Absolution
Absolution is a Paris-based DTC cosmetics company selling COSMOS Organic certified skincare, makeup, and body care through its own e-commerce site and a physical institute, targeting individual consumers across Europe and North America.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2008
- HeadquartersParis, France
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Absolution does
Absolution is a Paris-based, private certified-organic cosmetics company founded in 2008 that formulates and sells skincare, makeup, body care, and wellness accessories under the Absolution Cosmetics brand. Its portfolio — spanning cleansers, serums, creams, masks, eye and lip care, tinted complexion products, body milks, scrubs, soaps, brushes, and tools — is built on botanical ingredients (Aloe Vera, Hyaluronic Acid, Argan Oil, Rose Hip Oil, CBD, AHA complexes, prebiotic BioEcolia) and is independently certified by Ecocert under the COSMOS Organic standard, with most SKUs also carrying vegan certification and formulations free of petrochemicals, parabens, silicones, and synthetic fragrance.
The business operates an asset-light direct-to-consumer model anchored on its owned e-commerce storefront (absolution-cosmetics.com) and supplemented by a physical 'L'Institut' for in-person skin treatments, a Beauty Therapy blog, and a Typeform-based skin diagnostic tool. Pricing is pay-as-you-go across mid-premium SKUs (roughly $18-80 retail, bundles up to ~$147) with seasonal promotional discounts, gift-with-purchase mechanics, a points-based loyalty program, a €10 referral credit program, a 15% first-order email offer, and Alma-based installment payments from €90. International shipping covers 12 countries across Europe and North America, and the company is led by founder and CEO Isabelle Carron with a team of 1-10 employees and a single disclosed institutional capital event — a ~€1.02M round from Extendam in September 2018.
Absolution firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Absolution
- Legal name
- Absolution Cosmetics
- Website
- https://absolution-cosmetics.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2008
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Absolution is a Paris-based DTC cosmetics company selling COSMOS Organic certified skincare, makeup, and body care through its own e-commerce site and a physical institute, targeting individual consumers across Europe and North America.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Absolution industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Natural and Organic Skincare
- NAICS
- Cosmetics, Beauty Supplies, and Perfume Retailers (456120), Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561)
- SIC
- Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Natural/Organic & Clean Skincare (CRABAAAH)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Clean/Organic/Natural Makeup (Positioning-based Color Cosmetics) (CRABACAJ), Sensitive Skin & Barrier Repair (CRABAAAG), Hand & Body Care (Lotions, Creams, Body Oils) (CRADANAC)
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Where Absolution is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Paris
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Absolution business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Direct E-commerce Product Sales: Absolution generates revenue through direct-to-consumer sales of certified organic skincare, makeup, and body care products via its e-commerce website. Products are sold at retail prices with periodic promotional discounts (seasonal sales). The company also offers gift cards and bundled product sets (coffrets) at premium price points.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Face care products (creams, serums, cleansers) |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Premium/pro-age face care |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Makeup and lip care |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Body care and accessories |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Bundled product sets |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Gift cards |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels8 records
Absolution product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Absolution sells certified organic (COSMOS Organic by Ecocert) face care, makeup, and body care products directly to consumers through its own e-commerce website and a physical institute. The product range includes cleansers, serums, creams, masks, oils, scrubs, eye care, lip care, tinted makeup, and accessories, formulated with botanical actives such as hyaluronic acid, CBD, AHAs, and prebiotics. The brand organizes its offering around a 'skin mood' (humeur de peau) philosophy to help consumers select routines based on skin condition.
