Chrysallis Proderma

What Chrysallis Proderma does

Chrysallis Proderma is a Greek private distribution company (legal form I.K.E.) founded in 2002 and headquartered in Marousi, Athens, that operates as the exclusive importer and distributor of five premium international clean beauty brands in Greece and Cyprus: Environ Skin Care (vitamin A-based medical skincare), jane iredale (mineral makeup), RevitaLash Cosmetics (lash and brow enhancement), Advanced Nutrition Programme (skin nutrition supplements), and MEICET Pro-A (AI-powered skin analysis device). The company sells exclusively through a professional channel comprising spas, aesthetic clinics, dermatology practices, pharmacies, esthetics centers, makeup artists, and authorized e-commerce partners, supported by training academies in Athens and Thessaloniki and a 'Become Our Partner' recruitment program for beauty professionals.

The company operates a transaction-based wholesale model in which revenue is generated through distribution margins on the resale of brand-owner products to its professional partner network, supplemented by paid professional training services (revenue_model_types: transaction_fee and professional_services). Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is offered upon partnership inquiry. The company emphasizes a 360° Skincare ecosystem concept that bundles its five brands into a single multi-channel offering for partners, and complements physical distribution with a podcast, blog, social media presence, press events, and email marketing.

Ownership and leadership are concentrated in the founding Craig family: Laura Craig serves as Managing Director/CEO and Emily Craig serves as Business Partner. The company has been recognized as Medical Beauty Company of the Year 2023 and Aesthetic Company of the Year 2022, and secured public co-funding under Greece's NSRF 2021-2027 for digital transformation. No external institutional investors, parent company, acquisitions, or subsidiary relationships are disclosed.

Name

Chrysallis Proderma

Legal name

Chrysallis-Proderma I.K.E.

Website

https://chrysallis-proderma.gr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Chrysallis Proderma is a Greek exclusive distributor founded in 2002 that imports and supplies five premium clean beauty brands—Environ, jane iredale, RevitaLash, Advanced Nutrition Programme, and MEICET—to professional partners across Greece and Cyprus.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Beauty and Skincare Distribution

SIC

Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844)

akta.pro primary industry

Dermocosmetics & Medical-Grade Skincare (CRABAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Natural/Organic & Clean Skincare (CRABAAAH), Beauty-From-Within (Collagen, Biotin, Skin/Hair/Nails) (CRADAGAH)

Keywords

• Skincare distribution
• Clean beauty imports
• Professional aesthetics supply
• Mineral makeup wholesale
• Skin nutrition supplements

Headquarters

HQ city

Athens

HQ country

Greece

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Brand Distribution and Import: Chrysallis Proderma operates as the exclusive importer and distributor of premium skincare and beauty brands (Environ, jane iredale, RevitaLash, Advanced Nutrition Programme, MEICET) in Greece and Cyprus. Revenue is generated through wholesale distribution to professional partners including spas, aesthetic clinics, dermatology practices, pharmacies, and beauty centers.
2. Professional Training Services: The company provides educational programs and training seminars for beauty professionals through their training centers in Athens and Thessaloniki, supporting partner businesses in product knowledge and application techniques.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Chrysallis Proderma is the exclusive importer and distributor in Greece and Cyprus of five premium clean beauty brands: Environ Skin Care (vitamin A-based skincare), jane iredale (100% mineral makeup), RevitaLash Cosmetics (lash/brow enhancement), Advanced Nutrition Programme (skin nutrition supplements), and MEICET (AI-powered skin analysis device). The company serves spas, aesthetic clinics, dermatology practices, pharmacies, and beauty professionals, and supplements product distribution with professional training programs at its Athens and Thessaloniki academies.

