Laboratories BABÉ

What Laboratories BABÉ does

Laboratorios BABÉ is a Spanish pharmaceutical-grade dermocosmetics company headquartered in Paterna, Valencia, founded in 1994 by two pharmacists who originally formulated products in the back of their pharmacy. The company develops and markets dermatological skincare, body care, pediatric care, and sun-protection products organized into condition-specific lines including Stop AKN (acne), DEPIGMENT+ (hyperpigmentation), HealthyAging+ (anti-aging), Pediatría (infant/child care), Corporal (body care), and Fotoprotección 365 (year-round sun protection). Formulations feature disclosed active-ingredient percentages and pH levels, with proprietary technologies including a cream-to-dry-oil 'Balm to Oil' texture innovation, an Oil Soap containing over 40% vegetable-origin Omega 3, 6, 9 oils, encapsulated facial serums, prebiotic and probiotic lysate technology for atopic dermatitis, and mineral SPF systems based on zinc oxide and titanium dioxide.

The company operates a pharmacy-first go-to-market model, distributing exclusively through 'Farmacias BABÉ' pharmacy partners in Spain and through local pharmacy distributors and chains (including Magnum Medical Finland Oy in Finland, and pharmacy chains in Lithuania such as Apotheka, Eurovaistinė, Benu, Gintarinė, and Camelia) across 15+ international markets. Products are also sold directly to consumers through the company's own e-commerce sites (laboratoriosbabe.com and the dedicated laboratoriosbabe365.com photoprotection storefront). The company employs 101-250 staff, operates without external investment funding, and is registered as a private limited company (Laboratorios BABÉ, S.L.) under founder/family control. Customer segments span consumers with sensitive or problematic skin, parents of infants/children with dermatological needs, and the pharmacy and healthcare-professional recommendation channel that drives prescription-style demand.

Name

Laboratories BABÉ

Legal name

Laboratorios BABÉ, S.L.

Website

https://laboratoriosbabe.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Laboratorios BABÉ is a Spanish pharmaceutical-grade dermocosmetics company, founded in 1994, that develops and markets dermatological skincare, pediatric care, and sun-protection products sold exclusively through pharmacies across 15+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dermocosmetics / Dermatological Skincare

NAICS

Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing (325412), Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing (3254)

SIC

Soap, Detergents, Cleang Preparations, Perfumes, Cosmetics (2840)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYCRABAAAF

Dermocosmetics & Medical-Grade Skincare

Consumer Products & Retail/Beauty & Personal Care/Skincare

SECONDARYCRABAAAB

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

Consumer Products & Retail/Beauty & Personal Care/Skincare

SECONDARYCRABAJAI

Kids Skincare (Moisturizers, Sensitive Skin)

Consumer Products & Retail/Beauty & Personal Care/Baby & Child Personal Care

SECONDARYCRABAJAB

Baby Skincare (Lotions, Creams, Oils)

Consumer Products & Retail/Beauty & Personal Care/Baby & Child Personal Care

SECONDARYHLAIACAL

Dermatology Specialty Pharmaceuticals

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Pharmaceuticals/Specialty Pharmaceuticals

Keywords

• Dermatological skincare
• Pharmaceutical cosmetics
• Sun protection products
• Pediatric skincare
• Atopic skin care

Headquarters

HQ city

Paterna

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pharmacy Product Sales (B2B2C): Revenue is generated through the sale of dermatological skincare products via pharmacies (Farmacias Babé), which serve as the primary retail channel. Pharmacies purchase from BABÉ as wholesale distributors and resell to end consumers. The company also sells directly to consumers through its own e-commerce platform.
2. Direct E-commerce Sales: The company operates its own online store (laboratoriosbabe365.com) for direct-to-consumer sales of its photoprotection and cosmetic product lines, capturing revenue without intermediary pharmacy margins.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Laboratorios BABÉ develops, manufactures, and sells pharmaceutical-grade dermatological skincare products (facial care, body care, photoprotection, and pediatric lines) distributed exclusively through pharmacies and its own e-commerce platform. Products are formulated for sensitive, atopic, acne-prone, aging, and infant skin using clinically tested active ingredients at disclosed percentage concentrations.

Product overview

Laboratories BABÉ is a pharmaceutical dermocosmetics company offering a comprehensive skincare portfolio distributed across multiple product lines organized by function and skin condition. The core offering includes facial care products (Sérums Faciales line featuring Lifting Serum, Renew Serum, and Balance Serum), sun protection (Fotoprotección 365 line with Mineral Eye Contour SPF 50, Super Fluid SPF 50 Mineral variants, and Lip & Cheek Color Balm SPF 50 in multiple shades), body care (Jabón de Aceite/Oil Soap with over 40% vegetable oils, Balm to Oil body balm, and SOS Itch-Relief Body Spray), and specialized pediatric care (Pasta al Agua for diaper rash). Product lines are organized by skin concerns including Depigment+ (hyperpigmentation), Stop AKN (acne), HealthyAging+ (anti-aging), and Pediatrics (baby/child care). Products are sold exclusively through pharmacies and feature formulations with disclosed active ingredient percentages.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Stop AKN: Acne prevention and treatment line; launched at stopakn.com.
• DEPIGMENT+
• HealthyAging+
• Pediatría
• Corporal
• Sérums Faciales
• Fotoprotección 365
• Lip & Cheek
• Esenciales
• Capilar
• Oil Care
• Ampollas

