The Innovation Company

What The Innovation Company does

The Innovation Company (legally CCW Sarl) is a French B2B manufacturer of cosmetic raw materials and ingredients, headquartered in Dreux, France. Founded in 1986, the company develops and supplies more than 3,000 product references used by cosmetic laboratories, formulators, and brands across skin care, sun care, colour care, and hair treatment applications. Its portfolio is organized around the core raw materials business, the SP Labs finished-product sub-brand (bulk specialty formulations), the IVISLABS in-house testing laboratory, and trademarked ingredient ranges including EquaFarm (hydrogenated polydecene alternatives to PAOs) and VegeLeam CPT (sensitive-skin comfort ingredients spanning C12–C80 carbon chains). The company has maintained a silicone-free and PFAS-free formulation commitment since 1993.

The underlying technology platform combines proprietary BEMT (Bio-Ester Mimetic Technology) hybrids with nanominerals and spans more than 21 manufacturing processes, from atomisation to microfluidics. All formulations are validated through IVISLABS, which conducts In Situ and In Vivo efficacy testing and operates a SEM2500 cryofracture scanning electron microscope for internal-structure analysis of formulations. The company holds compliance with BPF/GMP, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, ISO 16128, GDPR/RGPD, and CSAR for export to China, and is pursuing ISO 27716 certification.

The business model is built on one-time bulk sales of raw materials and ingredients to cosmetic manufacturers, supplemented by custom formulation services through SP Labs. Go-to-market combines direct technical sales in France and Europe (technical sales representatives reporting to the founder) with a channel-partner model of more than 30 international distributors covering North America, EMEA, and APAC, with over 90% of production destined for export. Active participation in trade shows (Cosmetic 360, Cosmetorium, In-Cosmetics Asia, Making Cosmetics, SCS Formulate, and Warsaw events) and digital channels (YouTube, weekly newsletter, technical webinars) round out the commercial motion. The company is privately held and founder-owned, with no disclosed external funding, parent company, or M&A activity.

Name

The Innovation Company

Legal name

CCW Sarl

Website

https://theinnovationcompany.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Innovation Company (CCW Sarl) is a French B2B manufacturer of 3,000+ cosmetic raw material ingredients and finished formulations, serving cosmetic laboratories, formulators, and brands globally through 30+ distributors across EMEA, North America, and APAC.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cosmetic Ingredients Manufacturing

NAICS

Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561)

SIC

Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844), Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860)

akta.pro primary industry

Personal Care & Cosmetic Ingredients (IMAEABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Ingredient Blends & Systems / Custom Formulation (Seasoning Systems, Functional Blends) (CRADAOAO)

Keywords

• Cosmetic ingredients manufacturing
• Cosmetic raw materials
• Bulk cosmetic formulations
• Silicone-free ingredients
• Skin care ingredients

Headquarters

HQ city

Dreux

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cosmetic Ingredients (Raw Materials): Development, manufacturing, and supply of innovative high-performance cosmetic ingredients and raw materials sold in bulk to cosmetic manufacturers, laboratories, and brands worldwide. The company offers over 3,000 product references.
2. Custom Formulation Services: Custom formulation development for skin care, sun care, makeup, and hair care products through SP Labs brand. Includes technical and marketing support services for European customers and distributors.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Innovation Company develops, manufactures, and supplies innovative, high-performance cosmetic raw material ingredients in bulk to cosmetic manufacturers, laboratories, and brands worldwide. The company offers more than 3,000 product references under its own sub-brands (SP Labs for finished products, EquaFarm® for PAO alternatives, VegeLeam® CPT for skin-comfort ingredients), with custom formulation development supporting skin care, sun care, makeup, and hair care applications. All formulations are validated through the proprietary IVISLABS® in-house testing laboratory and manufactured across 21+ processes.

Product overview

The Innovation Company is a 39-year-old leader in cosmetic innovation that develops, manufactures, and supplies innovative, high-performance cosmetic ingredients. The core offering consists of raw material ingredients (3,000+ references) for skin care, sun care, colour care, and hair treatment, complemented by the SP Labs finished-product sub-brand sold in bulk. All formulations are validated through the company's proprietary IVISLABS in-vitro and in-vivo testing laboratory. The product portfolio includes specialized ingredient ranges such as EquaFarm (hydrogenated polydecene and polyisobutene alternatives to PAOs and silicones) and VegeLeam CPT (skin-comfort ingredients for sensitive skin), and is supported by advanced manufacturing capabilities spanning 21 processes from atomisation to microfluidics, including nanominerals and BEMT hybrids. The company also offers unique SEM2500 cryofracture analysis technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SP Labs: Specialized brand for the manufacture and sale of bulk cosmetic products, including raw materials and finished formulations.
• IVISLABS®
• EquaFarm®
• VegeLeam® CPT Range

