Baie Botanique
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Baie Botanique is a British brand of natural skincare and mineral sun care, founded in London in 2014 by professional beauty therapist and make-up artist Sophie Oliver.
Its formulas contain plant-based ingredients, selected organic ingredients and textures developed for easy application as part of an at-home routine or for everyday use under make-up.
The range mainly comprises Rose Renew skincare and Baie Soleil mineral sun care. Baie Botanique is PETA-certified vegan and cruelty-free and has received 49 beauty industry awards since it was founded.
The brand is for people looking to combine plant-based formulations, a comfortable feel on the skin and the appearance of premium skincare.
Baie Botanique is known for:
- The founder’s professional experience: Sophie Oliver draws on more than twenty years of work as a make-up artist and beauty therapist.
- Regularly refined formulas: products are reviewed to maintain a balanced consistency and make them easy to use.
- Plant-based ingredients: the brand uses hydrolats, plant oils, waxes, extracts and other botanical ingredients.
- A vegan approach: the formulas contain no honey or beeswax, and the brand is certified PETA Vegan and Cruelty-Free.
- Reducing packaging waste: Baie Botanique uses Carbon Balanced Paper and is developing its circular Baie Circular programme.
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Facial skincare
Mineral SPF
Vegan formulas
Cruelty-free
Natural skincare that is easy to use
With natural skincare, the ingredients matter, but so does how comfortable the product is to use each day. Baie Botanique combines plant-based and selected organic ingredients with smooth textures, easy application and a polished finish.
The formulas include ingredients such as rose water, rosehip oil, plant-based hyaluronic acid, jojoba and sunflower oils, sea buckthorn, calendula, green tea and Centella asiatica. The specific ingredients vary according to the purpose of each product.
The brand does not use synthetic silicones or plasticisers. At the same time, the products retain the premium character suited to a simple morning routine or a multi-step skincare regimen.
Who is behind Baie Botanique
Founder Sophie Oliver has worked in professional beauty for more than twenty years. As a make-up artist and beauty therapist, she understood the difference between a product with an impressive description and skincare that applies comfortably and suits regular use.
She founded Baie Botanique in London in 2014. Her aim was to create a natural alternative to conventional premium skincare that retained a comfortable texture, considered packaging and an enjoyable application.
When developing each product, Sophie considers not only the ingredients, but also how easily it spreads and layers, how it feels on the skin and how it works alongside other skincare or make-up.
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Baie Soleil – mineral protection for everyday use
The Baie Soleil range uses a mineral filter in the form of non-nano zinc oxide. Selected products contain 25% of this mineral filter and provide broad-spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays.
The collection includes SPF 30 and SPF 50 products for the face and body, untinted and lightly tinted facial options, family-sized packs and a separate version for kids.
The facial products combine the mineral filter with ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, Kakadu plum, sea buckthorn and calendula. The body formulas also contain jojoba and sunflower oils or plant-based candelilla wax.
The textures make it easier to apply the required amount, spread well and can be worn alone or under make-up. Apply a sufficient layer and reapply regularly in line with the instructions for the specific product.
Rose Renew – everyday facial skincare
The Rose Renew range forms the original foundation of Baie Botanique. It includes products for cleansing, exfoliation, hydration and the final stages of a skincare routine, from cleansing gels and enzyme peels to serums, creams and facial oils.
The formulas use ingredients such as organic rose water, rosehip oil, plant-based hyaluronic acid, AHAs, Centella asiatica, green tea and selected plant extracts.
The individual steps can be combined according to skin type and the number of products used. Lighter layers work well under a day cream or mineral SPF, while oil-based products usually complete an evening routine.
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Vegan formulas and packaging materials
Baie Botanique is PETA-certified vegan and cruelty-free. The brand does not use animal-derived ingredients, including honey and beeswax.
It uses Carbon Balanced Paper for some of its secondary packaging. The World Land Trust programme supports the protection and restoration of natural areas that help balance emissions associated with producing the paper used.
The Baie Circular programme focuses on reducing waste from cosmetic packaging and finding materials that can be returned to circulation more effectively. The brand aims to reduce its use of plastic over time.
49 awards for Baie Botanique skincare and sun care
Since it was founded in 2014, Baie Botanique has received a total of 49 beauty industry awards. These have recognised both the brand as a whole and individual products from the Rose Renew and Baie Soleil ranges.
Brand awards
- Best Vegan Skincare Brand – Eluxe Magazine, 2024.
- Silver in the Natural Heroes category for the mineral sun care range – Natural Health Beauty Awards, 2024.
- Silver in the Best Small Beauty Brand category – Natural Health Beauty Awards, 2024.
- Winner of the Natural Range category – Natural Health Beauty Awards, 2021.
