Levi KeswickAs Boston continues to solidify its position as a hub for emerging tech and industries, its influence on the cosmetics industry is not to be overlooked. With a growing number of cosmetics companies calling Boston, Massachusetts home, the world of beauty and luxury is taking new strides in both incorporating advancing technologies and meeting consumer demands for organic and sustainable products. Here, we will highlight several companies making impressive strides within the cosmetics industry in the Boston area.
Arcaea
Founded by Jasmina Aganovic, Arcaea operates at the nexus of beauty, biotechnology, and cosmetics. Arcaea’s mission is to build a new foundation for the beauty industry through expressive biology. The company sees biology as a valuable creative tool for self-expression. DNA sequencing, biological engineering, and fermentation technology are among the tools Arcaea employs to grow new ingredients and shape product experiences. Connect with them on LinkedIn and Twitter: @arcaeabeauty.
Carbonwave
Ben Ellis and Geoff Chapin founded Carbonwave, a company that operates within the domains of advanced materials, agriculture, biotechnology, cosmetics, and life science. With a focus on sustainability and regenerative practices, Carbonwave utilizes seaweed as a platform to address CO2 sequestration, pollution, and volatility stemming from our climate emergency. You can connect with them on LinkedIn and Twitter: @carbon_wave.
Follain
Founded by Tara Foley, Follain is an online beauty retail destination offering beauty products by over 80 brands. The platform provides skincare, haircare, and other cosmetic products from various brands, providing customers with skin-friendly products. Connect with Follain on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter: @shopfollain.
Stratia
Stratia was established by Allison Reed in 2016. It is an online shop that offers skincare products and is strategically positioned in the beauty, cosmetics, e-commerce, and healthcare sectors. Connect with Stratia on LinkedIn and Facebook.
Herbal Essences
A leader in the beauty and cosmetics industry, Herbal Essences provides cosmetics and beauty products that use natural and organic ingredients. Their products aim to address common hair concerns, offering an experience that is as exceptional as the botanicals used in their formulations. You can connect with them on Facebook and Twitter: @herbalmexico.
Hue Beauty
Janvi Shah, Nicole Clay, and Sylvan Guo founded Hue Beauty, a beauty tech and sampling platform that empowers beauty shoppers to find makeup products for their unique skin tone. Their technology integrates directly into beauty brands’ e-commerce websites, helping shoppers find the perfect shade matches. Connect with them on Facebook.
ESSIRI Labs
Amy Gallant Sullivan established ESSIRI Labs and launched Eyes Are The Story in 2020. This bio-beauty brand brings a scientific approach to eye wellness and safety, focusing on sensitive skin and eyes, digitally-strained eyes, and dry eyes. Connect with Eyes Are The Story on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter: @EyesaretheStory.
Gold Mountain Beauty
Gold Mountain Beauty is a cosmetic, e-commerce, and retail company. Connect with them on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter: @goldmountainb.
EmBeba
Founded by My Le and Thai-Anh Hoang, EmBeba is a family skincare brand that focuses on helping families with skin-sensitive challenges. Their products are trustworthy and effective skincare solutions passed down through generations. Connect with EmBeba on LinkedIn and Facebook.
Laser MD Medspa
Laser MD Medspa offers a selection of non-surgical facial and body contouring procedures. Connect with them on Facebook and Twitter: @lasermdmedspa.
Inua Naturals
Inua Naturals presents traditional African health and beauty secrets through handcrafted high-quality natural products derived from carefully selected African herbs, oils, and butters. The company provides employment opportunities for rural women, contributing to stronger families and stimulated local economies. Connect with Inua Naturals on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter: @inuanaturals.
