Location

Los Angeles, California, United States

Founded

2019

Price range

$12 – $48

Shipping

USA

Catalogue

5 products

Size range

50–150

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Hyper Skin

Independent brand — verified
About

Hyper Skin is an American skincare brand founded by Desiree Verdejo, who previously ran the Harlem beauty store Vivrant Beauty. Widely covered in the beauty press as a Black-owned brand, it was built to answer a gap the industry had ignored for decades. Most brightening and dark spot products were developed and tested on light skin, then sold to everyone. Deeper skin tones are more prone to hyperpigmentation and also more likely to react badly to aggressive treatment, which is a difficult formulation problem. Hyper Skin set out to solve exactly that. The brand describes itself as clinical skincare rooted in diversity and joy, developed for all skin types and tones through the lens of skin of colour. Formulas are hyper-balanced, meaning gentle enough for deeper and sensitive skin, yet strong enough to work. The range is small and focused. Hyper Even Brightening Dark Spot Vitamin C Serum is the award-winning hero, built with vitamin C, turmeric and kojic acid. It sits alongside the Hyper Even Fade and Glow AHA Mask, the Gentle Brightening Cleansing Gel and Hyper Daily Invisible for All SPF 50 Sun Drops, a sunscreen made to leave no white cast. The brand is vegan and does not test on animals, testing instead on people across a wide range of skin tones. Parabens, sulfates and phthalates are avoided. Prices run from $28 to $48. For American beauty, affordable beauty, vegan beauty or hyperpigmentation care that actually accounts for deeper skin, Hyper Skin matters. The range is short by design. Every product has a clear job.

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Brand Details

Contract manufactured
Yes — select products
Last reviewed
Oct 2026
Independent brand
Verified
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Frequently asked questions

Who founded Hyper Skin?
Hyper Skin was founded by Desiree Verdejo, a former beauty store owner who struggled to find effective hyperpigmentation care for her own skin.
When was Hyper Skin founded?
This skincare brand launched around November 2019, self funded by founder Desiree Verdejo rather than backed by venture capital investors.
Is Hyper Skin good quality?
Yes, this skincare brand launched in over 250 Sephora stores through its Next Big Thing program, avoiding hydroquinone in favor of gentler brightening actives.
Is Hyper Skin cruelty free and vegan?
Yes, this skincare brand states it is cruelty free and vegan, avoiding sales in mainland China to sidestep mandatory animal testing requirements.
Where is Hyper Skin based and made?
This skincare brand states its products are made in the United States, though its specific headquarters city is not publicly disclosed.
What is Hyper Skin known for?
This skincare brand is known for its Hyper Clear Brightening Dark Spot Vitamin C Serum, formulated specifically for melanin rich, hyperpigmentation prone skin.

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