Même Cosmetics

Name

Même Cosmetics

Legal name

MÊME COSMETICS

Website

https://memecosmetics.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dermo-Cosmetics

NAICS

Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing (325412), Cosmetics, Beauty Supplies, and Perfume Retailers (45612), Health and Personal Care Retailers (4561)

SIC

Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844), Soap, Detergents, Cleang Preparations, Perfumes, Cosmetics (2840)

akta.pro primary industry

Dermocosmetics & Medical-Grade Skincare (CRABAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Natural/Organic & Clean Skincare (CRABAAAH), Dermatology & Topical Skin Treatments (HLAIADAE)

Keywords

• Dermo-cosmetic skincare
• Oncology skincare products
• Sensitive skin care
• Natural cosmetics
• Nail care formulations

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct-to-Consumer E-commerce: Online sales through owned e-commerce platform (memecosmetics.fr) with standard pricing, free shipping threshold (€59), and promotional offers. Primary revenue stream for direct customer relationships.
2. Pharmacy and Retail Distribution: Products sold through over 5,300 partner pharmacies, drugstores, and specialist shops in France, Belgium, and Switzerland. Revenue generated through wholesale/distribution to retail partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Même Cosmetics manufactures and sells natural-origin dermo-cosmetic products (skincare, nail care, sun protection, scalp care, and intimate care) formulated specifically for sensitive and atopic skin, with particular focus on addressing the side effects of cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Products are developed in collaboration with toxicologists and oncology healthcare professionals and are sold direct-to-consumer online and through a network of over 5,300 partner pharmacies.

