Topicals offers clinically formulated, vegan and cruelty‑free skincare that combines multiple active ingredients into single, multi‑tasking products, reducing routine steps while treating chronic conditions like acne, eczema, hyperpigmentation, and keratosis pilaris. All formulas are shade‑inclusive, tested across the full Fitzpatrick scale, and packaged in recyclable aluminum or sustainable formats, providing fast‑acting, affordable solutions for flare‑ups.
Funding
$10M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
People with chronic skin conditions such as acne, eczema, hyperpigmentation, and keratosis pilaris often need multiple specialized products, and many formulations are tested only on lighter skin tones, making effective treatment costly, time‑consuming, and inaccessible.
Solution
Topicals provides a line of clinically formulated, vegan and cruelty‑free skincare that combines several active ingredients into single, multi‑tasking products. Each formula is tested across the full Fitzpatrick scale, ensuring efficacy for the deepest skin tones first and then for all others. By integrating brightening acids, barrier‑supporting actives, and soothing agents, the brand reduces the number of steps required in a routine while maintaining therapeutic results. Products are packaged in recyclable aluminum tubes and other sustainable formats, and are priced for broad accessibility. The collection includes targeted treatments—such as dark‑spot patches, brightening serums, moisturizers for eczema‑prone skin, and exfoliating body duos—allowing users to address flare‑ups quickly and maintain long‑term skin health.
Target Audience
Primary customers are individuals with chronic or flare‑prone skin conditions—acne, eczema, hyperpigmentation, or textured skin—who seek effective, inclusive, and affordable skincare solutions.
Features
- Multi‑active formulas that combine hero ingredients (e.g., tranexamic acid, niacinamide, kojic acid) into a single product, cutting routine steps
- Shade‑inclusive development: products are formulated and clinically tested from the darkest to the lightest skin tones
- Vegan, cruelty‑free ingredients backed by peer‑reviewed research and dermatologist testing
- Sustainable packaging, including recyclable aluminum tubes and reusable travel tins
- Targeted treatments for specific concerns (dark spots, post‑breakout marks, eczema, keratosis pilaris, texture) with clinically proven efficacy
- Fast‑acting delivery systems such as hydrogel eye masks and no‑slip brightening patches that work within hours
- Odorless, fragrance‑free options for sensitive skin and barrier‑compromised conditions