La Marquise

What La Marquise does

La Marquise is a Texas-based wholesale distributor of professional skin care products and esthetician supplies, founded in 1986 by Bob Terry and operating from a 9,100-square-foot warehouse, office, and educational training center in Deer Park (suburban Houston). The company exclusively serves licensed skin care professionals—estheticians, cosmetologists, and massage therapists—and verifies professional licensure before activating e-commerce accounts. Its territory spans the US Central Southwest region, with sales representatives and educators located in four states serving hundreds of salons and day spas. The firm has operated continuously under founder ownership for nearly four decades with no external funding, no parent company, and no subsidiaries.

The product portfolio is a curated mix of premium third-party professional brands: Bioline-Jato (Italy's #1 professional skin care line, distributed globally in 40+ countries and family-owned since 1979), Pevonia (botanical/clinical skincare, partner since 1991), Nova professional peels, Cirepil and Hairaway wax, Amber spa products, Metrex sanitation (Cavicide/CaviWipes), Intensive tint, Boca Terry textiles, and Equipro beauty equipment. Every La Marquise employee is a state-licensed esthetician, providing expert technical guidance. The company pairs distribution with structured education—product training, hands-on workshops, advanced esthetician classes, and a Bioline Video Library—delivered through a four-person educator team spanning Colorado and Texas.

Revenue is generated through one-time wholesale unit-priced product sales with a $100 standard minimum order, $75 wholesale minimum, and free UPS shipping on prepaid orders exceeding $750 (up to 3 cases). Bioline and Pevonia opening orders are customized per account. Go-to-market combines a license-gated e-commerce site at lamarquise.com, field sales representatives, in-person education, organic social (Facebook, Instagram), email newsletters, and content marketing (blog/news). Recent product launches include Bioline Exosome Booster Serums (October 2025), Bioline De-Ox Evolution reformulation (April 2026), and the Bioline-Jató Supreme C3 Skin Longevity line (May 2026), reflecting active portfolio expansion into advanced actives.

Name

La Marquise

Legal name

La Marquise, Inc.

Website

https://lamarquise.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

La Marquise is a Texas-based wholesale distributor founded in 1986 that supplies premium professional skin care products and esthetician supplies exclusively to licensed estheticians, cosmetologists, and salons in the US Central Southwest.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Skincare Wholesale Distribution

SIC

Soap, Detergents, Cleang Preparations, Perfumes, Cosmetics (2840), Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYCRAOAEAB

Professional/Salon Beauty Distribution

Consumer Products & Retail/Wholesale, Distribution & Category Management/Beauty & Personal Care Distribution

SECONDARYCRABALAF

Professional Skincare & Facial Treatments

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

SECONDARYCRABAAAK

Professional/Backbar Skincare (Esthetician & Spa Use)

Consumer Products & Retail/Beauty & Personal Care/Skincare

Keywords

• Professional skincare distribution
• Esthetician supplies wholesale
• Spa salon product distribution
• Professional waxing supplies
• Licensed professional skincare

Headquarters

HQ city

Deer Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wholesale Product Distribution: La Marquise generates revenue through wholesale distribution of professional skin care products, waxing supplies, sanitation products, and esthetician equipment to licensed skin care professionals including spas, salons, and licensed cosmetologists/estheticians. Revenue is generated through product sales with pricing based on wholesale/wholesale-to-professional tiers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

La Marquise is a wholesale distributor of professional skin care products, waxing supplies, sanitation products, and esthetician equipment serving exclusively licensed skin care professionals (estheticians, cosmetologists, and massage therapists). The company distributes premium global brands including Bioline-Jato (Italy's #1 professional skin care line), Pevonia, Nova Peels, Cirepil, Hairaway, Amber, Metrex (Cavicide/CaviWipes), and Equipro beauty equipment, and complements product distribution with continuing education services delivered by licensed esthetician educators.

