Jica Beauty Products

What Jica Beauty Products does

Jica Beauty Products Ltd is a UK-based professional beauty products distributor founded in 1974 and headquartered in Godalming. The company operates as a multi-brand e-commerce retailer through its Shopify-powered website at jica.com, distributing its own proprietary skincare brand (Algologie) alongside third-party professional beauty brands including Nail Magic, O'Sea, Sixtus, Envyderm, Divaderme, INM, Irene Gari, and Jica Lash. Its product range covers nails, face, body, hair, feet and makeup, organised by skin concern (anti-aging, blemish-prone, dark circles, dry/dehydrated, dull, sensitive skin), and it serves both individual consumers and B2B trade customers — salons, nail technicians and beauty professionals — through a dedicated 'Trade With Us' program.

Name

Jica Beauty Products

Legal name

Jica Beauty Products Ltd

Website

https://jica.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Jica Beauty Products Ltd is a UK-based multi-brand professional beauty distributor operating since 1974, selling its Algologie marine skincare line and partner brands (Nail Magic, O'Sea, Sixtus, Envyderm, Divaderme, INM, Irene Gari) via DTC e-commerce and a B2B trade program for salons.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Beauty Products Distribution

NAICS

Cosmetics, Beauty Supplies, and Perfume Retailers (456120)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Beauty & Personal Care Omnichannel (CRAFAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hand & Body Care (Lotions, Creams, Body Oils) (CRADANAC), Eye Makeup (Eyeshadow, Eyeliner, Mascara, Brow Products, Eye Primer) (CRABACAB)

Keywords

• Professional beauty products
• Marine skincare formulations
• Nail care supplies
• Foot care products
• Multi-brand beauty distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Godalming

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. E-commerce Retail Sales: Direct-to-consumer online sales of professional beauty products through their Shopify e-commerce platform. Products include skincare, nail care, body care, haircare, and makeup across multiple premium brands.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Jica Beauty Products Ltd is a UK-based professional beauty products distributor that retails and distributes multiple beauty brands through its Shopify-powered e-commerce platform at jica.com. The portfolio spans skincare (Algologie, O'Sea, Irene Gari), nail care (Nail Magic, INM gel polish, Flash instant manicure), foot care (Sixtus, O'Sea), body care, haircare, and makeup (Envyderm, Divaderme, Jica Lash), with the flagship Algologie line featuring proprietary marine-based Algo 3 and Algo 4 bio-mimetic complexes.

Product overview

Jica Beauty Products Ltd is a professional beauty products distributor operating as a multi-brand e-commerce platform. The company offers an extensive portfolio of beauty and skincare brands including Algologie (their primary skincare sub-brand with marine-based formulations featuring proprietary Algo 4 bio-mimetic complex), Nail Magic, Divaderme, O'Sea, Sixtus, Envyderm, INM, Irene Gari, and accessories like Fraîcheur Ice Globes and Flash instant manicure. The Algologie line encompasses comprehensive skincare across categories including cleansers (foams, gels, milks, micellar waters), toners, moisturisers, serums, eye care, masks, and targeted treatments addressing anti-aging, blemishes, dark circles, dry/dehydrated skin, dull skin, sensitive skin, and wrinkles. Products are organised by skin concern and include professional-grade formulations sold through their Shopify-powered e-commerce platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Algologie: Marine-based skincare brand featuring Algologie, O'Sea, and related product lines with sea algae and marine ingredient formulations

