Carmell Cosmetics

Name

Carmell Cosmetics

Legal name

Carmell Cosmetics

Website

https://carmellcosmetics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Carmell Cosmetics is a Pittsburgh-based regenerative skincare company that sells direct-to-consumer products built on its proprietary Carmell Secretome™ platelet-enriched plasma technology, serving health-conscious consumers and medical professionals seeking science-backed anti-aging solutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regenerative Anti-Aging Skincare

NAICS

Cosmetics, Beauty Supplies, and Perfume Retailers (456120)

SIC

Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844)

akta.pro primary industry

Treatment Skincare (Serums, Actives, Acne & Anti-aging) (CRABAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Professional/Backbar Skincare (Esthetician & Spa Use) (CRABAAAK), Body Skincare (Lotions, Creams, Body Oils) (CRABAAAD), Dermocosmetics & Medical-Grade Skincare (CRABAAAF), Sensitive Skin & Barrier Repair (CRABAAAG)

Keywords

• Regenerative skincare products
• Anti-aging serums
• Platelet-derived cosmetics
• Bio-regenerative skincare
• Professional MedSpa skincare

Headquarters

HQ city

Pittsburgh

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Direct E-commerce Sales: The company generates revenue through direct-to-consumer e-commerce sales via their Shopify-powered online storefront. Products include the Face & Neck Collection ($199), individual serums, and specialty collections targeting anti-aging and regenerative skincare.
2. Carmell Club Membership: Annual membership plan at $2,000 providing subscribers with exclusive access to products, discounts, or priority access to new formulations. This creates a recurring revenue stream from dedicated customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Carmell Cosmetics develops and sells regenerative skincare products based on its proprietary Carmell Secretome™ technology, a platelet-derived bio-active complex. The line spans facial, body, and under-eye collections plus a professional MedSpa channel, sold direct-to-consumer online and through a paid membership (Carmell Club).

Product overview

Carmell Cosmetics offers a regenerative skincare product line built around its proprietary Carmell Secretome™ technology, which is derived from platelet-enriched plasma secretome. The company provides multiple product collections: Face & Neck Collection (a three-piece kit at $199 featuring Regenerative Elixir, Brightening Glow, and Hydrating Dew), Body Collection, MedSpa Collection, ProSynergy™, and UnderEye Collection. The products contain human bio-active ingredients including ceramides, squalane, hyaluronic acid, vitamins, and botanicals like bakuchiol and bisabolol. The company also offers a Carmell Club Membership for ongoing customer benefits.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Face & Neck Collection Premium regenerative skincare collection for the face and neck built on Carmell Secretome technology, sold direct-to-consumer and targeting anti-aging consumers.
• Regenerative Elixir Concentrated regenerative elixir serum leveraging the Carmell Secretome bio-active platform for daily anti-aging skincare routines.
• Brightening Glow Brightening skincare product designed to deliver glow and radiance as part of the regenerative skincare line.
• Hydrating Dew Hydrating skincare product leveraging the Bio Hydration System to deliver moisture and support skin barrier function.
• The Body Collection Regenerative body skincare collection extending the Carmell Secretome technology beyond the face and neck.
• The UnderEye Collection Targeted regenerative skincare for the under-eye area, addressing fine lines, dark circles, and skin quality in a delicate region.
• The MedSpa Collection Professional-channel regenerative skincare collection sold to medical spas, plastic surgeons, and dermatology clinics for use before and after procedures.
• ProSynergy™ Proprietary technology platform designed to make Carmell products synergistic with in-office aesthetic procedures, supporting the professional MedSpa channel.
• Carmell Club Membership Paid membership program offering subscribers recurring product shipments, member pricing, and access to the regenerative skincare line on a subscription basis.

Quantifiable outcome

• Visible improvement in skin texture and tone within 2-4 weeks of use
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Alastin Skincare: Medical-grade skincare positioned for post-procedure recovery and regenerative outcomes. Directly comparable in physician-channel go-to-market and clinical skincare positioning.
• Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare: Dermatologist-founded clinical skincare brand with strong DTC presence, premium pricing, and treatment-serum focus. Comparable in physician authority, prestige positioning, and growth-factor/active ingredient narrative.
• iS Clinical: Professional skincare brand sold through physicians, medspas, and prestige retail. Comparable in clinical positioning, regenerative claims, and dual consumer/professional GTM.
• Allies of Skin: Clinical-grade regenerative skincare brand with science-led positioning and premium pricing. Comparable in clean formulations, prestige DTC, and regenerative claims.
• SkinMedica: Medical-grade skincare brand anchored by TNS Recovery Complex, a growth-factor serum. Direct competitor in the growth factor / regenerative skincare niche with strong medspa distribution.
• ZO Skin Health: Physician-dispensed skincare brand by Dr. Obagi focused on anti-aging and skin health. Comparable in clinical credentials, professional channel distribution, and treatment-oriented positioning.
• Augustinus Bader: Luxury regenerative skincare brand built on a proprietary cellular technology (TFC8). Highly comparable to Carmell Cosmetics in prestige positioning, science-led marketing, and premium pricing ($200+ kits).
• DefenAge: Regenerative skincare brand built around defensin-based technology targeting anti-aging. Comparable in proprietary bio-tech moat, clinical positioning, and medspa channel focus.

Broad incumbents

• SkinCeuticals: L'Oréal-owned clinical skincare brand with broad antioxidant and anti-aging portfolio. Competes in the same professional/medical-grade skincare category but at much larger scale with extensive retail and medspa distribution.
• Tula Skincare: Larger prestige skincare brand with proprietary probiotic technology and strong DTC presence. Comparable in science-led positioning and digital-first GTM, though broader in scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/105701079465617
• Instagraminstagram.com/carmellsecretomebeauty
• TikToktiktok.com/@carmellsecretomebeauty
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/carmell-therapeutics

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds17 records

Investors12 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A3 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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