Long Time Liner Conture Make Up

What Long Time Liner Conture Make Up does

Long-Time-Liner® Conture® Make-up GmbH is a Munich-based, privately held premium Permanent Make-up (PMU) brand founded in 1986 by Waltraud Kuffner and transferred in 2016 to managing shareholder Gabriele Medingdörfer alongside a Munich Family Office. The company designs, manufactures, and markets an integrated PMU system comprising the Conture®-Liner DUO and Starter BLU micropigmentation devices (€5,550 and €3,500 net respectively), both built around a proprietary magnet-hub motor without rotational movement paired with sterile disposable BLU single-needle modules, plus 79+ REACH-compliant pigmentation colors, pre-drawing pencils, a Skin Saver aftercare line, and the Bye-Bye Pigment LIGHT remover — all developed and produced in Germany under current EU Cosmetics Regulation.

The business monetizes across four streams: one-time training program fees (ranging from €395 for online masterclasses to €10,250 net for full beginner packages including a device), device hardware sales (mandatory with most training), recurring pigment and consumable sales to certified practitioners, and franchise/partner fees from a network of franchisees in 15+ countries. The flagship Munich PMU Training Academy is TÜV-certified and offers beginner, switcher, ELITE, ELITE TOP, Camouflage paramedical, Remover, and online programs. End-consumer treatments are delivered through the company-owned Beauty Institut in Munich and a global network of approximately 15,000 certified Linergists across roughly 70 countries, with treatment prices of €490–€750 — materially above mass-market PMU rates and indicative of the brand's premium positioning.

Customer acquisition is community- and referral-led: the 13-time consecutive BEAUTY FORUM Stars Award winner status (through 2022), closed Facebook community, regional trainers across five German cities (Berlin, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Oldenburg, Ravensburg), and 15,000+ Linergist network drive demand at minimal paid-marketing intensity. Headcount stands at 11–50 employees, reflecting the asset-light, high-margin specialty manufacturing profile. The "Linergist," "ELITE LINERGIST," and "ELITE TOP LINERGIST" titles are protected trademarks usable only by certified practitioners, reinforcing the certification ladder as both a quality signal and a switching-cost mechanism.

Name

Long Time Liner Conture Make Up

Legal name

LONG-TIME-LINER® Conture® Make-up GmbH

Website

https://long-time-liner.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Permanent Makeup Devices and Pigments

NAICS

Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing (3256)

SIC

Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844)

akta.pro primary industry

Permanent Makeup Pigments & Supplies (Microblading/PMU Pigments, Aftercare Color Products) (CRABACAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Brow & Lash Correction / Removal Services (PMU Removal/Color Correction) (HSALAIAL)

Keywords

• Permanent makeup devices
• PMU pigments
• Micropigmentation training
• Cosmetic pigmentation colors
• Paramedical pigmentation

Headquarters

HQ city

Munich

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. PMU Training Programs: One-time fees for structured PMU training courses (beginner, switcher, advanced, masterclasses, online). Prices range from €395 (online masterclass) to €10,250 (complete beginner package with device). Certification titles include Linergist, ELITE Linergist, ELITE TOP Linergist, and Camouflage specialist. Device purchase is mandatory with most training packages.
2. PMU Devices: Sale of proprietary Conture Liner DUO (€5,550) and Starter BLU (€3,500) pigmentation devices. Device purchase is bundled with training programs. Devices feature the proprietary magnet hub motor and are required for certified Linergists to practice the method.
3. Pigments, Accessories & Skincare: Recurring revenue from pigment color refills (79+ colors), BLU module consumables, pre-drawing pencils, and aftercare skincare products (Skin Saver Gel, Skin Saver Cream, Aloe Vera Gel, Vitamin E Cream). Sold via the online shop to the network of 15,000+ certified Linergists globally.
4. Remover Treatments & Products: PMU/microblading removal using Bye-Bye Pigment LIGHT. Revenue generated from both treatment sessions at the Beauty Institut in Munich (€200 first session, €150 follow-up) and sale of the Bye-Bye Pigment product to certified Linergists.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

LONG-TIME-LINER® manufactures and sells proprietary Permanent Make-up devices (Conture®-Liner DUO and Starter BLU), 79+ REACH-compliant pigmentation colors, pre-drawing pencils, aftercare skincare, and the Bye-Bye Pigment LIGHT remover developed in its Munich laboratory. It also runs TÜV-certified PMU training programs (beginner, switcher, ELITE, Camouflage, Remover, online) and operates the Beauty Institut München, distributing devices and consumables to a global network of approximately 15,000 certified Linergists and franchise partners in around 70 countries.

