What CNC Cosmetic does

CNC cosmetic GmbH is a German specialty skincare manufacturer founded in 1986 and headquartered in Philippsburg, Germany, led by Managing Director Rolf Hofheinz. The company develops, produces, and distributes dermazeutische Wirkstoffkosmetik (dermaceutic active ingredient cosmetics) together with apparative treatment systems (Skin OXYmizer, coldPLASMA/PlasmaSOLUTION, Mesoporation, Micro Needling, Radiofrequenz, Diamant-Mikrodermabrasion, Ultrasonic, EMS, multi face one, Hautanalyse) for professional cosmetic institutes (Kosmetikinstitute). Its product architecture centers on an award-winning proprietary Zellmembran-Technologie (cell membrane technology) underlying the PREMIUM anti-aging line, with 30+ additional series covering retinal anti-aging, microbiome-sensitive care, longevity science, sun protection, men's care, and dermatological applications.

The company operates a multi-channel go-to-market model: dedicated B2B online shops for institutes in Germany (shop.cnc-cosmetic.de) and Switzerland (shop-neu.cnc-cosmetic.ch), a B2C shop at cnc-direct.de, a field sales team (Außendienstmitarbeiter), and an active worldwide distributor outreach. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time product sales to professional institutes and end consumers, supplemented by White Label and Private Label manufacturing services (accessed via white-label-cnc.de and private-label-cnc.de) that enable partners to launch proprietary branded cosmetic lines. A recurring-revenue layer was introduced in 2025 via the Social Beauty Box subscription (119€/CHF per month), which delivers professional social media content and SEO-optimized texts to institute partners on a 6-month auto-renewing contract.

Customer segments are horizontally distributed across professional institutes (primary), end consumers (secondary), and white/private label brand partners (services). The firm maintains active hiring, multiple 2025-2026 product launches, and international expansion intent, with no external institutional investors, funding rounds, M&A activity, or subsidiaries disclosed in available sources.

Name

CNC Cosmetic

Legal name

CNC cosmetic GmbH

Website

https://cnc-cosmetic.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

CNC cosmetic GmbH is a 1986-founded German manufacturer of dermaceutical active-ingredient cosmetics and professional apparative skincare systems, supplying cosmetic institutes across DACH via B2B shops, end consumers via a D2C portal, and white/private label manufacturing partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Skincare / Dermocosmetics

NAICS

Cosmetics, Beauty Supplies, and Perfume Retailers (456120)

SIC

Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844)

akta.pro primary industry

Dermocosmetics & Medical-Grade Skincare (CRABAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Professional Skincare & Facial Treatments (CRABALAF), Natural/Organic & Clean Skincare (CRABAAAH)

Keywords

• Dermaceutical active cosmetics
• Professional skincare manufacturing
• Apparative skincare devices
• White label cosmetics
• Private label skincare

Headquarters

HQ city

Philippsburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. B2B Product Sales to Cosmetic Institutes: Sale of dermazeutische Wirkstoffkosmetik products, apparatus-based systems (Skin OXYmizer, multi face one, Mesoporation, Micro Needling, Plasma treatments, Radiofrequenz, Diamant-Mikrodermabrasion, coldPLASMA, Ultrasonic, EMS), and accessories to professional cosmetic institutes through dedicated B2B online shops (shop.cnc-cosmetic.de for Germany, shop-neu.cnc-cosmetic.ch for Switzerland). Products span multiple skincare series (edition 4.0, Retinal, MicroSilver BG, PREMIUM, aesthetic world, classic, pure organic, SUN, fruit appeel, MED HYAL, skin2derm, Couperose Reducing, men relax, and more) covering facial care, body care, cabin treatments, decorative cosmetics, and accessories.
2. B2C Direct-to-Consumer Sales: Sale of cosmetic products to end consumers through the cnc-direct.de online shop, enabling private customers to purchase CNC products while supporting their local cosmetic institute.
3. White Label Manufacturing: Manufacturing and supply of white label cosmetic products to partners, enabling independent cosmetic brands to launch products under their own brand names using CNC's formulation and production capabilities. Partners benefit from cost-effective sourcing and rapid production timelines.
4. Private Label Manufacturing: Full private label manufacturing service enabling partners to create bespoke cosmetic products with customized formulations, branding, and packaging. CNC handles development, production, and delivery, allowing partners to build proprietary product lines.
5. Social Beauty Box: Monthly subscription service providing cosmetic institutes with professionally created social media content, including 6 photos, 2 Reels with 2 music variants, and 8 SEO-optimized texts, plus access to the full CNC content library. Sold at 119€/CHF per month with a 6-month initial term and automatic renewal.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

