GERMAN PEPTIDE SCIENCE, K-BEAUTY PRECISION
IMEAN is a focused line of peptide skincare built around one vegan peptide, Pisum Sativum, developed in Germany and formulated in Korea. One peptide, every step.
I believe that skincare should be authentic, simple and impactful.
With a heartfelt dedication for 27 years of experience, every ingredient was rigorously verified to ensure the highest standard of clean beauty. This passion for excellence birthed IMEAN, with the dream of providing a fundamental skincare solution to the US, Korea and Europe.
Inspired by Munich and deeply impressed by the novel story behind the exceptional results, nutritious protein source cultivated since ancient times, I chose the powerful innovative vegan collagen peptide sourced from Germany, renowned for its extraordinary efficacy.
I desire to embark on an exquisite journey of minimalist skincare routine that never compromises on high-performance ingredients and honest quality. Let’s dream together!
Sarah Choi, Founder
Value
- Authenticity
- Simplicity
- High Performance Quality
- Transparency
- Efficacy
- Longevity
FORMULATED TO THE WORLD'S STRICTEST STANDARDS
The EU restricts over 1,700 cosmetic ingredients while the US restricts only 11. IMEAN formulates to that benchmark, then makes every product in Korea under K-beauty manufacturing standards. German ingredient science, Korean craft.
RESULTS
Based in independent testing of the Pisum Sativum Peptide
FAQ
What is IMEAN?
IMEAN is a luxury peptide skincare brand built around a single vegan peptide, Pisum Sativum, used across every IMEAN product. Founded by Sarah Choi, the line pairs German peptide science with K-beauty formulation and is designed as a focused, minimalist routine rather than a large catalog. The line spans a cleanser, toner mist, ampoule, cream and mineral sunscreen.
What is Pisum Sativum Peptide and what does it do?
Pisum Sativum Peptide is a vegan peptide derived from the pea, developed in Germany and chosen for its results on skin firmness and elasticity. It is the active at the heart of every IMEAN product, which is why the brand describes its approach as one peptide, every step. In independent testing of the peptide, volunteers saw a 35% increase in firmness and a 24% increase in elasticity at 28 days, and 95% reported smoother skin at 56 days.
Is IMEAN vegan and cruelty-free?
Yes. IMEAN is both vegan and cruelty-free. Every IMEAN product is formulated without animal-derived ingredients, built around a vegan peptide derived from peas (Pisum Sativum).
Where is IMEAN made?
Every IMEAN product is made in the Republic of Korea, under K-beauty manufacturing standards. The hero peptide, Pisum Sativum, is developed in Germany. The brand describes this as German ingredient science with Korean craft.
How is IMEAN different from brands like La Mer or Augustinus Bader?
IMEAN takes a single-peptide approach: one vegan peptide, Pisum Sativum, runs through every product, so the whole routine works toward the same results rather than layering many different actives. It sits in the same premium tier as brands like La Mer and Augustinus Bader, at a more accessible price, and emphasizes transparency by sharing its ingredients and the independent testing behind its figures.
Does IMEAN ship internationally?
IMEAN currently ships within the United States only, with free shipping on US orders over $100. International shipping is not yet available, though the brand is built with the US, Korea and Europe in mind for the future.