S.W. Basics
Last verified: April 2026
Read our full verification: Is S.W. Basics Made in USA?Est. 2008
S.W. Basics has been manufacturing products in Brooklyn, NY since 2008. We carry 5 verified American-made S.W. Basics products.
Heritage & History
Adina Grigore founded S.W. Basics in Brooklyn, New York in 2008 after developing sensitive skin issues that made most commercial skincare products unwearable. She began researching what was actually necessary in skincare and discovered that most products contained dozens of ingredients, many serving no purpose for the skin's health and some actively irritating sensitive complexions.
Her answer was radical simplicity: create products with 5 or fewer ingredients, all organic, all recognizable. The Rosewater Cleanser is just organic rosewater and organic tea tree oil. The ACV Toner uses apple cider vinegar, witch hazel, and essential oils. The result was a line of products that worked for sensitive skin precisely because it stripped away everything unnecessary.
Handcrafted in Brooklyn, New York
S.W. Basics handcrafts all products in Brooklyn, New York in small batches that allow for careful quality control at every stage. The small-batch approach means each run of toner, cleanser, or oil serum can be inspected and adjusted before packaging, rather than relying on automated large-scale processes that cannot catch small variations.
All products are packaged in glass — a deliberate choice that avoids the chemical leaching that can occur with plastic containers in contact with oil-based formulations. The certifications — certified organic, cruelty-free, vegan — are all meaningful specifics rather than marketing terms. For consumers with sensitive skin who have cycled through mainstream products without relief, S.W. Basics' Brooklyn-made, minimal-ingredient approach represents a substantively different option.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is S.W. Basics made in the USA?
Yes. S.W. Basics manufactures 5 verified products in Brooklyn, NY. S.W. Basics is a woman-founded minimalist skincare brand handcrafted in Brooklyn, New York since 2008, using 5 ingredients or fewer in every product — all organic, all natural, and all packaged in glass.
Where is S.W. Basics manufactured?
S.W. Basics is headquartered in Brooklyn, NY. Manufacturing takes place in Brooklyn, NY.
What S.W. Basics products can I buy?
We carry 5 verified S.W. Basics products across Beauty. Every listing links directly to Amazon with verified American manufacturing.
When was S.W. Basics founded?
S.W. Basics was founded in 2008. S.W. Basics is a woman-founded minimalist skincare brand handcrafted in Brooklyn, New York since 2008, using 5 ingredients or fewer in every product — all organic, all natural, and all packaged in glass.
Does S.W. Basics ship from Amazon?
Yes, all S.W. Basics products listed here are available on Amazon with free shipping for Prime members.