BIOTIC Phocea

What BIOTIC Phocea does

BIOTIC Phocea is a Marseille, France-based specialty manufacturer of pigments, equipment, and medical devices for permanent makeup and medical tattooing, founded in 1999 by Doctor Tiziano. The company sells CE-certified medical products (BIOCHROMAEYES® for keratopigmentation, BIOCHROMADERM® for reparative medical tattooing, RADSAFE® for radiotherapy marking, COMFORT MARKER 2.0 CE IIb) and a Signature® line of hybrid mineral-organic pigments with proprietary Airless Color® sterile packaging, alongside dermograph equipment (Signature® dermograph, Dermo'Lite, Liberty wireless pen) and compatible needle cartridges. Cosmetic care products under the SUBLIM'INK® and By Biotic Cosmetics brands address pre- and post-procedure skincare, and the company runs a face-to-face professional training center in Marseille and a private label program for cosmetics and pigments.

The company operates a multi-channel B2B distribution model anchored by a professional e-commerce storefront (biotic.fr) with French and English versions, a separate consumer site (particuliers.biotic.fr), and a network of distributors and training school partners. Pricing is unit-based with modest professional pricing (e.g., €24.90 per 5ml Signature® pigment, €139-€179 for curated sets), supplemented by a 5% loyalty store credit program, equipment leasing offers, and training/medic model service fees. Customer segments are dual-pillar: primary B2B clients are beauty/aesthetic professionals and medical practitioners (surgeons, dermatologists, oncologists), with secondary segments including training schools, distributors, private label clients, and individual consumers. The legal entity, Laboratoires BIOTIC Phocea S.A.R.L., is a privately-held French SARL with share capital of €290,169.45, currently managed by Sandie Tiziano, with no disclosed external investors, subsidiaries, or M&A activity. Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

BIOTIC Phocea

Legal name

Laboratoires BIOTIC Phocea S.A.R.L.

Website

https://biotic.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BIOTIC Phocea is a French manufacturer founded in 1999 that produces CE-certified pigments, dermograph equipment, and medical devices for permanent makeup and medical tattooing, serving beauty professionals, medical practitioners, training schools, and distributors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Permanent Makeup and Medical Tattoo Pigments

NAICS

Synthetic Dye and Pigment Manufacturing (32513)

SIC

Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844)

akta.pro primary industry

Permanent Makeup Pigments & Supplies (Microblading/PMU Pigments, Aftercare Color Products) (CRABACAI)

Keywords

• Permanent makeup pigments
• Medical tattooing supplies
• Dermopigmentation products
• Micropigmentation equipment
• Keratopigmentation medical devices

Headquarters

HQ city

Marseille

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pigment Sales: Sale of aesthetic and medical pigments including Airless Color®, Signature®, and specialized medical pigment ranges. Products include eyebrow, lip, eyeliner, and scalp micropigmentation pigments sold in sterile multi-use containers.
2. Equipment & Consumables: Sale of dermograph machines (Signature®, Dermo'Lite, Liberty wireless pen), needles, hygiene products, accessories, and lamps/magnifiers for professional micropigmentation practitioners.
3. Cosmetic Products: Sale of pre/post-tattoo care products (Sublim'Ink® range), cosmetic care products (By Biotic Cosmetics, Dr Tiziano's Cosmetics), and microneedling skin therapy products.
4. Medical Devices: Sale of CE-certified medical devices including BIOCHROMAEYES® for keratopigmentation, BIOCHROMADERM® for medical tattooing, and RADSAFE® for radiotherapy marking.
5. Professional Training: In-person training programs for dermopigmentation techniques including permanent makeup, medical tattoo, scalp pigmentation, and microneedling. Training is conducted at the Marseille facility with support for CPF (French professional training account) eligibility.
6. Private Label Programs: Custom formulation services for cosmetics (turnkey and tailor-made formulas) and pigments under client brand names. Targets institutes and brands seeking customized products.
7. Model Services: Provides models for training sessions at the Marseille facility. Trainee-performed services cost €60, trainer demonstrations cost €100.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

BIOTIC Phocea manufactures and distributes aesthetic and medical pigments, dermograph equipment, needle cartridges, and cosmetic care products for permanent makeup and medical tattooing. The company also provides professional training programs, private label cosmetic and pigment formulation services, and specialized medical devices (CE-certified) for keratopigmentation, radiotherapy marking, and reparative dermopigmentation.

Product overview

BIOTIC Phocea offers a comprehensive portfolio of dermopigmentation products and services for both aesthetic and medical applications. The core offering centers on the Airless Color® and Signature® pigment brands for permanent makeup (eyebrows, lips, eyeliner, scalp), complemented by medical-grade products including BIOCHROMADERM® for reparative medical tattooing (areola reconstruction), RADSAFE® for radiotherapy marking, and BIOCHROMAEYES® for keratopigmentation. Equipment includes Signature® dermograph, Dermo'Lite, Liberty wireless pen, and COMFORT MARKER 2.0, alongside compatible needle cartridge lines. The SUBLIM'INK® cosmetic care line provides pre/post-tattoo treatments. Services encompass professional training programs, private label cosmetic development, and private label pigment manufacturing. The company also offers treatment documentation (consent forms) and distributes specialized products like Dermo C+ comfort solutions and DI01 sterile diluent. Founded in 1999 by Dr. Tiziano, the company operates from Marseille with stated commitment to French manufacturing and COSMOS-certified cosmetics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Signature® by BIOTIC Phocea: Premium dermograph and pigment collection for permanent makeup
• Airless Color®
• BIOCHROMADERM®
• BIOCHROMAEYES®
• RADSAFE®
• SUBLIM'INK®
• Dermo'Lite
• Biocea®
• Liberty

