# Artful Small-Batch Skincare Kindred Black's Serums, Masks, Oils & Salves Come in Glass Bottles By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-01-15 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-batch-skincare References: [fastcompany](https://www.fastcompany.com/90592169/clean-up-your-beauty-routine-with-these-6-low-waste-brands) & [kindredblack](https://www.kindredblack.com/collections/apothecary?page=3&index=9&offset=2476.0000972747803) [Kindred Black](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cool-eyes-eye-balm) makes artisan-produced, ethically manufactured and environmentally focused products like [small-batch skincare](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grimoire) that's beautifully packaged in unique glass vessels. KB Slow Beauty shares [time-tested oils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-ochre) and toners that can be blended with one another. There's the Tuberose Aromatic Balm, Unicorn Oil and the Revive Facial Oil, each of which are uniquely packaged in a vial and topped off with a cork or glass stopper. The brand ships its plastic-free products with boxes, tissue paper, kraft paper, shipping paper and other materials that are recycled. Other packaging materials like canvas dustbags are made from clothing manufacturer waste and recycled soda bottles. Kindred Black's Apothecary collection also goes beyond face, body and hair care products with categories for fragrance and well-being. Image Credit: Kindred Black ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Artisanal Skincare:** Opportunity to disrupt the traditional skincare industry by offering unique and sustainable packaging experiences. - **Sustainability Packaging:** Opportunity to provide sustainable and eco-friendliness solutions to traditional packaging for industries outside of beauty and skincare. - **Slow Beauty Movement:** Opportunity to invest in natural and organic ingredients in the beauty industry, prioritizing transparency in ingredient sourcing and processing. ### Who This Affects Most - **Beauty Industry:** Market opportunity for brands to offer smaller-batch products, sustainable packaging, and a focus on well-being values. - **Eco-friendly Packaging Industry:** Market opportunity to provide eco-friendly alternatives to traditional packaging materials in a variety of industries, including skincare, personal care, and food. - **Wellness Industry:** Opportunity to invest in natural, plant-based ingredients, eco-friendly packaging, and stress-reducing benefits across the wellness industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hand-Blown Skincare Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scorpion-toad.md) - [Instantly Soothing Eye Balms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cool-eyes-eye-balm.md) - [Empowerment-Committed Beauty Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kindness-powered-skincare.md) - [Sustainably Luxe Face Oils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nakie-coquette.md) - [Ocean Plastic-Made Skincare Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-landscapes-collection.md) - [Elegant Personal Care Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-labels.md) - [Sustainably Minded Skincare](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iluminar-skin.md) - [Refillable Plant-Powered Skincare](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folie.md) - [Ethical Skin-Nourishing Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beauty-kitchen-pure-collection.md)