Product overview

Même Cosmetics is a French dermo-cosmetics brand specializing in natural-origin skincare and beauty products designed specifically for sensitive skin, particularly those affected by cancer treatments. The product portfolio is organized into seven main categories: Nails (silicon-enriched nail polishes in 28 colors, base coats, top coats, fortifying solutions, and nail care treatments), Face (moisturizers, serums, masks, and makeup remover), Body (cleansing oils, body creams, intimate care), Scalp (mists and shampoos for hair care and regrowth support), Makeup (eye makeup, complexion products, and complete routines), Sun Protection (SPF50+ fluid and stick with 77-80% natural ingredients), and Chemo Care Kits (bundled routines addressing specific concerns like dryness, hand-foot syndrome, and nail care). The brand also offers free well-being consultations and partners with over 5,300 pharmacies across France, Belgium, and Switzerland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fluide SPF50+ very high protection Daily-use sunscreen fluid for face, neck and décolleté with SPF50+ broad-spectrum protection, formulated with 77% natural origin ingredients and new-generation organic UV filters for sensitive and atopic skin.
• Stick SPF50+ very high protection Portable sunscreen stick for targeted application on sensitive areas such as lips, nose, ears, scars, tattoos, eye contour and back of hands, with water- and sweat-resistant SPF50+ formula containing 80% natural origin ingredients.
• Face moisturiser Hydrating and soothing face cream for sensitive skin designed to combat redness and discomfort during and after cancer treatments.
• Booster treatment for eyelashes and eyebrows Revitalizing serum that fortifies, densifies and supports growth of eyelashes and eyebrows, particularly during hair regrowth after cancer treatment.
• Nail polish remover oil Gentle oil-based nail polish remover that effectively removes polish while respecting damaged and fragile nails.
• Face and body cleansing oil Cleansing oil for face and body that cleanses, hydrates and soothes sensitive skin.
• Care shampoo Cleansing and fortifying hair treatment for fine, fragile, brittle hair and during regrowth phases after cancer treatment.
• Intimate comfort pessaries Vaginal comfort ovules that provide relief from vaginal dryness and restore hydration.
• Protective base coat Silicon-enriched protective base coat that protects and fortifies normal to fragile nails.
• Scalp mist Nourishing and protective mist for the scalp that hydrates and protects during cancer treatment and hair regrowth.
• Silicon nail polishes (28 colors) Colorful silicon-enriched nail polishes with antioxidant properties, 10-free formula with bio-sourced solvents. Available in pink, red, orange, dark shades, nude and matte finishes. Provides UV protection for photosensitive nails.
• Hands and feet care routine Care kit including gloves, socks and serum for treating dry and damaged hands and feet (often associated with hand-foot syndrome during cancer treatment).
• Cleaning duo kit Double cleansing kit with melting makeup remover gel and cleansing oil for gentle skin cleansing.
• Healthy glow routine Makeup routine including bronzing powder and blush for a natural healthy glow complexion.
• Makeup routine for sensitive eyes Complete eye makeup kit with pencil, eyeshadow, mascara and complimentary makeup bag, available in multiple shades including Starlight, Golden glow, Bronze brown and Rosy brown.
• Feet care routine Intensive moisturizing foot care routine with reusable socks and serum for a 10-day treatment of very dry feet.
• SOS dryness kit Hydrating and soothing kit for dryness caused by cancer treatments, including body cream, hand/feet serum, face cream and balm.
• Hand sanitiser foam trio Pack of three alcohol-free hand sanitizing foams for gentle hand hygiene suitable for sensitive and treatment-weakened skin.
• Must-have trio Essential skincare trio including cleansing oil, body cream and face moisturiser.
• Nail care kit for men Specialized nail care kit for men including protective base coat and matt silicon nail polish.
• Ultra-comforting face mask Deeply soothing and nourishing face mask that acts as a cosmetic dressing to soothe discomfort and strengthen the skin barrier for sensitive, atopic or treatment-weakened skin.
• Melting makeup remover jelly Innovative melting jelly cleanser that removes makeup, sunscreen and impurities while maintaining high tolerance for sensitive skin.
• Solution fortifiante (Fortifying solution) Silicon-rich fortifying solution for damaged nails that strengthens, repairs and boosts growth during 3-week treatment courses.
• Nail repairing care Daily nail care treatment that repairs and strengthens fragile, brittle nails while soothing cuticles.
• Nail polish drying oil Quick-drying oil that accelerates nail polish drying and protects the manicure.
• Top coat au silicium (Silicon top coat) Silicon-enriched top coat that extends manicure wear and provides gel-like shine finish.
• Sparkling top coat Iridescent gel-effect top coat for sparkling manicure finish, silicon-enriched.
• Base lissante (Smoothing base coat) Smoothing base coat for striated or deformed nails that exfoliates gently and fills in striations for better color adhesion while strengthening nail structure.
• Manicure kit Complete manicure kit including fortifying base, colored silicon nail polish, top coat and nail polish remover.
• SOS nails fragilized routine SOS routine combining fortifying solution and nail repairing care for weakened nails, plus dissolvable oil.
• Well-being and beauty consultations Free telephone consultations (15 or 30 minutes) with beauty advisor Léa to help customers understand their skin needs and find appropriate skincare routines.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.8/5 customer satisfaction rating based on 10,511 reviews
