What Functionalab Inc does

Functionalab Group Inc. (operating as Functionalab) is a privately held Canadian medical-grade cosmeceutical and nutricosmetics company headquartered in Montreal, Quebec. The company develops and sells a portfolio of approximately 40+ skincare SKUs across anti-aging serums and creams, cleansers, mineral sunscreens, glycolic acid exfoliants, specialized pre/post-treatment products, and nutricosmetic supplements (collagen formula, weight management). Its proprietary technology platform centers on prescription-grade active ingredient delivery, including encapsulated retinol for gradual release, ET-VC stable vitamin C, plant-derived exosomes paired with growth factors and NAD+ coenzyme, sirtuin-activating biomimetic peptides, and multi-weight hyaluronic acid with transdermal penetration. Products are validated through published clinical studies citing measurable efficacy outcomes and are manufactured in ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 certified laboratories with FDA-quality controls.

The company's commercial model is a dual-channel DTC and clinic-partner distribution strategy operating exclusively in Canada. Functionalab sells directly to consumers through its Shopify-powered e-commerce site functionalab.com, with prices ranging from $39 for cleansers to $275 for the EXO-GF serum, and protocol bundles priced $187-$460. The CODE personalized skincare platform adds a quiz-driven customization layer at $210 per customized treatment. The second channel is a professional clinic network anchored by Dermapure and augmented by authorized partner clinics across Canada, where products are positioned as professional-grade regimens complementing aesthetic medicine procedures such as lasers, injectables, peels, and microneedling. Free shipping thresholds ($90+) and digital gift cards ($100-$500 CAD) support the DTC funnel. The company does not ship to the United States due to US customs duty regulations, and has no disclosed external funding, M&A activity, or institutional investors.

Name

Functionalab Inc

Legal name

Functionalab Group Inc.

Website

https://functionalab.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Functionalab is a Montreal-based medical-grade cosmeceutical company that develops and sells anti-aging skincare, cosmeceuticals, and nutricosmetics directly to Canadian consumers via its e-commerce site and through Dermapure and authorized medical-aesthetic clinic partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Medical-Grade Skincare

NAICS

Cosmetics, Beauty Supplies, and Perfume Retailers (456120), Food (Health) Supplement Retailers (456191)

SIC

Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844)

akta.pro primary industry

Dermocosmetics & Medical-Grade Skincare (CRABAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Treatment Skincare (Serums, Actives, Acne & Anti-aging) (CRABAAAB), Sensitive Skin & Barrier Repair (CRABAAAG), Eye & Lip Skincare (CRABAAAC), Healthy Aging & Cognitive Support Supplements (CRADAGAM)

Keywords

• Medical-grade skincare
• Anti-aging cosmeceuticals
• Nutricosmetic supplements
• Professional aesthetic skincare
• Personalized skincare systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Montreal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct E-commerce Product Sales: Functionalab sells professional skincare products directly to consumers through its website functionalab.com. Products include anti-aging serums, creams, cleansers, sunscreens, and specialized protocols. Revenue is generated through one-time purchases of individual products and bundled protocol sets.
2. Protocol Bundles and Sets: Pre-configured skincare protocols (Correction Protocol, Prevention Protocol, Anti-Redness Protocol, etc.) sold as complete routines at bundled prices. These multi-product bundles provide higher average order values than individual products.
3. CODE Personalized Skincare: Customized skincare system where customers receive personalized formulations based on skin analysis. Sold at $210 per customized treatment.
4. Gift Cards: Digital gift cards sold in denominations from $100 to $500 CAD, providing additional revenue stream and customer acquisition tool.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Functionalab develops and sells professional medical-grade cosmeceuticals (anti-aging creams, serums, cleansers, mineral sunscreens, glycolic acid peels, pre/post-treatment care) and nutricosmetic supplements, designed to be used at home and to complement clinical aesthetic procedures. Its products are available directly through functionalab.com and through Dermapure and authorized partner clinics across Canada, with bundled PROTOCOL sets and a CODE personalized skincare system for tailored regimens.