Products and services

• Airless Color® Pigments Aesthetic pigments for permanent makeup presented in sterile multi-use airless bottles. Includes shades for eyebrows, lips, eyeliner, scalp, areolas, and scars, designed for professional micropigmentation practitioners.
• Signature® by BIOTIC Phocea Pigments Premium hybrid pigment collection for permanent makeup formulated with synthetic mineral and low organic pigments for color stability exceeding 2 years. Includes eyebrow, lip, and eyeliner shades in sterile multi-use bottles, effective across all skin types without color shifts.
• BIOCHROMADERM® Medical Tattoo Pigments Medical tattoo pigments for reparative dermopigmentation, including breast areola reconstruction following mastectomy and scar camouflage. CE-marked medical device designed for medical professionals.
• RADSAFE® Radiotherapy Marking Inks Medical inks for radiotherapy marking available in 3 colors for precise patient positioning during cancer treatment. CE-marked medical device ensuring precise and safe radiotherapy marking.
• BIOCHROMAEYES® Keratopigmentation Device Keratopigmentation medical device for corneal tattooing, also available in an aesthetic version. CE-marked medical device developed with Professor Jorge L. Alio for aesthetic and functional purposes including iris defect masking.
• Signature® Dermograph Tattoo Machine Professional tattoo machine/dermograph for micropigmentation procedures. Features precision engineering and compatibility with Signature® needle cartridge system. Available with leasing options.
• Dermo'Lite Dermograph Entry-level dermograph device with compatible needle cartridges, designed for professional dermopigmentation practitioners seeking a more accessible equipment option.
• Liberty Wireless Pen Wireless tattoo pen providing greater freedom of movement during dermopigmentation procedures, with compatible Liberty needle cartridge line.
• COMFORT MARKER 2.0 Radiotherapy Dermograph Dermograph specifically designed for radiotherapy marking. CE IIb classified medical device ensuring precise and safe patient marking during cancer treatment.
• SUBLIM'INK® Cosmetic Care Line Pre and post-tattoo cosmetic care range including cleansing mousse, moisturizing scrub, color fixative (Agent F), CicaBrows+, Nutri-Cream, and Gloss Reparateur for lips. Designed for professional use and client aftercare.
• Face-to-Face Professional Training Professional training courses in dermopigmentation including essentials, permanent makeup, medical tattoo, scalp pigmentation, correction techniques, microneedling, and private lessons. Located in Marseille with 98% recommendation rate and CPF eligibility.
• Private Label Cosmetics Service Custom cosmetic development service including turnkey formulas and tailor-made formulations for brands wanting to create their own cosmetic lines. Targets institutes and brands seeking customized products.
• Private Label Pigments Service Custom pigment development service for institutes wanting personalized pigmentation products under their own brand. Provides turnkey and tailor-made pigment formulations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% student recommendation rate for training courses
• +4 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Training School PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBIOTIC Phocea operates a partnership program with training schools (Partenariat École BIOTIC Phocea) offering exclusive training curricula, certification validity, student discount cards (5% discount), and enrollment support. Partner schools can offer BIOTIC Phocea-approved training with referral benefits.
• Qaliopi CertificationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining programs include Qaliopi certification recognition, providing graduates with verified credentials for professional practice.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Perma Blend: US-based manufacturer of pigments for permanent makeup (eyebrows, lips, eyeliner, scalp). Directly comparable: same product category (PMU pigments), B2B professional channel, hybrid/synthetic mineral formulations, and global distribution to micropigmentation practitioners.
• Nouveau Contour: European PMU brand offering pigments, devices, and training. Closely comparable product portfolio (pigments + dermographs + training) and overlap in professional training-school distribution.
• Swiss Color International: Swiss-headquartered manufacturer of permanent makeup pigments and equipment. Comparable European specialist with hybrid formulation focus and professional training programs; similar positioning to BIOTIC in the EU professional channel.
• PhiAcademy / PhiBrows: Global PMU training and pigment ecosystem (microblading + machine pigment brands). Comparable practitioner training-flywheel model and branded pigment portfolio aimed at professional artists.
• Li Pigments (LiFT): US manufacturer of PMU pigments and saline tattoo removal solutions. Comparable specialty pigment and color-correction product range serving aesthetic micropigmentation practitioners.
• Tina Davies / Microbeau London: PMU pigment and cartridge needle brand with practitioner training content. Comparable in cartridge needle systems and Signature-style branding around a single-name signature pigment line.

Emerging players

• MT Derm / Moment Tattoo: German specialist in tattoo and permanent makeup devices including machine pens. Comparable as a dermograph/equipment peer to BIOTIC's Signature® and Liberty devices, though more equipment-focused than pigment-focused.
• Goldeneye International: European manufacturer of micropigmentation pigments and equipment with a training-school network. Comparable product/market overlap with BIOTIC, particularly in the European professional beauty channel.

Regional players

• Aurélie / Purebeau New Cosmetics: Germany-based PMU pigment, device and training provider. Comparable specialist offering aimed at professional micropigmentation artists, with stronger DACH presence than BIOTIC.

Others

• Episciences (Epi).ink / Sedan Medical: European medical skincare and pigment-adjacent firm with dermatology distribution channels. Compares as a broader incumbent that touches medical pigment markets overlapping with BIOTIC's BIOCHROMADERM and medical-tattoo positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/bioticphocea
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/laboratoires-biotic-phocea
• Instagraminstagram.com/bioticphocea.officiel
• TikToktiktok.com/@bioticphocea

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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