Product overview

LONG-TIME-LINER® Conture® Make-up GmbH is a premium permanent makeup (PMU) brand founded in 1986 in Munich, Germany. The product portfolio centers on the Conture®-Liner DUO (premium micropigmentation device with Magnet-Hub motor and BLU single-needle module) and the Starter BLU (compact mobile device), both developed and manufactured in Germany. These devices are used with a palette of 79+ REACH-compliant pigmentation colors spanning eyebrows, lips, eyeliner, and Camouflage/parametrical treatments. Supporting accessories include 14 pre-drawing pencils and a post-treatment Skin Saver skincare line (gel, cream, Vitamin E cream, Aloe Vera gel, cleansing milk). For unwanted PMU, the Bye-Bye Pigment LIGHT alkaloid-based remover is applied using the same devices. The company operates through an integrated model combining a professional PMU Training Academy in Munich (with TÜV-certified programs) and a global network of ~15,000 certified Linergists. Training offerings span beginner (Grundausbildung, Step by Step), converter (Umsteiger), advanced (ELITE, ELITE TOP), specialized (Camouflage, Remover), and online programs (Masterclass, Lizenzverlängerung via Zoom). The company also runs a Beauty Institut in Munich offering PMU and para-medical treatments. The Linergist® certification is internationally recognized and protected.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Conture®-Liner DUO Premium micropigmentation device developed and manufactured in Germany, featuring a proprietary non-rotating magnet hub motor, electronic safety control unit, dual-handpiece connectivity for simultaneous two-color work, preset programs, integrated color flow, and compatibility with sterile disposable BLU single-needle modules. Priced at €5,550 net + VAT as a standalone unit and bundled with most training programs for certified Linergists.
• Starter BLU Pigmentation Device Compact, lightweight PMU device sharing the proprietary magnet hub motor technology of the Conture®-Liner DUO, optimized for mobile use or as an entry/upgrade option for existing institutes. Sold at €3,500 net + VAT.
• PMU Pigments (79+ Colors) Over 79 pigmentation colors across organic, inorganic, and hybrid formulations for eyebrows, lips, eyeliner, and paramedical (Camouflage, Areola) treatments. REACH-compliant, sterile, dermatologically tested, cruelty-free, highly color-stable, and mixable for custom results. Sold to certified Linergists via the company online shop as both starter color sets and recurring refills.
• Vorzeichenstifte (Pre-Drawing Pencils) Pre-drawing pencils developed specifically for LONG-TIME-LINER pigmentation colors per Cosmetics Regulation requirements, manufactured in partnership with Faber-Castell. Soft consistency, silk-matte finish, excellent coverage, and superior adhesion; available in 14 shades. Used by Linergists to mark treatment outlines before device pigmentation.
• Skin Saver Aftercare Line Post-pigmentation skincare line developed in collaboration with scientists and dermatologists. Includes Skin Saver Gel, Skin Saver Cream, Vitamin E Cream, Aloe Vera Gel, and cleansing milk, designed to support skin protection and regeneration after PMU treatment.
• Bye-Bye Pigment LIGHT Remover Alkaloid-based pigment remover developed in-house at the Munich laboratory for the removal of unwanted PMU, Microblading, and tattoos. Applied using the Conture®-Liner DUO. Acid-free, alcohol-free formula designed to minimize skin trauma while effectively extracting pigments over multiple sessions (typically 4–5). Requires certified professional training; sold only to Remover-trained Linergists.
• PMU Grundausbildung (Beginner Training Program) Comprehensive beginner PMU training program (10–15 days) covering theory (dermatology, hygiene, color theory, law), pre-drawing techniques, and hands-on practice on models. Covers Powder Brows, Hair Stroke Brows, Lash Line Enhancement, Eyeliner, Lip Blush, and Perfect Lips. Priced at €9,545–€10,250 net + VAT (device-included package). Graduates receive the internationally recognized Linergist® certification.
• Step by Step Training Modular 3-days-per-step training program allowing candidates to specialize incrementally across three steps (Eyebrows, Eyeliner, Lips) at €2,300 net + VAT per step. Completion of all three steps awards the full Linergist® certification. Device purchase (Conture®-Liner DUO or Starter) is mandatory with the first step.
• Umsteiger (Switcher) Training Intensive 3-day conversion course for experienced PMU artists trained elsewhere, covering the LONG-TIME-LINER method, devices, and pigmentation techniques. Priced at €1,995 net + VAT. Device purchase (Conture®-Liner DUO or Starter) is mandatory. Leads to Linergist® certification.
• ELITE & ELITE TOP Advanced Training Premium advanced training for certified Linergists. ELITE (5 days, €1,995 net + VAT) covers fine hair strokes, Ombré Eyebrows, Nude Lips, retouching, and color updates. ELITE TOP (3 days, €1,500 net + VAT, limited license) covers wipe/shade technique, Liplight/Liplift, and new pigment colors. Both include license renewal options (ELITE Lizenzverlängerung, 3 days at €1,500 net + VAT).
• Camouflage Paramedical Training 3-day specialized parmedical pigmentation training covering Areola pigmentation after breast surgery, scar camouflage, Alopecia Areata, pre-chemotherapy pigmentation, and Vitiligo treatments. Priced at €1,950 net + VAT. Prerequisites: experienced Linergist or PMU artist. Awards Camouflage certificate.
• Remover Training 1-day certification training covering proper application technique, contraindications, and aftercare protocols for the Bye-Bye Pigment LIGHT remover. Priced at €595 net + VAT in-person (Munich) or €395 net + VAT online (~3 hours via Zoom). Required before practitioners may purchase and use the remover product.
• Online Schulungen (Masterclass & Lizenzverlängerung) Flexible online training programs delivered via Zoom. Includes Masterclasses (~3 hours, €395 net + VAT) on Powder Brows, Lip Blush, Ombré Eyebrows, Microshading, and Nude Lips; ELITE Lizenzverlängerung license renewals; Remover Online Training; and PMU Lessons. Live theory sessions with one-on-one video review of practice exercises.
• LONG-TIME-LINER Beauty Institut München (Flagship Treatment Studio) Company-owned flagship treatment studio at Tal 18, 80331 Munich, offering PMU treatments (eyebrows, eyeliner, lips, camouflage), Remover treatments using Bye-Bye Pigment LIGHT (€200 first session, €150 follow-up; 30 minutes per session; typically 4–5 sessions), and consultations. Serves as the brand's reference location for the premium LONG-TIME-LINER method.

