What Repechage does

Repêchage is a family-owned professional skincare company founded in 1980 by Lydia Sarfati and headquartered in Secaucus, New Jersey, where it operates an ISO 9001-certified manufacturing facility producing 180+ products across multiple collections (Hydra Dew Pure, Vita Cura/Vita Cura Gold, Hydra Medic, Hydra 4/Red-Out, Biolight, T-Zone, Hydra Blue/Cell Renewal, Triple Action Lift Peptide, Perfect Skin Mineral Makeup, Sea Spa Body Care, and Oncology Care Skincare). The company's core technology centers on proprietary seaweed-based formulations built around Laminaria Digitata hand-harvested from the Brittany Coast of France and the coast of Maine, with a 6-month refrigerated fermentation process and a library of more than a dozen sustainably sourced seaweed species combined with complementary actives (peptides, hyaluronic acid, squalane, niacinamide, vitamin C, aloe vera). Products are sold through a dual-channel model: a DTC e-commerce site (repechage.com) targeting beauty-conscious consumers with unit-priced products ranging from $7 to $160, and a B2B professional channel (pro.repechage.com) serving licensed estheticians, spas, salons, medi-spas, and beauty schools, supported by Regional Brand Managers across U.S. regions and an in-house education academy (Lydia Sarfati Post-Graduate Academy).

The business is monetized through one-time unit sales across both DTC and trade accounts, supplemented by paid professional education events ($25–$99) such as 3-Day Master Class Academy, Business Building Breakfasts, and Cryo Facial Master Classes. Distribution extends to over 50 countries, with named luxury hotel spa placements including Waldorf Astoria Atlanta and Helsinki, Eden Roc Miami Beach, Loews Miami Beach, Seminole Hard Rock, and a branded spa (The Marina SPA by Repêchage) in Cyprus. The company remains second-generation family-owned under founder/CEO Lydia Sarfati, with no external equity, debt financing, or M&A activity disclosed in the source material. Marketing relies on organic social (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest, LinkedIn), editorial content, sustained earned media coverage in top-tier beauty publications, professional education events, and an annual International Skincare Congress.

Name

Repechage

Legal name

Repêchage Ltd.

Website

https://repechage.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Repêchage is a family-owned, ISO 9001-certified professional skincare company founded in 1980, selling 180+ seaweed-based skincare products and signature facial treatments through DTC e-commerce and a B2B professional channel serving licensed estheticians, spas, and luxury hotel resorts in 50+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Skincare

NAICS

Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561)

SIC

Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844)

akta.pro primary industry

Professional/Backbar Skincare (Esthetician & Spa Use) (CRABAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Professional Skincare & Facial Treatments (CRABALAF), Sensitive Skin & Barrier Repair (CRABAAAG), Dermatology OTC & Skin Health (Acne Treatments, Eczema/Psoriasis OTC, Antifungals, Wart Removal) (CRADAMAF), Dermocosmetics & Medical-Grade Skincare (CRABAAAF)

Keywords

• Professional skincare products
• Seaweed-based skincare
• Esthetician skincare brand
• Spa facial treatments
• Anti-aging skincare line

Headquarters

HQ city

Secaucus

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

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. Direct-to-Consumer Product Sales: Online retail sales of professional skincare products through repechage.com. One-time product purchases at set retail price points. Supported by free samples program, reward points, and promotional discounts.
2. Professional/B2B Product Sales: Wholesale and account sales to licensed estheticians, spas, salons, medi-spas, and beauty schools through pro.repechage.com and direct sales team. Professional accounts access dedicated pricing, education support, and account management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

Repêchage manufactures and sells 180+ seaweed-based clinical skincare products across specialized collections targeting hydration, anti-aging, sensitive/redness-prone, oily/acne-prone, brightening, and combination skin concerns. The company also delivers professional spa treatments including its signature Four Layer Facial and Triple Action Cryo Peptide Facial, supported by the Lydia Sarfati Post-Graduate Academy for esthetician training. Products are formulated with proprietary Laminaria Digitata seaweed extract and other marine ingredients, all manufactured at an ISO 9001-certified facility in Secaucus, NJ.

Product overview

Repechage is a professional skincare brand offering seaweed-based clinical skincare products and spa treatments. The product portfolio consists of multiple specialized collections organized by skin concern: Hydra Dew Pure™ (hydration), Vita Cura®/Vita Cura Gold (anti-aging), Hydra Medic® (oily/acne-prone), Hydra 4®/Red-Out® (sensitive/rosacea), Biolight® (brightening), T-Zone (combination), Hydra Blue®/Cell Renewal (antioxidant), and Triple Action Lift Peptide (firming). Additional offerings include Perfect Skin Mineral Makeup, Sea Spa Body Care, and Oncology Care Skincare. The company also provides professional spa treatments including the signature Four Layer Facial, Classic European Facial, and Triple Action Cryo Peptide Facial. Products are formulated with Laminaria Digitata seaweed harvested from Brittany, France and Maine coasts, containing 12 vitamins, 42 trace elements, and 18 amino acids. Made in the USA at the company's ISO 9001-certified facility in Secaucus, New Jersey since 1980.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hydra Blue®: Cell renewal collection for all skin types
• Hydra Dew Pure™
• Hydra Medic®
• Vita Cura®
• Vita Cura Gold
• T-Zone
• Biolight®
• Hydra 4
• Perfect Skin Mineral Makeup
• Sea Spa Body Care
• Lydia Sarfati Post-Graduate Academy
• Oncology Care Skincare