Products and services

• Cosmetic Ingredients (Raw Materials) Innovative, high-performance cosmetic raw material ingredients developed and manufactured by The Innovation Company for use in skin care, sun care, colour care, and hair treatment formulations. The company offers more than 3,000 product references specialized in bulk products, combining advanced materials technology with scientific expertise and BEMT hybrid technology.
• SP Labs (Finished Products) SP Labs is a finished-product sub-brand specializing in bulk cosmetic formulations for skin care, sun care, makeup, and hair care. SP Labs products are objectivated through the company's IVISLABS testing laboratory and represent the company's own branded formulations sold in bulk.
• EquaFarm® Range High-performance ingredient line of hydrogenated polydecene alternatives (EquaFarm PAO), polyisobutene, and hydrogenated polyisobutene (EquaFarm HISB/IBH), designed as substitutes for petrochemicals and silicones with enhanced photostability, oxidation resistance, low surface tension (down to 22 mN/m), and optimized sensorial properties.
• VegeLeam® CPT Range Range of skin-comfort ingredients formulated to address sensitive skin, spanning carbon chains from C12 to C80 with varied structures covering a wide range of viscosities and volatilities. The CPT (Current Perception Threshold) range combines scientific rationale with cosmetic performance to soothe and comfort the skin, exhibiting very low dielectric constants and very negative zeta potentials, addressing the fact that over 80% of women perceive their skin as sensitive.
• Moon Blush Rose Horizon (PFI7724CC) Color care/blush product from the SP Labs finished product range, formulated and validated through the company's IVISLABS testing laboratory.
• Smooth Lip Balming® (PFI7672CS) Lip balm formulation product from the SP Labs finished product range, formulated and validated through the company's IVISLABS testing laboratory.
• The Nile Gloss Diamond Gold (PFI7715CC) Lip gloss product from the SP Labs finished product range, formulated and validated through the company's IVISLABS testing laboratory.

Quantifiable outcome

• Low surface tension down to 22 mN/m for better skin spreading
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature6 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Croda International: Leading specialty ingredient supplier for personal care, with a strong portfolio of emollients, actives, and formulation aids. Directly competes in the B2B cosmetic ingredients space with similar target customers and formulation technology.
• Ashland Global Holdings: Specialty chemicals supplier with a personal care division producing biofunctional ingredients and formulation aids. Directly comparable as a B2B supplier of innovative cosmetic ingredients to global brand owners.
• Evonik Personal Care: Specialty chemicals division supplying silicones, emollients, and active ingredients to the cosmetics industry. Directly comparable as a B2B cosmetic ingredients supplier with proprietary technology and global distribution.
• Grant Industries: Specialty manufacturer of silicone elastomers, powders, and active delivery systems for personal care. Comparable as a focused cosmetic ingredients supplier with proprietary technology serving the same B2B formulators and brand owners.
• Seppic (Air Liquide Healthcare): France-based specialty ingredient manufacturer focused on personal care and pharmaceuticals, offering surfactants, polymers, and actives. Comparable as a similarly-positioned French-headquartered B2B cosmetic ingredients supplier.
• Lubrizol (Berkshire Hathaway): Specialty chemicals company with a personal care and beauty division offering polymers, surfactants, and active ingredients. Comparable as a B2B supplier of high-performance cosmetic raw materials with global reach.
• Clariant Personal Care: Swiss specialty chemicals company with a personal care business supplying active ingredients, pigments, and conditioning agents. Comparable as a B2B cosmetic ingredient supplier serving global formulation brands.
• BASF Personal Care: Global specialty chemicals leader with a dedicated Personal Care segment offering surfactants, polymers, and active ingredients for cosmetic formulations. Comparable as a B2B supplier of cosmetic raw materials to formulators and brand owners.

Broad incumbents

• Symrise (Diana Personal Care): Global flavor and fragrance house with a Personal Care division offering cosmetic ingredients and active systems. Comparable as a broader specialty supplier with cosmetic ingredients as part of a wider portfolio.
• Givaudan Active Beauty: Global leader in fragrances and flavors with an Active Beauty division offering cosmetic actives and functional ingredients. Comparable as a broader specialty supplier with cosmetic ingredient offerings within a diversified portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@theinnovationcompanytic9002

Compliance6 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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