Founded 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.
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.
Scalisi Cosmetics, LLCFounded by Jill Scalisi after her experience with skin cancer, Scalisi Cosmetics develops peptide-powered skincare designed to pair clinical performance with the gentleness of sensitive-skin formulas. Drawing on Jill’s background in microbiology and chemistry, the New York company spent five years researching wound-healing science and more than two years formulating its retinol-free products, which are made in the USA and tested for sensitive and post-procedure skin.New York, NY
banuCreated 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.
VersedVersed is a skincare-led beauty brand built around helping people feel good in their skin. It creates clean, dermatologist-tested formulas for sensitive skin, including makeup that is designed to care for skin while it is worn.