What ELLA BACHÉ PARIS does

ELLA BACHÉ PARIS is a French dermo-cosmetic brand founded in 1936 by Hungarian-born pharmacist Ella Baché, operating today as a private subsidiary of Laboratoires B.L.C. THALGO COSMETIC (a French Société Anonyme headquartered in Roquebrune-sur-Argens). The brand develops cosmeceutical skincare formulations that translate medical-aesthetic procedures—meso-peeling, micro-filling, hyaluronic acid injection, lift-injection—into topical products built on natural active ingredients such as a four-component tomato antioxidant complex (lycopene, polyphenols, phytoene, phytofluène) and a patented Pro-Collagène de Maca bio-extract. Its product portfolio spans 13 sub-brand lines including Tomate Glow, Ella Perfect, Green Filler, Hydra Repulp, Nutri-Action, Morphostructure, Skinissime, Pur Aromatics, Sensibeautics, Makeup Soin, Minceur, Collection Spa, and Nutraceutiques, complemented by the proprietary SKINTEX®DIAG diagnostic platform (22 skin analyses) and SKINTEX®LAB treatment device (five exclusive technologies: microdermabrasion, electroporation, oxygentherapy, electrostimulation, and cryotherapy/thermotherapy).

The company monetizes through two primary channels: (i) a B2C e-commerce site (www.ellabache.com) selling directly to French and international consumers at unit prices from approximately €12 (hand cream) to €92 (Super Sérum Micro-Combleur), with free delivery above €69 and 3x interest-free installment payments via Scalapay above €79; and (ii) a B2B channel of partner spas and institutes (SPAS PARTENAIRES) in France, the UK, Vietnam, Germany, Canada, and Italy that deliver professional manual and SKINTEX®LAB-equipped treatments (30–75 minutes) and resell retail products. Brand-marketing activity is concentrated on Instagram (@ellabache_paris), email newsletters, and an editorial blog (Édito), supported by a CSR partnership with UN Women France (€1 per Mother's Day coffret donated). Operations are lean with approximately 27 employees, a multidisciplinary Scientific Committee led by R&D Director Véronique Guidici, and a 2026 brand campaign marking the company's 90th anniversary.

Name

ELLA BACHÉ PARIS

Legal name

Laboratoires B.L.C. THALGO COSMETIC

Website

https://ellabache.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1936

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ELLA BACHÉ PARIS is a 90-year-old French dermo-cosmetic brand selling cosmeceutical skincare and professional spa treatments through DTC e-commerce and a partner institute network across six countries, owned by Laboratoires B.L.C. THALGO COSMETIC.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Dermo-esthetic Skincare

NAICS

Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561)

SIC

Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844)

akta.pro primary industry

Professional Skincare & Facial Treatments (CRABALAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Professional/Backbar Skincare (Esthetician & Spa Use) (CRABAAAK), Dermocosmetics & Medical-Grade Skincare (CRABAAAF), Sensitive Skin & Rosacea-Calming Treatments (HSALADAF), Sensitive Skin & Barrier Repair (CRABAAAG)

Keywords

• Cosmeceutical skincare
• Dermo-esthetic treatments
• Professional skincare products
• Spa partner network
• Skincare e-commerce

Headquarters

HQ city

Roquebrune-sur-Argens

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. B2C Product Sales: Direct-to-consumer sales of cosmeceutical skincare products through the e-commerce platform, including face creams, serums, cleansers, masks, and body care products at price points ranging from €12 to €92.
2. Professional Institute Treatments: Revenue from partner spas and institutes offering professional treatments using Ella Baché products and proprietary SKINTEX® equipment, including manual and equipped treatments (30-75 minutes).
3. Gift Sets and Coffrets: Curated gift sets for occasions like Mother's Day, with €1 per coffret donated to ONU Femmes France, combining multiple products at bundled prices.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ella Baché develops, manufactures, and distributes a portfolio of cosmeceutical skincare products organized into themed lines (Tomate Glow, Ella Perfect, Green Filler, Hydra Repulp, Nutri-Action, Morphostructure, Skinissime, Pur Aromatics, Sensibeautics, Makeup Soin, Minceur, Collection Spa, Nutraceutiques). The company also provides professional in-spa treatments and proprietary SKINTEX® diagnostic and treatment equipment for use by a network of partner spas and institutes (SPAS PARTENAIRES) in France and internationally. Products are sold both wholesale to professional partners and direct-to-consumer via the ellabache.com e-commerce platform.

