Dewavrin Cosmetics

What Dewavrin Cosmetics does

Dewavrin Cosmetics is a privately held French industrial family group founded in 1842 and currently in its seventh generation of family ownership, with headquarters in Wasquehal, France. It operates at the intersection of health and well-being through five complementary wholly-owned business units: Stella (purification of vegetable and animal oils and fats, lanolin refining and molecular distillation, serving cosmetics and pharmaceutical manufacturers including L'Oréal, Beiersdorf, Sanofi, Urgo and Thalgo); Alpol Cosmétique (full-service contract manufacturer developing, formulating and packaging face and body care products for cosmetics and pharmaceutical laboratories, certified ISO 22716 and Ecocert); IsisPharma (dermo-cosmetic laboratory developing specific treatments for melasma, rosacea and vitiligo under the Neotone, Ruboril and Vitiskin lines, distributed through 12,000+ dermatologists across 80 countries); Novapharm (food supplements contract manufacturer with proprietary Ulvaline seaweed ingredient, Novacaps encapsulation and Unicadose single-dose drinkable packaging); and Effinov Nutrition (personalized micronutrition with the Effinut assessment tool and direct-to-consumer supplements range, acquired in 2022).

The group's core technology base spans industrial purification (molecular distillation installed at Stella in 2010 and expanded in 2012 and 2019), proprietary ingredient and formulation technologies in food supplements (Ulvaline, Novacaps, Unicadose), and dermatological R&D conducted in collaboration with medical professionals globally. Alpol operates a modern, flexible manufacturing site in Château-Gaillard, France, with full traceability and organic manufacturing certification, while Stella runs its lanolin and oil purification operations from Mouscron, Belgium.

Dewavrin generates revenue through a mix of B2B models: direct ingredient supply contracts (Stella), full-service contract manufacturing with development, formulation and packaging (Alpol and Novapharm), medical/pharmacy-channel distribution of branded dermo-cosmetics (IsisPharma), and direct-to-consumer personalized nutrition (Effinov). The group reported approximately €100 million in turnover with around 500 employees and offices or presence in 14 countries, led by CEO Dimitri Dewavrin (Président du Directoire).

Name

Dewavrin Cosmetics

Legal name

Dewavrin Cosmetics

Website

https://dewavrin.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1842

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Dewavrin Cosmetics is a privately held, seventh-generation French family industrial group operating five health and beauty subsidiaries: Stella (lanolin and purified oils for pharma/cosmetics), Alpol (contract cosmetics manufacturing), IsisPharma (dermo-cosmetics in 80 countries), Novapharm (food supplements), and Effinov (personalized micronutrition), serving enterprise B2B clients and 12,000+ dermatologists.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cosmetics & Personal Care Manufacturing

NAICS

Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561), Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing (325411)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Dermocosmetics & Medical-Grade Skincare (CRABAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hand & Body Care (Lotions, Creams, Body Oils) (CRADANAC), Dermatology OTC & Skin Health (Acne Treatments, Eczema/Psoriasis OTC, Antifungals, Wart Removal) (CRADAMAF)

Keywords

• Cosmetic ingredient manufacturing
• Dermo-cosmetic products
• Contract cosmetics manufacturing
• Lanolin purification
• Food supplement manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Wasquehal

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ingredient manufacturing and sales (Stella): Stella manufactures and sells lanolin and purified oils to major cosmetics and pharmaceutical companies. Revenue is generated through long-term B2B supply contracts with manufacturers such as L'Oréal, Beiersdorf, Sanofi, Urgo, and Thalgo.
2. Contract manufacturing - cosmetics (Alpol): Alpol develops, formulates, manufactures, and packages face and body care products for cosmetics and pharmaceutical laboratories as a full-service contract manufacturer.
3. Dermo-cosmetic product sales (IsisPharma): IsisPharma develops and sells dermatological care products including Neotone (melasma), Ruboril (rosacea), and Vitiskin (vitiligo) through dermatologists and pharmacists across 80 countries.
4. Food supplement manufacturing and sales (Novapharm & Effinov): Novapharm develops, manufactures, and packages food supplements for brand partners; Effinov sells personalized micronutrition products directly to consumers. Both leverage proprietary formulations and delivery technologies.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Dewavrin Cosmetics is a French family-owned industrial group operating through five business units: Stella produces purified lanolin and vegetable/animal oils for cosmetics and pharmaceutical manufacturers; Alpol Cosmétique offers full-service contract development and manufacturing of face and body care products; IsisPharma develops dermo-cosmetic treatments for melasma, rosacea, and vitiligo sold through dermatologists and pharmacists; Novapharm manufactures food supplements for brand partners; and Effinov Nutrition provides personalized micronutrition products and assessments to consumers.

