Irene Forte

The Italian label Irene Forte Skincare traces its origins to Sicily, in the organic farm of Verdura, where the plants used in its exceptional natural high-cosmetics products are cultivated. The brand's motto, "Natura e Scienza," embodies the combination of the best of nature and science.

The formulations of Irene Forte Skincare products stem from 35 years of research and development in skincare by the brand's scientific director, Dr. Francesca Ferri, a pioneer in the medical use of plant extracts to treat skin conditions.

Spa expertise: throughout its development phase, the Irene Forte Skincare range has been evaluated by spa professionals at Rocco Forte hotels. As a result, all formulations have been gradually perfected over the years and endorsed by high-level professionals, ensuring both their effectiveness and their gentleness for the skin.

Irene Forte beauty products offer at-home skincare expertise akin to the best spas, with exceptional fragrance and texture, combined with optimal skin tolerance and proven effectiveness.

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Why we love IRENE FORTE ?

  • Its potent clean formulas with proven results
  • Its spa-like sensoriality of extreme refinement
  • Its exceptional natural ingredients grown on its organic farm in Sicily

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  Great for : Dehydration, First wrinkles   Add to shopping bag new Irene Forte Skincare - Forte Rigenerante Almond Cleansing Milk Irene Forte Forte Rigenerante Almond Cleansing Milk 100,00 €
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    In 2018, amidst the heart of Sicily, Irene Forte launched her skincare line, Irene Forte Skincare. Following in the entrepreneurial footsteps of her family, known for the luxury Rocco Forte hotels, she decided to create her own range for the spas within these renowned establishments, placing wellness at the core of the experience.

    With her organic farm at the Verdura Resort, she cultivates the essential ingredients that make up Irene Forte's formulas, developed in collaboration with Dr. Francesca Ferri, an expert in cosmetology with 35 years of research experience.

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History of natural beauty brand Irene Forte Skincare

  • At the outset, Irene Forte was driven by one ambition: to create an unparalleled spa experience inspired by the Mediterranean for her family's hotel in Sicily.

    However, upon the launch of the Rocco Forte spa offering in 2014, Irene found herself frustrated by the lack of spa formulations meeting her standards.

    Her role as a wellness consultant for the prestigious Rocco Forte Hotels and her position on the advisory board for the Global Wellness Summit had long convinced Irene Forte of the importance of a holistic approach to beauty.

    It was with her experiential vision of beauty and her "Natura e Scienza" philosophy, aiming to marry the best of nature and science, that Irene Forte shaped the high-natural cosmetics brand Irene Forte Skincare, which addresses skincare and wellness through its physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects.

    Living in England but hailing from Italy, the homeland of her family, Italy has been a second home for Irene since childhood. It was in 2003 that she first discovered Sicily, exploring the region that now houses the Verdura Resort, where the family's organic farm provides the ingredients that make up Irene Forte Skincare products.

    The rich organic ingredients of Sicily, harvested at the Verdura organic farm, form the basis of Irene Forte's skincare range, formulated with the latest scientific advances in clean beauty.

     

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     Irene Forte, founder of luxury clean beauty label Irene Forte Skincare.

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF NATURAL IRENE FORTE SKINCARE beauty products

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    Dr Francesca Ferri at the cosmetic laboratory of the Irene Forte Skincare brand

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    The face range from the Irene Forte Skincare brand: the best of science and Italian nature

  • To strike the right balance between a purely natural approach and one that's overly scientific, Irene Forte teamed up with Dr. Francesca Ferri from Effegi Lab in Trento to develop the Irene Forte Skincare range of natural skincare products.

    Dr. Ferri, renowned for groundbreaking research on the genetic basis of skin issues, notably pioneered anti-aging products based on genetic changes, earning her the Italian equivalent of knighthood for her innovative work.

    With 35 years of experience in research and development, Dr. Ferri is a true pioneer in the medical use of plant extracts. Alongside her team of cosmetic scientists, they've crafted a range that captures the sunny richness of Sicilian plant extracts in scientifically sophisticated formulations. These formulations undergo rigorous scientific testing, both in the lab and through clinical trials, ensuring products deliver exceptional benefits while being gentle on the skin.

    Indeed, not all natural ingredients are universally well-tolerated. Irene Forte aimed to avoid essential oils, often used to scent natural products, due to their unpredictable allergenic effects. Yet, she found simply omitting fragrances, as some natural beauty brands do, unsuitable, believing that fragrances contribute to the sensory experience, enhancing the psychological benefits of products.

    Each meticulously selected ingredient must provide not only a pleasant sensory experience but also demonstrate tangible skin benefits, validated through clinical trials.

