Founded in 2010 by Kirsten Kjaer Weis, Kjaer Weis makes certified-organic makeup and skincare built around high-performance formulas and refillable packaging. Its signature system pairs sculptural metal Iconic Edition cases with recyclable Red Edition compacts and replaceable refills, a design approach the company introduced at launch. The brand is especially known for its award-winning Cream Blush and its cosmetics infused with skincare-quality ingredients.
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ILIA BeautyFounded in 2011 after Sasha Plavsic set out to remake her everyday lip balm with safer ingredients, ILIA Beauty creates clean makeup and skincare designed to make skin look and feel better. The brand is distinctive for treating makeup and skincare as one, pairing active skincare ingredients and mineral SPF with color while pursuing packaging that can be kept out of landfills.
Viking Beauty SecretsFounded by Estonian-born Eha Urbsalu, Viking Beauty Secrets makes COSMOS-certified organic and natural skincare from Northern European ingredients. Its formulas draw on Arctic superberries and unusual materials such as Icelandic black volcanic sand, while the company pairs green-energy manufacturing and recyclable packaging with ocean-cleanup efforts supported by 5% of revenue.New York, NY
trèStiQuetrèStiQue makes portable makeup built around dual-ended, easy-to-use applicators and refillable packaging. Its compact kits pair clean, vegan and cruelty-free formulas with travel-friendly cases, while the brand’s crayon packaging uses up to 98% recycled materials and can be refilled as products run out.New York, NY
Kokie CosmeticsFounded in 2015, Kokie Cosmetics makes full-line makeup and skin-care products aimed at bringing high-end-style formulations to an accessible price point. The brand’s inclusive approach is backed by more than 30 years of collective beauty-industry formulation experience, with products globally manufactured and performance-tested. Kokie is cruelty-free and certified by both PETA and Leaping Bunny.BELTSVILLE, MD