Spacelip lip balm made with space-derived ingredients — is biotech beauty brand EXIST going too far ahead?
Will the spokesperson be an alien?
The beauty world has a futuristic new arrival: EXIST, a new line from renowned biotech brand THE UNSEEN, has launched its much-discussed Spacelip lip balm range. Starting at around HK$ 345/NT$ 1,420, the standout feature of these new products is an active ingredient cultivated on the International Space Station. With the beauty market as competitive as it is today, who would have thought a brand would turn to “space” to bring new possibilities to everyday care? This new beauty brand has drawn major attention from the moment it launched, thanks to its extraordinary ingredient story.
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EXIST’s boundary-breaking space-derived ingredients
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As a new line from renowned biotech beauty brand THE UNSEEN, EXIST has genuinely changed the way we think about skincare. Its latest Spacelip range is powered by lab-grown biotechnology, with the formula’s most striking feature being a bioactive complex cultivated on the International Space Station. The ingredient has also received official certification from the Space Foundation. According to the brand, the system is designed for deep renewal, providing lips with pillowy protection from within.
A closer look at the two new Spacelip lip balms
The first Spacelip launch includes two lip products designed for different needs. The first is a lightweight, fragrance-free formula for everyday hydration, with a refreshing texture. The other is a sensorial lip balm with a clear finish that delivers a noticeable cooling sensation upon application, along with a grounding, earthy scent.
Beyond the formula itself, the packaging design is also carefully considered.
To honor the brand’s commitment to futuristic aesthetics and sustainability, both lip balms come in cool-toned metallic containers. These metal tubes not only look refined, they’re also recyclable, reusable, and refillable.
Spacelip lip balm availability
This tech-forward Spacelip range is priced from around HK$ 345/NT$ 1,420 to HK$ 615/NT$ 2,570 (officially US$ 44 to US$ 79). For patented technology containing space-certified ingredients, the price is quite competitive. The full range is now available on EXIST’s official website.
POPBEE’s editors believe EXIST perfectly illustrates the future direction of the beauty industry. Now that natural, plant-based skincare has become standard, consumers are beginning to seek ingredient innovations that are more evidence-based and groundbreaking.
The idea of bringing faraway space technology down to the scale of a lip balm that fits in your everyday handbag sounds fresh and intriguing. Whether it is simply marketing or has real practical benefits will have to be judged by feedback from actual users.
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