Laboratoires de Biarritz

What Laboratoires de Biarritz does

Laboratoires de Biarritz is a French privately-held dermo-cosmetic company founded in 2011 and headquartered in Biarritz (Pyrénées-Atlantiques). It develops, manufactures, and sells certified organic skincare, suncare, body care, and baby care products built around proprietary algae-derived active ingredients - notably the patented extracts Alga-Gorria®, Alga-Sendatu®, and Alga-Paisium, sourced from red and brown algae harvested on the Basque coast - combined with mineral (non-chemical) UV filters. All formulations carry COSMOS ORGANIC certification from ECOCERT Greenlife and contain 99.5-100% ingredients of natural origin, with organic content up to 68.9% in specific SKUs.

The company operates a dual go-to-market model. A direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront (laboratoires-biarritz.com) ships internationally, with unit prices ranging from €8.50 to €29.50. Parallel retail distribution covers organic-specialty chains (Biocoop, Naturalia, La Vie Claire, Mademoiselle Bio), pharmacy networks (Wellpharma, Giphar), and mass-market retail (Monoprix), with the brand claiming the N°1 position in certified organic suncare in French pharmacy/parapharmacy based on GERSDATA May 2023 sell-out data. The product portfolio is organized into eight ranges (Gamme de Biarritz, Hydra-protect+, Océane, Suncare, Reparative Care, Baby Care, Cleansing/Make-up Removal, and Anti-Dark Spot) spanning face, body, suncare, baby, and maternity segments.

Laboratoires de Biarritz is registered with the Bayonne RCS under number 848 093 167, has share capital of €200,000, employs 11-50 people, and has received regional development funding from Herrikoa (2014). Eric Renard is the legal representative. No parent company, external VC backers, or revenue figures are disclosed. International expansion is being pursued via a password-protected professional portal (LDB BOX) recruiting third-party distributors, and product innovation continued in April 2025 with the launch of a Cleansing Foam and an SPF50+ Invisible Anti-Dark Spot Fluid.

Name

Laboratoires de Biarritz

Legal name

Laboratoires de Biarritz France

Website

https://laboratoires-biarritz.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Laboratoires de Biarritz is a French certified organic dermo-cosmetic brand founded in 2011 in Biarritz, selling algae-based face, body, suncare, and baby skincare through its own e-commerce site and through French organic, pharmacy, and mass-market retailers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Organic Dermo-Cosmetics

SIC

Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844)

akta.pro primary industry

Dermocosmetics & Medical-Grade Skincare (CRABAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Natural/Organic & Clean Skincare (CRABAAAH), Baby Powder & Anti-Chafe (CRABAJAG)

Keywords

• Organic dermo-cosmetics
• Natural skincare products
• Algae-based cosmetics
• Mineral sun protection
• Baby care products

Headquarters

HQ city

Biarritz

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct Product Sales (D2C E-commerce): Revenue generated from direct-to-consumer sales through their e-commerce website. Products are sold at full retail price with occasional promotional codes (SUMMER20, BIENVENUE) and free shipping thresholds. The company ships internationally worldwide.
2. Retail Distribution: Revenue through distribution partnerships with organic/natural health stores (Biocoop, Naturalia, La Vie Claire, Mademoiselle Bio), pharmacies (Wellpharma, Giphar), and mass retailers (Monoprix) across France.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Laboratoires de Biarritz manufactures and sells certified organic dermo-cosmetic products formulated with proprietary algae-derived ingredients (Alga-Gorria®, Alga-Sendatu®, Alga-Paisium) sourced from the Basque coast. The product portfolio spans facial skincare, body care, mineral-based suncare, and certified organic baby care, with all formulations containing 99.5-100% ingredients of natural origin and certified by COSMOS ORGANIC/ECOCERT.

