By Silvia Manzoni.
Pharrell Williams had a significant role in Louis Vuitton’s iconic fashion shows in Hong Kong and Paris. Alongside designing the outfits and accessories, the multifaceted artist and composer, who now heads the French brand’s men’s collections, was also behind the beauty setup of the shows. In backstage photos, you can see the green bottles neatly arranged on the make-up tables, masterfully orchestrated by the queen of fashion backstage, make-up artist Pat Mc Grath. That bright green became the signature colour of the skincare brand Humanrace, created by Pharrell himself.
The name speaks for itself: Pharrell Williams Humanrace breaks down gender boundaries by catering to a universal audience, including men and women of all ages and origins.
Unfamiliar with the brand? Here is some information to get up-to-date on one of the hottest beauty ranges of the moment, boasting several awards and an increasingly strong social media presence.
How is Pharrell William‘s beauty brand
Humanrace was launched in 2020 in collaboration with dermatologist Elena Jones and targets a genderless audience. Under this naming, Pharrell also distributes other types of products (e.g., sneakers) aimed at affordable well-being.
And its philosophy
“At Humanrace, we design essential tools for living that support good habits and benefit the mind, body and spirit”, writes Pharrell Williams, “we know that the things we surround ourselves with have a powerful impact on our ease of navigating life. We believe that the way our products make you feel when you use them, wear them, or see them in your home is just as important as their function and quality. That’s why we only consider a product successful if it is necessary, useful and beautiful”.
What about the packaging?
The green bottles are refillable and contain more than 50 percent recycled plastic.
Unveil the formulas of Humanrace by Pharrell Williams
They are all vegan, fragrance-free and based on “healthy” ingredients that are not on the EU’s list of 1,300 elements declared at risk.
Where you can find Pharrell Williams Humanrace products
After making its debut at Ssense in Canada and Dover Street Parfums Market in Paris, it is distributed at Selfridges’s in London, Samaritaine in Paris and, of course, at its own website.
What’s new in the line
The Retrograde Gel Cleanser and the Mystifying Moisturizer both contain 7D Hyaluronic Acid with seven different molecular weights. “This ingredient provides an ideal blend of both high and low molecular weights to hydrate the skin from the surface to its deepest layers”.
The best-seller product out of Pharrell Williams Humanrace family
The Skincare Routine Pack ($110). It is a three-step routine created from Pharrell’s 20 years of skincare experience that takes just three minutes in the morning and evening to take care of the skin.
How William Pharrell’s Humanrace was the wellbeing The runway shows
The protocol for the models, as well as the orchestra and choir performing live, involves using three skincare routine products (Powder Cleanser, Lotus Enzyme Exfoliator and Humidifying Cream) to cleanse, exfoliate, and hydrate the skin. The Humidifying Body Cream was added, Pharrell explains, “to smooth and strengthen the epidermal barrier, leaving skin with a healthy glow”.
If you want to achieve Pharrell’s much-admired smooth and glowing complexion, you now know what to do.