CNC cosmetic GmbH develops, manufactures, and distributes a portfolio of dermazeutische Wirkstoffkosmetik (dermaceutical active ingredient cosmetics) products paired with apparative (device-based) skincare systems for professional cosmetic institutes and end consumers. The company sells themed cosmetic series (e.g., Retinal Intelligence, PREMIUM, edition 4.0, Skingevity, MicroSilver BG, SUN, MAGIC SUMMER), professional apparative devices (Skin OXYmizer, coldPLASMA, Mesoporation, Micro Needling, Radiofrequenz), and offers White Label and Private Label contract manufacturing plus recurring services such as the Social Beauty Box content subscription.

Product overview

CNC Cosmetic is a German dermazeutische Wirkstoffkosmetik (dermaceutic active ingredient cosmetics) company founded in 1986, headquartered in Philippsburg, Germany. The company operates as a B2B supplier primarily serving cosmetics institutes (professional skincare studios) and also sells directly to end consumers. The product portfolio consists of multiple product series organized around specific skin concerns and treatments, including Retinal Intelligence (a 3-phase retinal-based anti-aging system), edition 4.0/3.5 (premium facial care), PREMIUM Synergie (cell membrane technology-based anti-aging), Longevity Science (longevity skincare concept), Skingevity (exosome-based serums), SUN (sun protection), MAGIC SUMMER (summer skincare), MicroSilver BG (silver-based sensitive skin care), aesthetic world (general skincare), skin2derm (dermatological products), and various other specialized lines. Additionally, CNC offers apparative/conceptual solutions including Skin OXYmizer (oxygen therapy device), coldPLASMA, Mesoporation, Micro Needling, PlasmaSOLUTION, Radiofrequenz, Diamond Microdermabrasion, Hautanalyse (skin analysis), and multi face one devices. The company also provides services including White Label and Private Label manufacturing, CNC direct e-commerce platform, Social Beauty Box marketing service, and professional training/education programs. The offering is characterized as innovative dermaceutic cosmetics combined with contemporary apparative systems for visible and sustainable results.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PREMIUM: Premium synergistic anti-aging skincare line based on scientifically proven, award-winning cell membrane technology for comprehensive energetic skin rejuvenation.
• Skin OXYmizer
• edition 4.0
• Retinal Intelligence
• MicroSilver BG
• aesthetic world
• skin2derm
• Couperose Reducing
• fruit appeel
• SUN
• men relax
• Skingevity
• #clear it
• pure organic
• CNC direct
• White Label
• Private Label
• coldPLASMA / PLASMASolution

