What Uriage does

Uriage (legal entity Laboratoires Dermatologiques d'Uriage) is a French dermo-cosmetic manufacturer founded in 1992 and headquartered in Neuilly-sur-Seine, with its production site and namesake thermal source located in Uriage-les-Bains in the French Alps. The company's product platform is built around Uriage Thermal Water — an isotonic water with 11g/L mineral content that has flowed through Alpine rock for 75 years — which is bottled at source with no preservatives and serves as the foundation of 19+ product ranges spanning body, face, baby, sun care, intimate hygiene, aging, redness, and dermatological-condition categories. Formulation IP is concentrated in a portfolio of patents including Poly-2P (insulating bandage effect), GF-Repair (epidermal repair), Chronoxine (anti-itch), Cerasterol 2F (barrier restoration), and TLR2-Regul (innate-immune barrier regulation). Products are manufactured under pharmaceutical industry standards at the source site, an arrangement that has been in place since 2001.

Uriage operates a healthcare-professional-led go-to-market in which dermatologists prescribe and pharmacists recommend the products, distributed through pharmacies, parapharmacies, and direct online channels in 70+ countries across Europe, the Americas, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Oceania. The company sells primarily on a one-time unit basis across its portfolio. Select quantitative efficacy claims include a 32% lift in skin hydration lasting eight hours, 96–98% soothing and anti-itch effectiveness for Xémose, 90% all-day moisturization for Water Cream, and an 83% post-treatment symptom-free rate among the 4,500+ clients served annually at the Uriage Thermal Centre.

The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Spanish premium beauty group Puig, which reported €5 billion in consolidated 2025 revenue; day-to-day operations appear independently run under CEO Sébastien Lucot, with Puig providing corporate backing, broader beauty infrastructure, and global distribution reach. Marketing channels include country-specific websites with a skin diagnosis tool, an active Facebook and Instagram presence, email newsletters, and recurring trade-show participation such as MakeUp in Paris 2026 and the Business France-organised French Sport & Innovation Summit in Mexico City ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Name

Uriage

Legal name

Laboratoires Dermatologiques d'Uriage

Website

https://uriage.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Uriage is a French dermo-cosmetic manufacturer founded in 1992 that sells 19+ dermatological skincare ranges built on its proprietary Uriage Thermal Water through pharmacies, parapharmacies and online channels in 70+ countries, serving consumers across body, face, baby and sun-care categories under the ownership of beauty group Puig.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dermocosmetics

NAICS

Toilet Preparation Manufacturing (325620), Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing (3256)

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

Bath & Shower Products (Soaps, Body Wash, Bath Additives) (CRADANAB), Body Wash, Shower Gel & Bath Gel (CRABAEAB)

Keywords

• Dermocosmetic skincare
• Thermal water products
• Dermatological skincare
• Pharmaceutical cosmetics
• Baby skin care

Headquarters

HQ city

Carthage

HQ country

Tunisia

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dermocosmetic Product Sales: Uriage generates revenue through selling dermocosmetic skincare products including thermal water sprays, creams, lotions, balms, and specialized treatments for various skin conditions. Products are distributed through pharmacies, parapharmacies, and retail outlets globally.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Uriage Dermatological Laboratories manufactures and distributes a portfolio of dermocosmetic skincare products formulated around Uriage Thermal Water, a natural isotonic water with 11g/L mineral content sourced from the French Alps. The product line spans thermal water sprays, body care, face care, baby care, and suncare, sold through pharmacies, parapharmacies, and online channels across 70+ countries. The company also operates the Uriage Thermal Center spa, treating over 4,500 clients annually for dermatological conditions.

