BiotechBeauty is redefining the boundaries of “clean beauty” by creating makeup that does more than just look good - it performs like clinically backed skincare too. Founded by Vietnamese-American cosmetic chemist Alanna Tran, BiotechBeauty is powered by our proprietary BiomeBoost™ complex. A blend of 7 highly potent biotech-actives, this hero formula makes up over 83%+ of every single product.
We seek to honor and measurably improve compromised skin barriers in all their forms - from eczema and rosacea to over-exfoliation and harsh soaps, sun overexposure and dryness, and hormonal fluctuations and stress.
Makeup that improves your skin.
Frustrated for years with “sensitive-safe” labeled makeup that aggravated her own reactive, acne-prone skin, Alanna leveraged her expertise as a UC Berkeley biochemistry & human biology graduate and career at L’Oreal and Biossance to birth something new. We are proof that high-performance color and clinical skin safety can co-exist. We believe in the highest scientific standards, which is why Alanna herself leads formulation and clinical testing to deliver truly safe results for sensitive skin and beyond.
Most makeup brands don’t clinically test their finished formulas — and when they do, they typically test only on clear, fair skin. We do it differently.
BiotechBeauty® clinically tests all finished formulas on:
- Sensitive skin — to ensure formulas reduce redness, reactivity, or irritation by improving skin barrier function by 285%.
- Acne-prone skin — to guarantee our products are non-comedogenic and reduce acne and clogged pores by 30% in 28 days.
- All 6 of the Fitzpatrick skin types — the clinical classification dermatologists use to measure the melanin in skin — to ensure all products are safe, efficacious and universally flattering.
Every product undergoes third-party testing in an independent clinical setting with dermatologist oversight — and must meet our high bar before it ever reaches a shelf.
BiotechBeauty swaps traditional “filler” ingredients for next-generation, skin-beneficial actives — sustainably grown using fermentation and biodesign.
- Our hero technology, the BiomeBoost™ complex, is made with 7 biotech actives to maximize efficacy and reduce environmental impact from oversourcing.
- Clinical testing on diverse skin tones + reactive skin types.
- Makeup that is skin barrier-improving and effortless to use.
Your skin’s microbiome is the key to long-term skin health — supporting barrier function, inflammation regulation, and overall clarity.
BiotechBeauty® formulas are:
- Tested and shown to support microbiome diversity in 14 days (a strong clinical indicator of healthy, resilient skin)
- Rich in prebiotics and postbiotics to nourish skin's good bacteria
- Barrier-protective and non-stripping — because makeup shouldn’t undo your skincare
We formulate with intention — every ingredient supports skin, not just surface-level beauty.
We’ve built sustainability into every part of our supply chain — without compromising product experience or performance.
- Packaging made from 100% FSC-certified, recyclable paper
- Printed with vegetable-based inks and water-based adhesives for easy recycling
- Magnet-free packaging for recyclable, travel-light use
- Multi-sticks that contain 30-50%+ product to reduce excess waste
- Made of 50% PCR (post-consumer recycled materials).
Our design proves that sustainable can still be stunning — and skin-safe.
