BIVOUAK

What BIVOUAK does

BIVOUAK (legally BIVOUAK OPERATIONS, SAS, registered in Annecy, RCS Annecy 103 515 011) is a French independent, self-financed men's certified organic skincare brand founded in 2015 in Paris by Corentin and currently led by Jean-Baptiste Garcin from Annecy since May 2026. The company develops, manufactures, and sells a portfolio of 13 core cosmetic products plus traditional wet-shaving accessories, spanning facial care (cleanser, moisturizer, exfoliant, eye-contour roll-on), beard care (oil, balm, shampoo), body care (deodorant, solid soap, solid shampoo), and shaving tools (safety razor, brush, stand, blades, leather case). Ten of thirteen cosmetic SKUs carry Cosmebio/COSMOS organic certification audited annually by CosmeCert, with formulations reaching up to 100% natural origin (e.g., the hero Gel Hydratant Visage at 99.88% natural origin / 93.77% bio). Manufacturing is distributed across the French Alps — Nice/Grasse area for cosmetics via cold saponification and waterless ultra-concentrated formulas, Auvergne EPV-labeled workshop for metal shaving accessories — and packaged in glass, aluminum, and recyclable cardboard with no single-use plastic.

Name

BIVOUAK

Legal name

BIVOUAK OPERATIONS, SAS

Website

https://bivouak-paris.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

BIVOUAK is a self-financed French men's certified organic skincare brand offering 13 Cosmebio-certified cosmetics plus traditional shaving accessories, sold DTC via Shopify and through pharmacies, bio stores, and outdoor retailers across France since 2015.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Men's Certified Organic Skincare

NAICS

Cosmetics, Beauty Supplies, and Perfume Retailers (45612), Health and Personal Care Retailers (456), Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561)

SIC

Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844), Soap, Detergents, Cleang Preparations, Perfumes, Cosmetics (2840)

akta.pro primary industry

Men’s Facial Skincare (Cleansers, Moisturizers, Anti-aging) (CRABAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Men’s Grooming (Shaving, Beard Care, Aftershave) (CRADANAF), Deodorants & Antiperspirants (CRABADAB), Men’s Bath & Body (Body Wash, Soap, Body Lotion) (CRABAGAH), Body Skincare (Lotions, Creams, Body Oils) (CRABAAAD)

Keywords

• Organic men's skincare
• Certified bio cosmetics
• Traditional wet shaving
• Natural deodorant
• Beard care products

Headquarters

HQ city

Bordeaux, Nouvelle Aquitaine

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct e-commerce sales: Direct-to-consumer sales through bivouak-paris.com Shopify store
2. Physical retail distribution: Sales through network of resellers including pharmacies, parapharmacies, bio grocery stores, concept stores, and outdoor boutiques

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

BIVOUAK develops, manufactures, and sells certified organic men's skincare and grooming products including face care (cleanser, moisturizer, exfoliant, eye contour), beard care (oil, balm, shampoo), body care (deodorant, solid soap, solid shampoo), and traditional wet shaving accessories (safety razor, brush, leather case). All products are 100% made in France using ultra-concentrated natural formulas with 10 of 13 cosmetic products certified bio by Cosmebio/COSMOS. The brand targets individual male consumers through direct e-commerce and a curated physical reseller network across France and Europe.