Product overview

Functionalab Inc is a professional skincare company offering a unified portfolio of medical-grade cosmeceuticals and advanced nutricosmetics. The product lineup centers on anti-aging creams (INTENSE HYDRATION, YOUTH SOLUTION, TENSING EYE COMPLEX) and professional serums (EXO-GF, ELLAGIC C+, BIOLIFT HA, RETINOL 0.5%/1%, REDNESS REDUCER, SPOT CORRECTOR, PRO-COLLAGEN), complemented by cleansers (PURE PERFECTION CLEANSING GEL, PURE COMFORT MICELLAR MILK, CLARIFYING CLEANSER), mineral sunscreens (SPF 50, TINTED SPF 50), and glycolic acid exfoliation products. The portfolio includes seven bundled PROTOCOL sets (PREVENTION, CORRECTION, ANTI-REDNESS, IMPERFECTIONS, HYPERPIGMENTATION, INTENSIVE BRIGHTENING HQ 2%, MUST-HAVES) combining complementary products for specific skin concerns. A unique CODE personalized skincare platform offers customizable Ceramide base creams combined with targeted Booster serums based on individual skin analysis. Pre/post-treatment products (PRE/POST INJECT, PRE/POST-TREATMENT 2, POST-TREATMENT 1) support clinical procedures. The company also offers nutricosmetics (WEIGHT MANAGEMENT, COLLAGEN FORMULA) for inner-to-outer skin health. Products are available directly via functionalab.com and through Dermapure clinics and authorized partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• INTENSE HYDRATION Anti-Aging Cream Rejuvenating anti-aging cream with biomimetic peptides and sirtuin activators providing deep hydration and skin longevity support. Marketed as a bestseller.
• COLLAGEN INFUSION Lip Serum Hydra-plumping gloss serum for lips featuring 5% pro-collagen peptides and hyaluronic acid spheres for instant and long-lasting plumping effect.
• EXO-GF Pro-Rejuvenating Regenerating Serum Pro-rejuvenating regenerating serum utilizing plant-derived exosomes, growth factors, and NAD+ coenzyme for cellular-level skin regeneration. Highest-priced individual product at $275.
• ELLAGIC C+ Antioxidant Radiance and Youth Serum Antioxidant radiance and youth serum combining ellagic acid with vitamin C for brightening and anti-aging benefits.
• BIOLIFT HA Hydrating Lifting Serum Hydrating lifting serum with multiple molecular weights of hyaluronic acid including transdermal form for deep hydration and collagen support.
• RETINOL 0.5% Smoothing Serum Smoothing serum with pure encapsulated retinol for anti-aging treatment reducing fine lines, wrinkles, and improving skin texture.
• RETINOL 1% Anti-Aging Smoothing Serum Anti-aging smoothing serum with higher concentration retinol for advanced signs of aging correction.
• REDNESS REDUCER Soothing Anti-Redness Serum Soothing anti-redness serum targeting diffuse redness, couperose, and rosacea with calming and protective properties. Winner of the 2026 Beauty Awards.
• PERFECT GLOW Protective Skin Tint Serum Protective skin tint serum providing radiance and light coverage while delivering skincare benefits.
• PURE PERFECTION CLEANSING GEL 4-IN-1 Refreshing face and eye cleanser with 4-in-1 action cleansing, toning, removing makeup, and hydrating.
• PURE COMFORT MICELLAR MILK 4-IN-1 Gentle micellar milk cleanser for face and eyes with 4-in-1 action featuring panthenol, apricot oil, and hibiscus extract for sensitive skin.
• PRE/POST INJECT Injection Repair Cream Injection repair cream designed to help prevent bruising and accelerate healing after aesthetic injectable treatments.
• PRE/POST-TREATMENT 2 Soothing Lipid Cream Soothing and protective lipid-replenishing cream for pre and post aesthetic treatment care, strengthens skin barrier.
• POST-TREATMENT 1 Epidermal Repair Balm Epidermal repair balm for post-treatment recovery, tested after fractional ablative and non-ablative lasers.
• TENSING EYE COMPLEX Anti-Aging Eye Cream Global anti-aging eye cream targeting eye contour concerns including fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of firmness.
• YOUTH SOLUTION Anti-Aging Cream Youthful radiance cream with biomimetic peptides for firming and reducing visible signs of aging.
• MINERAL SUNSCREEN SPF 50 100% mineral sunscreen with zinc oxide and titanium dioxide providing broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection.
