging and a partnership planting 100 trees each month.BROOKLYN, NY