    Drawing from the research of its scientific director, Dr. Francesca Ferri, Irene Forte Skincare has introduced patented ingredients with outstanding results. Clinical tests and user feedback have been exceptional. Clinically validated for sensitive skin, Irene Forte Skincare products are suitable for all skin types.

 

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Irene Forte Skincare advanced and innovative formulas

  • Irene Forte's brand focuses on Mediterranean ingredients from local sources, offering exceptional benefits while preserving skin integrity.

    The Irene Forte beauty routine aligns with Mediterranean diet principles, emphasizing health by providing the skin with a range rich in vitamins, fatty acids, and antioxidants to nourish, regenerate, and protect.

    During the scientific development of products overseen by Dr. Francesca Ferri, Irene Forte's development teams discovered the medical benefits of Oregon grape extracts (Mahonia Aquifolium) in treating dermatitis and psoriasis, as well as avenanthramides for treating atopic dermatitis.

    They also devised an exclusive method to extract resveratrol from red grapes, known for its effective antioxidant activity, and a patented technique to extract melatonin from plants, called phytomelatonin, showing revolutionary potential in natural anti-aging cosmetics.

    Among the cutting-edge actives in Irene Forte Skincare products are Myoxinol™ for reducing wrinkles and glutathione as a potent antioxidant. Additionally, there's the new generation of ultra-low molecular weight hyaluronic acid for rapid and effective hydration.

    In parallel with the scientific development of the Irene Forte Skincare range, the research team even created a patented pure vitamin E tablet, tested at the Milan Tumor Institute to evaluate its anti-proliferative effect on tumors in women with breast cancer.

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    Irene Forte uses the best natural ingredients for her prestigious natural beauty products.


     

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The ecological commitments of Irene Forte Skincare

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Organic olive fields at Irene Forte Skincare's Sicilian farm

In 2022, Irene Forte Skincare's high ethical standards earned it B Corp certification, one of the most stringent certifications evaluating a brand's social and environmental impact. Irene Forte Skincare achieved an exceptional overall score of 99.5, well above the median score of 50.9 and the passing threshold of 80. The Butterfly Mark award, celebrating sustainable practices in the luxury industry, was also bestowed upon it.

All Irene Forte Skincare products are 100% vegan, certified vegan by the Italian organization VegetalOK, and cruelty-free.

Luxury beauty with local natural ingredients

Local beauty brand: the majority of ingredients come from Irene Forte Skincare's certified organic farm, located at the Verdura Resort in Sicily. Thousands of new plants are planted there every year, and they've implemented a rainwater harvesting system along with solar panels to ensure a positive impact on the environment.

Components that cannot be sourced from the organic farm at Verdura are purchased from renowned farmers in other regions of Sicily or Trentino.

For instance, pistachio oil comes from a farm just 20 minutes away from the Irene Forte farm. Similarly, Geraci water, used in all products except face and body oils, comes from the Madonie Natural Park in northern Sicily. This water, sourced from deep within limestone rock, flows directly to the village and is exceptionally pure. As for the Di Giovanna vineyard, located just 40 minutes from the Irene Forte Skincare farm, it supplies the white wine used in the products.

The Di Giovanna estate, spanning 56 hectares, continues a winemaking tradition that dates back five generations. The Gerbino Blanco found in Irene Forte Skincare products is characterized by its freshness, fruitiness, and harmony, offering floral notes, peach, melon, and a subtle hint of honey. Certified organic and vegan, this wine comes from a partnership with renowned farmers in the Trentino region, where the Irene Forte Skincare cosmetic laboratory is also located.

 

Cosmetic packaging :  Irene Forte Skincare ecological solution


The cosmetic industry stands as the top consumer of single-use plastic, with over 120 billion packaging units produced globally each year, the vast majority of which are non-recyclable, according to the Zero Waste association.

Determined not to contribute to this environmental issue, Irene Forte Skincare strives to reduce its impact by prioritizing sustainable packaging. Outer and inner boxes are crafted from 100% recycled fiber paper, and exclusively vegetable-based inks are used. Spatulas are handcrafted by an artisan from Puglia, using sustainable Italian olive wood.

Bottles and jars are made from recyclable glass, with up to 31% of each glass product sourced from post-industrial recycled materials (PIR). With sustainability in mind, many bottles are designed to be refillable, featuring replaceable inner inserts made from bio-sourced plastic.

Through collaboration with First Mile, empty refills are recycled into plastic pellets, which are then utilized in the manufacturing of automotive parts and pipes, providing a second life to materials. For the rare non-refillable products of the luxury Irene Forte Skincare brand, glass bottles and jars can be recycled as ordinary glass at home, while lids and pumps can also be recycled through the First Mile recycling program.

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