evolvetogether

So here's the thing about evolvetogether-it's basically what happens when someone takes the whole "we're all connected" philosophy and actually builds a business around it. They make quality daily essentials that are stamped with global coordinates to remind us that we're all connected no matter our race, gender, religion or where we live. And honestly? It's kind of brilliant.

Founded by Japanese-American entrepreneur Cynthia Sakai, who's got serious credentials-she's a Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) inductee and previously created the globally renowned jewelry line Vita Fede. But evolvetogether isn't just another celebrity vanity project. The company, founded in 2020, employs 11-50 people and has carved out a legitimate niche in personal care.

What really sets them apart is their product philosophy. They make beautiful, high-performing daily essentials that take care of people and the planet-everything from deodorants to face masks to hand creams. The face masks, in particular, became a celebrity favorite during the pandemic. This celeb-approved brand of disposable masks has been seen on everyone from Ariana Grande and Hailey Bieber to Jennifer Lopez and Heidi Klum.

And they're not just about looking good. Their medical grade, Type IIR face masks offer >98% bacterial filtration efficiency and >95% particle filtration efficiency using a 3-ply technology. The deodorants are aluminum-free, baking soda-free, and powered by biofermentation technology. It's the kind of clean beauty approach that actually works.

The coordinate thing isn't just marketing fluff either. Each item at evolve has unique coordinates representing different parts of the world, with the idea that we are all connected regardless of gender, race, religion, or geographical location. It's a small detail that makes you think twice about your place in the world every time you use their products.

They've also managed to scale smartly-you can find their products at Bluemercury, on Amazon, and through their own direct-to-consumer site. The company has secured seed funding led by True Beauty Ventures, G9 Ventures and Gregg Renfrew, which suggests investors see real potential here.

What's refreshing is that they seem to actually care about sustainability beyond just talking about it. Their packaging is thoughtfully designed, and they offer subscription services to reduce waste. It's the kind of brand that makes you feel good about your daily routine without being preachy about it.