Product overview

Uriage is a French dermatological skincare company that produces dermo-cosmetic products based on Uriage Thermal Water, sourced from the French Alps at 1,600 meters altitude. The company operates on a multi-product portfolio architecture with 19 distinct product ranges serving various skin types and concerns: URIAGE THERMAL WATER (core thermal water line), AGE LIFT and AGE ABSOLU (anti-aging), BABY'S 1ST SKIN CARE (infant care), CICA DAILY and BARIÉDERM-CICA (repair/insulation), BARIÉSUN (sun protection), DEPIDERM (brightening), D.S. (redness/scaling), HYDRATION (moisturizing), HYSÉAC (oily/combination skin), XÉMOSE (very dry/atopy-prone), KÉRATOSANE (roughness/calluses), ROSÉLIANE (anti-redness), COLD CREAM (protective), GYN-PHY (intimate hygiene), Skincare & Hygiene, TOLÉDERM (intolerant skin), and PRURICED (itching relief). Products span Body Care, Face Care, Baby Care, and Suncare categories. The company also operates the Uriage Thermal Center spa (serving 4,500+ clients annually for dermatitis treatments) and offers an online Skin Diagnosis Tool for personalized routines. Individual flagship products include Water Cream, Bariédem-CICA Cream, Xémose Lipid-Replenishing Cream, and Bariésun SPF50+.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HYSÉAC: Skincare program for combination to oily skin for clear, mattified and flawless skin.
• BARIÉDERM-CICA
• BARIÉSUN
• XÉMOSE
• AGE LIFT
• AGE ABSOLU
• DEPIDERM
• ROSÉLIANE
• CICA DAILY
• D.S.
• GYN-PHY
• BABY'S 1ST SKIN CARE
• COLD CREAM
• KÉRATOSANE
• PRURICED
• TOLÉDERM
• HYDRATION

Products and services

• URIAGE THERMAL WATER Core thermal water product line featuring 100% pure Uriage Thermal Water packaged at source with no added preservatives or fragrance. Available in 50ml, 150ml, and 300ml spray formats for consumers seeking hydrating, soothing, and protective care for sensitive, dry, combination, very dry, irritated, and normal-to-dry skin.
• AGE LIFT Anti-aging dermatological range that smooths and firms all skin types with lifting skincare products addressing wrinkles, firmness loss, and daily skin aggression including blue light, UV rays, and pollution.
• AGE ABSOLU Global anti-aging solution developed with dermatologists that boosts collagen to redensify and plump up mature skin, including sensitive skin.
• BABY'S 1ST SKIN CARE Ultra-gentle, high-tolerance skincare enriched with Uriage Thermal Water for babies and children, covering cleansing, moisturizing, diaper care, and protective products for cradle cap and minor daily skin issues.
• CICA DAILY Unscented daily hydration line that repairs, strengthens the skin barrier, and regenerates skin fragilized by daily aggressions for a luminous, even complexion.
• BARIÉDERM-CICA Insulating and repairing skincare products designed for specific skin problems such as cracks and fissures, featuring the Poly-2P patent and Cu-Zn complexes to deliver a bandage effect and epidermal repair.
• BARIÉSUN Sun protection products for children and adults offering SPF30 to SPF50+ with high-performance UVA/UVB filtering complex, designed for safe, high protection and pleasant texture use.
• DEPIDERM Depigmenting and brightening treatments formulated to address dark spots and uneven skin tone for a clear and even complexion over time.
• D.S. Redness and scaling regulating care for face, body, and scalp that rapidly soothes irritation, restores comfort, and evens skin tone for skin prone to seborrheic dermatitis and dandruff.
• HYDRATION Thermal innovation line featuring the moisturizing power of Uriage Thermal Water delivered in cream formulations for face and body hydration.
• HYSÉAC Skincare program for combination to oily skin targeting blemishes, excess sebum, and visible pores to deliver clear, mattified, and flawless skin.
• XÉMOSE New generation emollient care line for extreme and long-lasting cutaneous comfort for very dry and atopy-prone skin, featuring Chronoxine and Cerasterol 2F patents.
• KÉRATOSANE Urea-based product range with multiple concentrations acting according to the degree of roughness and flaking to treat skin roughness, calluses, and hyperkeratosis.
• ROSÉLIANE Anti-redness product line providing gentle action and restored comfort for sensitive skin subject to redness and couperose.
• COLD CREAM Protective skincare with ultra-rich texture for daily use on dry and sensitive skin.
• GYN-PHY Intimate hygiene care offering extreme gentleness, intense freshness, and long-lasting comfort; tested under gynecological control, soap-free, and paraben-free.
• TOLÉDERM Skincare program containing minimum active ingredients for maximum tolerance and effectiveness for reactive, intolerant skin.
• PRURICED Dermatological care with unique formulas to relieve and soothe tingling and itching in affected skin areas.
• Uriage Thermal Center Thermal spa facility recognized for treating all types of inflammatory and pruritic dermatitis in children and adults including psoriasis, eczema, pruritus, and atopy, also covering rheumatology, ENT, and post-cancer rehabilitation. Serves over 4,500 clients annually.

