Filorga

What Filorga does

Filorga, founded in 1978 in Paris, is the first French aesthetic medicine laboratory, producing premium anti-aging skincare products inspired by mesotherapy and injectable aesthetic treatments. Its portfolio includes the NCEF-REVITALIZE line (encapsulated mesotherapy-inspired factors combining vitamins, amino acids, co-enzymes, and hyaluronic acid), HYALU-FILLER (multi-weight hyaluronic acid formulations targeting different skin layers), TIME-FILLER 5XP (multi-corrective anti-wrinkle creams), SKIN-PREP (enzymatic cleansing), UV CELLULAR-PROTECT and DAILY REPAIR MINERAL UV 50 (anti-aging sun protection), OPTIM-EYES CRYO (cryotherapy-inspired eye treatment launched in 2025), and bundled multi-step protocols sold at approximately 15% off retail. Core proprietary technology centers on the NCEF complex, a five-weight hyaluronic acid system, cryo peptide complexes, and active-ingredient encapsulation technology.

Filorga operates a hybrid distribution model combining direct e-commerce via its Shopify-powered French storefront (fr.filorga.com), wholesale distribution through authorized pharmacy and parapharmacy networks including Marionnaud, an affiliate referral program, and a three-tier MyFilorga loyalty program that spans DTC and physical retail via receipt-scanning. Products are priced in the €49-€90 range per SKU, with protocol bundles priced at €150-€235, and distribution is geographically limited to France (metropolitan, Corsica, Monaco) and Belgium. The company employs 501-1,000 staff and operates from a Paris headquarters at 2-4 rue de Lisbonne with logistics handled through Skipper Groupe in Étoile-sur-Rhône.

Since 2019 Filorga has been a wholly-owned subsidiary of Colgate-Palmolive Company. The brand's strategic position deteriorated in Q4 2025 when Colgate-Palmolive recorded a $794 million non-cash impairment charge on goodwill and intangible assets in its skin health business, primarily attributable to Filorga, citing weaker-than-expected performance in China; one source cites a $919 million Filorga-specific goodwill write-down. The parent subsequently lowered its 2026 outlook and guided only 2-6% net sales growth group-wide. No standalone Filorga revenue, customer count, or growth rate is publicly disclosed.

Name

Filorga

Legal name

Laboratoires Filorga Cosmétiques

Website

https://fr.filorga.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Filorga is a Paris-based premium skincare brand founded in 1978, producing aesthetic medicine-inspired anti-aging products using proprietary NCEF and multi-weight hyaluronic acid technologies. It distributes through French pharmacy networks, Marionnaud retail, and direct e-commerce, and has operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Colgate-Palmolive since 2019.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Anti-Aging Skincare

NAICS

Cosmetics, Beauty Supplies, and Perfume Retailers (456120), Health and Personal Care Retailers (456)

SIC

Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Dermocosmetics & Medical-Grade Skincare (CRABAAAF), Anti-Aging & Firming Treatments (HSALADAC), Sensitive Skin & Barrier Repair (CRABAAAG)

Keywords

• Anti-aging skincare
• Premium cosmeceuticals
• Aesthetic dermatology
• Hyaluronic acid serums
• French pharmacy skincare

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct E-commerce Sales: Consumer direct purchases through fr.filorga.com website, with products shipped to France metropolitan, Corsica, Monaco and Belgium via Colissimo
2. Pharmacy and Parapharmacy Distribution: Wholesale distribution through authorized pharmacy and parapharmacy networks including Marionnaud, with loyalty points awarded for in-store purchases via receipt scanning
3. Loyalty Program: MyFilorga loyalty program where customers earn 1 point per 1€ spent, with points redeemable for free products across three tiers (Lover, Addict, Expert)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Filorga manufactures and sells premium anti-aging skincare products across multiple collections including NCEF-REVITALIZE, HYALU-FILLER, TIME-FILLER, OPTIM-EYES, SKIN-PREP, DAILY REPAIR, and UV CELLULAR-PROTECT. The range covers serums, creams, cleansers, masks, eye care, and sun protection formulated with the brand's proprietary NCEF complex and hyaluronic acid technology. Products are sold directly via filorga.com and through pharmacy, parapharmacy, and specialty retail partners such as Marionnaud.

