Location

Paris, Île-de-France, France

Founded

2008

Price

Luxury

Shipping

Worldwide

Catalogue

48 products

New arrivals

4 this month

Cosmetics 27

About

Cosmetics 27 is a luxury skincare brand created by Michèle Evrard, a pharmacist with a background in cosmetic research and development. The company behind it, ME Skinlab, is based in Neuilly-sur-Seine, just outside Paris. The name refers to age 27. That is the point at which skin renewal starts to slow, and the whole range is built to answer it. The brand calls its approach green-tech and biomimetic. In plain terms, that means plant actives chosen to mimic what skin already makes for itself. The signature ingredient is Centella Asiatica. It powers the patented CICA-MA2 complex, which combines asiaticoside, madecassoside and asiatic acid. These are the molecules behind Centella's reputation for repair and calming. Baume 27 is the hero. It is a rich, regenerating balm that built the brand's cult following, and it now sits alongside Baume 27 Sérum, Baume 27 Crème Riche, Huile 27, Cleanser 27 and a lip and eye balm. Formulas contain at least 92% plant-based ingredients of natural origin. The brand keeps its own Black List of ingredients it will not use. Products are not tested on animals. Sourcing favours short supply chains and European producers. Glass is used wherever possible, with recycled and recyclable plastics for pumps, caps and tubes. Packaging components have been cut back step by step. Prices run from about €58 to €150, so this is firmly prestige. For anyone looking at European beauty, clean beauty, natural beauty or luxury skincare built on one very well-studied botanical, Cosmetics 27 is a serious pick. The range is small. Each product earns its place.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cosmetics 27 cruelty free and vegan?

Cosmetics 27 has not published a formal cruelty free or vegan certification, so shoppers should confirm current status directly with this French skincare brand.

Where is Cosmetics 27 based and made?

This skincare brand is headquartered in Paris, France, where its roughly 85 percent natural, plant based formulas are manufactured for distribution across 15 countries.

Is Cosmetics 27 good quality?

Yes, this skincare brand built its patented CICA MA2 complex around purified Centella asiatica extracts, and has held a decade long relationship with retailer Mecca.

What is Cosmetics 27 known for?

This skincare brand is known for Baume 27, an anti aging balm built to calm sensitive, scar prone skin using its Centella asiatica complex.

When was Cosmetics 27 founded?

This French skincare brand launched its signature Baume 27 in September 2009, named for its original 27 active ingredients and the age skin aging begins.

Who founded Cosmetics 27?

Cosmetics 27 was founded by Michèle Evrard, a pharmacist and former Dior Parfums executive who discovered Centella asiatica's healing power after a serious skiing accident.

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