Founded by trained pharmacist and cosmetic chemist Reham Essa, Radixir makes natural skincare for acne-prone and aging skin, including its Confidence serum and moisturizer. The brand grew from Essa’s search for gentler solutions for her daughter’s allergies and her own adult acne, combining botanical ingredients with potent actives in streamlined routines. Radixir’s Confidence Serum received the 2022 Beauty Innovation Award, while its skincare and Ice Globes have also earned notable beauty-press recognition.
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Violets Are BlueAfter breast cancer treatment left Cynthia Besteman searching for safer beauty products, she founded Violets Are Blue in 2015 to make naturally derived skincare for the face and body. The company pairs its botanical formulations with a direct support mission: 10% of product purchases fund Beloved gift packages for women beginning chemotherapy at Mount Sinai’s Dubin Breast Center in New York City. Its work has earned Best In Show from the Indie Beauty Expo and recognition from the Beauty Shortlist.
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
Raw BiologySince 2018, Raw Biology has made natural and certified-organic skincare that pairs potent botanicals with modern science to address signs of aging and other skin concerns. Its formulas are developed in a state-of-the-art laboratory and include a signature Liquid Facelift system built around vitamin C, retinol, and hyaluronic acid. The company also emphasizes sustainable crops, environmentally conscious practices, and no animal testing.S, NY
Ginger & HoneyGinger & Honey grew from founder Robbie Lathan’s two-bedroom apartment in the Bronx into a beauty brand shaped by resilience and a belief that care should reach beyond the skin. Lathan draws on a background in psychology and more than a decade of natural formulation experience to create botanical skincare and wellness products for people seeking restorative, mindful routines.CLEVELAND, OH