Klapp Cosmetics

What Klapp Cosmetics does

KLAPP Cosmetics GmbH is a privately held German professional skincare manufacturer founded in 1980 by Gerhard Klapp and headquartered in Hessisch Lichtenau, with a dedicated R&D laboratory and bulk production site in Munich established in 2023. The company develops and sells a portfolio of 116 skincare products organized into nine series (PURIFY, BALANCE, RESIST AGING, CALM, RECHARGE, PROTECT, SKIN BOOST, LUXURY) plus the CELL PRO professional-only line, all built on its proprietary KAP TECHNOLOGY platform (Keep, Activate, Prevent) for protecting skin substances and preserving active ingredients. KAP+ Complex formulations are 100% vegan and clean-beauty, and all production sites achieved IFS HPC certification in 2024.

KLAPP operates a hybrid go-to-market model combining a B2B professional channel (beauty institutes, hotel and spa chains, clinics, and beauty schools supplied through exclusive products, cabin-only treatments, and professional device technologies such as SKINSHOOTER FX and HYDRA Revival) with a B2C direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront on Shopify. Consumer pricing spans roughly €7-€295, with subscription cadences offering 3-15% discounts; the company ships within the EU (free shipping in Germany from €50) and lists distributor-led coverage across 60+ countries serving 35,000+ skincare experts. The company has no disclosed funding, is not venture-backed, and reports under German private-company governance with Johannes Hebel and Andreas Höppner in management.

Name

Klapp Cosmetics

Legal name

KLAPP Cosmetics GmbH

Website

https://klapp-skincare.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

KLAPP Cosmetics GmbH is a German professional skincare manufacturer founded in 1980, selling 116 vegan, KAP-Technology-based products to institutes, spas, and hotels across 60+ countries and direct to consumers via e-commerce and subscription.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Skincare

NAICS

Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561), Health and Personal Care Retailers (456), Cosmetics, Beauty Supplies, and Perfume Retailers (45612)

SIC

Soap, Detergents, Cleang Preparations, Perfumes, Cosmetics (2840), Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844)

akta.pro primary industry

Eye & Lip Skincare (CRABAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Professional Skincare & Facial Treatments (CRABALAF), Professional/Backbar Skincare (Esthetician & Spa Use) (CRABAAAK), Sensitive Skin & Barrier Repair (CRABAAAG), Body Skincare (Lotions, Creams, Body Oils) (CRABAAAD), Men’s Facial Skincare (Cleansers, Moisturizers, Anti-aging) (CRABAGAD)

Keywords

• Professional skincare products
• Anti-aging cosmetics
• Clean beauty formulations
• Professional beauty devices
• Cosmetic manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Hessisch Lichtenau

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, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. B2C Product Sales: Direct consumer sales through e-commerce storefront offering products ranging from €7.11 to €294.50. Includes one-time purchases and subscription model with 3-15% recurring discounts based on delivery frequency.
2. B2B Professional Products: Professional-grade exclusive products and treatments sold to institutes, hotels, and spas. Includes cabin-only professional formulations and professional treatment services with device technologies.
3. Subscription Model: Recurring product delivery model offering 3-15% discounts based on delivery frequency (monthly: 10%, bi-monthly: 5%, quarterly: 3%). Provides automatic delivery with easy pause/adjustment options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

KLAPP Cosmetics manufactures and sells professional skincare and cosmetic products for both at-home personal use and in professional institute settings. The portfolio spans nine product series covering cleansing, balancing, anti-aging, sensitive skin, regeneration, sun protection, concentrated ampoules, and luxury care, plus a professional-only CELL PRO line and device technologies (micro-needling, needle-free mesotherapy, HYDRA Revival). Products are distributed through the company-owned e-commerce storefront and a B2B network of 35,000+ skincare professionals across 60+ countries.

