Topicrem
Topicrem is a French dermo-cosmetic brand (founded 1993, owned by Laboratoires NIGY) that develops and manufactures 14 dermatological skincare product lines for face, body, hair, baby, and sun, distributed primarily through French pharmacies and direct e-commerce.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1993
- HeadquartersChatou, France
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Topicrem does
Topicrem is a French dermo-cosmetic brand founded in 1993 and operated as a brand of Laboratoires NIGY, the manufacturing entity headquartered in Dammarie-Les-Lys near Paris. The company develops and produces a portfolio of 14 dermatological skincare product lines covering body, face, hair, baby, and sun categories, with formulation development carried out in-house at its French R&D laboratory. Core formulations centre on active ingredients such as glycerin, urea, shea butter, linseed oil, zinc gluconate, hyaluronic acid, and two proprietary complexes — an Eau bio-active (betaine-inositol-taurine) and the Complexe MELA (niacinamide plus algae extract).
The product range is structured around skin-concern segmentation rather than demographic segmentation, addressing sensitive/dehydrated, atopic, oily/acne-prone, hyperpigmented, mature, reactive, and sun-exposed skin. Pricing spans approximately €5.50 to €27.90 per SKU, positioning the brand in the accessible mass-market dermo-cosmetic tier rather than prestige or luxury skincare. The flagship ULTRA-HYDRATANT body milk is the #1 ranked body milk in French pharmacy sales, providing the brand with its primary category anchor.
The business model is a one-time-purchase consumer goods model with no subscription component. Distribution is dominated by the French pharmacy (officine) channel, supplemented by direct-to-consumer e-commerce through fr.topicrem.com. Marketing combines content (expert blog), organic social (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok), email, a brand ambassador program (#TopiFamily), and high-visibility sponsorships including the Vendée Globe 2028. The company is private, with no disclosed funding rounds, M&A activity, or external investment; it operates as a brand within the broader Mayoly-Spindler group ecosystem.
Topicrem firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Topicrem
- Legal name
- Laboratoires NIGY
- Website
- https://topicrem.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1993
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Topicrem is a French dermo-cosmetic brand (founded 1993, owned by Laboratoires NIGY) that develops and manufactures 14 dermatological skincare product lines for face, body, hair, baby, and sun, distributed primarily through French pharmacies and direct e-commerce.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Topicrem industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Dermo-Cosmetic Skincare
- NAICS
- Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561)
- SIC
- Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Dermocosmetics & Medical-Grade Skincare (CRABAAAF)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Sensitive Skin & Barrier Repair (CRABAAAG), Body Skincare (Lotions, Creams, Body Oils) (CRABAAAD), Baby Skincare (Lotions, Creams, Oils) (CRABAJAB), Professional Skincare & Facial Treatments (CRABALAF)
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Where Topicrem is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Chatou
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Topicrem business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Dermo-cosmetic product sales: Topicrem generates revenue through direct sales of dermo-cosmetic products for face, body, and hair care. Products are sold through pharmacy partners and direct e-commerce. Revenue comes from one-time product purchases rather than subscriptions.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Body care products (lotions, creams, gels) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Face care products (creams, serums) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Sun protection products |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Specialized care products (DA PROTECT, CICA+) |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels5 records
Topicrem product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Topicrem manufactures and sells dermo-cosmetic skincare products for face, body, hair, and baby care, formulated for sensitive and dehydrated skin. The portfolio includes hydrating body milks, face creams, serums, sun protection, and specialized treatments for atopic, acne-prone, and mature skin. Products are developed and manufactured in France at the company's Dammarie-Les-Lys laboratory and sold through French pharmacy networks and direct e-commerce.
Product overview
Topicrem is a French dermatological laboratory and dermocosmetic brand offering a comprehensive portfolio of skincare products for all skin types and the whole family. The brand operates a multi-line architecture with 14 distinct product ranges addressing specific dermatological concerns: ULTRA-HYDRATANT and HYDRA+ for hydration needs; DA PROTECT, CICA+, and CALM+ for sensitive/reactive/atopic skin; DERMO-SPECIFIC for rough skin; MELA for hyperpigmentation; AC CONTROL for acne-prone skin; AH3 for anti-aging; DERMOVÉGÉTAL as the vegan option; KARITÉ for hair care; SUN PROTECT for sun protection; and a dedicated Baby range. Products are formulated with key ingredients including glycerin, hyaluronic acid, urea, shea butter, linseed oil, zinc gluconate, and the proprietary MELA Complex (Niacinamide + Algae Extract). The flagship ULTRA-HYDRATANT Body Milk holds the #1 position in French pharmacies.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- ULTRA-HYDRATANT: Hydrating body care line for dry skin, their flagship line and #1 body milk in pharmacies
- DERMOVÉGÉTAL
- DA PROTECT
- MELA
- CICA+
- DERMO SPECIFIC
- KARITÉ
- HYDRA+
- AC CONTROL
- CALM+
- AH3
- SUN PROTECT
- Baby Line
Products and services
- ULTRA-HYDRATANT Core moisturizing product line for dry to normal skin providing 48-hour hydration, nourishment, and skin barrier protection. The ULTRA-HYDRATANT Body Milk is ranked #1 in French pharmacy body milk sales.
- DERMOVÉGÉTAL Vegan-formulated nourishing skincare line for dry to very dry skin, providing intense nutrition and skin comfort.