Product overview

Dewavrin Cosmetics is a French industrial group operating at the intersection of health and well-being, comprising five complementary business units. Stella provides purified lanolin and vegetable/animal oils for pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. Alpol Cosmétique offers full-service cosmetics formulation, manufacturing, and packaging. IsisPharma develops dermatological and dermocosmetic treatments for conditions like melasma, rosacea, and vitiligo. Novapharm manufactures food supplements with proprietary ingredients (Ulvaline, Novacaps, Unicadose). Effinov Nutrition delivers personalized micronutrition through its Effinut analysis tool and Effinov product range. The group generates approximately €100 million in revenue with 500 employees and offices in 14 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Stella: Specialist in purification of vegetable and animal oils and fats; commercializes lanolin for cosmetics and pharmacy. Clients include L'Oréal, Beiersdorf, Sanofi, Urgo, Thalgo.
• Alpol Cosmétique
• IsisPharma
• Novapharm
• Effinov Nutrition

Products and services

• Stella Lanolin and Purified Oils Purified lanolin and refined vegetable and animal oils and fats, supplied to major cosmetics and pharmaceutical manufacturers such as L'Oréal, Beiersdorf, Sanofi, Urgo, and Thalgo for use in moisturizers, lipsticks, ointments, rash treatments, and breastfeeding balms.
• Alpol Cosmétique Contract Manufacturing Full-service contract development, formulation, manufacturing, and packaging of face and body care products for cosmetics and pharmaceutical laboratories. Operations are ISO 22716 and Ecocert certified.
• IsisPharma Dermo-Cosmetic Treatments (Neotone, Ruboril, Vitiskin) Dermatological care products including Neotone for melasma, Ruboril for rosacea, and Vitiskin for vitiligo, distributed through dermatologists and pharmacists across 80 countries and used by more than 12,000 dermatologists.
• Novapharm Food Supplement Contract Manufacturing Full-service development, manufacturing, and packaging of food supplements for brand partners, leveraging proprietary Ulvaline seaweed ingredient, Novacaps encapsulation technique, and Unicadose single-dose drinkable ampoule packaging.
• Effinov Nutritional Supplements Range of high-quality micronutrition supplements and dietary products formulated by medical and scientific experts, paired with the Effinut personalized nutritional assessment tool, sold directly to health-conscious consumers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 12,000 dermatologists served across 80 countries (IsisPharma)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Effinov Nutritioncore acquisitionOthers · 1 January 2022Dewavrin Group acquired Effinov Nutrition in 2022, extending its presence in the food supplements and personalized micronutrition market. Effinov was founded in 2010 in Lorient, Brittany, and differentiates through personalized nutritional analysis via its Effinut tool and a range of micronutrition products formulated by medical and scientific experts.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Beiersdorf: German personal care major behind Eucerin and Aquaphor, the most direct global dermo-cosmetic brand competitor to IsisPharma, and simultaneously a long-standing Stella lanolin customer. Comparable across both B2B ingredient and branded derma dimensions.
• Evonik Industries: German specialty chemicals major with a wide portfolio including personal care specialties (Care Solutions), acting as a much larger, more diversified incumbent alternative to Stella for specialty emollients and active ingredients supplied to L'Oréal, Beiersdorf, and similar customers.
• L'Oréal (Active Cosmetics Division): Global beauty leader whose La Roche-Posay, Vichy, CeraVe, and SkinCeuticals brands make it the dominant pharmacy-channel dermo-cosmetic incumbent. Both a critical Stella customer and the principal competitor to IsisPharma in dermatology-dispensed skincare.

Direct peers

• Symrise: German specialty ingredients group (Diana, Diana Aqua, Scent & Care) supplying cosmetic actives, botanical extracts, and fragrances to personal care manufacturers. Directly comparable to Stella for B2B ingredients and overlapping customer base.
• Fareva: French privately held contract manufacturer of cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and specialty chemicals. Closest direct peer to Alpol Cosmétique for full-service contract development and manufacturing of face and body care products.
• Pierre Fabre Group: French family-controlled pharmaceutical and dermo-cosmetic group with a similarly diversified B2B (ingredients, contract manufacturing via Pierre Fabre Dermo-Cosmétique) and B2C portfolio distributed through pharmacies and dermatologists. Closest direct peer to IsisPharma and Alpol given French base and derma focus.
• NAOS (Bioderma, Institut Esthederm): French dermo-cosmetic parent whose Bioderma brand is a global pharmacy-channel leader with pioneering positions in sensitive and problem skin. Directly comparable to IsisPharma in target customer (pharmacists, dermatologists), product philosophy (skin biology-led), and French heritage.
• Croda International: UK-listed specialty ingredient supplier with a large Personal Care division selling emollients, actives, and botanical extracts to the same cosmetics and pharma B2B customers Dewavrin's Stella serves. Directly comparable to Stella's lanolin/purified oils business.
• Uriage (Puig): French dermo-cosmetic brand built on Uriage thermal water and dispensed through pharmacies and dermatologists worldwide. Direct competitor to IsisPharma's problem-skin franchises (rosacea, melasma-adjacent indications).

Regional players

• Roquette: French family-controlled global leader in plant-based ingredients (polyols, starches, proteins) for food, nutrition, and pharma. Comparable to Novapharm and Effinov's plant-derived supplement formulation work, and similarly French-rooted with a global industrial footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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