LACA

What LACA does

LACA Cosmética Profesional (Laboratorio de Cosmética Avanzada SRL) is an Argentine manufacturer and distributor of professional dermatocosmetic products founded in 1956 and headquartered in Buenos Aires. The company operates an in-house research laboratory and GMP/ISO 9001:2008-certified manufacturing plant, producing a full-spectrum product portfolio across facial care, body care, hair care, solar/SPF, baby care, spa/aromatherapy, makeup and color, nail, and personal hygiene categories. Product brands include LACA Beauty, the Dr. Enero dermatocosmetic line, and the Colección Touché collection, with prices ranging from approximately ARS 11,300 to ARS 46,000 per unit in the Argentine market.

LACA distributes through a hybrid B2B/B2C model: 50 professional points of sale and 5 international distributors in Bolivia, Paraguay, and Uruguay serve beauty professionals (cosmetologists, estheticians, makeup artists, hairdressers, massage therapists), while 36 owned LACA Beauty retail storefronts and an e-commerce catalog serve end consumers. The company's strategic differentiator is its integrated professional ecosystem, anchored by SERLACA — a community platform with 80,000+ registered professionals offering a mobile app, tiered loyalty credentials (Programa Estar Cerca), purchase-based rewards (Befilas), team-building features (EPRO), and an interactive WhatsApp-integrated catalog. Adjacent to this ecosystem is IFC (Instituto de Formación y Capacitación), a FACE-accredited educational institute delivering 15+ starter programs, 27+ specializations, and 5+ workshops plus a Moodle-based virtual campus and IFConecta video training library. The business also operates a B2B private-label/white-label manufacturing service for enterprise clients.

The company's revenue model combines unit-priced product sales (the dominant stream), professional training fees, loyalty-driven repeat purchasing, and contract manufacturing. Operating geographies span Argentina plus selected South American export markets; no external institutional investors, parent company, or M&A activity are disclosed.

Name

LACA

Legal name

LACA Laboratorio de Cosmética Avanzada SRL

Website

https://laboratoriolaca.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

LACA Cosmética Profesional is an Argentine professional cosmetics manufacturer and distributor founded in 1956, serving 80,000+ beauty professionals and end consumers across Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Uruguay through 50 wholesale points of sale, 36 owned retail stores, and the SERLACA digital ecosystem including training, loyalty, and ordering tools.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Cosmetics Manufacturing

NAICS

Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561)

SIC

Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYCRABAAAF

Dermocosmetics & Medical-Grade Skincare

Consumer Products & Retail/Beauty & Personal Care/Skincare

Keywords

• Professional cosmetics manufacturing
• Dermatocosmetic skincare products
• Beauty professional training
• Cosmetic distribution network
• Professional beauty supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Ciudad Evita

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cosmetic Product Sales: LACA generates revenue primarily from manufacturing and selling professional cosmetic products across categories including facial, body, hair, solar/SPF, baby care, amenities for hospitality, spa & aromatherapy, makeup and color, and personal hygiene. Products are sold through professional points of sale and LACA Beauty retail locations to beauty professionals and end consumers.
2. Professional Training (IFC): The Instituto de Formación y Capacitación (IFC) provides professional beauty training courses across areas including cosmetology, body aesthetics, hairdressing, manicure, makeup, and more. Programs range from beginner courses to advanced diplomas, generating revenue through course enrollment fees.
3. Befilas Loyalty Program: Befilas are loyalty bonuses (discount vouchers) earned by professionals through purchases. These function as a loyalty/rewards mechanism that drives repeat purchasing behavior and customer retention.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

LACA manufactures and distributes professional dermatocosmetic products (facial, body, hair, solar/SPF, baby care, spa, makeup, and personal hygiene categories) through its own GMP-certified and ISO 9001:2008-certified plant. It complements product sales with the IFC educational institute offering cosmetology, aesthetics, and beauty training, and the SERLACA professional community platform with mobile app, loyalty programs (Befilas, Estar Cerca), and team-building (EPRO) tools for over 80,000 beauty professionals across Argentina and select international markets.

