Solésence, Inc. (Solésence Beauty Science)

Solésence, Inc. is a developer and manufacturer of scientifically-driven health care solutions within the beauty and life science sectors. Headquartered in Romeoville, Illinois, the company's mission is to deliver joy through innovation in skin health, focusing on empowering well-being, confidence, and self-expression. Solésence aims to redefine mineral-based sun protection by maximizing transparency, effectiveness, aesthetics, and wearability in its products.

The company specializes in clean, inclusive, mineral-based skincare and makeup products, particularly those offering UV and environmental protection. Solésence leverages a suite of proprietary technologies, including Active Stress Defense™ (which encompasses Kleair™), Chromalüm™, and WHSPR™, to create patent-protected beauty solutions. They partner with global and indie brands, offering market-ready (white label), customized white label, and custom development services for SPF-infused skincare, suncare, and color cosmetics. Solésence also supplies proprietary Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and maintains a presence in legacy markets such as medical diagnostics and industrial coatings.

Formerly known as Nanophase Technologies Corporation, the company rebranded to Solésence, Inc. in March 2025 and subsequently uplisted to Nasdaq under the ticker SLSN in April 2025. Solésence has received numerous industry accolades, including multiple Cosmetics & Toiletries Allē Awards and Cosmopack Awards for Formulation. In June 2026, it was recognized as the Contract Manufacturing Partner of the Year in the Cosmetics Business Innovation Awards. Recent leadership changes include Kevin Cureton's promotion to President and CEO in September 2025, with Laura Riffner joining as CFO. In May 2026, Solésence launched new skin health technologies, WHSPR™ and Chromalüm™. In July 2026, a subsidiary, Solésence, LLC, settled a product dispute with Refy Beauty Ltd for $938,000.