Ultrasun

What Ultrasun does

Ultrasun AG is a Swiss dermatological sun protection specialist founded in 1992 and headquartered in Zurich. The company develops and manufactures a portfolio of approximately 30 sunscreen, after-sun, and skincare SKUs organized across six categories — Face, Body/Family, Kids/Baby, Sports, Tanning, and After Sun — including specialized lines for anti-pigmentation, alpine/outdoor use, post-laser care, and mineral formulations. Its core technology is a patented lamellar structure formulation approach in which UV filters are arranged in layers that mimic the skin's natural barrier, enabling high SPF protection with lower UV filter concentrations than conventional formulations, alongside proprietary active complexes such as GSP-Plus antioxidants, Ectoin, Celligent, Cybright G, and Myralys. Ultrasun holds first-mover third-party certifications including the BASF EcoSun Pass (first sunscreen brand worldwide), the aha! Swiss Allergy Centre quality seal, and ECOCERT COSMOS for its mineral line, with reef-compliant formulations that exceed Hawaii Reef Law standards. The company generates revenue primarily through one-time product sales via direct-to-consumer e-commerce (ultrasun.com with German/English localization), physical boutique distribution including through its parent Lalique Group SA's retail footprint, and sports-event-driven community marketing. Ultrasun is a privately held wholly-owned subsidiary of Lalique Group SA, a diversified Swiss luxury goods conglomerate, with 11-50 employees and no independent external funding.

Name

Ultrasun

Legal name

ULTRASUN AG

Website

https://ultrasun.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ultrasun AG is a Zurich-based Swiss dermatological sunscreen specialist, founded in 1992, that develops and sells ~30 sun-care and skincare SKUs using patented lamellar structure technology, serving sensitive-skin, family, athlete, and anti-pigmentation consumer segments primarily through DTC e-commerce and boutiques.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sun Care Products

NAICS

Cosmetics, Beauty Supplies, and Perfume Retailers (456120), Health and Personal Care Retailers (4561)

akta.pro primary industry

Sun Protection for Sensitive/Medical Needs (Reef-Safe, Hypoallergenic, Post-Procedure) (CRABAHAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Kids & Baby Sun Protection (CRABAHAE), Sunscreen (Face) (CRABAHAA), Sunscreen (Body) (CRABAHAB), Sun Protection Accessories (UV-protective sprays, sticks, on-the-go formats) (CRABAHAO), Mineral/Physical Sun Protection (CRABAHAC), Baby Sun Protection (CRABAJAE), Kids Sun Protection (CRABAJAK)

Keywords

• Dermatological sunscreen
• Sun protection products
• Skincare formulations
• Mineral cosmetics
• Anti-aging skincare

Headquarters

HQ city

Zürich

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Sunscreen and Sun Care Product Sales: Ultrasun generates revenue through the sale of sunscreen, after-sun, and sun care products across multiple categories: Face, Body/Family, Kids/Baby, Sports, Tanning, and After Sun. Products are sold via e-commerce and retail channels. Revenue is primarily one-time product purchase (B2C and B2B), with no subscription model explicitly mentioned.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ultrasun is a Swiss dermatological sun protection specialist that develops, manufactures, and sells a comprehensive portfolio of sunscreen and after-sun skincare products. Its portfolio covers face, body/family, kids/baby, sports, tanning, and after-sun categories, formulated with patented lamellar structure technology, clean formulas, and specialty active ingredients for sensitive skin. Products are sold directly via the brand's own e-commerce website and through physical retail boutiques.