Product overview

LACA is a professional cosmetics company and the #1 brand of professional cosmetics in Argentina, operating since 1956. The company offers a unified product ecosystem consisting of: LACA Beauty (professional cosmetic products including skincare, makeup, nail products, and haircare), the SERLACA professional community platform (with mobile app, loyalty programs, and interactive catalog tools), the IFC educational institute (offering courses and training for beauty professionals), and specialized product lines like COLECCIÓN TOUCHÉ. The company operates through both direct sales channels and a network of professional distributors across Argentina and internationally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SERLACA: Professional community platform and intranet for beauty professionals with exclusive tools, promotions, loyalty program, and training access.
• Dr. Enero
• Colección Touché
• IFC (Instituto de Formación y Capacitación)

Products and services

• LACA Beauty Professional Cosmetics Line A full range of dermatocosmetic products (facial waters, emulsions, lipsticks, micellar foams, serums, hair fortifiers, gel nail polishes, SPF products) sold to beauty professionals and consumers in Argentina and select international markets.
• IFC - Instituto de Formación y Capacitación Educational institute providing in-person and online (Moodle-based virtual campus) training programs for beauty professionals, with FACE (Federación Argentina de Cosmetología y Estética) accreditation.
• Colección Touché A premium product line within the LACA catalog, featuring specialized cosmetic products with dedicated treatment vademecums.
• Dr. Enero Dermatocosmetic Line Advanced dermatocosmetic skincare line featuring products such as the Vital Booster hyalu-serum targeting anti-aging and skin treatment needs.
• Private-Label Cosmetic Manufacturing Service Contract manufacturing service enabling companies to develop private-label or white-label cosmetic products leveraging LACA's GMP-certified plant, R&D laboratory, and regulatory expertise.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80,000+ beauty professionals actively using, selling, and recommending LACA products
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Beiersdorf (NIVEA, Eucerin): German skincare multinational with NIVEA and Eucerin dermocosmetic lines sold in Argentina. Competes with LACA's Dr. Enero dermatocosmetic sub-brand on shelf and consumer perception of science-led skincare.
• Puig (Carolina Herrera, Rabanne, Charlotte Tilbury): Spanish fashion and fragrance house with selective fragrance and skincare brands in Argentina. Comparable as a broad incumbent competitor in prestige beauty distribution.
• Avon (Natura &Co): Legacy direct-selling beauty brand with deep Argentine penetration. Comparable in mass beauty retail and catalog-driven distribution; less focused on the professional channel than LACA.

Direct peers

• Schwarzkopf Professional: Henkel-owned professional hair brand with academy network and salon distribution in Latin America. Competes head-to-head for the same professional stylist customer that LACA targets.
• Wella Professionals: Professional hairdressing and color brand sold through salons with a global education ecosystem (Wella Professionals Academy). Closely matches LACA's professional-channel + training-institute structure.
• L'Oréal Professionnel: Global leader in professional hair and beauty products sold through salons and stylists. Direct competitor to LACA in Argentina's professional cosmetics channel, with analogous academy-based training and B2B distributor model.

Regional players

• Yanbal (Unique): Colombia-based direct-selling beauty company operating in Argentina. Comparable as a regional mass beauty brand pursuing consumer mindshare in the same Argentine market.
• Belcorp: Peruvian multi-brand cosmetics company (Ésika, L'Bel, Cyzone) operating across Latin America via direct-selling. Competes with LACA for the same Argentine consumer beauty wallet, especially through its Ésika brand.
• Ésika (Belcorp): Belcorp's mass-market beauty brand widely distributed in Argentina through direct sales. Competes on price and reach with LACA's consumer-facing LACA Beauty stores.
• Natura &Co (Natura Cosméticos): Brazil-based direct-selling and retail beauty powerhouse with strong LatAm presence including Argentina. Comparable as a regional multi-category beauty brand, though it operates a consultant-led rather than professional-led model.

Market position

Strengths2 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/laboratoriolaca
• Facebookfacebook.com/LaboratorioLACAoficial
• Instagraminstagram.com/laboratoriolaca
• Xx.com/laboratoriolaca

Compliance2 records

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 →

Frequently asked questions about LACA