What Alpol Cosmetic does

ALPOL Cosmétique is a French B2B contract manufacturer of skincare, suncare and dermocosmetic products, established in 1947 and headquartered in Château-Gaillard, Ain. The company was integrated into the Dewavrin Cosmetics group in 1998 and today operates as ALPOL COSMETIQUE SAS, a privately held simplified joint-stock company wholly owned by that parent. Its customers are national and international cosmetic brands, served via an enterprise field-sales motion supplemented by trade-show presence (In-Cosmetics Global, Luxe Pack Monaco, China Beauty Expo), a bilingual website, a technical blog and LinkedIn content.

The firm's offering spans three core product categories — skincare, suncare and dermocosmetics — covering formulation, manufacturing and packaging. Recent additions include a six-SKU stick collection (three suncare sticks including organic and mineral SPF50+ variants, plus skincare sticks), hybrid multifunctional formats such as the Powder Puff Fluid SPF50+ and the Glow and Feel Good Cream SPF30, a tinted primer serum with SPF50, and the Elixir Menopause face serum. Underlying technology includes a dedicated hot-molded products line with a melting tank operating above 100°C (up to 130°C), precision dosing down to a few grams up to 50 g, positive-temperature cooling tunnels, and barcode traceability linked to the company's ERP. The facility holds ISO 22716 GMP Cosmetics, ISO 9001, ISO 13485 (enabling medical-device production) and COSMOS/ECOCERT certifications, and is described as operating at multi-line, thousands-of-tonne-of-bulk and millions-of-products-per-year scale across thousands of square meters.

ALPOL earns revenue as a contract manufacturer: clients pay for development fees, production runs and conditioning/packaging services rather than purchasing finished branded goods. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is quoted on a project basis, factoring formulation complexity, volume and packaging. Reported ESG metrics include a 2024 EcoVadis rating, 45% waste recycling (with a 2028 increase target), 0.36 t CO2 per tonne of bulk produced, and a French professional equality index of 98/100 for 2025. The company employs 101–250 people, including a 17-person quality management function, and is led by Directeur Général Jérôme Six.

Name

Alpol Cosmetic

Legal name

ALPOL COSMETIQUE SAS

Website

https://alpol-cosmetique.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

French B2B contract cosmetic manufacturer serving national and international brands with skincare, suncare, and dermocosmetic formulation, manufacturing, and packaging services. Operating since 1947 within the Dewavrin Cosmetics group, the firm operates ISO-certified industrial facilities including a hot-molded stick production line.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Contract Cosmetic Manufacturing

NAICS

Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing (3254)

akta.pro primary industry

Dermocosmetics & Medical-Grade Skincare (CRABAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Private Label & Contract/White-Label Beauty Distribution (CRAOAEAO)

Keywords

• Contract cosmetic manufacturing
• Cosmetic formulation services
• Skincare product development
• Suncare contract manufacturing
• Dermocosmetic formulation

Headquarters

HQ city

Château Gaillard

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Contract cosmetic manufacturing: ALPOL Cosmétique generates revenue as a B2B contract manufacturer offering full-service cosmetic product development from formulation to manufacturing and packaging. Revenue is derived from development fees, production runs, and conditioning/packaging services for client brands.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ALPOL Cosmétique is a French B2B contract cosmetic manufacturer that advises, formulates, and produces skincare, suncare, and dermocosmetic products on behalf of national and international brands. The company delivers end-to-end services from formulation and R&D through industrial-scale manufacturing, conditioning, and packaging, including specialized capabilities such as hot-molded stick production.

Product overview

ALPOL Cosmétique is a French contract cosmetic manufacturer established in 1947, operating as part of the Dewavrin Cosmetics group. The company offers three core product categories: Skincare (formulas combining sensoriality and efficacy), Suncare (high protection with original textures), and Dermocosmetics (formulas for problem skin). The product portfolio includes specific formulations such as the Powder Puff Fluid SPF50+ and Glow and Feel Good Cream SPF30, along with an expanded stick collection comprising suncare sticks (Stick on the Beach SPF50+, Mineral Sun Stick SPF50+, Sunny Stick'it SPF50+) and skincare sticks. Additional offerings include the Tinted Primer Serum SPF50 (3-in-1 multifunctional product) and Elixir Menopause Face Serum for mature skin. Manufacturing capabilities include hot-molded products using state-of-the-art equipment with high-temperature melters exceeding 100°C.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Skincare Contract Manufacturing
• Suncare Contract Manufacturing
• Dermocosmetics Contract Manufacturing
• Hot-Molded Products Manufacturing
• Powder Puff Fluid SPF50+
• Glow and Feel Good Cream SPF30
• Tinted Primer Serum SPF50
• Elixir Menopause Face Serum