Product overview

Ultrasun is a dermatological sun protection specialist offering a comprehensive portfolio of sunscreen and skincare products developed and manufactured in Switzerland since 1992. The product range is organized into distinct lines: Face products (including SPF50+, SPF30, Tinted, Anti-Pigmentation, Mineral, Eye Protection, Lip Protection, Alpine, and Sun Stick variants) offering specialized protection for facial skin with Ectoin, Celligent, and Myralys active ingredients; Body/Family products (Family SPF50, Wet Skin Spray, Glimmer MAX, and Hand Creams) providing general sun protection with GSP antioxidants; Kids/Baby products (Kids SPF50+ and Mineral Baby SPF50) with gentle mineral formulas and DNA protection; Sports products (Gel SPF50 and Spray SPF50) for active outdoor use with water and sweat resistance; Tanning products (Tan Activator Spray and Creme-Gel) with melanin-activating properties; and After Sun products (After Sun Gel and Post Laser Gel) for skin regeneration. The core technology is lamellar structure sun filters that mimic the natural skin barrier, providing effective broad-spectrum protection against UVA, UVB, Infrared-A, and Blue Light while being environmentally friendly.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Face SPF50+ Anti-aging sun protection cream-gel offering reliable protection and moisturizing care for face, neck, and décolleté with lamellar structure technology and Ectoin. Designed for daily use on sensitive skin.
• Face SPF30 Anti-aging sun protection cream-gel with Ectoin and patented lamellar structure offering high protection and moisturizing care for daily use on sensitive facial skin.
• Face Tinted SPF50+ Tinted sun protection cream-gel with natural color pigments for a healthy, even skin tone on face, neck, and décolleté.
• Face Anti-Pigmentation SPF50+ Anti-aging and anti-pigmentation sun protection cream-gel with liposomal hexylresorcinol and vitamin C to reduce existing sun spots and prevent new ones from forming.
• Face Fluid Tinted SPF50+ Tinted, moisturizing anti-aging fluid with UV protection offering lightweight, natural skin tone coverage with Ectoin.
• Face Fluid Anti-Pigmentation SPF50+ Light anti-pigmentation sun protection fluid with Cybright G from rainbow algae to reduce existing spots and prevent new pigment spots from forming.
• Face Fluid Anti-Pigmentation SPF50+ Tinted Tinted version of the anti-pigmentation fluid with natural color pigments for even skin tone while preventing hyperpigmentation.
• Mineral Face SPF50 Pure mineral, mattifying facial sunscreen for very sensitive skin with hyaluronic acid, nearly invisible and lightweight texture.
• Face & Scalp UV Protection Mist SPF50 Ultra-light sun protection spray for face and scalp with InfraGuard antioxidant complex protecting against blue light.
• Eye Protection SPF30 Eye area sun protection and anti-aging care with Myralys from yellow gentian root, reducing wrinkles and dark circles.
• Lip Protection & Care SPF50 UV protection stick for sensitive lips with argan oil and shea butter, protecting from sun, wind, and cold.
• Sun Stick SPF50 Transparent sun protection stick for especially exposed or sensitive areas like lips, nose, ears, scars, and moles.
• Alpine SPF50+ Sun and cold protection for the face when hiking or skiing in mountains with GSP for infrared protection and Ectoin for moisture.
• Alpine SPF50+ Combi Cream & Stick 2-in-1 sun protection for face and lips for mountains with water-free stick protecting sensitive lips and cream protecting face.
• Alpine SPF30 Combi Cream & Stick 2-in-1 sun protection for face and lips for mountains with SPF30 protection and Halorubin antioxidant with Ectoin.
• Family SPF50 Reliable sun protection and care for the whole family with patented lamellar technology, suitable for sun-sensitive skin.
• Family Wet Skin Spray SPF50 Sun protection spray for the whole family suitable for wet or dry skin application with GSP for infrared protection.
• Glimmer MAX SPF30 Sun protection with glimmer effect using natural mica shimmer particles for beautiful shimmering skin.
• Anti-Pigmentation Hand Cream SPF30 Nourishing anti-aging and anti-pigmentation hand cream with UV protection to prevent age spots on hands.
• Hydrating Hand Cream Moisturizing and soothing hand cream with lamellar technology, ceramides, Hydro-Gain, and Portulaca Oleracea extract.
• Kids SPF50+ Gentle sun protection and care for children with Celligent protecting skin DNA from UV-induced aging.
• Mineral Baby SPF50 Pure mineral sun protection specifically developed for sensitive baby skin with Lipex PreAct preventing premature skin aging.
• Sports Gel SPF50 Transparent sun protection gel ideal for outdoor sports activities, water and sweat resistant, quick absorbing.
• Sports Spray SPF50 Transparent sun protection spray ideal for active athletes, quick absorbing, non-greasy, water and sweat resistant.
• Tan Activator Spray SPF50 Transparent, tanning-activating sun protection spray activating natural melanin production for faster, healthy, and even tanning.
• Tan Activator Creme-Gel SPF30 Tanning-activating sun protection cream-gel with Melanobronze stimulating natural melanin production for protected and beautifully tanned skin.
• After Sun Gel Skin-soothing gel for sun-irritated skin after sunbathing with Portulaca Oleracea extract, antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids.
• Post Laser Gel Skin-soothing gel for sensitive skin ideal for calming and regenerating skin after laser treatment or excessive sun exposure.