Product overview

ELLA BACHÉ PARIS is a dermo-esthetic cosmetics house offering a comprehensive portfolio organized around product lines (sub-brands), professional treatments, and devices. The product portfolio spans multiple skincare lines—TOMATE GLOW (brightening/smoothing), ELLA PERFECT (daily skin preparation/cleansing), GREEN FILLER (anti-aging micro-filling), HYDRA REPULP (hydration), NUTRI-ACTION (nutrition), MORPHOSTRUCTURE (lifting), SKINISSIME (global anti-aging), PUR AROMATICS (purifying), SENSIBEAUTICS (sensitive skin), MAKEUP SOIN (makeup-care), MINCEUR (body contouring), COLLECTION SPA (wellness rituals), and NUTRACEUTIQUES (nutraceutical supplements)—complemented by a suite of professional in-spa treatments (both manual and SKINTEX®LAB-equipped versions) and two at-home device accessories (Ridoki Micro-Vibrant and Skin Brush). The brand's scientific committee draws on aesthetic medicine, cutaneous biology, formulation chemistry, and pharmaceutical development to create cosmeceutical formulations inspired by medical-aesthetic techniques, translating mechanisms like meso-peeling, micro-filling, lift-injection, and hyaluronic acid injection into topical actives of natural origin.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TOMATE GLOW Skincare line inspired by dermo-esthetic meso-peeling techniques, formulated with the exclusive synergistic complex of 4 tomato antioxidants (lycopene, polyphenols, phytoene, phytofluene) to visibly improve skin quality, brighten complexion, and smooth skin texture.
• ELLA PERFECT Daily skin preparation line featuring tomato-antioxidant cleansers, makeup removers, and exfoliants (oils, milks, waters, tonics, micellar cloths, enzyme exfoliators, cleansing bars, lash removers) for effective micro-cleansing.
• GREEN FILLER Anti-aging line inspired by dermo-esthetic micro-filling techniques, featuring Pro-Collagen de Maca that boosts type I collagen production by up to 118%, targeting wrinkles and skin firmness.
• HYDRA REPULP Hydration line inspired by dermo-esthetic hyaluronic acid injection techniques, using auto-vectorized hyaluronic acid to address all 3 dimensions of dehydration for rehydrated, smoothed, and plumped skin.
• NUTRI-ACTION High-nutrition skincare range formulated with omega vegetable oils to nourish, protect, and provide ultra-comfort to the skin.
• MORPHOSTRUCTURE Lifting and contouring line inspired by lift-injection dermo-esthetic techniques, using cranberry biopeptides to lift the oval and redefine facial volumes.
• SKINISSIME Regenerative anti-aging skincare line targeting all signs of aging for comprehensive global anti-aging action.
• PUR AROMATICS Purifying skincare line for combination to oily skin, formulated with thyme essential oil to purify skin and reduce imperfections and pores.
• SENSIBEAUTICS High-tolerance skincare line with beetroot prebiotics that strengthen the natural defenses of sensitive skin and visibly reduce redness.
• MAKEUP SOIN Final-touch embellishment skincare-makeup hybrids to complete beauty routines.
• MINCEUR Body care line for firming skin and reshaping the silhouette.
• COLLECTION SPA Wellness spa-care collection with two Parisian perfumery-inspired fragrances for at-home spa rituals.
• NUTRACEUTIQUES Nutraceutical line of food supplements concentrated with active nutrients to act on cutaneous concerns from within and complement topical skincare efficacy.
• SKINTEX®LAB High-performance professional device featuring 5 exclusive technologies inspired by medical-aesthetic procedures (RESURFACING®LAB, INFUSION®LAB, OXYGEN®LAB, STIMULATION®LAB, CRYO®LAB) used by partner institutes to deliver visible results from the first session.
• SKINTEX®DIAG Professional skin diagnostic system performing 22 exclusive analyses covering hydration, sebum, redness, elasticity, surface and subcutaneous spots, couperose, radiance, skin texture, desquamation, wrinkles, dilated pores, bacterial foci, plus body hydration, cellulitis, and bioimpedancemetry.
• Ridoki Micro-Vibrant Cutaneous stimulation accessory combining unique micro-vibration with two expert heads (DIGI DRAIN for acupressure-inspired smoothing, DIGI STIM for microneedling-inspired plumping) to reactivate cellular mechanisms and optimize active-ingredient vectorization.
• Skin Brush Micro-cleansing brush with 320,000 synthetic fibers treated with charcoal to prevent bacterial proliferation, providing deep micro-cleansing and gentle pore disincrustation.
• Crème Tomate L'Originale Iconic Ella Baché cream created in 1936 with the exclusive complex of 4 tomato antioxidants; reported +60% radiance, +33% smoother skin texture, -30% crow's feet wrinkles after 28 days.
• Crème Intex Nutrition Ultra-Riche Mythical multi-use SOS ultra-nourishing balm since 1941, inspired by burn-victim skin research; contains Vitamin A, thyme essence, and omega vegetable oils for immediate bandage effect and skin repair.
• Crème Royale Nutrition Riche Favorite nourishing cream of Mme Baché, concentrated with vegetable-oil omegas and beeswax for relipidating action; reported 100% more nourished, 90% more protected, 97% comfort sensation; priced at €60.50 for 50ml.
• Essence Micro-Peeling First daily anti-aging care featuring reinforced formula with AHA trio and pre/pro-biotic duo that smooths and exfoliates gently; 95% grain immediately smoothed and 95% improved skin quality in 7 days; priced at €39 for 125ml.
• Soin Nutri-Action (in-spa facial treatment) 60-minute intensive nutrition facial targeting dryness, intense discomfort, and skin plaques, available in manual or SKINTEX®LAB equipped version; includes resurfacing, essential modeling, and nourishing mask phases.
• Soin Tomate Glow (in-spa facial treatment) 75-minute signature anti-aging facial inspired by dermo-esthetic meso-peeling techniques enriched with AHA; visibly transforms skin quality from the first session; includes triple cutaneous resurfacing, double modeling, and compensating mask phases (30-minute version also available).
• Soin SKINTEX®LAB Tomate Glow (equipped facial) 100% equipped high-performance facial combining all 5 SKINTEX®LAB technologies with micro-peeling AHA products to visibly renovate skin quality from the first session, finishing with cryo-infusion for a fresh, plumped, radiant complexion.
• Soin SKINTEX®LAB Nutri-Action (equipped facial) 100% equipped high-performance facial combining all 5 SKINTEX®LAB technologies with nourishing products rich in omega vegetable oils to strengthen the cutaneous barrier and deeply nourish skin from the first session.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of beneficiaries observed improved skin quality after first SKINTEX®LAB session
• +5 more outcomes