Product overview

KLAPP Skin Care Science is a German professional skincare company founded in 1980, offering a comprehensive skincare portfolio organized into nine main product series: PURIFY (cleansing), BALANCE (moisture/sebum regulation), RESIST AGING (anti-aging with Retinol and A Classic sub-lines), CALM (sensitive skin), RECHARGE (skin regeneration), PROTECT (sun protection), SKIN BOOST (concentrated ampoules including Exo|Gen), and LUXURY (Repagen Exclusive, Caviar Power Imperial, Diamond). The company also offers CELL PRO, an exclusive professional-only line for institutes, hotels, and spas with accompanying professional device technologies (Micro-Needling, SKINSHOOTER FX, HYDRA Revival). All products are developed with proprietary KAP Technology and are 100% vegan and clean beauty certified. Products are sold through the Shopify-powered e-commerce platform and distributed to over 35,000 skincare experts in 60+ countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PURIFY Product Series Cleanses and prepares the skin for subsequent care steps. Includes skin type-appropriate cleansers, toners, and exfoliation products such as Cleansing Foam, Gel, Milk, Eye Make-Up Remover, PHA/BHA Toners, AHA + BHA Glow Peeling, Enzyme Peeling Balm, and AHA Peeling Pads that keep the skin's natural barrier balanced.
• BALANCE Product Series Regulates the skin's balance and restores equilibrium, addressing moisture deficiency, clarifying blemished skin, and regulating excessive sebum production in oily skin. Includes the Hyaluronic hydration sub-line with Day & Night Cream, Serum X12, Triple Action, and Colour & Care Cushion products.
• RESIST AGING Product Series Reactivates the skin, reduces lines and wrinkles, supports skin regeneration, and improves elasticity. Includes the Retinol sub-line with PRO AGE Day + Night Cream, Serum, Booster, and Overnight Mask (triple retinol action), and the A Classic sub-line featuring Retinyl Palmitate-based Cream, Eye Care Cream, Neck & Décolleté Cream, Micro Retinol Soft Cream, Revital Serum, and Facial Oil.
• CALM Product Series Soothes sensitive skin and reinforces its resilience. The mild formulations increase well-being and prevent moisture loss, with Skin Natural, Beta Glucan, and Immun sub-lines for sensitive and reactive skin types.
• RECHARGE Product Series Supports the skin in its regeneration process. Stimulates and revitalizes tired and depleted skin, restores smooth complexion, and softens lines and wrinkles. Includes Niacinamide, Vitamin C, Stri-Pexan, ASA Peel, Men, and EyeTech sub-lines.
• PROTECT Product Series Sun protection products that protect effectively against UVA and UVB rays with modern formulations. Includes Multi Level Performance Sun Protection Facial Sunscreen BB 50 SPF and Body sun protection products.
• SKIN BOOST Product Series Scientifically proven, highly concentrated active ingredients for maximum effectiveness. Includes concentrated ampoule treatments (Hyaluron Ampoules, Caviar Ampoules, Illuminate Anti-Pigmentation, Filler Anti-Wrinkle) and the Exo|Gen sub-line with Age Defense Cream, Soothing Shield Cream, Radiance Cream, Clarify Cream, and Vitality Elixir Ampoule.
• LUXURY Product Series Highly efficient active ingredients and formulations for best results, including Repagen Exclusive (age-defying with Age-Defying Cream, Serum, and Hand Care Cream), Caviar Power Imperial (luxury anti-aging with caviar extract, patented Caviar Power-Pearls and Duo-Pearl Technology), and Diamond (luxury anti-aging with Diamond Face Cream).
• CELL PRO Professional Line Exclusive professional-only skincare line for institutes, hotels, and spas using innovative KAP Technology. CELL PRO for face includes three specialized formulations (Balancing, Firming, and Lifting) tailored to key stages of skin aging, plus CELL PRO Body for professional body treatments. Sold exclusively to professional partners, not to consumers.
• Professional Micro-Needling Treatment Professional micro-needling treatment offering safe and targeted perforation of skin surface with ultra-fine MESO tips for natural regeneration, refined skin texture, improved firmness, smoothness, and radiance. Provided to institutes and spas for in-cabin professional treatments.
• SKINSHOOTER FX Needle-Free Mesotherapy Device Needle-free mesotherapy device fully compliant with NiSV (German regulatory standard for electrical stimulation on humans) that delivers instantly visible results, supports penetration of active ingredients, and counteracts skin laxity. Sold to professional institutes, hotels, and spas for in-cabin treatments.
• HYDRA Revival Multifunctional Device Multifunctional professional device with patented handpieces including an integrated flow regulator, plastic, silicone, and diamond treatment tips, spray handpiece, and O2 Cellpulser for versatile in-cabin skin treatments. Sold to professional institutes, hotels, and spas.
• KLAPP Subscription Delivery Model Subscription-based recurring delivery service for KLAPP consumer products, offering 10% off for monthly delivery, 5% off for bi-monthly delivery, and 3% off for quarterly delivery. Provides automatic reordering with easy pause/cancel and adjustment options.

Quantifiable outcome

• Trusted by 35,000 skincare experts worldwide
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Amedia Group LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 21 October 2025Partnership for expansion into the Iraqi market, demonstrating KLAPP's international growth strategy and distribution network expansion into the Middle East region.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Babor: German professional skincare company with a near-identical model: B2B sales to institutes and spas via professional-only lines plus D2C e-commerce. Direct German competitor with comparable size, heritage, and professional channel focus.
• Dermalogica: Global professional skincare brand built around skin therapists and institutes, with strong education and B2B/D2C hybrid distribution. Closely comparable professional-channel model and treatment-led product positioning.
• SkinCeuticals: Premium clinical/active-ingredient skincare brand with a strong professional channel (dermatologists, medspas) plus D2C. Comparable positioning around advanced actives and anti-aging, though at a much larger scale under L'Oréal ownership.
• Image Skincare: US-based professional skincare brand sold through spas and institutes with a D2C arm. Similar B2B professional-first model with treatment-focused regimens like retinol and vitamin C lines.
• PCA Skin: Professional skincare brand built around chemical peels and treatment protocols sold via licensed skin professionals, with growing D2C. Comparable professional-only product positioning and active-ingredient focus (e.g., retinol).
• Biologique Recherche: French prestige professional skincare brand distributed through institutes and spas with proprietary protocols. Comparable European heritage, premium pricing, and professional-channel exclusivity.

Broad incumbents

• Bioderma (NAOS): Larger European dermo-cosmetic brand with a broad retail and pharmacy footprint plus some professional presence. Comparable European skincare pedigree and active-ingredient focus, but operates at much greater scale as part of NAOS.
• Eucerin (Beiersdorf): German dermo-cosmetic incumbent under Beiersdorf with a strong sensitive-skin and scientific positioning. Overlaps with KLAPP's CALM line and Made-in-Germany positioning, but distributed mainly via pharmacies rather than institutes.

Emerging players

• Dr. Barbara Sturm: German-founded premium skincare brand with an emerging professional and consumer presence, focused on molecular actives and anti-aging. Comparable German heritage and science-led positioning, though primarily D2C.
• Murad: Clinical skincare brand founded by a dermatologist with treatment-focused product ranges spanning anti-aging, acne, and sensitive skin. Comparable treatment-line breadth and active-ingredient positioning with both spa and retail channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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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