Products and services

• PREMIUM Synergie Synergistic anti-aging skincare line developed on the proprietary Zellmembran-Technologie (cell membrane technology) platform; intended for professional cosmetic institutes and home use by consumers seeking premium rejuvenation.
• Skin OXYmizer Apparative (device-based) oxygen-enrichment system that triggers the natural process of skin oxygen supply from within for skin renewal, smoothing, and revitalisation; sold to professional cosmetic institutes for use in cabin treatments.
• Retinal Intelligence Series 3-phase anti-aging skincare series centred on encapsulated retinal with progressive serum strengths, including Retinal Serum Level 1 (3% retinal, beginners/sensitive skin), Retinal Serum Level 2 (high-dose, experienced users), and Retinal Cream; sold to professional institutes and end consumers.
• Skingevity Elixier Exo-Boost & Stress Relief Complex High-performance active-ingredient ampoule serum combining plant exosomes (Goji berry callus culture extract) and adaptogens (Schisandra chinensis) to target cellular longevity, oxidative-stress protection, and visible signs of skin aging; sold as an intensive professional and home-use treatment.
• edition 4.0 Next-generation facial care line featuring a Lift and Repair formula positioned under the Longevity Science concept; targeted at professional institutes and consumers seeking advanced anti-aging care.
• SUN Series Professional sun-protection skincare line combining SPF and skincare benefits, intended for daily and sports use; sold to professional institutes and end consumers (including the SUN Stick SPF50 with sea buckthorn oil and mineral zinc oxide).
• MAGIC SUMMER Seasonal summer skincare line featuring the ultra-light MAGIC Summer Cream with vitamins, argan stem cells, and indigo plant extract to provide moisture, environmental-stress protection, and natural self-tanning stimulation; targeted at professional institutes and end consumers.
• MicroSilver BG Silver-based antimicrobial skincare line combining rich and lightweight face-cream variants (MicroSilver BG Face Cream and Face Cream Soft) to address dry, lipid-poor, scaling, sensitive, seborrhoeic, neurodermatitis-prone, and psoriasis-prone skin; targeted at professional institutes for cabin and retail sale.
• aesthetic world Hyaluronic acid-based professional skincare line spanning cleansing (Clearing Foam), toning (Facial Tonic), and high-concentration serum (Hyaluron Forte Serum) products suitable for all skin types including sensitive skin; sold to professional institutes for cabin use and retail.
• fruit appeel SkinSolution Peeling line featuring the Milchsäure & PHA Peeling Liquid - a gentle lactic-acid and PHA combination for natural cell renewal, new freshness, and radiance; used by professional institutes for exfoliation treatments and sold for home use.
• coldPLASMA / PLASMASolution Cold plasma apparatus and product system (PLASMASolution) for in-clinic treatments that decongest, strengthen, and disinfect the skin, and support deeper penetration of active ingredients; sold to professional cosmetic institutes.
• White Label Manufacturing White label manufacturing service that lets partners sell CNC-formulated cosmetic products under their own brand without in-house development; targets entrepreneurs, beauty brands, and distributors seeking a cost-effective, rapid route to their own product line.
• Private Label Manufacturing Fully bespoke private label cosmetics manufacturing covering customised formulation, branding, packaging, development, production, and delivery; enables partners to build entirely proprietary cosmetic product lines.
• CNC direct Direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform that lets consumers order CNC products 24/7 while routing support back to their local cosmetic institute; also serves as a B2B2C channel for institutes that do not want to operate their own online shop.
• Social Beauty Box Recurring monthly subscription content service that delivers professional social-media assets (photos, Reels, SEO-optimised texts) and access to CNC's full content library to cosmetic institute partners for marketing use.
• DD Cream Daily protection and care cream providing SPF and nourishing benefits for day-to-day use; positioned within CNC's skincare line-up for both professional retail and home use.
• Apparative Concept Solutions (Mesoporation, Micro Needling, Radiofrequenz, Diamant-Mikrodermabrasion, Ultrasonic Beauty Light, EMS, Hautanalyse, multi face one) Suite of professional apparative (device-based) treatment concepts for cosmetic institutes: Mesoporation (needle-free mesotherapy), Micro Needling, Radiofrequenz, Diamant-Mikrodermabrasion, Ultrasonic Beauty Light, EMS (muscle stimulation), Hautanalyse (skin analysis), and multi face one (multi-treatment facial device).

