Founded by French pharmacist Dr. Natacha Bonjout, Bonjout Beauty makes concentrated skincare that brings pharmaceutical formulation and biotech ingredients to a simplified daily routine. Bonjout’s signature Le Balm solid serum and La Cream are developed from Dr. Bonjout’s 15 years of skin-physiology expertise, including work at Chanel Research Labs in Paris, and are manufactured in the French Riviera. The brand also uses refillable packaging and plant-cell sourcing designed to avoid harvesting rare plants.
MurmureMurmure makes skincare in France by pairing potent botanicals with modern functional ingredients and French savoir-faire. The brand’s story reaches back to the South of France, where co-founder Jonathan Klein drew on the plant knowledge of herbalist Jean-Paul, then developed the line with Dr. Nicolas Rohrbacher, a doctor of pharmacy, and French laboratories. Its vegan, cruelty-free formulas are extensively tested and packaged with recyclable and reusable materials.
Onélogy IncOnélogy Inc makes freeze-dried skincare tablets that turn into fresh, water-activated serums, rethinking the conventional bottled routine. Developed with dermatologists and produced by a pharmaceutical laboratory in France, its Megadose® formulas are designed to preserve active ingredients while reducing preservatives, packaging and shipping weight. The company’s approach grew from its founder’s belief that effective skincare should use less and be kinder to the planet.BROOKLYN, NY
AskaliteFounded by Ethiopian-born pharmacist Hiwot Yohannes, Askalite creates pharmacist-developed skincare specifically for melanin-rich skin and concerns such as uneven tone and hyperpigmentation. Its proprietary formulas pair pharmaceutical science with botanical ingredients, including Ethiopian teff peptides, and are manufactured at a cGMP facility in France. Through its Betsub foundation, Askalite also directs a portion of proceeds toward mentoring emerging African women entrepreneurs.NEW YORK, NY
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.