Melblok makes restorative skincare products focused on pigmentation, dark circles and skin recovery. Operating under Ratti Brands in New Delhi and New York, the brand builds its formulas around its patented Melblok-Complex™ technology and describes them as science-led, bio-appropriate and made with natural, sustainable and biodegradable materials. Its pigmentation-control range is dermatologist recommended and includes products with extended sun protection.
Love, IndusLove, Indus makes skincare that pairs rare ingredients and beauty rituals from the Indian subcontinent with New York product technology. Founded by Surbhee Grover after her work in product innovation across Asia, Europe and the United States, the brand is best known for turning Assam’s Golden Muga Silk into a liquefied skincare ingredient, including its Amrutini® serum. Its collection is Leaping Bunny certified and dermatologist tested.
Hyper SkinCreated by Desiree after her own experience with acne and dark spots, Hyper Skin makes clinical skincare centered on the needs of skin of color. The brand focuses on hyperpigmentation with formulas designed to be gentle on deeper and sensitive skin tones while delivering visible results, including its award-winning Fade and Glow AHA Mask and invisible SPF 50 sun protection.
SHAYDE BEAUTYSHAYDE BEAUTY makes skincare formulated with melanin-rich skin in mind, focusing on concerns such as hyperpigmentation, dark spots and post-acne marks. Its Fitzpatrick IV–VI-focused formulas combine clinically proven actives with antioxidants, and the line is made in the USA as vegan and cruelty-free skincare. The brand is also a member of the Female Founder Collective.
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