Products and services

• Hydra Dew Pure™ Collection Hydration-focused skincare line for consumers with dry or dehydrated skin, featuring hyaluronic acid and marine ingredients including cleansers, moisturizers, essence mists, eye cream, and elixir balm.
• Vita Cura® Collection Premium anti-aging collection targeting fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of firmness, featuring marine biopeptides, B3 niacinamide, squalane, and red clover, with firming creams, serums, body care, and hair/scalp serum for consumers and professionals.
• Vita Cura® Gold Collection Luxury gold-infused skincare collection extending the Vita Cura line with B3 Elixir Complex and B3 Serum Complex for premium anti-aging and brightening results.
• Hydra Medic® Collection Problem-skin focused skincare collection with salicylic acid, sea mud, and willow bark for oily and acne-prone skin types, including face wash, astringent, drying lotion, and perfecting mask.
• Hydra 4® Collection Sensitive skin collection with seaweed extracts and olive leaf for calming and restoring compromised skin, addressing redness, rosacea, and sensitivity with cleansers, moisturizers, and toners.
• Red-Out® Collection Rosacea and redness care collection featuring seaweed extract and silver particles to calm, strengthen skin barrier, and reduce visible redness, including serum, cleanser, soothing essence, moisturizer, and sheet masks.
• Biolight® Collection Brightening skincare line targeting dark spots and uneven skin tone with licorice, mulberry, vitamin C, and niacinamide, including cleansers, serums, day and overnight creams, toners, and eye gel.
• T-Zone Collection Combination skin collection balancing oily T-zone with hydration, including cleansing complex, toning complex, hydrating serum, moisture complex, and Honey & Almond Scrub for gentle exfoliation.
• Hydra Blue® / Cell Renewal Collection Cell renewal and blue algae-focused collection featuring C-Serum Seaweed Filtrate and Hydra Blue products for antioxidant protection and skin renewal.
• Triple Action Lift Peptide Collection Peptide-focused firming collection launched in 2024 featuring Triple Action Lift Peptide Cream, Serum, and Cooling Mist combining advanced peptides and cryo-actives for visible lifting and firming results.
• Perfect Skin Mineral Makeup Collection Mineral-based makeup line including translucent loose powder and corrective concealer for even skin tone and natural coverage.
• Sea Spa Body Care Collection Body care line based on thalassotherapy featuring bath salts, body exfoliators, moisturizers, hand cream, and body oils for head-to-toe skincare.
• Oncology Care Skincare Collection Skincare line specifically formulated for individuals undergoing cancer treatment, addressing sensitivity and compromised skin barriers with gentle, nourishing ingredients.
• C-Serum® Seaweed Filtrate Serum Award-winning vitamin C serum with seaweed filtrate and antioxidants for brightening, cell renewal, and protection, named NewBeauty's 2024 best vitamin C serum.
• Hydro-Complex® PFS Moisturizing Cream Lightweight daily moisturizer for dry skin delivering lasting hydration without greasiness, featuring Laminaria Digitata seaweed and amino acids.
• Opti-Firm® Eye Contour Cream Eye cream with cooling applicator for intense hydration, puffiness reduction, and smoothing of fine lines around the delicate eye area.
• Algo Mist® Hydrating Seaweed Facial Spray Hydrating facial spray with seaweed, aloe vera, vitamin C, and ginkgo biloba for instant refresh and better absorption of skincare products, 2023 Readers' Choice Award winner.
• Hydra Medic® Sea Mud Perfecting Mask Deep cleansing mask with sea mud for oily and problematic skin, 2022 NewBeauty award winner, featured in Health.com for deep pore cleansing.
• Repêchage Four Layer Facial Signature professional spa treatment featuring layers of fresh seaweed, massage, and mineral-rich masks for deep hydration, firming, toning, and radiance boost, performed by licensed estheticians at spas and salons.
• Classic European Facial Professional facial treatment combining expert techniques with advanced skincare to deeply cleanse, exfoliate, hydrate, and restore skin balance, offered at spas and salons.
• Triple Action Cryo Peptide Facial Advanced professional treatment unveiled at Premiere Orlando 2026, combining peptides, cryotherapy, and seaweed extracts for dramatic lifting, firming, and radiance results.

