Sustainable British beauty brand The Somerset Toiletry Company is reinforcing its presence in Latin America and the Caribbean travel retail through a strategic partnership with International Brand Builders Inc (IBBI).
Founded 26 years ago, The Somerset Toiletry Company has built a reputation for producing high-quality, sustainably sourced and cruelty-free products. It is present in over 50 countries worldwide.
The company has already established a strong presence in the Latin American beauty market, having operated in the region for more than a decade. Existing partnerships span key markets, including the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Chile and Uruguay.
Its products are available through major retail channels, such as department stores, pharmacies, drugstores and duty-free shops. The collaboration with IBBI marks a new chapter in the brand’s journey expanding its travel retail footprint.
The Somerset Toiletry Company is committed to responsible production practices, ensuring all products are cruelty-free and – except for the Milk Cotton collection – vegan-friendly, and many are officially registered with The Vegan Society.
The majority of the company’s packaging is made from recyclable materials, with plastics coming from up to 50% recycled sources. Additionally, the UK-made soaps are crafted using RSPO-certified sustainable palm oil.
For its Latin America travel retail expansion The Somerset Toiletry Company is focusing on the Urban Café, Aromas Artesanales De Antigua, Naturally European, Tropical Fruits and Mr. Perfect & Friends brands.
Launching in spring 2025, the Urban Café collection draws inspiration from the inviting ambiance of a coffee shop. Featuring coffee-inspired fragrances, such as Vanilla Bean, Café Mocha and Caramel Latte, the collection offers shower scrubs, whipped body creams, nourishing hand washes, solid soap bars and luxury candles, with bodycare products infused with real coffee grounds.
Aromas Artesanales De Antigua pays homage to the landscapes of Antigua, Guatemala. It offers traditional floral fragrances, such as Lily of the Valley, White Jasmine, Rose Petal, Lavender and Orange Blossom, alongside a new Hibiscus Flower scent for 2025. The range encompasses hand washes, shower gels, hand creams, body mists, travel collections and gift sets.
Naturally European offers a wide array of bodycare and home fragrance products. Signature scents include Ginger & Lime, Oak Moss & Vetiver, Milk Cotton, Freesia & Pear, Verbena and the newly introduced Sea Kelp & Cedar. All products are crafted in the UK.
Tropical Fruits features energising aromas such as Coconut & Lime, Grapefruit & Orange, Strawberry & Papaya and Mango & Passionfruit. The collection includes foaming body washes, sugar scrubs, soap bars and refreshing body mists.
Mr. Perfect & Friends caters to modern men’s beauty needs. It offers innovative fragrances and practical grooming solutions, including soaps, shampoos, body washes and gift sets. ✈