Segments3 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

Integration3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ONU Femmes FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerElla Baché supports ONU Femmes France initiatives for women's empowerment, including entrepreneurship, inclusion in science, and female autonomy. For each Mother's Day gift set purchased, €1 is donated to the organization. The partnership also involves UN Women France branding on the website footer.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Nuxe: French dermo-cosmetic brand combining natural-origin ingredients with cosmeceutical claims (e.g., Huile Prodigieuse). Comparable to Ella Baché on the French premium positioning, natural-active ingredient story, and DTC-plus-pharmacy/institute distribution.
• Sisley Paris: French family-owned prestige skincare brand offering high-end cosmeceutical formulations sold through select retailers and spa/institute partners. Directly comparable to Ella Baché on heritage positioning (multi-decade), premium price points, and phyto-cosmeceutical philosophy.
• Darphin: Estée Lauder-owned French dermo-esthetic skincare brand built around plant-based formulations and professional spa treatments (including Essential Oil Skin). Closely comparable to Ella Baché on the institute-channel distribution model, dermo-esthetic heritage, and aromatherapy-inspired SKUs.
• Caudalie: French natural-origin skincare brand built around vinotherapy/active botanical ingredients with a DTC plus spa/institute channel. Comparable to Ella Baché on French heritage, botanical-active positioning, and premium price-tier product mix.
• Payot Paris: Historic French skincare house (founded 1920s) specializing in professional spa treatments and cosmeceutical skincare sold through institute partners. Highly comparable to Ella Baché on heritage, institute-channel GTM, and professional facial protocols.
• Avène (Pierre Fabre): Pierre Fabre-owned French dermocosmetic brand specializing in sensitive-skin and barrier-repair formulations distributed via pharmacies and spa/institute channels. Comparable to Ella Baché on the SENSIBEAUTICS-like sensitive-skin positioning and dermo-cosmetic positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Clarins: One of France's largest prestige skincare houses with a heritage of plant-based formulations and a strong institute/spa professional channel. Comparable to Ella Baché on French heritage and institute distribution but operates at much larger scale with broader global retail presence.
• Biotherm: L'Oréal-owned skincare house leveraging aquatic bioactives (Life Plankton) with a strong institute/spa presence and prestige mass positioning. Comparable to Ella Baché on the bioactives + professional-channel positioning but at substantially larger scale and global reach.
• L'Occitane en Provence: French natural-origin skincare brand with global retail and spa distribution plus a botanical-ingredient story. Comparable to Ella Baché on the natural-ingredient narrative and French heritage but operates at significantly larger global scale.

Regional players

• Thalgo: Sister brand under the same parent (Laboratoires B.L.C. THALGO COSMETIC), offering marine-based cosmeceutical skincare through spa professionals. Comparable on parent ownership and institute-channel GTM, but with a distinct marine-cosmetic positioning that differentiates it from Ella Baché's botanical-dermo-esthetic angle.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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