Vivier Pharma

What Vivier Pharma does

Vivier Pharma Inc. is a privately-held Canadian-founded pharmaceutical-grade skincare company operating under the consumer brand Vivier Skin. Founded circa 1997-2000 and headquartered in Champlain, NY (US operations) with Canadian roots in Vaudreuil-Dorion, the company has built a 25+ year specialization in dermatological formulations anchored on pharmaceutical-grade L-Ascorbic Acid USP (Vitamin C) at concentrations from 8% to 30%, alongside proprietary technologies including GrenzCine (Polyamine-DAB growth factor), HEXAM (Hexamidine), ChromaTint (tinted mineral sunscreen), and Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 neuropeptides for expression-line reduction. The product portfolio spans serums, moisturizers, cleansers, retinols, sun protection, eye creams, masks, and curated multi-product programs, priced from $51 to $399 for individual items and $109 to $642 for bundled systems, with a flagship premium SKU (CRÈME 47) at $399 and a new 2025 launch (Serum 30) targeting the high-potency Vitamin C segment.

The business operates a dual go-to-market model: direct-to-consumer e-commerce through vivierskin.com (US) and vivierskin.ca (Canada, bilingual), supplemented by a B2B2C professional channel of 1,300+ licensed aesthetic clinic partners across Canada that administer Vivier Peel and TX Jessner Plus professional chemical peels at a run-rate of approximately 2,500 peels per month. D2C mechanics include skincare quizzes for product matching, subscription replenishment, Shop Pay and Afterpay installment financing, free shipping above $100, and a 30-day satisfaction guarantee; clinic partners are supported through Vivier Academy training and a structured partner onboarding program. Revenue streams comprise consumer D2C product sales (one-time and subscription), professional channel sales to clinic partners, and bundled program/ritual sales that lift average order value.

Vivier has operated for over 25 years without any disclosed external funding rounds, acquisitions, or leadership turnover, indicating a bootstrapped, organically-financed enterprise. The company holds no disclosed patents but has built recognition through Forbes, Harper's Bazaar, Elle, Chatelaine, People, and the Today Show, plus industry awards for Serum 30, GrenzCine, and DERMA-V. Stated headcount of 1-10 employees is unusually small for the operational footprint described and likely understates total labor, though it does signal a lean cost structure. The Vitamin C serum end-market is sized at USD 1.5B (2025) growing to USD 3.0B (2035) at 7% CAGR, placing Vivier in a growing but increasingly competitive category alongside Rodan + Fields, Neutrogena, and other established players.

Name

Vivier Pharma

Legal name

Vivier Pharma Inc.

Website

https://vivierskin.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Vivier Pharma is a Canadian-founded pharmaceutical-grade skincare company selling Vitamin C serums, anti-aging treatments, and professional chemical peels through D2C e-commerce and a 1,300+ aesthetic clinic partner network across Canada and the US.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dermatological Skincare

NAICS

Cosmetics, Beauty Supplies, and Perfume Retailers (456120), Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers (42421)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Dermocosmetics & Medical-Grade Skincare (CRABAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Treatment Skincare (Serums, Actives, Acne & Anti-aging) (CRABAAAB), Professional/Backbar Skincare (Esthetician & Spa Use) (CRABAAAK), Sensitive Skin & Barrier Repair (CRABAAAG)

Keywords

• Vitamin C serums
• Anti-aging skincare
• Professional chemical peels
• Dermatological formulations
• Skincare subscriptions

Headquarters

HQ city

Vaudreuil-dorion

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct-to-Consumer Product Sales: Revenue generated from selling skincare products directly to consumers through the e-commerce website (vivierskin.com). Products include serums, moisturizers, cleansers, sunscreen, and specialty treatments priced from $51 to $399. The company offers subscription options for repeat purchases and flexible payment plans through Shop Pay and Afterpay to increase conversion rates and customer lifetime value.
2. Professional Partner/Clinic Channel Sales: Revenue from supplying professional-grade skincare products and professional peels to a network of 1,300+ clinic partners across Canada. Clinics purchase Vivier Peel and TX Jessner Plus products and related skincare to administer treatments to their clients. This B2B2C channel provides recurring revenue through established professional relationships.
3. Skincare Programs/Bundles: Sale of curated multi-product skincare programs and rituals (e.g., Essential Results Ritual, Advanced Firming Ritual) that bundle complementary products at a discount. These bundles encourage higher average order values and product adoption across the portfolio.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Vivier Pharma formulates, manufactures, and sells pharmaceutical-grade skincare products centered on Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid USP), anti-aging treatments, moisturizers, cleansers, sun protection, and retinols. The portfolio includes individual serums, moisturizers, and cleansers as well as curated multi-product programs and rituals sold direct-to-consumer through owned e-commerce storefronts. The company also supplies professional-grade chemical peels (Vivier Peel, TX Jessner Plus) to a network of 1,300+ aesthetic clinic partners across Canada for in-clinic administration.