Product overview

Chrysallis Proderma is a Greek beauty products distributor representing five premium brands in Greece and Cyprus: Advanced Nutrition Programme (dietary supplements for skin health), Environ Skin Care (Vitamin A-based scientific skincare), jane iredale (100% mineral makeup), RevitaLash Cosmetics (eyelash and eyebrow enhancement), and Meicet Pro-A (AI-powered skin analysis device). The company also offers a holistic 360° Skincare approach combining all brands for comprehensive skin care solutions. Additional offerings include educational content like The Skin Truth podcast and the RevitaLash Pink Program charitable initiative supporting breast cancer awareness.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Environ Skin Care Scientific skincare line based on vitamin A, created by South African plastic surgeon Dr. Des Fernandes. Features the proprietary Step-Up system that gradually introduces vitamin A into daily skincare routines with progressive potency levels, offering products for anti-aging, regeneration, skin brightening, and maintenance of youthful skin. Targeted at professional beauty and medical aesthetics channels.
• jane iredale — The Skincare Makeup 100% mineral makeup created by Jane Iredale in 1994. The first makeup formulated to also care for the skin, free from talc, mineral oils, synthetic FD&C dyes, petroleum derivatives, synthetic preservatives, and fragrances. Provides hypoallergenic, anti-inflammatory, water-resistant coverage with natural SPF protection. Certified cruelty-free by PETA and Leaping Bunny.
• Advanced Nutrition Programme Premium dietary supplements for skin health manufactured in the United Kingdom. Formulas combine active ingredients from nature based on cutting-edge scientific studies; products are free from GMO, artificial colors, gluten, sugar, and aromatic substances, and undergo over 400 safety, stability, heavy metal, pesticide, and bacteria tests.
• RevitaLash Cosmetics Multi-award-winning American brand specializing in eyelash, eyebrow, and hair enhancement products. Created by ophthalmologist Dr. Michael Brinkenhoff using vitamins and peptides only, without drugs or side effects. Known for the Eternally Pink charitable program supporting breast cancer awareness.
• MEICET Pro-A Skin Analyzer AI-powered professional skin analysis device providing detailed information on skin characteristics including hyperpigmentation, photoaging, texture, porphyrins, wrinkles, redness, and sensitivity. Features minimalist design, intelligent software, AI functionality, user-friendly tablet, and a high-resolution camera. Targeted at dermatology clinics, aesthetic practices, and beauty professionals.
• 360° Skincare Holistic Approach Comprehensive skincare approach combining all five distributed brands: Advanced Nutrition Programme (internal skin boosters), Environ Skin Care (topical vitamin A care), jane iredale (clean mineral makeup), and MEICET Pro-A (AI-powered skin analysis). Designed to deliver synergistic skin health solutions across nutrition, treatment, cosmetic, and diagnostic dimensions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6 Gold & 1 Silver awards won at Medical Beauty Awards 2023 for Environ and jane iredale products
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RevitaLash Cosmetics (Global Brand)coreTechnology or Integration · 6 October 2023Chrysallis Proderma is the official representative of RevitaLash Cosmetics in Greece, distributing their award-winning eyelash, eyebrow, and hair enhancement products. RevitaLash was founded by ophthalmologist Dr. Michael Brinkenhoff and features the Eternally Pink program supporting breast cancer awareness.
• Πανελλήνιος Σύλλογος Γυναικών με Καρκίνο Μαστού 'Άλμα Ζωής'minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2023Charitable partnership in support of breast cancer awareness. For each RevitaLash product sold during October, €5 is donated to the organization. Chrysallis Proderma also participates in Race for the Cure events.
• Environ Skin Care (Global Brand)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2002Chrysallis Proderma has been the exclusive importer of Environ Skin Care since 2002. Environ, founded by South African plastic surgeon Dr. Des Fernandes, is a pioneer in vitamin A-based skincare with their step-up system.
• Jane Iredale - The Skincare Makeup (Global Brand)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2002Exclusive distributor of jane iredale mineral makeup in Greece and Cyprus. Jane Iredale created the first skincare makeup in 1994 - 100% mineral cosmetics without talc, petroleum derivatives, or synthetic preservatives.
• Advanced Nutrition Programme (Global Brand)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2002Exclusive distributor of Advanced Nutrition Programme supplements in Greece and Cyprus. British-made nutritional supplements for skin health, developed with scientific research and over 400 quality tests per product.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Douglas: Europe's leading multi-brand perfumery and beauty retailer (operating in 20+ European countries). Directly comparable as a multi-brand premium beauty distributor that partners with brands and serves both professional and consumer channels.
• Marionnaud: A.S. Watson-owned European multi-brand perfumery chain operating several hundred stores. Directly comparable as a multi-brand beauty distribution and retail platform with a strong focus on premium skincare, makeup and fragrance portfolios.
• Sephora: Global multi-brand beauty retailer (LVMH) that aggregates premium skincare, makeup and wellness brands across channels. Highly comparable as a multi-brand distribution/retail platform serving beauty professionals and consumers, though at vastly larger global scale.
• Beautylish: US-headquartered online multi-brand beauty retailer specializing in premium and prestige skincare, makeup and tools. Comparable as a focused multi-brand distribution platform for premium beauty brands, particularly in the professional and consumer overlap.
• Ici Paris XL: A.S. Watson-owned Benelux-headquartered multi-brand beauty retailer. Comparable as a multi-brand beauty distributor/retailer aggregating premium skincare, fragrance and cosmetics brands through both stores and e-commerce.
• Notino: Czech-headquartered online beauty platform distributing hundreds of premium brands across Europe. Comparable as a multi-brand beauty distributor that monetizes through partner networks, training, and conversion of e-commerce traffic, with a similar focus on premium skincare.

Broad incumbents

• L'Oréal: World's largest beauty company operating across mass, professional (incl. SkinCeuticals) and luxe divisions. Comparable as a broad incumbent that distributes medical-grade skincare to dermatologists, spas and pharmacies, including through exclusive regional distributors in markets like Greece.
• Estée Lauder Companies: Global multi-brand beauty conglomerate owning Clinique, La Mer, SkinCeuticals and many others. Relevant as a broad incumbent that distributes medical/clinical-grade skincare lines through dermatology and professional channels that overlap with Chrysallis Proderma's target partners.

Emerging players

• Korres: Greek heritage natural skincare brand with its own distribution, retail and pharmacy channel. Comparable as a Greek-headquartered clean/natural beauty operator serving overlapping pharmacy and aesthetic channels.
• Apivita: Greek natural cosmetics brand with pharmacy and retail presence across Europe. Comparable in clean-beauty positioning, similar Greek geography and overlap in professional skincare retail channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ChrysallisProderma
• Instagraminstagram.com/chrysallisproderma
• Xx.com/chrysallisprod

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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