When minimalist skincare meets design mastery, something very special happens. Typology, the French brand known for its stripped-back approach to beauty, has joined forces with acclaimed designer Erwan Bouroullec for its first artist collaboration—just in time for the holidays.
Bouroullec, celebrated for his work in furniture and textiles, brings a nature-infused vision to Typology’s offerings. Both he and Typology share a deep affinity for simplicity and the natural world—not just as inspiration but as foundational elements of their creations. Through organic, winter-hued drawings, Bouroullec reimagines the brand’s signature dot motif, infusing it with new life.
“I am fascinated by nature, as I love how it builds itself step by step, season after season. I love the life that inhabits it, that creates forests, meadows, and wetlands. Strangely, my way of recreating the complexity of the living is to construct drawings from computer code, because I can add small touches of randomness that, step by step, create complex but very harmonious structures. Typology is minimalist; they use very few ingredients, which interact with our body in a very effective way. This is what I tried to represent, few things that do a lot, with the logic of the living, in motion, in action, but always in harmony,” says Bouroullec.
Central to this collaboration is the limited-edition Advent Calendar, making its return adorned with Bouroullec’s minimalist design. Inside are 24 products, including 15 full-sized skincare essentials. Priced at $279.90 (with a real value of $534.08), it’s available from October 1 exclusively at typology.com and at Printemps Haussmann in Paris.
Extending beyond the calendar, Typology introduces three curated gift sets, each packaged thoughtfully and designed by Bouroullec. Launching on November 4, these sets offer tailored routines:
- Essential Care Gift Set ($89.90): A straightforward routine featuring the 9-Ingredient Facial Moisturizer, Organic Peppermint Hydrosol, and Radiance Serum with 11% Vitamin C—all suitable for any skin type and nestled in a minimalist pouch.
- Tinted Care Gift Set ($129.90): For a natural, no-makeup look, this set includes Glow Drops with 5% Vitamin C and Aloe Vera, Untinted Lip Oil, Serum Mascara enriched with pea peptides and castor oil, and the 9-Ingredient Face Moisturizer.
- Eye and Lip Care Gift Set ($134.90): Focusing on daily care for eyes and lips, it features Untinted Lip Oil, Repairing Lip Mask with ceramides and hyaluronic acid, Lash and Brow Serum, and Eye Cream for wrinkles and fine lines with Q10 and prickly pear oil.
This partnership isn’t just about products; it’s a melding of philosophies. Typology’s less-is-more approach to skincare finds a visual echo in Bouroullec’s designs. Together, they present a harmonious blend of efficacy and aesthetics, grounded in a mutual respect for nature.
In a season often overwhelmed by excess, Typology and Erwan Bouroullec offer a refreshing pause—a reminder that simplicity and thoughtfulness never go out of style.
