Just as there are those in the beauty industry who prefer natural and organic ingredients, there are also those who would never stray from the cosmeceutical. A combination of cosmetic and pharmaceutical, these active-promoting beauty brands have built empires around the transformative powers of their skincare offerings. BD explores the stand-out brands of the sector below:
As its name suggests, HydroPeptide® is focused on the power of peptides. The potent-rich stem cells mingle with ingredients like hyaluronic acid for the brand’s anti-ageing products, facials and body treatments. HydroPeptide®’s award-winning range has received more than 30 beauty awards to date.
Named after its founder Danné Montague-King, DMK's launch was inspired by Montague-King’s own struggle with finding a cure for acne. Now the brand is available in 30 countries, spreading the principles of biochemistry and the importance of harmony within the skin.
SkinCeuticals
A penchant for the scientific helped to form the SkinCeuticals brand in 1997. There are three fundamental concepts at the heart of the line – prevention, protection and correction – which have moulded the pharmaceutical-grade ingredients incorporated into the brand’s heavily active formulas.
Homegrown offering Ultraderm is a line that contains both in-salon and at-home products. The actives-laden brand is proudly non-specific when it comes to catering to different skin desires – instead it promotes its ability to adhere to each and every skin type.
Proudly 100 per cent Australian made and owned, asap is formed around the premise of skincare solutions for men and women of all ages. The brand is focused on its utilisation of actives – particularly alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) and antioxidants, thanks to the near immediate results available with their use.
On the anti-ageing front is Indermica Inc, a product line loud and proud about its innovative skincare systems that focus on restoring a youthful complexion. “Bridging the gap between science and nature”, the line’s formulas use 96 per cent natural ingredients and are paraben-free.
For 15 years now Rationale has been passionate about providing luminous skin to the masses. Founded by cosmetic chemist Richard Parker, the brand forges cutting-edge ingredients with technology to repair and protect premature ageing, pigmentation, acne and sensitivity.
The birth of Environ was inspired by Dr Des Fernandes’ continued study into skin and its mechanisms. Fernandes’ discoveries, and focus on vitamin deficiencies helped to shape the line that embraces vitamin A as a hero to treat problematic skin including scarring, pigmentation, rosacea, and severe sun damage.
Salon-only brand Elizabeth Arden PRO incorporates the most advanced in skin science and ingredient technologies into its offerings. With a primary focus on anti-ageing the brand proudly addresses “today, tomorrow and the future” with its ability to both transform and maintain the skin’s condition.
British skin research company Medik8 produces a line of active products that are suitable for use on the most sensitive of skin types. Constant research is pumped into the line to ensure efficiency isn’t compromised with its tapered formula that uses non-acid derivatives and chirally correct actives to prevent irritation.
