Hanni

Sponsored by Hummingbirds

Hanni is bodycare so easy to use, it's impossible to forget. no creams, lotions or scrubs here, all of their products are unlike anything you've seen before and are made for one reason only - to make life easier. Inspired by this gap in the market, Leslie Tessler created Hanni, named after her youngest daughter, Hannah. The brand launched with a fresh approach to bodycare—prioritizing simplicity, nourishment, and high-performance formulas that transform the skin with minimal effort. Hanni’s award-winning products are clean, vegan, cruelty-free, and clinically tested to deliver visible results. From the cult-favorite Splash Salve, which locks in moisture while you’re still in the shower, to the Shave Pillow, a waterless alternative to traditional shaving creams, Hanni is setting a new standard in bodycare.

Inside the episode

• Leslie Tessler’s personal story of becoming a bodycare founder

• How Hanni brings something new to a crowded bodycare market with innovation and function

• Strategy to launch at Sephora

• Advice to an emerging brand founder building a CPG brand

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MEET THE FOUNDER

Leslie Tessler founded Hanni with a mission to redefine bodycare—making it effortless, effective, and indulgent. With over a decade as a beauty industry executive, Leslie was deeply immersed in product development, trends, and the fast-paced nature of the industry. However, after years of burnout, she took what was meant to be a short sabbatical, which turned into an 11-year journey of self-discovery in Argentina.

During this time, Leslie realized she had been neglecting bodycare—noticing that her skin often felt dry, scaly, and sensitive. The products she tried were either too complicated, too sticky, or simply forgettable. She longed for bodycare that felt as luxurious and results-driven as skincare, but without adding time or effort to her routine.

Inspired by this gap in the market, she created Hanni, named after her youngest daughter, Hannah. The brand launched with a fresh approach to bodycare—prioritizing simplicity, nourishment, and high-performance formulas that transform the skin with minimal effort.

Hanni’s award-winning products are clean, vegan, cruelty-free, and clinically tested to deliver visible results. From the cult-favorite Splash Salve, which locks in moisture while you’re still in the shower, to the Shave Pillow, a waterless alternative to traditional shaving creams, Hanni is setting a new standard in bodycare.

Leslie’s philosophy is simple: caring for your body should feel less like a chore and more like a treat. With a focus on innovative formulas and sustainable packaging, she continues to lead Hanni toward a future where bodycare is as essential—and enjoyable—as skincare.

SHOP THE BRAND

Hanni delivers the softest, smoothest skin imaginable — with products that 'wow' you as well as care for your skin and the planet. Every formula we develop is good for skin health, with no harmful ingredients. Shop here