Quantifiable outcome

• Professional equality index 98/100 (2026 for 2025)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Dewavrin CosmeticscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1998ALPOL Cosmétique has been part of the Dewavrin Cosmetics group since 1998. Under this parent company, ALPOL participates in a broader corporate foundation (Fondation Dewavrin Cosmetics, established 2022) focused on philanthropy in health, well-being of vulnerable people, and youth entrepreneurship. This is a core strategic integration within a larger cosmetics group.
• ECOCERT GREENLIFEcoreOthersECOCERT GREENLIFE is the certification body that grants the COSMOS/ECOCERT label to ALPOL's products, enabling the company to produce certified organic and natural cosmetics. This certification partnership is fundamental to ALPOL's service offering.
• Raw material supplierscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerALPOL works with a network of raw material suppliers as part of its Open Innovation approach. These partnerships support formulation development, active ingredient selection, and product performance. The company maintains close relationships with key suppliers for strategic raw materials.
• Packaging manufacturers and equipment supplierscoreTechnology or IntegrationALPOL collaborates with packaging manufacturers and equipment suppliers to develop complete cosmetic solutions. These partnerships enable customization of packaging formats (sticks, airless, tubes, pots) and access to specialized production equipment such as the hot-molded products machine.
• Universities and educational institutionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerALPOL collaborates with universities through partnerships, school jury participation, and integration of interns/alternates. This supports talent development and knowledge transfer in cosmetic sciences.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Alkos Group: French mid-sized contract manufacturer of cosmetic pencils, sticks, and skincare products. Most direct peer in terms of size, geography, and stick/suncare-skincare focus, including similar hot-fill capabilities.
• Intercos Group: Italian global contract manufacturer specialized in color cosmetics and skincare formulation, serving international beauty brands. Closely comparable B2B contract-manufacturing model with strong innovation pipeline and global brand client base.
• Mana Products: US-based contract manufacturer of skincare, color cosmetics, and personal care products for global beauty brands. Comparable B2B CDMO model with innovation-driven product development for branded customers.
• Centrapharm: French CDMO offering contract development and manufacturing for cosmetics, dermocosmetics, and medical devices. Highly comparable positioning, including ISO 13485 medical-device capability and proximity to Parisian beauty customers.
• MS Beautilab: French contract manufacturer of skincare, hygiene, and suncare products for private-label and brand customers. Comparable as a B2B French skincare/suncare manufacturer serving brand clients with similar regulatory and quality requirements.
• Biocos Lab: French contract manufacturer specialized in natural and organic cosmetics, dermo-cosmetics, and nutricosmetics. Comparable French CDMO with overlap in organic-certified (COSMOS/ECOCERT-equivalent) skincare manufacturing.

Broad incumbents

• Albea Group: Global French-headquartered provider of beauty packaging and full-service packaging solutions, including formulation partnerships. Comparable as a French-headquartered beauty-industry supplier serving global brands, with adjacent capabilities rather than direct CDMO competition.
• Fareva: One of the largest European contract manufacturers for cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and home/personal care, headquartered in France. Comparable as a B2B CDMO serving cosmetic brands across multiple galenic formats, but at materially larger scale and broader scope than ALPOL.
• Pierre Fabre Group: French pharmaceutical and dermo-cosmetic group operating its own manufacturing and contract services, with strong presence in dermatology and medical-device skincare. Comparable for its dermocosmetic and medical-device manufacturing scope, though it is also a brand owner.

Emerging players

• Laboratoire Perrigo France: European manufacturer of dermo-cosmetic and OTC skincare products for private-label and brand customers. Comparable in dermocosmetic and skincare contract manufacturing in the European mid-market, with overlap in regulated OTC skincare production.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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