Products and services

• Algologie Marine-based skincare brand featuring Algologie's proprietary Algo 4 bio-mimetic complex. Range includes cleansers, toners, moisturisers, serums, eye care, masks, and targeted treatments addressing anti-aging, blemishes, dark circles, dry/dehydrated skin, dull skin, and sensitive skin concerns for individual consumers and beauty professionals.
• Nail Magic Professional nail care brand offering plant-based nail polishes and treatments for hand and nail health, targeted at nail technicians and individual consumers.
• O'Sea Sea-based skincare brand for body and foot care, including protect balms for sensitive and diabetic skin, suited for professional and personal use.
• Sixtus Professional footcare brand with ranges for general footcare, sport, and diabetic foot care needs.
• Divaderme Beauty brand offering professional-grade cosmetics and nail products.
• Envyderm Professional makeup brand offering cosmetic products for salons and individual consumers.
• INM Gel nail varnish brand offering long-lasting gel polish products for professional nail technicians.
• Irene Gari Professional beauty brand offering makeup, skincare, and haircare products.
• Jica Lash Lash extension product for professional lash treatments, sold through the e-commerce platform.
• Fraîcheur Ice Globes Gold ice globes for facial massage and skin cooling treatments.
• Flash Instant Manicure Instant manicure product for quick nail treatments.
• Algologie Anti Dark Spot Micro-Peeling 125ml Marine energy shot micro-peel combining Sea Lily anti-spot power with AHA + PHA acids and Niacinamide to fade pigmentation spots, refine texture and revive radiance.
• Algologie 3-in-1 Universal Moisturising Fluid 75ml Universal marine skin care fluid enriched with Algo 4 patented bio-stimulating Marine Complex, Hyaluronic Acid and Marine Actives for immediate and lasting moisturisation suitable for the whole family.
• Algologie Anti Blemish Serum 30ml Anti-blemish serum with marine Pre+Postbiotics for combination to oily skin prone to blemishes, featuring a fluid non-greasy and ultra-fresh texture.
• O'Sea Protect Balm 100ml Protect balm for eczema, irritated, red and sensitive skin, suitable for feet, knee and elbow areas and diabetics, with calming effect from Allantoin, Geranium and Calendula.
• Algologie Double Exfoliation Foaming Powder Natural eco-friendly flash exfoliator with fine powder derived from red algae and rice, enriched with AHAs to eliminate impurities, smooth skin and restore radiance.
• Algologie Anti Pollution & Soothing Serum SOS treatment ultra-light serum that relieves skin, significantly reduces sensitivity and evens complexion.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Lookfantastic: Large UK-based multi-brand beauty e-commerce retailer (part of THG) selling premium skincare, haircare, fragrance and makeup globally. Comparable multi-brand beauty e-commerce model but at vastly larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Elemis: UK-headquartered premium marine-derived skincare brand sold through spas, salons, and DTC channels. Shares Algologie's marine ingredient heritage and professional-channel go-to-market, but is a single global brand rather than a multi-brand distributor.
• Dermalogica: Global professional skincare brand distributed primarily through skin therapists, salons, and licensed retailers. Comparable to Algologie's positioning within Jica's portfolio as a professional-channel skincare incumbent.

Direct peers

• Salons Direct: UK-based multi-brand distributor of professional beauty and salon supplies, including nails, skincare, hair and beauty equipment. Directly comparable to Jica as a professional beauty B2B/trade supplier also selling to individual consumers.
• Escentual: UK-authorised online beauty retailer offering curated skincare, fragrance, and beauty brands with international shipping. Comparable to Jica as a UK e-commerce multi-brand beauty specialist targeting professional-quality consumers.
• Pure Beauty: UK beauty retailer stocking multiple professional and consumer beauty brands across skincare, haircare, nails, and makeup. Closely mirrors Jica's broad multi-brand positioning and trade-customer focus.
• Beauty Bay: Large multi-brand beauty e-commerce retailer with deep assortment across skincare, makeup, nails and fragrance. Comparable multi-brand digital-first model, though operating at significantly larger scale.
• Salon Services: UK hairdressing and beauty supply distributor offering professional brands to salons and individual stylists. Comparable to Jica's 'Trade With Us' motion and multi-brand beauty assortment.

Emerging players

• Beauty Pie: UK-founded direct-to-consumer beauty membership club offering multi-brand premium skincare and makeup. Comparable UK DTC beauty challenger with a different business model (membership) but overlapping premium product categories.
• Cult51: UK-based premium skincare brand sold DTC and through selected beauty retailers. Comparable as a UK-origin premium skincare brand operating in the same trade/DTC channels Jica serves.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/jicabeauty
• Facebookfacebook.com/jicabeauty
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jica-limited

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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