- Best Small Beauty Brand – Natural Health Awards, 2019.
At the Natural Health Beauty Awards 2024 alone, Baie Botanique received eight awards for its mineral sun protection, facial serum, eye cream and the brand as a whole.
Eight Natural Health Beauty Awards 2024
- Silver – Natural Heroes for the mineral sun care collection.
- Silver – Best Small Beauty Brand for Baie Botanique.
- Silver – Vegan Product for Rose Renew Regenerating Serum.
- Silver – Best New Product for Soleil Organic Sunscreen Face & Body SPF 50.
- Silver – Best Innovation for Soleil Organic Sunscreen Face & Body SPF 50.
- Bronze – Vegan Product for Soleil Organic Sunscreen Face & Body SPF 50.
- Bronze – Eye Cream for Rose Renew Regenerating Eye Cream.
- Bronze – Best British Product for Soleil Organic Sunscreen Face & Body SPF 50.
Six awards for Soleil Bébé mineral sunscreen for kids
Soleil Bébé SPF 50 mineral sun protection for kids launched in 2024 and received six industry awards during the same year:
- Gold – Special Free From Achievement, Free From Living Awards 2024.
- Gold – Best Sunscreen in the Baby Skin & Body Care category, Organic & Sustainable Baby Awards 2024.
- Gold – Best Natural/Organic Sunscreen for a Toddler, Green Bambini Baby Awards 2024.
- Best Baby & Toddler Sunscreen/SPF, Mama & Baby Awards 2024.
- Silver – Best Sun Protection, Green Parent Awards 2024.
- Silver – Best 95%+ Organic Baby/Toddler Product, Green Bambini Baby Awards 2024.
Soleil Bébé – mineral SPF for kids
Soleil Bébé SPF 50 is a mineral sun care product for kids and sensitive skin. The formula contains 25 % non-nano zinc oxide and does not use chemical UV filters.
The product is fragrance-free and can be used from 6 months. Sample sachets provide a way to try the texture and application before buying a full-sized pack.
Apply the cream to all exposed areas of skin approximately 20 minutes before sun exposure. Reapply every two hours and immediately after swimming, heavy perspiration or towel drying.
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An independent British founder-led brand
Baie Botanique remains an independent brand led by its founder. In 2026, Sophie Oliver was named one of 100 inspirational British female entrepreneurs through Small Business Britain’s f:Entrepreneur #IAlso100 campaign.
The recognition comes after more than ten years of developing the brand, during which Baie Botanique gradually expanded its original Rose Renew skincare range with the Baie Soleil mineral sun care collection.
Baie Botanique – from a morning serum to mineral SPF
Texture affects application
Sophie Oliver develops products around how they are actually applied and layered. A serum needs to spread evenly, a cream needs to follow without pilling, and mineral SPF needs to work when applied in a sufficient amount. Consistency often determines whether someone uses a product regularly and correctly.
The individual formulas therefore go through repeated refinements. The aim is not to create the longest possible list of ingredients, but to achieve a balanced texture and a clear role for each step. In the morning, apply a serum after refreshing the skin, followed by a facial cream and, as the final step, sun protection. Richer oil-based products come after lighter water-based textures.
Exfoliation should also match the skin type and the specific product. Start gradually, monitor how the skin responds and use exfoliating products mainly in the evening. Follow with a simple hydrating and replenishing routine.
Baie Soleil comes in several formats for different uses. The facial options work as the final step in a morning routine and can be combined with make-up once they have briefly settled. Larger packs make application to the face and body easier, while the fragrance-free version for kids suits families and more sensitive users.
With SPF, the amount applied matters as much as the number on the packaging. For the face and neck, use the approximate two-finger rule: two continuous lines of product along the index and middle fingers. Warm the mineral texture between your fingers and apply it in smaller sections to dry skin approximately 15 minutes before going outside.
During longer periods outdoors, sport or swimming, reapply protection approximately every two hours and always after swimming, heavy perspiration or towel drying. Remember the ears, neck, hairline, backs of the hands and tops of the feet. An even layer is essential for the stated level of protection.
Baie Botanique combines the experience of a professional make-up artist, plant-based formulas and textures refined for easy application. The products suit regular facial skincare and everyday mineral sun protection.
Who Baie Botanique is for
For customers who prefer natural facial skincare
For those looking for mineral SPF 30 and SPF 50 protection
For vegans and customers looking for cruelty-free skincare
For those who need skincare that layers well under make-up
For customers who consider both the ingredients and the appearance of their skincare
Baie Botanique’s commitments
Vegan formulas
Cruelty-free skincare
Plant-based ingredients
Textures developed for easy application
Gradual reduction of waste