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UnicancercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Since brand launch in January 2017, MÊME has partnered with Unicancer (the French cancer center network) committing 1% of annual revenue to cancer research. Conducted clinical study in 2016 at Centre Léon Bérard testing products on cancer patients. Ongoing partnership to support research, care improvement, and teaching in oncology.
• Stripe, PayPal, PayplugcoreTechnology or IntegrationPayment processing partners for e-commerce transactions. Stripe, PayPal, and Payplug handle credit/debit card payments (CB, VISA, MASTERCARD, MAESTRO, AMERICAN EXPRESS) plus PayPal and additional methods including Satispay and Apple Pay.
• RoseUpcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerComprehensive partnership supporting women affected by all cancer types. MÊME donates €1 per solidarity limited edition set sold to RoseUp. Association provides information, support, and defense of patient rights through workshops and exchange spaces.
• FNSE (Fédération Nationale de Socio-esthétique)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational federation of socio-aesthetic practitioners. MÊME supports their mission to recognize and structure the socio-esthetics profession in France, providing care and wellbeing support for patients.
• CoSE (Comité de Socio-esthétique)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommittee for socio-aesthetics working for visible, well-structured, and compassionate practice. Supports quality, respectful patient care.
• RKS (Réseau des Kinés du Sein)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of physiotherapists specialized in breast cancer care. MÊME supports their work providing tailored care at every stage of the patient journey.
• IMAGYNminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation supporting women with gynecological cancers at every stage. Informs, supports, and advocates for fair and humane care while breaking taboos around these less-known cancers.
• Ligue contre le CancerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor French cancer association with numerous local Ligue spaces across France. Provides psychological support, supportive care, workshops, and funds research and public information.
• Patients en réseauminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreates online spaces for cancer patients to exchange, inform themselves, and find support. Free, anonymous, moderated by expert patients with multidisciplinary scientific committees.
• CAMI Sport et cancerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTherapeutic physical activity organization integrated into care pathways. MÊME supports their programs that help patients better tolerate treatments, regain mobility, and improve quality of life.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• La Roche-Posay: Laboratoire Dermatologique owned by L'Oréal and a global leader in dermo-cosmetics for sensitive and atopic skin, distributed through pharmacies. Highly comparable because it competes for the same sensitive-skin / pharmacy-channel consumer and offers oncology-safe product ranges.
• Avène: Pierre Fabre dermo-cosmetic brand built around thermal-spring water for hypersensitive, atopic and post-treatment skin. Comparable to Même because both target fragile skin via French pharmacy distribution and emphasize clinically validated, high-tolerance formulations.
• Bioderma: NAOS-owned French dermo-cosmetic brand with a strong sensitive-skin portfolio (Sensibio, Atoderm) sold primarily in pharmacies. Comparable in target customer (sensitive/atopic skin), distribution channel (pharmacy-led), and dermatological positioning.
• Vichy Laboratoires: L'Oréal-owned dermo-cosmetic brand selling through pharmacies with ranges for sensitive and post-treatment skin. Comparable to Même due to overlapping sensitive-skin positioning, pharmacy channel, and dermatologically tested formulations.
• Uriage Dermatological Skincare: French dermo-cosmetic brand (Laboratoires d'Uriage) specializing in thermal-water-based products for sensitive and atopic skin, sold through pharmacies. Comparable on customer base (sensitive/atopic), channel (pharmacy), and clinically tested positioning.
• Eucerin: Beiersdorf-owned medical skincare brand focused on atopic, dry and disease-adjacent skin conditions, sold through pharmacies. Comparable because of overlapping sensitive/atopic skin claims, clinical-formulation positioning, and pharmacy distribution.
• Ducray Dermatologiques: Pierre Fabre dermatological brand with ranges for sensitive, atopic, and scalp/hair concerns, distributed in pharmacies. Comparable to Même on sensitive-skin / oncology-adjacent positioning, pharmacy channel, and French dermatological heritage.

Direct peers

• SVR Laboratoires: Independent French dermocosmetics laboratory selling through pharmacies with ranges for sensitive, atopic and reactive skin. Comparable as a French pharmacy-distributed dermocosmetics brand of similar size profile targeting fragile-skin consumers.
• Lindi Skin: US-based skincare brand explicitly designed for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiation, addressing skin, nail and hair side effects. Comparable as the closest direct peer — same oncology-focused niche skincare positioning, though operating in the US rather than Europe.
• Embryolisse: Independent French dermo-cosmetic brand with sensitive-skin and multi-use skincare lines, sold through pharmacies and DTC. Comparable as a French pharmacy-distributed dermocosmetics brand of similar scale targeting sensitive-skin consumers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/memecosmetics
• Xx.com/MEME_COSMETICS
• Facebookfacebook.com/MEMECOSMETICS.FR

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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