Product overview

La Marquise is a Professional Wholesale Skin Care Distributor serving licensed skin care professionals (estheticians, cosmetologists, massage therapists) since 1986. The company operates as a one-stop source offering an integrated portfolio of professional skincare brands and spa supplies. Core professional skincare brands include Bioline-Jato (Italy's #1 professional skin care line since 1979), Pevonia (botanical/clinical skincare partnership since 1991), and Nova Peels (professional-grade chemical peels). Complementary product categories span waxing (Cirepil, Hairaway, Amber, Dermwax), brow and lash (Intensive Tint, Hairpearl), sanitation (Cavicide, CaviWipes), dermaplaning supplies, facial tools, body treatment supplies, brushes/applicators, mani/pedi supplies, masks, microdermabrasion, wax heaters, and equipment. The company enhances its product distribution with professional education services through four licensed educator team members (Carolyn Cairo, Paige Wauhop, Vanessa Mateer, Victoria Harang) providing product training, hands-on workshops, and advanced esthetician classes. Bioline-Jato Supreme C3 represents their latest advanced skin longevity technology featuring triple-form Vitamin C, intelligent delivery systems, and clinical-grade actives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bioline-Jato Professional Skincare Premium professional skincare line from Italy, featuring exclusive massage techniques developed by physicians incorporating lymphatic drainage and acupressure, available exclusively through licensed estheticians.
• Pevonia Professional Skin Care World-renowned botanical skincare line balancing botanical purity with scientific innovation, using plant-based stem cells, retinols, aromatherapy, hyaluronic acid, AHAs, and vitamins. Clinically formulated, non-comedogenic, and cruelty-free.
• Nova Peels Professional Products Professional-grade peels including glycolic acid (7.5%, 30%, 50%), lactic acid 40%, salicylic acid (2%, 15%, 25%), Jessner 14%, TCA (15%, 25%), and Brilliance Peel 50% with Kojic Acid, plus complementary home care products.
• Cirepil Blue Wax Beads Original hard wax beads with gel texture, unscented, suitable for all body areas including Brazilian/Bikini. Low temperature application, never sticky, less pain, less redness, long-lasting results.
• Intensive Tint for Lashes and Brows Professional eyelash and eyebrow tinting formula from Germany available in 8 colors; one .68 oz tube provides approximately 30-40 treatments.
• Cavicide Gallon (128 oz) Broad-spectrum EPA-registered disinfectant and cleaner safe for all surfaces, effective against HIV-1, TB, Salmonella, Hepatitis B and C. Kills TB in 3 minutes, HIV-1 and Hepatitis B and C in 2 minutes.
• Carolyn Cairo Education Services Senior Educator providing comprehensive product knowledge training, hands-on workshops, and advanced esthetician classes focused on professional skincare lines, serving the Central Southwest Region.
• Paige Wauhop Education Services Licensed esthetician and CIDESCO certified educator in Dermaplaning, providing customized skincare regimens and mentoring esthetic students in the Greater Houston area.
• Vanessa Mateer Education Services Licensed Esthetician with 30+ years of experience since 1984, trained in Media Makeup Artistry at Award Studio Los Angeles and clinically certified at Dallas Center of Medical Aesthetics; specializes in bridging advanced science and visible skincare results.
• Victoria Harang Education Services Licensed Esthetician and Salon Owner providing dual perspective on treatment room realities and professional skincare applications, specializing in technical product information and service menu development.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• PevoniacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1991Pevonia is a world-renowned professional skincare line balancing botanical purity and scientific innovation. La Marquise is a proud authorized distributor maintaining a dedicated partnership that began in 1991, making it one of Pevonia's longest-standing partners. Products are botanical, clinically formulated, non-comedogenic, and cruelty-free.
• Bioline-JatocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBioline-Jato is Italy's #1 Professional Skin Care Brand, founded in 1979 by the Corradini family in Trento, Italy. Still family owned, available in more than 40 countries. La Marquise is an authorized distributor providing Bioline products exclusively through licensed and trained estheticians in professional salons and spas.
• NovacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNova offers professional peels including traditional AHAs and BHAs, Jessner's and TCA for deeper resurfacing. La Marquise distributes Nova Professional Peels as part of their comprehensive product offering.
• CirepilmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCirepil is a leading waxing brand known for professional-grade waxing products including Blue Wax Beads and Ease Classic Strip Wax. La Marquise distributes Ciropil products as part of their comprehensive waxing supplies category.
• HairawaymajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHairaway offers professional waxing products including Brazilian Blue Bead Wax, Creamy Sensitive Wax, and Green Wax. Distributed by La Marquise as part of their waxing supplies category.
• Amber ProductsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmber Products offers professional spa supplies including wax products, facial massage cream, and spa equipment. Distributed by La Marquise.
• MetrexmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMetrex provides professional sanitation products including Cavicide and CaviWipes. Distributed by La Marquise for spa and salon sanitation needs.
• Equipro Beauty EquipmentmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEquipro offers professional beauty equipment for estheticians including galvanic devices and wax heaters. Distributed by La Marquise.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/LaMarquiseSkin
• Instagraminstagram.com/lamarquise86
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/la-marquise-inc

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

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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