Founding an upcycling and circular-economy startup in one of the most competitive industries is no walk in the park. When we launched uprise at the end of 2022, only one thing was certain: the side streams of the food industry hold potent oils and antioxidants—and far too much of them end up in the trash. That insight became a mission: high-end skincare from rescued actives, cleanly formulated and honestly explained.

The beginning: countless prototypes, hours in the office and the lab, conversations with our partners across Europe. Along the way, roles and the team evolved. That’s what happens when you turn an idea into a real product. What remained is what matters: our ethos. Today, we—Yvonne and David—carry uprise forward. We’re not just business partners but life partners. We’ve sharpened the brand, streamlined processes, and raised the bar: efficacy and responsibility belong together.

We believe in circular thinking with measurable benefits. Our products and their ingredients are based on upcycled actives from the food industry—such as oils from avocado, passion fruit, and blueberry seeds, or vitamin C from grape skins. This yields precise, skin-friendly formulas for everyday skin that work visibly while conserving resources. Our guiding motto sums it up: Waste with Benefits—less waste, more skin benefits.

Focused, responsible, with short lines of communication, in fair collaboration with our partners—and with respect for resources. With a love of detail and the conviction that premium and responsibility aren’t contradictions, but the future of beauty.