Quantifiable outcome

• 32% increase in skin hydration after one hour, lasting for 8 hours
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Business FranceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUriage participated in the French Sport & Innovation Summit in Mexico City organized by Business France, alongside other French brands including Decathlon, as part of activities to capitalize on the FIFA World Cup 2026 and Mexico's growing fitness market.
• DecathlonminorOthersBoth Uriage and Decathlon participated in the French Sport & Innovation Summit organized by Business France in Mexico City, celebrating Decathlon's 10th anniversary in Mexico.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• SVR: French independent dermo-cosmetic laboratory with ranges in sensitive skin, atopy, and suncare (Topialyse, Sun Secure). Comparable pharmacy-led positioning and product mix to Uriage but with smaller international scale.
• A-Derma: Pierre Fabre dermo-cosmetic brand built on Rhealba oat extract, focused on atopy-prone and fragile skin — overlapping directly with Uriage's Xémose and Baby ranges, though smaller in global distribution.
• CeraVe: L'Oréal-owned dermatologist-developed brand that has rapidly scaled through US mass and pharmacy channels with ceramides-based formulations. Emerging as a global disruptor in the same atopy/dry-skin/sensitive-skin space where Uriage's Xémose and Toléderm compete.

Direct peers

• Vichy: L'Oréal-owned dermo-cosmetic brand using Volcanic Vichy mineralizing water with Liftactiv, Minéral 89, and Aqualia ranges. Competes head-to-head with Uriage in pharmacy channels across anti-aging and hydration categories.
• Bioderma: French dermo-cosmetic brand owned by NAOS, with Sensibio, Atoderm, and Photoderm ranges covering the same sensitive-skin, atopy, and suncare segments that anchor Uriage's portfolio. Direct pharmacy-channel competitor.
• La Roche-Posay: Global #1 dermo-cosmetic brand owned by L'Oréal, also built on thermal spring water with strong pharmacist recommendation and analogous product ranges (Lipikar, Toleriane, Anthelios). Direct category, channel, and customer overlap with Uriage.
• Eucerin: Beiersdorf-owned medical skincare brand with strong atopy, dry-skin, and sun franchises. Overlaps directly with Uriage's Xémose and Bariésun ranges and shares the dermatologist/pharmacy channel.
• Avène: French dermo-cosmetic brand owned by Pierre Fabre, positioned on its own thermal spring water with comparable sensitive-skin, atopy, and post-procedure ranges. Same category, channel (pharmacy), and consumer overlap as Uriage.

Broad incumbents

• Dermalogica: Unilever-owned professional skincare brand serving estheticians, spas, and select retail. Broader portfolio than Uriage but overlapping on barrier-repair, hydration, and sensitive-skin categories via a different professional-skin therapist channel.

Regional players

• Embryolisse: French pharmacy dermo-cosmetic brand with strong pharmacist recommendation and flagship Lait-Crème product. Comparable pharmacy positioning to Uriage but with a more concentrated French and select European footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/UriageFrance/app_475690345839124
• Instagraminstagram.com/uriagefrance
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/uriagetunisie

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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