- DA PROTECT Relipidating and anti-scratching skincare line for atopic-prone skin, helping restore the skin barrier and reduce irritation and itching.
- MELA Hyperpigmentation correction line featuring the proprietary Complexe MELA (Niacinamide + Algae Extract) to unify skin tone and reduce dark spots.
- CICA+ Repairing and soothing line for irritated and sensitized skin, calming irritations and supporting recovery of damaged skin.
- DERMO-SPECIFIC Smoothing anti-roughness line for rough skin and squames (flakes), addressing skin texture concerns.
- KARITÉ Shea butter-based hair care line that strengthens and reshapes curls, providing nourishment for curly hair.
- HYDRA+ Hydrating face care line for dehydrated skin, featuring hyaluronic acid and glycerin to maintain skin's water balance.
- AC CONTROL Purifying and mattifying face care line for combination to oily acne-prone skin, controlling excess sebum and imperfections using zinc gluconate.
- CALM+ Soothing face care line for reactive and sensitive skin, calming redness and reducing skin reactivity.
- AH3 Anti-aging face care line for mature and fatigued skin, firming and smoothing wrinkles.
- SUN PROTECT Sun protection line for the whole family, including SPF50+ invisible stick and mattifying mousse formulations.
- Baby Range Gentle skincare line specifically formulated for babies' sensitive skin, including cleansers and moisturizers.
- Hair Care Range Scalp and hair care products for various hair concerns including dandruff and scalp care, including the KARITÉ line for curly hair.
Quantifiable outcome
- 48-hour hydration protection (clinically tested)
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Topicrem
Customer profileSegments7 records
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Topicrem technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature7 records
Topicrem partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Pierre-Louis AttwellminorTopicrem sponsors professional sailor Pierre-Louis Attwell for the Vendée Globe 2028 non-stop, solo, around-the-world yacht race. The partnership provides brand visibility during extreme oceanic conditions where skin care is challenged by harsh environments.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves4 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Topicrem competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Bioderma: NAOS-owned French pharmacy dermo-cosmetic brand with strong sensitive-skin and atopic-skin positioning. Overlaps directly with Topicrem's DA PROTECT, CICA+, and ULTRA-HYDRATANT ranges.
- Klorane: Pierre Fabre-owned French pharmacy personal-care brand with botanical actives. Comparable distribution channel and partially overlapping hair/skin care range.
- Nuxe: French natural-origin dermo-cosmetic brand distributed through pharmacies and selective retail. Overlaps with Topicrem on face/body care and shares the French pharmacy distribution channel.
- Vichy: L'Oréal-owned French pharmacy dermo-cosmetic brand leveraging Vichy mineralizing water. Competes head-to-head with Topicrem in anti-aging, hydration, and sensitive-skin categories via the same officine channel.
- Avène: Pierre Fabre-owned French pharmacy dermo-cosmetic brand with sensitive-skin positioning built around Avène thermal spring water. Closest direct peer to Topicrem in the same channel and use-case segments.
- SVR: French dermocosmetic laboratory brand sold in pharmacies, with strong positioning in sensitive skin and atopic dermatitis. Direct competitor in DA PROTECT/CICA+ use cases.
- La Roche-Posay: L'Oréal-owned French pharmacy dermo-cosmetic brand focused on sensitive skin and thermal-spring water formulations. Directly comparable product portfolio (face, body, sun, baby) sold through the same French officine channel as Topicrem.
- A-Derma: Pierre Fabre-owned French pharmacy dermo-cosmetic brand specialized in atopic and fragile skin with Rhealba oat active. Direct overlap with Topicrem's atopic and baby skincare lines.
- Uriage: Puig-owned French thermal-water dermo-cosmetic brand distributed through pharmacies. Comparable portfolio across face, body, sun, and baby sold in the same channel.
- Mustela: Laboratoires Expanscience-owned French pharmacy brand focused on baby and maternity skincare. Directly comparable to Topicrem's Baby Line in the same French pharmacy channel.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Topicrem social profiles
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Valuation estimate
Topicrem leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Topicrem funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Topicrem M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Topicrem
What does Topicrem do?
Topicrem manufactures and sells dermo-cosmetic skincare products for face, body, hair, and baby care, formulated for sensitive and dehydrated skin. The portfolio includes hydrating body milks, face creams, serums, sun protection, and specialized treatments for atopic, acne-prone, and mature skin. Products are developed and manufactured in France at the company's Dammarie-Les-Lys laboratory and sold through French pharmacy networks and direct e-commerce.
Is Topicrem a public or private company?
Topicrem is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Topicrem founded?
Topicrem was founded in 1993. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Topicrem based?
Topicrem is headquartered in Chatou, France, in the Europe region.
How does Topicrem make money?
One revenue line is on record: dermo-cosmetic product sales.
Who are Topicrem's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Bioderma, Klorane, Nuxe, Vichy, Avène, SVR, La Roche-Posay, A-Derma, Uriage and Mustela.
Does Topicrem have an API?
No public API is recorded for Topicrem.
What industry is Topicrem in?
Topicrem's product category is Dermo-Cosmetic Skincare. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRABAAAF, Dermocosmetics & Medical-Grade Skincare, with a secondary code of CRABAAAG, Sensitive Skin & Barrier Repair. Its NAICS code is 32561 and its SIC code is 2844.