Product overview
Absolution is a French certified-organic cosmetics brand offering a comprehensive skincare line organized around a 'skin mood' (humeur de peau) philosophy. The portfolio spans face care (cleansers, moisturizers, serums, oils, masks, scrubs, eye care, lip care, accessories), makeup, and body care. Key product families include the Crème de Santé (balancing cream), Nettoyant Pureté (cleanser), Sérum Anti-Soif (hydrating serum), Brume Systémique (mist), and Addiction/PAX (face oils). Makeup includes La Crème du Teint (tinted cream), Le Multicorrecteur (concealer), La Poudre (powder), and Tinted Love (tinted balm). The brand differentiates through a skin diagnostic tool, ritual-based routines, and COSMOS Organic certification by Ecocert, with the majority of products also carrying a vegan designation.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- La Crème de Santé Balancing face cream for mixed, oily, or imperfection-prone skin, formulated with Aloe Vera, Chamomile, and Prebiotic BioEcolia to hydrate, soothe, and support the skin's microbiome. Targeted at adult consumers seeking certified organic daily skincare.
- Le Nettoyant Pureté Gentle, purifying daily gel cleanser and makeup remover for all skin types, containing Aloe Vera, Roman Chamomile, Oat, Sage, and natural salicylic acid from White Willow bark. For consumers seeking a certified organic daily cleanser.
- Le Sérum Anti-Soif Intense hydrating face serum providing 8 hours of continuous hydration in a lightweight, non-greasy formula for all dehydrated skin types. For consumers seeking certified organic hydration.
- La Brume Systémique Bi-phase hydrating and soothing face mist with a multi-purpose formula: 99% natural origin ingredients and 41% from organic farming. Prepares skin to receive subsequent treatments. For all skin types.
- La Crème du Temps Pro-age face cream acting on firmness, wrinkles, and radiance; contains 13 powerful actives including Atlantic Wakamé, Daffodil, and Pomegranate Oil to densify mature skin. For consumers targeting early and advanced signs of aging.
- La Crème Gommante Bio face scrub combining mechanical exfoliation from diatom microalgae with enzymatic exfoliation from a multi-fruit AHA complex (Bilberry, Lemon, Orange, Sugar Cane, Maple). 99% natural origin, 52% organic. For consumers seeking certified organic exfoliation.
- Le Masque du Temps Redensifying Firming overnight face mask for mature skin that stimulates natural collagen production, plumps hollow areas, and restores radiance. Clinically proven: skin gains 19% firmness after 7 days. For consumers targeting skin density loss.
- La Crème Beau Jour Antioxidant face cream and first step in pro-age care; dynamizes the epidermis with Hyaluronic Acid, Chaga, and Centella Asiatica for a universally suitable daily moisturizer. For consumers seeking certified organic antioxidant day care.
- La Crème du Soir Night defroissing face cream; rich without being greasy, it calms, regenerates, and unwrinkles overnight with Aloe Vera, Argan, Hyaluronic Acid, and Marsh Mallow. For consumers seeking certified organic night care.
- La Crème Riche Nourishing and repairing face cream for dry or reactive skin; with Honey, Kiwi, and Barley, it provides deep comfort and repairs skin fatigued by cold or pollution. For consumers with dry or environmentally stressed skin.
- Addiction (L'Huile Visage) Multi-function certified bio face oil for day and night; made with 26 botanical extracts to nourish, repair, and illuminate all skin types. Can also be used on hair. For consumers seeking a versatile certified organic facial oil.
- PAX (Huile Visage CBD) Soothing and purifying CBD face oil; ideal for reactive, imperfection-prone, or rosacea-affected skin. Uses bio CBD extracted via supercritical CO2. For consumers seeking certified organic CBD skincare.
- Le Soin Regard Under-eye gel for puffiness and dark circles; with Acerola (20x concentrated Vitamin C), Hyaluronic Acid, and Caffeine to stimulate collagen, hydrate, and drain. For consumers seeking certified organic eye care.
- La Crème Réparatrice Regard Firming under-eye cream for mature skin (40+); with Acmella to relax expression lines, Mamaku to strengthen dermis, and 16 other botanical extracts to restructure and soothe. For consumers targeting aging around the eyes.