• TINTED MINERAL SUNSCREEN SPF 50 100% tinted mineral sunscreen with iron oxides for tone-evening effect while providing broad-spectrum SPF 50 protection.
• TRIPLE ACTION PEEL Exfoliating Pads High-performance facial exfoliating pads with glycolic, lactic, mandelic, and salicylic acids for comprehensive skin exfoliation.
• MICRO PEARL Gentle Exfoliant Scrub Gentle exfoliant scrub for physical exfoliation to remove dead skin cells and enhance active ingredient absorption.
• GLYCOLIC ACID NIGHT 10% Night Cream Exfoliating smoothing night cream with 10% glycolic acid for anti-aging and skin texture improvement.
• GLYCOLIC ACID NIGHT 5% Night Cream Night cream with 5% glycolic acid for gentler exfoliation and skin renewal.
• GLYCOLIC ACID LOTION 10% Exfoliating Lotion Exfoliating lotion for imperfections with 10% glycolic acid targeting uneven skin tone and texture.
• GLYCOLIC ACID MASK 5% Purifying Exfoliating Mask Purifying exfoliating mask with 5% glycolic acid for deep pore cleansing and skin renewal.
• SPOT CORRECTOR Unifying Corrector Serum Unifying corrector serum for hyperpigmentation and dark spots with brightening properties.
• HQ CORRECT 2% Brightening Cream Brightening cream with 2% hydroquinone for advanced hyperpigmentation treatment requiring medical supervision.
• PRO-COLLAGEN Redensifying Anti-Aging Serum Redensifying anti-aging serum targeting visible signs of aging and supporting skin structure and firmness.
• CLARIFYING CLEANSER Foaming Cleanser Cleansing foam with salicylic acid for clarifying and purifying congested skin.
• DETOX Soothing Detoxifying Mask Soothing detoxifying mask for skin purification and calming treatment.
• MICELLAR SOLUTION 4-in-1 Micellar Water 4-in-1 micellar water for gentle cleansing, makeup removal, and toning.
• BODY TONING Anti-Cellulite Refining Gel Anti-cellulite refining gel for body contouring and skin toning benefits.
• RETEXTURING BODY CREAM Moisturizing and nourishing body cream for skin texture improvement and hydration.
• WEIGHT MANAGEMENT Nutricosmetic Supplement Nutricosmetic supplement for weight management supporting skin health from within.
• COLLAGEN FORMULA Nutricosmetic Supplement Advanced nutricosmetic collagen supplement for skin health, firmness, and anti-aging benefits.
• MUST-HAVES PROTOCOL Bundle Essential skincare protocol bundle combining cleansers, serums, and creams for daily skin health maintenance, priced at $187.
• PREVENTION PROTOCOL Bundle Anti-aging protocol targeting first signs of aging with Triple Action Peel and Youth Solution cream for prevention, priced at $398 (value $444).
• CORRECTION PROTOCOL Bundle Advanced correction protocol combining INTENSE HYDRATION cream, Pro-Collagen serum, and Micellar Milk for visible anti-aging results, priced at $350 (value $400).
• ANTI-REDNESS PROTOCOL Bundle Protocol targeting diffuse redness, couperose, and rosacea with Pre/Post-Treatment 2 cream, Redness Reducer serum, and Micellar Milk, priced at $228 (value $257).
• IMPERFECTIONS PROTOCOL Bundle Protocol for acne-prone, combination, or oily skin addressing imperfections, scarring, and hyperpigmentation.
• HYPERPIGMENTATION PROTOCOL Bundle Protocol targeting hyperpigmentation including dark spots and loss of radiance using Ellagic C+ and Spot Corrector serums, priced at $389 (value $434).
• INTENSIVE BRIGHTENING PROTOCOL HQ 2% Bundle Advanced protocol targeting moderate to advanced pigmentation and melasma combining hydroquinone with Triple Action Peel and glycolic acid, priced at $460 (value $563).
• SILHOUETTE/BODY SET Professional Treatment Pack Professional treatment pack combining body care products for comprehensive silhouette improvement.
• COLLAGEN/FACE SET Professional Treatment Pack Professional collagen treatment pack for face rejuvenation and skin quality improvement.
• CODE Personalized Skincare System Scalable personalized skincare system with customizable Ceramide base creams and Booster serums tailored to individual skin analysis, priced at $210 per customized treatment.
• Functionalab Gift Card Digital gift card available in amounts from CA$100 to CA$500 for gift purchases.

