Valquer Laboratories

What Valquer Laboratories does

Valquer Laboratories is a privately held Spanish dermocosmetics manufacturer and online retailer founded in 1975 and headquartered in Toledo, Spain, employing 51–100 people. The company develops and sells natural and sustainable beauty products spanning hair care, facial care, body care, and professional aesthetics, organized across multiple sub-brands including Skin Essentials (premium facial care with retinal, vitamin C, niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, microalgae, and collagen), Power Color (vegan color-depositing shampoos and masks), Bioplex (multi-step hair reconstruction Nª1–Nª4), Total Repair, Silver Platinum (for gray and silver hair), Valquer Origins (professional aesthetics), Valquer Shake (powder-to-gel sustainable shower system), and Gama 0% (sulfate-free formulations). The technology base combines biotech-derived dermocosmetic formulations with natural ingredients, anchored by a patented Sérum Solar Facial Invisible SPF 50+ formula, multi-step treatment protocols, and a portfolio of solid and refillable sustainable formats. The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 22716 (cosmetic GMP), AENOR I+D+i, Halal (through 2026), and IFS Progress HPC certifications.

Valquer operates a hybrid three-channel business model. The B2C direct-to-consumer channel runs through the owned valquer.com storefront shipping to Spain, France, Netherlands, and Luxembourg, with consumer SKUs priced at approximately $20–$61. The B2B professional channel sells through dedicated portals for stylists, estheticians, pharmacists, and dermatologists, offering Welcome Packs at $118–$164 with an 85% introductory discount to onboard new professionals. The B2B private-label channel provides contract manufacturing for third-party brands seeking custom dermocosmetic formulations, monetizing ISO 22716-certified production capacity. Marketing relies on content (blog.valquer.com), earned media in Vogue, Glamour, Elle, Hola, and Bazaar, email and WhatsApp campaigns, and the V-Lovers loyalty program. The company appears to be founder or family-owned with no institutional capital, M&A activity, leadership changes, or AI/ML capability disclosed in the source material.

Name

Valquer Laboratories

Legal name

Valquer Laboratories

Website

https://valquer.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Valquer Laboratories is a privately held Spanish dermocosmetics manufacturer founded in 1975, producing natural and sustainable hair, facial, body, and professional aesthetics products sold via owned e-commerce, professional channels, and private-label manufacturing services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dermocosmetics

NAICS

Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561)

SIC

Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYCRABALAB

Professional Hair Care (Shampoo, Conditioner, Treatments)

Consumer Products & Retail/Beauty & Personal Care/Professional Salon & Spa Products

Keywords

• Natural cosmetics manufacturing
• Professional hair care
• Private label cosmetics
• Dermocosmetic formulations
• Sustainable beauty products

Headquarters

HQ city

Villaminaya

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. B2C E-commerce Sales: Direct consumer sales through owned e-commerce platform with international shipping to European markets
2. Professional Products: Sales to stylists, estheticians, and beauty professionals through dedicated professional accounts and Welcome Packs
3. Private Label Manufacturing: B2B contract manufacturing services for brands seeking custom dermocosmetic formulations

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Valquer Laboratories is a Spanish dermocosmetics manufacturer founded in 1976 in Toledo, Spain, that formulates, manufactures and sells natural hair care, body care, and facial care products for both end consumers (via its own e-commerce store) and professional channels (hair stylists, estheticians, dermatologists, and pharmacists). The laboratory also provides private label manufacturing services for third-party brands seeking custom cosmetic formulations.

Product overview

Valquer Laboratories is a Spanish dermocosmetics company specializing in natural and sustainable beauty products for hair and skin care. The company operates a comprehensive portfolio organized across multiple product lines: Hair Care (Capilar) including shampoos (various types: sulfate-free, anti-hair loss with onion/placenta, colored hair, curly method, volume, anti-dandruff), conditioners (including leave-in VR balm), masks, serums, and treatments (Bioplex system, SBS Divinity Effect, keratin); Body Care (Corporal) including Hyaludrops body lotions, shower gels (including Valquer Shake sustainable system and solid formats), oils, and professional aesthetic products; Facial Care (Facial) including the premium Skin Essentials line (with creams, serums, ampoules), plus sunscreens, cleansers, and specific products for skin types; and Sustainable line featuring solid formats and refillable packaging. The company also offers professional lines for stylists with Welcome Packs and specialized products, plus private label manufacturing services. Key product lines include Power Color (color-depositing products), Silver Platinum (for gray/silver hair), Método Curly (curly hair care), and various treatment systems. The product range emphasizes natural ingredients, vegan formulas, sulfate-free formulations, and sustainable packaging.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Skin Essentials: Premium facial dermocosmetics line covering hydration, luminosity, calming, and anti-aging needs with active ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, vitamin C, retinal, microalgae, and collagen.
• Power Color
• Bioplex
• Total Repair
• Silver Platinum
• Valquer Origins
• Valquer Shake
• Gama 0% (Zero Line)