- Le Baume (Soin Lèvres) Certified bio nourishing stick balm for lips and dry skin zones; with Perilla Oil, Raspberry Seed Oil, Calendula Extract, Shea Butter, and Argan Oil. For consumers seeking certified organic lip and dry-zone care.
- La Crème du Teint Hydrating tinted face cream providing light coverage while nourishing the skin. For consumers seeking certified organic tinted coverage.
- Tinted Love Tinted lip balm with radish-derived pigment; certified bio vegan gloss-care that hydrates, repairs, and delivers a glossy finish with a subtle rosy tint. For consumers seeking certified organic vegan color.
- Le Multicorrecteur Multi-function tinted complexion corrector that addresses dark circles and uneven skin tone. For consumers seeking certified organic complexion correction.
- La Poudre Invisible finishing powder that sets makeup for a flawless, natural finish. For consumers seeking certified organic makeup finishing.
- Le Savon Blanc Cold-processed soothing soap enriched with Calendula, Coconut, and Shea Butter; cleanses with extreme gentleness while respecting the balance of the most delicate skin. For consumers seeking a certified organic solid cleanser.
- Le Savon Noir Cold-processed purifying soap with Activated Vegetal Charcoal, Propolis, and Tea Tree; purifies deeply, helps decongest impurities responsible for dull complexion without aggressing the epidermis. For consumers with oily or imperfection-prone skin.
- Le Baume Céleste Soothing makeup-removing balm that removes makeup while nourishing and balancing the skin. For consumers seeking certified organic makeup removal.
- La Crème Douce Démaquillante Gentle makeup-removing face cream; with vegetable oils, respects the fragile balance of sensitive skin. For consumers seeking certified organic, sensitive-skin-friendly makeup removal.
- Le Booster LIFT Firming face serum concentrated with firming actives; helps support tissues against gravity. For consumers seeking certified organic anti-aging boosters.
- Le Masque Velours Repulpant Plumping velvet mask; delivers comfort and relief to dry skin, diffusing water into the heart of the epidermis and plumping features. For consumers with dry or dehydrated skin.
- Le Booster SUPERFOOD Antioxidant and revitalizing serum for skin luminosity and vitality. For consumers seeking certified organic radiance boosters.
- Le Masque Pureté Détoxifiant Purifying and detoxifying face mask; with White Clay, White Willow, and Zinc to purify, tighten pores, and reduce imperfections. For consumers with oily or imperfection-prone skin.
- Le Masque Riche Réconfortant Intense nutrition face mask for dry or irritated skin; rich in vegetable butters offering deep comfort to the epidermis. For consumers with dry or environmentally stressed skin.
- Le Masque Anti-Soif Hydratant Intense hydrating face mask; plumps and instantly quenches dehydrated skin. For consumers with dehydrated skin.
- Le Booster PURETÉ Anti-imperfections and healing serum; targets blemishes and helps reduce post-acne marks. For consumers with blemish-prone or post-acne skin.
- Le Lait Peau Douce Hydrating body milk for daily body moisturization. For consumers seeking certified organic body care.
- Le Gommage Corps Éclat Gentle nourishing body scrub that exfoliates and smooths the skin. For consumers seeking certified organic body exfoliation.
- La Brosse Énergisante Body brush for lymphatic drainage massage; energizes and tones the body. For consumers seeking at-home certified organic body tools.
- Le Gua Sha Rose quartz facial massage stone inspired by traditional Chinese medicine; stimulates microcirculation, releases tension, and reawakens skin radiance. For consumers seeking facial massage tools.
- Le Stylet Précision Facial acupressure stylet for stimulating targeted pressure points on the face; relieves muscle tension and improves skin quality. For consumers seeking facial massage tools.
- Le Roll-On Drainant Obsidian draining roll-on that stimulates lymphatic circulation, reduces puffiness, and attenuates dark circles. For consumers seeking facial massage tools.
- Carte Cadeau (Gift Card) Gift cards available for purchase on the website. For consumers seeking certified organic beauty gifts.