Product overview

Vivier Pharma is a skincare company specializing in science-backed Vitamin C skincare products with over 25 years of innovation. The product portfolio centers on a diverse range of serums (including Serum 30, C E PEPTIDES, Radiance Serum, QuintiSerum, GrenzCine Serum, Serum 10, Kine-C), moisturizers (Daily/Nightly Age-Defying Moisturizers, Intensive Hydrating Moisturizer, Ultimage, LEXXEL, DERMA-V, GrenzCine Face, CRÈME 47), cleansers and toners (HEXAM, Ultra Foaming Cleanser, Refreshing Toner, Medicated Wash, Vitamin C Scrub), eye creams (GrenzCine Eye, Radiant Eye Contour Cream), body products (Age-Defying Body Lotion), masks (Ultra Hydrating Mask, Illuminating Enzymatic Peel), sun protection (SHEER SPF 30 Mineral, SHEER SPF 30 Mineral Tinted, SHEER SPF 45), retinols (Retinol 0.3%, 0.5%, 1.0%), and specialty treatments (Exfoliant Forte, Skin Brightening Cream). These products are organized into curated multi-product programs and systems (Acne Treatment System, Essential/Advanced Anti-Aging Programs, Sensitive Skin Program, Daily Glow Program, Brighten & Restore Program). The company also offers professional-grade chemical peels (Vivier Peel, TX Jessner Plus) administered through a network of 1300+ clinic partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Vivier Skin: Primary consumer skincare brand selling Vitamin C serums, moisturizers, and professional skincare products directly to consumers and through clinic partners

Products and services

• Serum 30 High-Potency Brightening Serum with 30% Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid USP + Et-VC) for powerful antioxidant protection and visible improvement of hyperpigmentation; targeted at consumers seeking advanced brightening.
• C E Peptides

Quantifiable outcome

• Clinical results show skin can look up to 5 years younger in just 30 days with Ultimage neuropeptide formulation
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Vivier Clinic Partners (1,300+ Aesthetic Clinics)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of 1,300+ licensed aesthetic clinics across Canada that administer professional-grade Vivier Peel and TX Jessner Plus treatments. Clinic partners receive access to professional products, training through Vivier Academy, and marketing support. Partners perform approximately 2,500 professional peels monthly.
• Authorized RetailersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVerified retail partners authorized to sell Vivier skincare products, ensuring product authenticity and proper distribution. Consumers can locate authorized retailers through the website to avoid counterfeit products.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• iS Clinical: Innovation Concepts Skincare, a professional-grade cosmeceutical line sold via spas, physician offices, and partners with clinically tested actives. Comparable to Vivier's treatment skincare and clinic channel.
• Dermalogica: Professional skin care brand long distributed through skin therapists and spas, with an active-treatments portfolio. Comparable via its professional-channel DNA and treatment-solution positioning.
• SkinCeuticals: L'Oréal-owned professional skincare brand built on pharmaceutical-grade L-Ascorbic Acid formulations and the CE Ferulic patent. Most direct comparable to Vivier's pharmaceutical-grade Vitamin C and clinical/professional channel focus.
• SkinMedica: Allergan/AbbVie-owned physician-dispensed skincare with growth factor and Vitamin C serums (e.g., C E Ferulic alternative). Directly comparable on actives-focused treatment serums sold via professional channels.
• PCA Skin: Professional peel and skincare brand sold through licensed clinicians and med-spas. Directly comparable to Vivier's 1,300+ clinic distribution of Vivier Peel and TX Jessner Plus.
• Obagi Medical: Medical-grade skincare brand with professional/peel offerings and high-concentration actives sold through physicians. Comparable to Vivier's clinical-grade Vitamin C serums and aesthetic clinic channel.
• Alastin Skincare: Galderma-owned professional skincare brand emphasizing patented peptides and post-procedure care sold through clinicians. Directly comparable to Vivier's GrenzCine growth factor technology and aesthetic clinic distribution.

Emerging players

• The Ordinary: DECIEM-owned single-active, clinical-positioned serums at aggressive value pricing. Comparable via actives-forward Vitamin C serums and self-directed D2C consumer targeting, though competing on price rather than premium positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Neutrogena: Johnson & Johnson mass-market skincare brand explicitly named alongside Vivier in the Vitamin C serum market. Comparable via shared category but operates at scale across all retail channels.
• Rodan + Fields: Multi-level marketing skincare brand explicitly named alongside Vivier in the Vitamin C category. Comparable via shared anti-aging, regime-based positioning, though much larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/vivierskin
• Xx.com/vivierskin
• Facebookfacebook.com/vivierskin
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vivier-pharma

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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