Founded 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.
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Dr. Michelle Copeland Skin CareDr. Michelle Copeland Skin Care grew from a New York plastic surgeon’s effort to formulate better post-surgical skincare for her patients, and now makes physician-developed regimens for everyday skin health. Dr. Copeland, a Harvard-trained biochemist and the first woman plastic surgeon to create a full skincare line, personally develops and tests the formulas, including the long-standing AHA Face Cream and treatments for discoloration and scarring. The line is allergy tested, fragrance free, and made without animal testing.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.
Motif BeautyBorn from founder Devanshi Garg’s experience with burnout, inflammation, sensitivity and rosacea, Motif Beauty makes physician-led skincare focused on long-term skin health. Developed with Stanford-educated, double board-certified dermatologist Dr. Indy Chabra, the company creates streamlined, fragrance-free routines that support the skin barrier, cellular repair and daily resilience. Its formulas are made in the USA from globally sourced ingredients, with NAD+ at the center of its skin-longevity approach.
Hero CosmeticsFounded 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.BUFFALO, NY