Location

Stockholm, Sweden

Founded

2013

Price range

€8 – €145

Shipping

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary + 17 more

Catalogue

35 products

New arrivals

1 this month

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Verso Skincare

Independent brand β€” verified
About

Verso Skincare is a Swedish brand founded in 2013 by Lars Fredriksson. The name is Latin for reverse, and reversing visible ageing is what the brand was built to do. Verso is unusually clear about what it is not. It says plainly that it is not a natural or organic brand and that it uses high-quality synthetic ingredients where those perform better. That honesty is rare, and it is why the brand has a strong following among people who read studies rather than labels. Vitamin A is the heart of the range. Verso developed Retinol 8, a complex designed to give retinol-level results with far less irritation. It followed that with NEAR 1, a patented molecule joining vitamin A and niacinamide, developed over eight years. Products are made in Sweden and manufactured within the European Union. The look is pure Scandinavian minimalism, and the routines are short by design. Best sellers include the Super Facial Serum, Night Cream, Daily Glow, Super Eye Serum and Deep Cleanse. The range is vegan apart from the Lip Serum, which contains under one percent beeswax. Verso does not test on animals, and no third party does so on its behalf. Most products are fragrance-free or use under one percent White Tea Flower. On packaging, the goal is 75% recycled plastic across airtight formats, with the first launched in 2022. Outer packaging shrank by 14%, and dropping cellophane saves over 200kg of plastic a year. For Swedish beauty or minimalist science-led skincare, Verso delivers. It is honest about using synthetics. That honesty is part of the appeal.

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Brand Details

Contract manufactured
Sweden
Recyclable
Recycled materials
Last reviewed
Oct 2026
Independent brand
Verified
L
Lars Fredriksson

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Frequently asked questions

Who founded Verso Skincare?
Verso Skincare was founded by Lars Fredriksson, who spent years developing a gentler retinol alternative with clinical testing through Karolinska University Hospital.
When was Verso Skincare founded?
This Swedish skincare brand launched in 2013, after eight years of research produced its patented Vitamin A and Niacinamide NEAR1 molecule.
Is Verso Skincare good quality?
Yes, this skincare brand's proprietary Retinol 8 Complex is marketed as roughly eight times more effective than standard retinol with far less irritation.
Is Verso Skincare cruelty free and vegan?
Yes, this skincare brand is cruelty free and nearly fully vegan, with its Lip Serum as the sole exception containing under 1 percent beeswax.
Where is Verso Skincare based and made?
This skincare brand is headquartered in Sweden, manufacturing within the European Union in compliance with the EU's ban on cosmetic animal testing.
What is Verso Skincare known for?
This skincare brand is known for its vitamin A specialist positioning, simplifying skincare with a minimal, multifunctional lineup built around retinol innovation.

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