Quantifiable outcome

• Training investment amortized after approximately 20–25 treatments, based on average treatment prices of €450 (mid-range) to €750 (premium)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Regional Trainers (Germany)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Since 2019, experienced self-employed regional trainers across Germany (Berlin, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Oldenburg, Ravensburg) conduct PMU training sessions on behalf of LONG-TIME-LINER, extending the Academy's reach beyond Munich and enabling localized training options in Austria and Switzerland as well.
• Franchise Partners (15+ countries)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSelf-employed franchise partners in over 15 countries conduct PMU training and/or treatments under the LONG-TIME-LINER brand. They use the company's devices, pigments, and method, and are supported by the Munich headquarters. Partners are trained by the company and certified in the LONG-TIME-LINER technique.
• TÜV RheinlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe LONG-TIME-LINER PMU Training Academy is TÜV-certified for its quality management system and training processes. TÜV certification provides an independent quality guarantee to prospective trainees and reinforces the brand's positioning around safety and professional standards.
• Scientists and DermatologistssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLONG-TIME-LINER collaborated with scientists and dermatologists to develop its proprietary concept, including the device, pigments, and aftercare products. This collaboration ensures clinical safety, low allergy potential, and dermatological testing of all products.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Nouveau Contour: Nouveau Contour (part of MT.DERM group) manufactures PMU devices and offers training programs internationally. Direct peer in the PMU device/training category, competing for the same cosmetologist and beauty professional customer with comparable hardware and consumables.
• Permablend: Permablend is a US-based PMU pigment manufacturer selling directly to professional artists. Directly comparable on the pigment side of Long-Time-Liner's portfolio, competing on color range, regulatory compliance, and practitioner loyalty.
• Swiss Color: Swiss Color is a European PMU pigment and device manufacturer offering professional training and a global distributor network. Comparable to Long-Time-Liner on pigments, devices, and certified practitioner ecosystem.
• Amiea (MT.DERM): MT.DERM produces Amiea-branded PMU and tattoo machines, needles, and pigments, supplying professional artists globally. Comparable to Long-Time-Liner as a device + pigment manufacturer serving certified PMU practitioners.
• Tina Davies Professional: Tina Davies produces PMU pigments, needles, and offers artist training/education. Comparable to Long-Time-Liner as a premium, artist-focused pigment and education brand targeting working PMU professionals.
• PhiAcademy / PhiBrows: PhiBrows is a leading microblading and PMU training brand offering structured courses, devices, and pigments globally. Directly comparable to Long-Time-Liner as a premium training-and-product ecosystem targeting professional beauticians, with similar pigment/device portfolio and certified practitioner network.
• Microbeau / Bellarri: Microbeau (parent of the Bellarri and Dermagraft lines) manufactures PMU devices, cartridges, and pigments for the professional market. Direct competitor in PMU hardware and consumables.

Regional players

• Goldeneye Pigments: Goldeneye is a German PMU pigment and device brand focused on the DACH region with similar Made-in-Germany positioning. Regional peer directly competing in Long-Time-Liner's home market on pigments and training.

Others

• REVIDERM / dermaviduals: REVIDERM is a German dermo-cosmetic brand sold through partner institutes and cosmetologists — many of whom are also Long-Time-Liner Linergists. Comparable as a premium professional skincare and training brand addressing the same certified beautician channel, though focused on skincare rather than PMU.

Emerging players

• Lash & Brow (training brands, e.g., Hollywood Brows / Decorativa Cosmetics): European brow lamination, lash lift, and adjunct PMU training brands like Decorativa compete for the same cosmetologist training budget. Partial overlap as adjacent brow/beauty training rather than pure-play PMU, but they divert training spend from Long-Time-Liner's beginner courses.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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