When I think of Pearl+, I think of a quiet, everyday luxury—artisanal products rooted in the Eastern tenets of beauty and wellness, yet wonderfully straightforward. I’m reminded that something as simple as washing can be an act of care; gentle, grounding, and refreshingly uncomplicated.
Founded in 2008 in Portland, Oregon, by Janet Jay, Pearl+ seeks to continue the ancient traditions of Eastern medicinal culture while adapting them for modern life. Inspired by her Chinese grandmother and aunts who used crushed pearl powder and activated charcoal in their beauty products, Janet drew on her experience developing products for Diane Von Furstenberg and Estee Lauder to create a line of self-care products that are pure and nourishing for the mind and body. With its 100% natural ingredients and cross-cultural, genderless, and ageless fragrance, Pearl+ has remained committed to quality and simplicity throughout its nearly 20 years of operations.
Today, with the production of Pearl+ products based solely in Japan, Janet continues to develop products for global beauty brands while also leading Golden Hour, a wellness studio that believes in continuous care.