6 Brands, 1 Intention: Thoughtful Beauty in 2026

Photography by Zielinski & Rozen

Officine Universelle Buly:

Reimagined for today, Officine Universelle Buly is a Parisian beauty house that bridges historical savoir-faire with contemporary craft and design. Revived in 2014 by Victoire de Taillac and Ramdane Touhami, the brand draws inspiration from the legacy of 19th-century perfumer Jean-Vincent Bully while remaining firmly rooted in the present through modern formulations, natural ingredients and meticulous French laboratory production. Buly’s skincare, perfumes and iconic vinegars reinterpret ancient recipes with current cosmetic science, offering intimate, bespoke rituals defined by time, care and sensory pleasure. Today, Buly’s apothecary-style stores span cities from Paris to Tokyo, each uniquely designed to reflect its locale while evoking the elegance of 19th-century French pharmacy officines. Inside, a warm and lively atmosphere is shaped by attentive assistants who will personalise each purchase for you with elegant calligraphy and wrap every gift using the origata technique — the Japanese art of wrapping — creating a final gesture that is unique, precious and unmistakably Buly.

Photography by Officine Universelle Buly

Irene Forte Skincare:

Crafted entirely in Italy, Irene Forte Skincare is a Mediterranean, Certified B Corp brand born at the intersection of five-star spa expertise, scientific rigour and deep respect for nature. Founded by Irene Forte in 2018 after nearly a decade of overseeing spa and wellness at Rocco Forte Hotels, this brand draws from her Italian heritage and her family’s organic farm at Verdura Resort in Sicily, where key ingredients are grown. Partnering with Dr. Francesca Ferri — a pioneer in natural cosmetics with over 40 years of research — Irene developed clinically proven, vegan formulations using patented extraction techniques and more designed to target mechanical and biological aging factors, promoting cellular changes that support skin regeneration, certified safe for even the most sensitive skin. Originally created for advanced facial and body treatments in luxury spas, this professional-grade range fuses nature and science with refined, allergen-screened fragrances for a sensorial yet results-driven experience. From farm to lab to artisan-crafted packaging, every detail reflects a sustainability-forward philosophy — delivering high-performance skincare that is as thoughtful as it is indulgent.

Photography by Irene Forte Skincare

Davines:

Rooted in Parma, Italy, Davines is guided by a singular philosophy — to create a good life for all through beauty, ethics and sustainability. Founded in 1983 by the Bollati family as a research laboratory for high-end haircare, this brand evolved into a family-owned, Certified B Corp with a global presence in over 90 countries, while remaining deeply anchored in its Italian home at the Davines Village — where aesthetics and ethics exist in quiet harmony. Every professional haircare formula is sustainably crafted in Parma, balancing naturally derived ingredients selected with respect for local biodiversity and advanced scientific research to deliver salon-quality results across all hair types. From cult favourites like the OI All In One Milk to shampoos, conditioners, hair masks, styling essentials and more, each product is born from intuition, shaped by an artisan spirit and refined through eco-design principles that minimise environmental impact. At Davines, beauty and responsibility are inseparable — an invitation to care for ourselves, our surroundings and what we love.

Photography by Davines

Zielinski & Rozen:

Founded on a lineage that traces back to 1905, Zielinski & Rozen is an artisanal fragrance house shaped by memory, heritage and the enduring power of scent. Created by perfumer Erez Rozen, this brand draws from a rare family archive — an ancestral notebook of perfume formulas discovered years later, holding the aromatic knowledge of his great-grandfather and inspiring a contemporary revival. Today, this legacy unfolds across a collection of perfumes, diffusers, candles, body, hand and hair care, each crafted using the finest raw ingredients. Zielinski & Rozen fragrances are designed to connect senses with memory — invigorating, comforting or calming — allowing moments to be fully felt and quietly remembered. Sustainability and timelessness guide every detail, from recycled carton and craft glass packaging to the apothecary-inspired aesthetic. Each bottle is hand-signed in calligraphy ensuring no two are alike, making every piece truly one-of-a-kind. Now beloved across Europe and beyond, this brand continues to grow through intimate boutique spaces worldwide.

Photography by Zielinski & Rozen

Aēsop:

Born in Melbourne in 1987, Aēsop has built its reputation on a singular commitment to thoughtful formulation, where efficacy leads and sensorial pleasure follows naturally. From face, hair and body care to fragrances and considered home essentials, each product is developed with meticulous attention to detail, blending plant-based and laboratory-made ingredients sourced ethically and chosen solely for their proven safety and performance. Guided by a fiercely independent research ethos, Aēsop’s in-house team of scientists works from a custom-built laboratory, marrying contemporary technology with time-honoured scientific practices to create products only when a genuine need is expressed. Certified as a B Corporation, Leaping Bunny approved and proudly vegan, Aēsop does not test on animals and meets the highest standards of social and environmental responsibility. This sincere interest in intelligent, sustainable design extends beyond formulation to every store and touchpoint worldwide — where informed consultants invite one into a world of care defined by integrity, curiosity and quiet refinement.

Photography by Aēsop

Ortigia Sicilia:

Ortigia Sicilia, founded in Sicily by Sue Townsend, is an Italian soap and fragrance house that celebrates the colour, scent, warmth and layered history of the island in sensorial form. Drawing inspiration from Sicily’s dramatic landscapes and cultural richness — from the baroque façades of Ortigia island to the volcanic soil of Mount Etna — this brand creates soaps, creams, perfumes, candles and home objects using natural ingredients indigenous to the region. Olive oil, vegetable glycerine and organic colours form the base of each formulation, free from parabens, SLS, nickel and silicone and never tested on animals. Perfumes are distilled from Sicilian flowers by master perfumer Lorenzo Villoresi, while the wider range spans bath and body care, hair care, shaving essentials, candles, diffusers and decorative homeware crafted by small family producers. Packaging, designed by Townsend herself, reflects Sicily’s exotic palette and historic motifs — transforming everyday rituals into objects of beauty, memory and place.

Photography by Ortigia Sicilia