Quantifiable outcome

• Lamellar structures enable high SPF protection with lower UV filter concentrations, reducing environmental impact while maintaining protection efficacy

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lalique Group SAcoreOthersUltrasun AG is a subsidiary of the Lalique Group SA (registered at Grubenstrasse 18, CH-8045 Zürich, Switzerland). The Lalique Group is a luxury fragrance and cosmetics company. Ultrasun operates under the Lalique Group's corporate governance and privacy policy framework.
• IRONMAN Switzerland ThunminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUltrasun supports the IRONMAN Switzerland Thun sporting event to raise awareness for sun protection during athletic outdoor activities.
• IRONMAN70.3 Rapperswil-JonaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUltrasun supports the IRONMAN70.3 Rapperswil-Jona triathlon event as part of its sports sponsorship program.
• Ochsner Sport Zürich MarathonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUltrasun supports the Ochsner Sport Zürich Marathon as part of its sports sponsorship activities in Switzerland.
• Ticino MarathonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUltrasun supports the Ticino Marathon as part of its sports sponsorship program in Switzerland.
• Phoenix Kids Triathlon / Nicola SpirigminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUltrasun supports the Phoenix Kids Triathlon organized by former Olympic champion Nicola Spirig, aiming to educate young athletes about the importance of proper sun protection.
• Pink Ribbon Charity WalkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUltrasun supports the annual Pink Ribbon Charity Walk which raises awareness about the importance of early cancer detection and shows solidarity with those affected by cancer.
• Look Good Feel Better (LGFB) SwitzerlandminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUltrasun is a brand partner of Look Good Feel Better, an organization offering workshops across Switzerland to cancer patients, providing makeup and skincare tips and head covering recommendations to boost confidence and morale.
• Advantage AfricaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUltrasun supports the charitable organization Advantage Africa, which works with over 1,000 people to improve access to dermatological and medical services. Since 2016, Ultrasun has donated sunscreen products specifically for people with albinism in eastern Uganda who are particularly affected by the strong African sun.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Vichy: L'Oréal dermocosmetics brand with sensitive-skin positioning (Capital Soleil sun care). Overlaps with Ultrasun on sensitive-skin SPF, anti-aging benefits, and dermatology-endorsed formulas.
• Sun Bum: Lifestyle sun-care brand with reef-friendly, mineral, and sport formulations. Overlaps with Ultrasun on the sport/gel formats, reef-safe positioning, and broader consumer marketing in sunscreen.
• La Roche-Posay: L'Oréal-owned dermocosmetics brand with a leading dermatologist-recommended sensitive-skin sun-care line (Anthelios). Directly comparable to Ultrasun on sensitive-skin positioning, broad UVA/UVB protection, and pharmacy-channel distribution.
• Bioderma: NAOS-owned dermo-cosmetic brand with sensitive-skin sun protection (Photoderm). Comparable to Ultrasun on the sensitive-skin/photoprotection positioning and pharmacy-channel presence across Europe.
• Eucerin: Beiersdorf dermocosmetics brand with broad sun-care lines including sensitive skin and kids. Comparable to Ultrasun on dermatology credibility, kids/family SKUs, and Europe-wide pharmacy distribution.
• Avène: Pierre Fabre dermo-cosmetic brand specializing in sensitive, reactive, and post-procedure skin. Overlaps directly with Ultrasun on mineral sunscreens, post-laser care (Cicalfate, After-Sun), and dermatology endorsement.
• Australian Gold: US-based sun-care specialist with sport/outdoor, tanning, and botanical lines. Comparable to Ultrasun on sport-specific water/sweat-resistant gels and tanning-activator products.

Emerging players

• Badger Balm: Small US mineral-sunscreen specialist focused on reef-safe, natural, and family/kids lines. Comparable to Ultrasun's mineral and Kids/Baby SPF lines on ingredient philosophy and clean-beauty positioning, but smaller scale.
• SVR Sun Secure: French dermocosmetics brand with sensitive-skin sun-care portfolio. Overlaps with Ultrasun on hypoallergenic, high-SPF, sensitive-skin formulations distributed through pharmacy channels in Europe.
• Evy Technology: Swedish sun-care innovator known for mousse-format, water-resistant, long-lasting SPF technology targeting outdoor/sports use. Comparable to Ultrasun's sports line on technology-driven, performance-positioned sun protection.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Ultrasun
• Instagraminstagram.com/ultrasun_international
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ultrasun-uk

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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