Ursa Major Skincare

Ursa Major Skincare

Direct-to-consumer clean, plant-based skincare line

Overview

Ursa Major Skincare creates clean, plant-powered skincare with a gender-neutral approach. It sells directly to consumers via its website (about 60%), through Amazon (30%), and via specialty retailers like Credo, Goop, and REI, plus an amenities program for fitness studios and hotels. Its products—such as Fantastic Face Wash, Golden Hour Recovery Cream, and Hoppin' Fresh Deodorant—use forest-infused plant ingredients and avoid petrochemicals, parabens, and synthetic fragrances, with a simple, multitier routine for face, hair, and body. The company differentiates itself by embracing gender-neutral branding, prioritizing sustainability (it is a certified B Corporation, plastic-negative, and uses recycled packaging), and building a lifestyle around wellness and outdoor living rather than temporary beauty trends. Its goal is to offer transparent, effective skincare that supports holistic wellness while growing its direct-to-consumer channel and scalable partnerships.

About Ursa Major Skincare

Simplify's Rating
Why Ursa Major Skincare is rated
C+
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Social Impact

Healthcare

Consumer Goods

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Early VC

Total Funding

$8.4M

Headquarters

Waterbury, Vermont

Founded

2009

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What believers are saying

  • Sunny Start Eye Serum launched in May 2026 and hit Dermstore by July 2026.
  • Forest Water's 2025 refresh and rebrand improved shelf appeal across the line.
  • Ursa Major still sells through its website, Credo, Dermstore, and Healf, diversifying demand.

What critics are saying

  • Amazon supplies 30% of revenue, so marketplace policy changes hit immediately.
  • Dermstore, Credo, and Healf distribution compress margins versus DTC by 2026.
  • Without faster scale, competitors outspend Ursa Major and trap it in niche clean beauty.

What makes Ursa Major Skincare unique

  • Ursa Major pairs forest-powered formulas with gender-neutral branding since 2010.
  • Its 2025 rebrand cut plastic footprint 50% and kept Certified Plastic Negative status.
  • Sunny Start Eye Serum and Forest Water show ingredient-led, not trend-led, innovation.

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Funding

Total Funding

$8.4M

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Industry Average

Funded Over

5 Rounds

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Parental Leave

Commuter Benefits

Employee Discounts

Company Equity

Performance Bonus

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

2%
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Ursa Major raised $138 million in venture capital in December, one of the largest funding rounds by a local company last year.

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