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration15 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Social Beauty Box Partners (Cosmetic Institutes)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerCNC Cosmetic offers the Social Beauty Box service to cosmetic institute partners, providing professionally created social media content including 6 photos, 2 Reels, and 8 SEO-optimized texts monthly for 119€/CHF, with access to the full CNC content library. This enables institutes to increase brand awareness, acquire new customers, and drive revenue through professionally managed social media presence. The service has a 6-month initial term with automatic renewal.
• Cosmetic Institutes (General Partner Network)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCNC Cosmetic positions itself as 'TOP-Partner für Kosmetikinstitute' (TOP Partner for Cosmetic Institutes), supplying dermazeutische Wirkstoffkosmetik, apparatus-based skincare concepts (Skin OXYmizer, coldPLASMA, Mesoporation, Micro Needling, Radiofrequenz, etc.), and white label/private label manufacturing. The partnership includes comprehensive support through field sales staff, professional training, and access to the full CNC product range via dedicated B2B shops.
• International DistributorsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCNC Cosmetic is actively seeking distributors worldwide to expand international market reach. The company markets itself internationally as a TOP partner for institutes and cosmetics enthusiasts, offering its full portfolio of dermazeutische Wirkstoffkosmetik, apparatus-based systems, and white/private label manufacturing capabilities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Klapp Cosmetics: Klapp Cosmetics is a German professional skincare company supplying cosmetic institutes with dermacosmetic products and apparative treatment concepts. Directly comparable to CNC in B2B institute channel, product portfolio depth, and German market focus.
• Maria Galland: Maria Galland is a French/German-origin premium professional skincare brand selling through beauty institutes and spas across Europe. Comparable to CNC as a professional-channel skincare supplier with a premium positioning and institute-focused B2B model.
• Dr. Spiller Biocosmetics: Dr. Spiller is a German professional derma-cosmetic brand serving institutes, spas, and dermatology practices. Directly comparable to CNC's dermazeutische Wirkstoffkosmetik positioning, B2B institute distribution, and German/European footprint.
• Reviderm: Reviderm is a German professional skincare brand combining active-ingredient cosmetics with apparative devices for institute use. Highly comparable to CNC's combined product-plus-device service model and B2B institute GTM.
• Janssen Cosmetics: Janssen Cosmetics is a German professional skincare manufacturer supplying cosmetic institutes worldwide with active-ingredient formulations and treatment concepts. Directly comparable in B2B institute channel, scientific positioning, and product breadth.
• Sebapharma: Sebapharma is a German manufacturer of professional skin and body care products sold through pharmacies and professional channels. Comparable to CNC as a German dermacosmetic manufacturer with a B2B sales model and clinical-adjacent positioning.
• Davines: Davines is an Italian professional beauty group producing skincare and haircare for salons and institutes, with a sustainability-led brand identity. Comparable to CNC as a B2B professional skincare/haircare manufacturer serving institutes across Europe.

Broad incumbents

• Dermalogica: Dermalogica is a global professional skincare brand owned by Unilever, distributed through skin therapists and institutes in 80+ countries. Comparable to CNC as a professional-channel skincare brand, but operates at materially larger scale and with broader geographic reach.
• Beiersdorf AG: Beiersdorf is a large German personal care conglomerate owning Eucerin and La Prairie, with deep dermo-cosmetic credibility and global R&D scale. Overlaps with CNC in dermo-cosmetic positioning but operates as a mass-market incumbent across multiple channels.
• Pierre Fabre Group: Pierre Fabre is a French dermo-cosmetic and pharmaceutical group owning Avène, Ducray, and Klorane, with significant pharmacy and professional-channel presence. Comparable to CNC in dermo-cosmetic science-led positioning but at substantially larger scale and broader portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CNCcosmetic.de
• Instagraminstagram.com/cnccosmetic_official?igsh=MXZpbmtxa2VnM3Zwaw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

Compliance2 records

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

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

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