Product overview

Filorga is the first French aesthetic medicine laboratory, founded in 1978, offering a comprehensive skincare portfolio inspired by medical aesthetics. The product line comprises multiple core collections: NCEF-REVITALIZE (poly-revitalizing serum and cream with encapsulated mesotherapy-inspired factors), HYALU-FILLER (hyaluronic acid plumping line), TIME-FILLER 5XP (multi-corrective anti-wrinkle creams), SKIN-PREP (cleansing protocol line), UV CELLULAR-PROTECT (anti-aging sun protection), OPTIM-EYES (eye contour treatments), and DAILY REPAIR MINERAL SPF 50 (barrier-repair sunscreen). Products are sold through pharmacies, parapharmacies, and the e-commerce site, with bundled protocols (Hydratation & Lissage, Expert Anti-Rides, Anti-Âge Global) designed for complete skincare routines. A loyalty program offers tiered rewards across online and pharmacy purchases.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NCEF-REVITALIZE Collection Anti-aging skincare collection built around Filorga's signature NCEF complex, targeting revitalization and correction of visible signs of aging across serums, creams, and treatments.
• HYALU-FILLER Collection Collection formulated with multi-weight hyaluronic acid to plump, hydrate, and fill wrinkles, delivering an injectable-inspired filler effect topically.
• TIME-FILLER 5XP Collection Targeted wrinkle treatment collection addressing five expression and age-related wrinkle types for an anti-aging skincare routine.
• OPTIM-EYES Collection Eye contour care collection targeting dark circles, puffiness, and wrinkles around the eyes with cryo peptide technology.
• UV CELLULAR-PROTECT Collection Sun protection range combining high UV protection with anti-aging active ingredients to shield skin and prevent photo-aging.
• SKIN-PREP Collection Cleanser and toner collection that prepares the skin as the first step of a skincare routine, including enzymatic exfoliation products.
• DAILY REPAIR Collection Daily repair skincare range including MINERAL UV 50 sunscreen, formulated to support skin barrier recovery and daily protection.
• MyFILORGA Loyalty Program Free membership program allowing Filorga customers to accumulate points on purchases and redeem them for products, gifts, and member-exclusive offers.

Quantifiable outcome

• TIME-FILLER 5XP reduces forehead wrinkles by 26%, crow's feet by 21%, frown lines by 23%, nasolabial folds by 17%, and neck wrinkles by 25% after 28 days
• +4 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Caudalie: French natural-origin skincare brand sold through pharmacies and DTC channels. Comparable to Filorga as a French pharmacy-distributed prestige skincare brand with premium positioning and natural-ingredient messaging.
• SkinCeuticals: L'Oréal-owned clinical skincare brand built around dermatologist-recommended antioxidant and acid formulations. Directly comparable to Filorga as a prestige dermo-cosmetic brand with scientific heritage, premium pricing, and pharmacy/clinical distribution.
• Murad: Unilever-owned clinical skincare brand founded by a dermatologist, focused on anti-aging and treatment products. Comparable to Filorga in physician-founded heritage, anti-aging positioning, and clinical efficacy claims.
• Vichy: L'Oréal-owned French dermo-cosmetic brand sold primarily through pharmacies. Comparable to Filorga as a heritage French pharmacy-channel premium skincare brand with similar anti-aging and sensitive-skin product portfolio.
• Dermalogica: Professional-grade skincare brand sold through licensed skin therapists and select retail. Comparable to Filorga in its professional/aesthetic-medicine heritage and treatment-oriented product positioning.
• La Roche-Posay: L'Oréal-owned dermo-cosmetic brand offering dermatologist-developed skincare across cleansers, treatments, and sun care. Closely comparable to Filorga's anti-aging, sensitive-skin, and barrier-repair positioning with similar pharmacy distribution model.
• Avène: Pierre Fabre-owned French dermo-cosmetic brand sold through pharmacies, focused on sensitive skin and thermal spring water. Comparable to Filorga in French pharmacy distribution, clinical heritage, and sensitive-skin positioning.
• Sisley Paris: French family-owned luxury skincare brand offering premium anti-aging products through selective retail and DTC. Comparable to Filorga as a French prestige skincare competitor with high price points and similar target consumer.

Broad incumbents

• Clarins: Established French prestige beauty group offering broader skincare, makeup, and body care portfolio. Comparable to Filorga as a French heritage skincare brand competing for similar prestige consumers, but with a much wider product and price-point range.

Emerging players

• Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare: Dermatologist-founded clinical skincare brand with strong peels, retinol, and anti-aging positioning. Comparable to Filorga in physician-founded heritage and treatment-oriented product category, though with a more US-centric distribution.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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