Biotech in Beauty - a round-up of science-driven brands

Biotechnology is redefining the personal care industry, offering sustainable, high-performance solutions to meet evolving consumer demands. With innovative approaches, such as fermentation, lab-grown ingredients, and bioengineered actives, biotech is pushing boundaries in skincare, haircare, and beyond. To ensure a well-rounded perspective together with our partners In-Trend and The Upcycled Beauty Company, we highlight some of the most innovative brands driving this transformation.

Here’s a closer look at some of the brands shaping the future of beauty through biotech.

Explore the top biotech brands you should know about, according to In-Trend

SickScience Skincare: SickScience uses cellular science, more specifically exosome technology (patent pending) to send coded instructions to cells to trigger a specific and effective response. The messages are delivered at the molecular level for clinically proven and scientifically backed results. All ingredients adhere or exceed EU standards and are tested for safety and efficiency. 

Reome Skincare: REOME uses the power of advanced biotechnology - specifically biofermentation, to improve skin health, enhance radiance and reinstate hydration. Their mission is to revitalize and balance skin with powerful biotech-powered formulations better for both the skin and the environment. 

Abel Fragrance: Currently based in New Zealand, Abel defied the market by launching a 100% natural fragrance in Amsterdam in 2013, a time when luxury perfumery using only natural ingredients was not possible. Today they lead the conscious fragrance movement through biotechnology, creating modern, natural fragrances that are not reliant on harsh petrochemicals. 

Future Society Fragrance: By using biotech processes, the brand creates sustainable, high-quality fragrance molecules that reduce environmental impact while delivering exceptional olfactory experiences. This innovative approach aligns with modern demands for eco-conscious luxury in the fragrance industry. 

K18 Hair: This brand brings hair innovation into the market through the use of biotechnology. They understand that the hair care industry needs more and to embrace every hair type - in their own words, they want to make the impossible possible with the right technology and give hair freedom for all. 

Discover the leading biotech brands to watch, as recommended by The Upcycled Beauty Company

Segle: A Spanish brand taking the approach in both green (plant extracts) and blue (marine extracts) biotechnology. They create active ingredients for skincare, which allows for protection against pollution, stress or even blue light from screens. By using biotech, they save on 99% of water consumption and 99% on the planet harvest, having minimum impact on the environment. 

Orveda: Created with the collaboration of top scientists and medical experts, this French brand concentrating in green biotech developed a truly efficient, high-performance skincare solution that “works with the skin not against it”. The foundation to every formula is a patented and unique blend of actives created through biotechnology, helping restore the skin’s integrity from inside out. 

Mother Science: The founders of the brand worked together over six years with leading scientists in the biotechnology industry to develop products with a never-before-used ingredient called Malassezin (a naturally-occurring molecule found on skin) into a brand new serum. Inspired by personal experience, every ingredient is tested for safety and efficiency using the highest industry standards. 

Learn about the most noteworthy biotech brands, according to Covalo

Neogenesis: This brand offers next generation stem cell science™ and provides science-based products that are not only effective for all skin-types but are gentle on the skin. Working closely with a team of experienced scientists in stem cell research, they created exclusive formulations, completely new to skincare. Through the usage of the patented S²RM® technology, they use the power of adult stem cell molecules to help revive the skin, for a healthier, more youthful look. 

Bioeffect: An entirely Icelandic brand, from research and development to the production of the product line, Bioeffect uses plant biotechnology to develop growth factors as their active ingredients. With products made by nature and enhanced by science, they have the mission to use biotech to maintain the skin’s health. 

Skin Actives Scientific: This brand values sourcing the most effective ingredients through the usage of biotechnology, using decades of research to develop and manufacture specialty proteins for cutting-edge skincare. 

Obagi Medical: A medical grade skincare brand aiming to transform all skin types and tones, with formulations that use the “purest, most potent and effective ingredients”. They shine not only in biotechnology, through development of products with years of research and testing, but in inclusivity, being the first brand that tested their products across the entire Fitzpatrick Skin Testing. 

These brands are leading the change in the beauty industry, showcasing the transformative power of science in creating high-performance products. Their innovative approaches not only set new standards for effectiveness and sustainability, but also inspire trust among consumers who are seeking smarter, more conscious. As the beauty landscape continues to evolve, these brands are reminders that biotechnology is not just a trend - it’s the future of beauty! 

And it’s thanks to suppliers like Givaudan, Evolved by Nature, Core Biogenesis, LipoTrue, CLR Berlin and many others that these brands can step up their game. By leveraging the potential of bio-engineered ingredients, these suppliers contribute to creating a more sustainable, smarter, and innovative beauty industry. Ready to explore how biotech can elevate your offerings?

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