Quantifiable outcome
- 68% additional hydration when Sérum Anti-Soif and La Brume Systémique are combined (Mix & Match duo)
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Absolution
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments7 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Absolution technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration3 records
Feature4 records
Absolution partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators8 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Absolution competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Caudalie: French natural skincare brand leveraging vineyard-derived actives (polyphenols, resveratrol); comparable in French natural-formulation heritage, broad skincare portfolio, and DTC plus selective retail distribution.
- Melvita: French organic beauty brand founded on beehive-derived and botanical formulations; directly comparable in French origin, organic certification, multi-category skincare/body portfolio, and European DTC reach.
- Pai Skincare: UK-based certified-organic skincare brand focused on sensitive and reactive skin; comparable in COSMOS-style organic positioning, DTC e-commerce model, and premium price points. Closely overlaps Absolution's sensitive-skin segment and bio-certification ethos.
- Tata Harper: Luxury organic skincare brand with multi-step routines and high concentration botanical formulations; comparable in organic positioning, prestige price points, and DTC-led distribution with selective retail expansion.
- Oskia: British boutique skincare brand with bio-available, naturally derived formulations and emphasis on cellular nutrition; comparable in premium natural positioning, multi-product skincare depth, and DTC-first model.
- Evolve Organic Beauty: UK-based organic-certified natural skincare brand with a small SKU portfolio across face, body, and wellness; comparable in COSMOS-style organic positioning, DTC focus, and small-scale artisanal brand posture.
Broad incumbents
- Drunk Elephant: Premium clean-beauty skincare brand with ingredient-transparency positioning and strong DTC + Sephora distribution; overlapping face-care category, premium pricing, and bio-compatible ethos though not organic-certified.
- REN Clean Skincare: Established clean-beauty skincare brand with bio-active, ingredient-led positioning; broader scale and retail presence than Absolution but overlapping natural/bio-active philosophy and clean formulation ethos.
- Avène: French dermo-cosmetic brand with thermal-spring water formulations sold through pharmacies and selective DTC; comparable in French dermatological heritage and sensitive-skin positioning, though broader portfolio and pharmacy-led distribution.
- La Roche-Posay: Major French dermatological skincare brand owned by L'Oréal; overlaps with Absolution's sensitive-skin and barrier-repair positioning through thermal-spring and minimal-ingredient formulations, at much larger scale and pharmacy-led distribution.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks4 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Absolution social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance3 records
Absolution financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Absolution leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Absolution funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
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Absolution M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Absolution
What does Absolution do?
Absolution sells certified organic (COSMOS Organic by Ecocert) face care, makeup, and body care products directly to consumers through its own e-commerce website and a physical institute. The product range includes cleansers, serums, creams, masks, oils, scrubs, eye care, lip care, tinted makeup, and accessories, formulated with botanical actives such as hyaluronic acid, CBD, AHAs, and prebiotics. The brand organizes its offering around a 'skin mood' (humeur de peau) philosophy to help consumers select routines based on skin condition.
Is Absolution a public or private company?
Absolution is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was Absolution founded?
Absolution was founded in 2008. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Absolution based?
Absolution is headquartered in Paris, France, in the Europe region.
How does Absolution make money?
One revenue line is on record: direct E-commerce Product Sales.
Who are Absolution's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Caudalie, Melvita, Pai Skincare, Tata Harper, Oskia and Evolve Organic Beauty. Broad incumbents are Drunk Elephant, REN Clean Skincare, Avène and La Roche-Posay.
Does Absolution have an API?
No public API is recorded for Absolution.
What industry is Absolution in?
Absolution's product category is Natural and Organic Skincare. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRABAAAH, Natural/Organic & Clean Skincare, with a secondary code of CRABACAJ, Clean/Organic/Natural Makeup (Positioning-based Color Cosmetics). Its NAICS code is 456120 and its SIC code is 2844.