Quantifiable outcome

• INTENSE HYDRATION: -36% wrinkles, +48% firmness, +67% elasticity, +42% hydration, +31% complexion after 30 days (clinical study, avg age 55)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ShopifycoreTechnology or IntegrationE-commerce platform powering functionalab.com. Handles order processing, payment matching, and customer account management. Shopify processes and stores customer information according to its Privacy Policy.
• PayPalcoreTechnology or IntegrationPayment processor for all financial transactions on functionalab.com. Customers can pay via PayPal account or credit card through the PayPal platform. Customer credit information is never stored by Functionalab.
• Canada PostcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized carrier for all deliveries within Canada. Standard and expedited shipping options available. Packages are traceable with tracking numbers provided upon shipment.
• Dermapure ClinicscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary clinic partner network distributing Functionalab products. Clinics recommend and sell Functionalab as professional-grade skincare complementing aesthetic treatments. Available in the store locator.
• Authorized Partner ClinicscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of authorized clinic partners across Canada besides Dermapure, authorized to sell Functionalab products and recommend them to patients.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Alastin Skincare: Alastin Skincare (Galderma) is a physician-dispensed brand specializing in procedure-complementary skincare (pre/post treatment) with TriHex Technology. Directly comparable to Functionalab's Pre/Post Inject, Pre/Post-Treatment 2, and Post-Treatment 1 SKUs and aesthetic-clinic positioning.
• SkinMedica: SkinMedica (Allergan Aesthetics/AbbVie) is a physician-dispensed skincare brand offering growth-factor, retinol, and vitamin C products validated by clinical studies. Comparable to Functionalab's clinical-study-driven marketing, anti-aging serums (Retinol, Vitamin C), and professional-channel distribution.
• PCA Skin: PCA Skin is a professional skincare brand offering chemical peels, corrective serums, and treatment protocols sold through licensed skincare professionals and med-spas. Comparable to Functionalab in peel offerings (Triple Action Peel), protocols (Hyper/Aging/Acne), and clinic-channel GTM.
• Obagi Medical: Obagi is a physician-dispensed medical-grade skincare brand with hydroquinone-based brightening systems and corrective protocols sold through dermatologists and med-spas. Directly comparable to Functionalab's HQ Correct 2% and Intensive Brightening Protocol HQ 2% lines and professional-channel GTM.
• SkinCeuticals: SkinCeuticals (L'Oréal) is a leading medical-grade cosmeceutical brand offering clinically validated antioxidant and corrective serums (e.g., CE Ferulic, Retinol) sold through physicians, med-spas, and DTC. It is the closest direct competitor to Functionalab in positioning, clinical-evidence emphasis, and active-ingredient technology (vitamins C, retinol, peptides).
• iS Clinical: iS Clinical is a professional skincare brand distributed through physicians, spas, and DTC that emphasizes botanical-based actives, clinical study documentation, and pre/post-procedure products. Highly comparable to Functionalab in product philosophy (active ingredients + clinical validation) and channel strategy (clinic + DTC).
• EltaMD: EltaMD is a dermatologist-recommended sunscreen and skincare brand sold through physicians, med-spas, and DTC with a strong mineral-sunscreen franchise. Comparable to Functionalab's Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 line and the dermatologist-recommended GTM motion.
• Neocutis: Neocutis is a physician-dispensed skincare brand leveraging growth-factor and peptide technology (PSP) for anti-aging and post-procedure recovery. Directly comparable to Functionalab's peptide-and-exosome-driven regenerative products (EXO-GF, INTENSE HYDRATION) and aesthetic-medicine positioning.
• SkinBetter Science: SkinBetter Science is a physician-dispensed medical-grade skincare brand with proprietary peptide and antioxidant technologies sold through dermatologists and plastic surgeons. Comparable to Functionalab in clinical validation, peptide-based formulations (e.g., biomimetic peptides), and the medical aesthetic channel.

Broad incumbents

• Dermalogica: Dermalogica (Unilever) is a global professional skincare brand sold through skin therapists, spas, and DTC with broader mass-premium positioning and a much larger international footprint. Comparable to Functionalab's professional-channel positioning and treatment-protocol architecture but at meaningfully larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/functionalab
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/functionalab

Compliance3 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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