Product overview

Laboratoires de Biarritz is a certified organic dermo-cosmetics brand founded in Biarritz, France, specializing in algae-based skincare products. The product portfolio includes multiple interconnected product lines: Face care (cleansers, serums, moisturizers, eye contour, masks, scrubs), Body care (nourishing skincare, reparative products), Suncare (sprays, creams, milks, oils, sticks in various SPF levels including SPF50+ invisible formulas and tinted options), and Baby care (cleansing gels, micellar waters, moisturizers, diaper creams, liniments, massage products). The brand features patented algae-derived ingredients including Alga-Gorria (antioxidant from red algae), Alga-Paisium (soothing from brown algae), and Alga-Sendatu (reparative from red algae). Products are COSMOS ORGANIC certified with formulations containing 99.5-100% natural origin ingredients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• La Crème de Biarritz (Face) Iconic moisturizing cream for face derived from Ocean Therapy, serving as the best-seller of the brand's moisturizing line for daily hydration.
• La Crème de Biarritz (Body) Body cream version of the brand's signature moisturizing formula providing hydration and nourishment for body skin.
• Cleansing Foam Daily facial cleanser that purifies, protects, and enhances natural glow, formulated for daily cleansing routines.
• SPF50+ Invisible Anti-Dark Spot Fluid High-protection sunscreen fluid designed to prevent and correct dark spots while protecting skin glow with an invisible finish formulation.
• Crème solaire bébé & enfant SPF50+ 100% natural origin mineral sunscreen certified organic with high tolerance for protecting children's delicate skin from 6 months onward, containing Alga-Gorria antioxidant extract and mineral UV filters.
• Huile démaquillante (Cleansing Oil) Certified organic cleansing oil that effectively removes all makeup including waterproof formulas while gently cleansing and eliminating daily impurities; transforms into milk on contact with water and contains Laminaire de Neptune extract.
• Crème de change bébé (Diaper Change Cream) Certified organic diaper change cream with 100% natural ingredients forming a protective barrier to prevent redness and soothe irritated skin, containing Alga-Paisium and Alga-Sendatu patented active ingredients.
• Liniment oléo-calcaire bébé Traditional certified organic oleo-calcareous liniment made with equal parts organic virgin olive oil and lime water, creating a protective film and preventing diaper rash.
• Eau nettoyante bébé (Baby Cleansing Water) 100% natural micellar water certified organic for gentle cleansing of baby's skin without irritating delicate epidermis, containing Alga-Paisium exclusive active ingredient.
• Gel lavant surgras bébé Certified organic cleansing gel for baby's body and hair that cleans gently while respecting the immature skin barrier, containing Alga-Paisium to soothe delicate infant skin.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of testers found the cleansing oil effectively removes waterproof makeup
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ECOCERT GreenlifecoreOthersCertification partner providing COSMOS ORGANIC certification for all products. ECOCERT Greenlife verifies that formulations meet strict organic standards. This certification is fundamental to the brand's positioning and credibility in the organic cosmetics market.
• BiocoopcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor French organic/natural health food retailer chain. Partners with Laboratoires de Biarritz to distribute certified organic dermo-cosmetics in their network of organic stores across France.
• NaturaliacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench organic and natural health retailer chain distributing Laboratoires de Biarritz products in their natural health store network across France.
• La Vie ClaireminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench organic retail chain distributing certified organic skincare products.
• Mademoiselle BiominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOrganic beauty specialist retailer distributing premium certified organic dermo-cosmetics.
• MonoprixcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench mass market retail chain (part of Casino Group) distributing Laboratoires de Biarritz products, providing broader mainstream distribution beyond organic retail channels.
• Wellpharma & Giphar PharmaciescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPharmacy chains distributing Laboratoires de Biarritz as dermo-cosmetic products. Positioned in health/parapharmacy channel which reinforces the brand's dermatological credibility and high tolerance positioning.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Nuxe: French natural-origin dermo-cosmetic brand with strong pharmacy and mass-market presence and a notable suncare line (Sun). Comparable on natural-ingredient positioning, French retail presence, and mid-premium pricing.
• Cattier: French pioneer of organic cosmetics with broad certified-organic skincare, baby care, and suncare ranges sold through organic retail and pharmacies in France. Direct competitor on organic certification, baby/suncare categories, and French distribution.
• Avène (Pierre Fabre): French dermo-cosmetic brand owned by Pierre Fabre, sold in pharmacies and specializing in sensitive-skin and suncare products. Direct comparison point for Laboratoires de Biarritz's positioning in pharmacy-channel dermo-cosmetics, though Avène operates at much larger scale.
• Caudalie: French natural-origin dermo-cosmetic brand (vineyard-based actives) sold in pharmacies and organic retail. Closely comparable on natural-positioning, French pharmacy distribution, and premium organic skincare branding.
• Bioderma (NAOS): French dermo-cosmetic brand under NAOS (formerly Institut Esthederm), sold through pharmacies with sensitive-skin and suncare ranges. Direct competitor in the pharmacy dermo-cosmetic channel and in dermatological skincare positioning.
• Dr. Hauschka: German natural and certified-natural (NATRUE) dermo-cosmetic brand with a strong face, body and baby care portfolio. Comparable on natural/clean beauty positioning, premium pricing, and pharmacy/selective retail distribution across Europe.
• SVR Laboratoire Dermatologique: Independent French dermo-cosmetic laboratory sold primarily in pharmacies and parapharmacies with sensitive-skin and suncare ranges. Direct peer on French pharmacy-channel dermatological positioning.
• Melvita: French certified-organic cosmetics and skincare brand distributed through Biocoop, organic retail and its own stores. Closely matches Laboratoires de Biarritz on organic certification, French organic-retail distribution, and natural ingredient philosophy.

Emerging players

• Pai Skincare: UK-based certified-organic and sensitive-skin skincare brand with international e-commerce and selective retail distribution. Comparable niche organic positioning, though smaller and focused primarily on D2C rather than pharmacy retail.

Broad incumbents

• La Roche-Posay: L'Oréal-owned global dermo-cosmetic leader distributed heavily in pharmacies with a strong Anthelios suncare franchise. Competes with Laboratoires de Biarritz in the same pharmacy/parapharmacy channel and increasingly in organic sub-lines.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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