Products and services

• Consumer Hair Care Line Retail hair care products (shampoos, treatments, conditioners, styling products) formulated with natural and sustainable ingredients, sold directly to individual consumers through the company's own e-commerce store for personal grooming and hair care at home.
• Consumer Body and Facial Care Line Retail body care and facial skincare products (creams, lotions, cleansers, and treatment products) formulated for daily personal use, sold directly to individual consumers through the Valquer e-commerce store.
• Professional Hair Stylist Product Line Professional-grade hair care and hair coloring products (including the Power Color vegan color system and Bioplex treatments) sold through a dedicated professional portal to hair stylists and salons for in-salon services.
• Professional Esthetics Product Line Professional-grade esthetics and skincare products (including Valquer Shake powder-to-gel systems and specialized facial treatments) sold through a dedicated professional portal to estheticians, spas, and aesthetic centers for in-treatment use.
• Private Label Manufacturing Service Contract and private label manufacturing service in which Valquer formulates, produces, and packages custom hair care, body care, and skin care products under the client's brand name, serving third-party beauty brands seeking manufactured dermocosmetic lines.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products evaluated for solar efficacy, cutaneous tolerance, and microbiological safety
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ISDIN: Barcelona-based dermocosmetics leader (sold by Puig) specializing in sun protection, facial care, and dermatologist-recommended skincare. Comparable as a Spanish dermocosmetics brand with strong pharmacy/professional channel and a flagship SPF franchise that mirrors Valquer's Sérum Solar positioning.
• Sesderma: Spanish dermocosmetics laboratory founded in 1989, manufacturing nanotech-based skincare and haircare products sold through pharmacies and DTC. Directly comparable to Valquer as a Spanish lab-to-brand dermocosmetics player with professional/pharmacy channels.
• Maria Nila: Swedish vegan, sulfate-free haircare brand sold through salons and DTC. Comparable as a values-led (vegan/sustainable) professional-and-consumer haircare brand with parallel product positioning and channel mix.
• Pevonia Botanica: US-based natural dermocosmetic brand sold through spas, estheticians, and DTC. Comparable as a natural-positioned brand with a strong professional spa/salon channel and B2C e-commerce, overlapping with Valquer's Origins professional and consumer lines.
• Cantabria Labs: Spanish dermocosmetic laboratory (Helicobacter, IFC brands) producing dermatologist-recommended skincare including sunscreens, anti-aging, and hair care. Comparable as a Spanish lab-based dermocosmetics manufacturer with strong dermatologist and pharmacy distribution.
• Bella Aurora Labs: Spanish dermocosmetics laboratory founded in 1890, specializing in depigmenting and anti-aging skincare. Comparable as a heritage Spanish laboratory brand selling through pharmacies and DTC with similar R&D-driven positioning.
• Laboratorios Babé: Spanish dermocosmetic laboratory offering facial, body, and hair care sold through pharmacies and online. Comparable as a pharmacy-channel Spanish dermocosmetics brand with parallel product architecture.
• Phyto (Phyto Paris): French botanical haircare brand (Alès Group) sold through pharmacies, salons, and DTC. Comparable as a botanical/scientific haircare brand combining plant-based positioning with salon-grade treatments, overlapping with Valquer's Bioplex and natural haircare lines.

Broad incumbents

• Klorane (Pierre Fabre): French botanical haircare and body care brand owned by Pierre Fabre, sold through pharmacies and mass retail. Comparable as a plant-based haircare brand with similar segmentation by hair type, but at significantly larger scale and broader retail footprint.
• René Furterer: French premium salon haircare brand (Henkel-owned), sold through salons and DTC. Comparable as a botanical professional-grade haircare brand with a salon Welcome Pack/kit distribution model parallel to Valquer's professional channel.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/valquerlaboratorios
• Xx.com/valquerlaborat

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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