Product overview

BIVOUAK is a men's certified bio skincare brand offering 13 core cosmetic products plus traditional shaving accessories, all manufactured in France. The product portfolio centers on face care (cleanser, moisturizer, exfoliant, eye contour), beard care (oil, balm, shampoo), body care (deodorant, solid soap, solid shampoo), and traditional wet shaving accessories (safety razor, brush, stand, leather case, blades). Products are organized in bundles for routine initiation (Face Routine Kit) and complete traditional shaving (Traditional Shaving Kit). The brand emphasizes ultra-concentrated natural formulas, up to 100% natural origin ingredients, certified bio by Cosmebio/COSMOS (10 of 13 products), and eco-designed packaging using glass, aluminum, and recyclable materials. Products are tested in real conditions in mountains and outdoor environments, positioning the brand at the intersection of skincare efficacy and adventure/outdoor lifestyle.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gel Hydratant Visage - Certifié Bio - 50ml Certified bio face moisturizing gel (99.88% natural origin, 93.77% bio) with aloe vera, jojoba oil, and shea butter; functions as daily moisturizer and after-shave soothing balm. Top-selling SKU since 2015.
• Nettoyant Visage - Certifié Bio - 125ml Certified bio purifying face cleanser with cypress floral water, sesame oil, and shea butter; cleanses deeply without aggressing skin.
• Déodorant - Certifié Bio - 60g 100% natural origin certified bio deodorant without aluminum or alcohol; uses sodium bicarbonate to neutralize odors. Approximately 3-month average usage per unit.
• Huile à Barbe - Certifiée Bio - 30ml Certified bio beard oil for nourishing facial hair and skin; eliminates itching and adds shine.
• Baume à Barbe - Certifié Bio - 60ml Certified bio beard balm with beeswax and shea butter providing light hold for medium to long beards.
• Shampoing à Barbe - Certifié Bio - 200ml Certified bio beard shampoo with plant-based surfactants adapted for facial hair texture.
• Baume Multi-usages - Certifié Bio - 30ml 100% natural origin certified bio multi-purpose balm for lips, hands, face, hair ends, after-sun, after-shave, tattoos, minor cuts, and insect bites; designed for outdoor use.
• Exfoliant - Gommage Visage - 75ml Face exfoliant with bio walnut shell powder for gentle mechanical exfoliation.
• Roll-On Contour des Yeux - Certifié Bio - 10ml Certified bio eye contour roll-on with metal ball applicator for reducing dark circles and puffiness; free of essential oils.
• Crème à Raser - Certifiée Bio - 120ml Non-foaming certified bio shaving cream for precision wet shaving; 99%+ natural origin.
• Pain de Rasage Solide - 90g Solid shaving soap bar generating creamy lather through friction; 99%+ natural origin with biodegradable cardboard packaging.
• Shampoing Solide - 84g Solid shampoo bar for zero-waste hair care lasting approximately 3 months.
• Savon Surgras - Certifié Bio - 100g Certified bio superfatted soap made via cold saponification preserving natural glycerin.
• Rasoir de Sûreté - Made in France Safety razor with double-edge blade in metal body, closed comb for beginners; made in Auvergne by EPV-certified workshop. Zero-waste alternative to cartridge razors.
• Blaireau de Rasage - Made in France Traditional shaving brush made in France; lifts hair and prepares skin for traditional wet shaving.
• Lames x5 pour Rasoir de sûreté Pack of 5 Tiger brand stainless steel double-edge razor blades; each blade lasts 5-7 shaves.
• Étui en Cuir pour Rasoir de sûreté - Made in France Genuine leather case for safety razor; made in Auvergne, France.
• Support pour Blaireau de Rasage - Made in France Shaving brush stand for proper drying and storage; made in France.
• Coffret Rasage à l'ancienne - Made in France Traditional wet shaving kit bundle containing safety razor, shaving brush, stand, leather case, and blades; all made in France at EPV-certified Auvergne workshop.
• Coffret Routine Visage - Certifié Bio Certified bio face routine kit bundle containing the face cleanser (125ml) and moisturizing gel (50ml). Two-step morning and evening routine for beginners or as a gift.
• Lot de 3 Déodorants - certifiés bio - 60g Bundle of 3 certified bio deodorants offering 10% savings; each unit lasts approximately 3 months.
• Trousse de Toilette Homme Cuir - Made in France Men's leather toiletry bag made in France.
• Carte cadeau virtuelle Virtual gift card starting from €20; digital gift option for recipients to choose their own BIVOUAK products.
• Sac Cadeau à Composer Bivouak Reusable organic cotton gift bag for wrapping BIVOUAK products as gifts.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100,000 products sold since 2015
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Benjamin PiatminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 August 2025Musician partnering with Bivouak for a 9-day, 9-refuge tour of the Vanoise National Park in August 2025, performing concerts at each refuge. Bivouak provides products for the tour and receives promotional content featuring their products in an outdoor adventure context.
• EcotreeminorOthersLogistics partner compensates carbon footprint through Ecotree's tree replanting program and is working toward B-Corp certification.
• 1% For The PlanetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBivouak is a member of 1% For The Planet, committing to donate 1% of annual revenue to environmental associations working for planet protection.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Rituals: European lifestyle/wellness beauty brand with men's body, shower, and shaving collections distributed through selective retail and own stores; overlaps Bivouak's body care, deodorant, and natural-ingredient positioning.
• Acqua di Parma: Italian luxury men's grooming house (shaving, skincare, fragrances) with a heritage barbershop-style range; overlaps Bivouak's shaving and men's skincare categories at the premium end of the market.
• L'Occitane en Provence: Global natural beauty group with a men's Cade and shaving range sold in selective distribution; broader portfolio than Bivouak but overlapping categories (face, body, shaving) and similar natural/bio credentials.

Direct peers

• Bulldog Skincare: UK-based men's natural grooming brand (skincare, shaving, beard) with broad retail distribution; closely comparable to Bivouak in target customer (eco-conscious men) and product categories (face, shave, body).
• Anthony: US men's grooming brand offering skincare, shave, beard, and body products; directly overlaps Bivouak's portfolio in face care, shaving, and beard oil categories with a similar premium-but-natural positioning.
• Proraso: Italian heritage brand specializing in traditional wet shaving (creams, soaps, aftershaves) and beard care; directly comparable to Bivouak's shaving cream, solid shaving soap, and traditional shaving kit offerings.
• Horace: French DTC men's natural skincare brand offering cleansers, moisturizers, beard care, and body products with similar positioning to Bivouak's bio-certified, made-in-France portfolio and comparable target customer.
• Geo. F. Trumper: British heritage grooming brand with curated men's fragrances, shaving, and skincare; comparable to Bivouak in artisanal men's grooming positioning, traditional shaving accessories, and selective retail distribution.

Regional players

• L:A Bruket: Swedish natural skincare and grooming brand with certified organic body and skincare products; comparable to Bivouak in organic/natural positioning and men's bath/body range, but primarily serves Northern Europe rather than France.

Emerging players

• Evolve Organic Beauty: UK-based organic and natural skincare brand with COSMOS-certified formulations in face and body care; comparable to Bivouak's Cosmebio/COSMOS certification focus but with a women's-leaning portfolio and emerging international presence.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bivouak
• Instagraminstagram.com/bivouak.fr

Compliance1 record

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 →

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