Quantifiable outcome

• Dermatologist tested for quality, safety, and skin compatibility across all products
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Waldorf Astoria Spa AtlantacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLuxury spa at Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead offering Repêchage treatments including the Triple Action Lift Peptide Cryo Facial. Hosts live skincare events featuring Lydia and Shiri Sarfati. Features serene treatments, steam rooms, vitality pools, and personalized wellness experiences.
• Esencia Wellness Spa at Eden Roc Miami BeachcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOceanfront luxury spa at Eden Roc Miami Beach offering Repêchage treatments. Featured in HORA Miami alongside Esencia Wellness for new treatment launch. Wendy Portes, Director of Spa, Fitness & Retail at Esencia Wellness, cited trust in Repêchage's ingredient sourcing and evaluation.
• Sea Spa at Loews Miami Beach HotelcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBeachfront spa offering ocean-inspired Repêchage treatments with hydrotherapy, steam rooms, saunas, and wellness treatments. Special collaboration for Sea Spa at Loews Miami Beach featuring Triple Action Lift Peptide Cooling Mist at poolside events.
• Rock Spa & Salon at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (Hollywood)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorResort spa at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, FL, offering Repêchage professional skincare treatments including rhythmic massages, luxury facials, hydrotherapy, and steam rooms.
• The Marina SPA by Repêchage (Cyprus)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBranded Repêchage spa in Cyprus offering luxurious massages, rejuvenating facials, hydrotherapy, and wellness experiences overlooking the marina in a Mediterranean setting.
• Waldorf Astoria HelsinkiminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLuxury spa at Waldorf Astoria Helsinki offering personalized Repêchage wellness treatments in an elegant, tranquil Finnish setting.
• Lydia Sarfati Post-Graduate AcademycoreOthersDedicated professional education facility at Repêchage headquarters in Secaucus, NJ. Hosts 3-Day Master Class Academy, Business Building Breakfasts, CIDESCO Diplomat programs, and advanced skincare training for licensed estheticians worldwide.
• Be+Well Las Vegas / IECSCcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual trade show presence at Be+Well Las Vegas (Las Vegas Convention Center, June 2026, Booth 1634) and IECSC events. Features live demonstrations, Triple Action Cryo Peptide Facial presentations, advanced skin lifting education, and professional account acquisition.
• CIDESCO Section USAcoreOthersLydia Sarfati serves as CIDESCO Diplomat and Section USA President. CIDESCO is the global standard for beauty and spa therapy. This association provides professional credibility and access to the global esthetician community.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Dermalogica: Dermalogica is a leading professional skincare brand sold through licensed estheticians and spas globally, with a similar dual B2B/DTC model and broad product portfolio targeting multiple skin concerns. It is the most direct comparable to Repêchage's professional-channel-led approach.
• Éminence Organic Skin Care: Éminence is a family-founded professional skincare brand using natural/botanical ingredients, sold primarily through spas and salons. Comparable to Repêchage in being family-owned, professional-channel-focused, and rooted in a natural ingredient narrative.
• Image Skincare: Image Skincare is a professional skincare brand sold through spas, salons, and licensed professionals with a broad product range addressing multiple skin concerns. Directly comparable professional-channel GTM and product breadth.
• PCA Skin: PCA Skin is a professional skincare brand distributed through licensed estheticians and medical spas, with product lines targeting chemical peels, acne, and anti-aging. Comparable professional-channel model and clinical positioning to Repêchage.
• Mario Badescu: Mario Badescu is a family-founded skincare brand with a strong DTC and spa-channel presence offering facial skincare, masks, and treatments. Comparable in being independently operated with a multi-channel professional and consumer distribution model.
• HydroPeptide: HydroPeptide is a professional skincare brand emphasizing peptide-based anti-aging formulations, sold through spas and licensed professionals. Comparable to Repêchage's recent Triple Action Lift Peptide Collection launch and professional-channel strategy.

Broad incumbents

• SkinCeuticals: SkinCeuticals (L'Oréal) is a broad incumbent in clinical/medical-grade skincare sold through dermatologists, med-spas, and select retailers. Comparable professional/clinical positioning but operates with significantly larger resources under L'Oréal ownership.
• Murad: Murad (Unilever) is a clinical skincare brand sold through spas, retailers, and DTC, with a broad portfolio addressing aging, acne, and sensitivity. Comparable professional-channel credibility with vastly larger scale via Unilever.

Emerging players

• OSEA Malibu: OSEA is an emerging clean-skincare brand built around seaweed and marine-derived ingredients, sold DTC and through select spas. Directly comparable marine-ingredient narrative and clean-beauty positioning to Repêchage.
• AHAVA Dead Sea Minerals: AHAVA is a mineral-based skincare brand sourced from the Dead Sea, sold through spas, retailers, and DTC. Comparable marine/mineral ingredient positioning to Repêchage's seaweed-based formulations, with a regional sourcing narrative.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Repechage
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/SarkliRepechage
• Facebookfacebook.com/RepechageSkinCare
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/repechage
• Instagraminstagram.com/repechage
• TikToktiktok.com/@repechage
• Pinterestpinterest.com/repechage

Compliance1 record

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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