Products and services

• Lifting Serum Anti-aging facial serum from the Sérums Faciales line, featuring encapsulated active ingredients designed to provide lifting effects for adult consumers seeking anti-aging skincare.
• Renew Serum Facial serum in the Sérums Faciales line designed for skin renewal, using encapsulated actives for adult consumers.
• Balance Serum Facial serum designed for oily or acne-prone skin, part of the Sérums Faciales collection.
• Lip & Cheek Color Balm SPF 50 High sun protection lip and cheek color balm with SPF 50 offered in multiple shades (Mocha, Cherry, Velvet, Nude, Rojo, Rosa), combining photoprotection with cosmetic color.
• Mineral Eye Contour SPF 50 Mineral sunscreen stick specifically formulated for the delicate eye contour area with SPF 50 protection.
• Super Fluid SPF 50 Mineral Mineral sunscreen fluid with very high SPF 50 protection, offered in adult, colored, and pediatric variants using zinc oxide and titanium dioxide physical UV filters.
• Oil Control Pads Exfoliating and oil-control pads for facial use designed to address oily skin concerns, part of the Stop AKN acne care line.
• Exfoliating Cleansing Gel Exfoliating facial cleanser gel part of the Stop AKN line for acne-prone skin.
• Pasta al Agua (Pediatric Water Paste) Water paste for babies and children that protects, soothes, and repairs skin; specifically indicated for treating and preventing diaper dermatitis. Contains 8% Zinc Oxide, Corn Protein 3%, Titanium Dioxide 2%, and Panthenol 1.5%, available in 100ml format.
• Jabón de Aceite (Oil Soap) Oil soap suitable for all skin types, especially very dry or atopic-prone skin; contains over 40% vegetable-origin oils rich in Omega 3, 6, and 9, formulated as a syndet soap-free cleansing bar that emulsifies upon contact with water. Available in 500ml and 100ml formats.
• Balm to Oil Highly nourishing oil balm suitable for all skin types, enriched with ceramides and oils rich in Omega 3, 6, and 9; provides immediate softness and comfort and is especially recommended for very dry or atopic-prone skin. Features the cream-to-dry-oil texture transformation upon skin contact.
• SOS Itch-Relief Body Spray (Spray SOS Calmante) Anti-itch soothing body spray with non-drip texture that can be applied without touching the skin; soothes allergic and dry skin and symptoms of atopic dermatitis while restoring hydration, elasticity, and skin barrier function. Available in 30ml.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% reported comfort and softness after using Pasta al Agua
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered regional and minor.

• Magnum Medical Finland OyregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMagnum Medical Finland Oy serves as the local data controller and distributor for BABÉ products in the Finnish market. The company manages Finnish market compliance, regulatory representation, and pharmacy distribution of BABÉ skincare products across Finnish pharmacy chains.
• Finnish Pharmacy Chains (Apotheka, Eurovaistinė, Benu, Gintarinė, Camelia)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBABÉ products are distributed through major Finnish and Lithuanian pharmacy chains including Apotheka, Eurovaistinė, Benu, Gintarinė, and Camelia, providing retail availability for end consumers in these markets.
• icloudCompliance / KLab Corporate Project Management S.L.minorOthersKLab Corporate Project Management S.L. provides the icloudCompliance platform powering BABÉ's compliance reporting channel (Canal de Cumplimiento), enabling anonymous reporting of ethical violations and regulatory compliance matters per Spanish Law 2/2023.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• La Roche-Posay: L'Oréal-owned dermocosmetic brand distributed primarily through pharmacies with dermatologist endorsement. Closest direct peer given pharmacy-distributed, medical-grade skincare positioning and sensitive-skin specialization.
• Avène: Pierre Fabre-owned thermal-water dermocosmetic brand sold through pharmacies globally. Direct peer due to pharmacy-only distribution, sensitive-skin focus, and HCP recommendation model.
• Eucerin: Beiersdorf-owned medical skincare brand sold through pharmacies. Comparable in dermatological positioning, condition-specific lines (atopic dermatitis, acne), and pharmacy distribution.
• Bioderma: NAOS-owned pharmacy skincare brand with strong dermatology and sensitive-skin positioning. Direct peer due to pharmacy distribution and dermatological product portfolio.
• ISDIN: Spanish dermocosmetic leader, particularly strong in photoprotection. Closest geographic peer given Spanish HQ, pharmacy distribution, and overlapping sun-care and dermatology lines.
• Vichy: L'Oréal-owned dermo-cosmetic brand sold in pharmacies with dermatologist endorsement. Comparable pharmacy-led distribution and mineral/dermatological skincare lines.
• Sesderma: Spanish laboratory specializing in dermatological skincare with pharmacy distribution. Direct peer given Spanish origin, pharmaceutical heritage, and dermatology positioning.
• Uriage: Puigroup-owned thermal-water dermo-cosmetic brand sold through pharmacies. Comparable pharmacy-only distribution and dermatological positioning across sensitive skin and pediatric.
• Leti Pharma: Spanish dermatology-focused pharmaceutical company with strong pediatric and atopic dermatitis positioning. Direct peer in pediatric dermatology and pharmacy distribution.

Broad incumbents

• CeraVe: L'Oréal-owned skincare brand with ceramides and sensitive-skin focus. Originally pharmacy-distributed but now scaled across mass, drug, and DTC — a broader incumbent that defines the competitive ceiling BABÉ faces.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/laboratoriosbabe
• Instagraminstagram.com/laboratoriosbabe/?hl=es
• Xx.com/babe_lab

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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