EYE CARE COSMETICS

What EYE CARE COSMETICS does

Eye Care Cosmetics is a French dermo-cosmetic brand established in 1981 and operated by Laboratoires Contapharm from Yebles, Île-de-France, France. The company develops and markets high-tolerance cosmetic and care products specifically formulated for individuals with sensitive eyes, sensitive or allergy-prone skin, contact lens wearers, and patients undergoing oncology treatment. Its product portfolio spans five core categories: eye care (including eyelid hygiene, lubricating eye drops, and CE Class IIb medical devices), eye make-up, face care, nail care and nail make-up, and hair care.

The company's formulations are anchored by a proprietary 'bio-inertia' formulation charter designed to minimize skin and ocular reactions, with signature technologies including Silicon-Urea nail formulations offering UV protection (marketed in over 70 nail polish colors) and recommended for oncology patients; the ULTRACAPIL hair serum combining Scutellaria baicalensis, onion extract, niacinamide, and Cynanchum extract for hair loss regulation; and CE Class IIb-certified medical devices (Uniflow, Allergosol, Pharma Souples) for eye and contact lens hygiene. The brand also markets the Box Rose complete oncology supportive-care kit co-developed with anti-cancer centers across France.

Eye Care Cosmetics operates a hybrid B2B2C/B2C model. Products are distributed through French pharmacies and parapharmacies — with an online sales-outlet locator — and directly through the company's e-commerce platform eyecare.fr, which includes a loyalty program, gift cards, and bundled kits. Pricing is unit-based across a range from approximately €5.78 for basic nail polish to €57.00 for the Box Rose oncology kit, with eye creams at €16-27, make-up at €8-22, and recurring promotional discounts of 15-30%. The company supports prescribers (dermatologists, oncologists, pharmacists) with dedicated tools and cites a cosmetovigilance rate of 2 claims per 100,000 products sold as a quality marker.

Name

EYE CARE COSMETICS

Legal name

Eye Care Cosmetics

Website

https://eyecare.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Eye Care Cosmetics is a French dermo-cosmetic brand (founded 1981) under Laboratoires Contapharm that develops high-tolerance cosmetics and CE Class IIb medical devices for sensitive eyes, allergy-prone skin, contact lens wearers, and oncology patients, distributed via French pharmacies and direct e-commerce.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dermo-cosmetics for sensitive skin, eyes, and nails

NAICS

Cosmetics, Beauty Supplies, and Perfume Retailers (45612), Health and Personal Care Retailers (4561)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Dermocosmetics & Medical-Grade Skincare (CRABAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sensitive Skin & Barrier Repair (CRABAAAG), Dermatology & Aesthetics Pharmaceuticals (HLAIAAAK)

Keywords

• High-tolerance cosmetics
• Dermo-cosmetic skincare
• Sensitive skin products
• Contact lens care
• Oncology supportive skincare

Headquarters

HQ city

Not specified

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

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. Cosmetic product sales: Direct sales of high-tolerance cosmetics including eye care, face care, eye make-up, nail care, and hair care products through pharmacy/parapharmacy channels and direct e-commerce.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Eye Care Cosmetics manufactures and sells high-tolerance dermo-cosmetic products designed for sensitive skin, sensitive eyes, and contact lens wearers, including eye care treatments, eye make-up, face care and make-up, lip products, nail care and nail make-up (Ultra Vernis Silicon-Urea range in 70+ colors), hair care (Ultracapil serum), contact lens solutions, and a specialized oncology supportive care kit (Box Rose). Products follow the proprietary bio-inertia formulation charter for exceptional skin tolerance and are distributed through French pharmacies, parapharmacies, and the brand's own e-commerce platform.

Product overview

EYE CARE COSMETICS is a French dermo-cosmetic brand specializing in high-tolerance products for sensitive eyes, skin, and nails. The company operates under Laboratoires CONTAPHARM and offers a comprehensive portfolio organized into several product lines: Eye Care (eyelid hygiene products like MEIBOCLEAN, eye drops like Allergosol and Uniflow, eye contour treatments), Eye Make-up (mascaras, eyeliners, eyeshadows, brow enhancers with high-tolerance formulas), Face Care (anti-wrinkle creams, moisturizers, purifying creams, masks, exfoliators), Face Make-up (foundations, powders, correctors, bronzers), Lip Care and Lip Make-up (lipsticks, lip balms, lipliners), Nail Care (hardening treatments, growth activators, bitter-taste enamel, cuticle care), Nail Make-up (Ultra vernis silicon-urea with 70 colors, top coats, base coats), Hair Care (ULTRACAPIL hair serum), Contact Lens Care (Pharma Souples solution), and specialized Oncology Support (Box Rose kit). The brand is particularly known for its silicon and urea-based formulations, bio-inertia philosophy, and products specifically designed for oncology patients, allergy sufferers, and contact lens wearers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ULTRACAPIL Hair Serum Hair serum formulated to slow hair loss and stimulate hair growth, containing Scutellaria baicalensis, onion extract, and niacinamide. Targeted at hormonal hair loss, chemotherapy-related hair loss, and pattern hair loss, sold to individual consumers through pharmacy and e-commerce channels.
• Ultra Vernis Silicon-Urea Nail Polish Nail polish enriched with silicon and urea that strengthens and protects nails while providing UVA-UVB protection. Recommended in oncology for patients undergoing radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Available in over 70 colors.
• MEIBOCLEAN Purifying Mascara Purifying mascara for daily hygiene of eyelashes, eyelash roots, and eyelid edges, enriched with Noni and Propolis. Recommended for blepharitis, meibomian gland dysfunction, seborrheic dermatitis, and ocular rosacea.
• Allergosol Eye Drops Eye drops containing 1% Helichrysum Italicum that soothe, calm, and protect sensitive, irritated eyes or eyes under ocular stress. Class IIb medical device, compatible with contact lenses.
• Uniflow Hydrating Eye Drops Hydrating and lubricating eye drops with 0.3% hyaluronic acid for dry, dehydrated eyes. Class IIb medical device, free from benzalkonium chloride, suitable for contact lens wearers.
• Pharma Souples Contact Lens Solution All-in-one hypoallergenic solution for soft contact lenses and silicone hydrogel lenses that cleanses, decontaminates, preserves, rinses, lubricates, and wets. Class IIb medical device.
• Box Rose Oncology Supportive Care Kit Complete supportive cosmetic care kit for oncology patients containing nutritive skin care, Ultra Vernis Silicon-Urea, protective base coat, waterproof eyebrow liner, Infini-cils, complexion radiance cream, and bronzer powder. Priced at €57.
• Anti-Wrinkle Cream Anti-aging face cream with wrinkle-smoothing lipo-amino acids, Vitamin E, and brown seaweed, formulated for sensitive skin with moisturizing, soothing, and softening properties.
• Purifying Cream Fresh gel-cream for oily or problem skin that mattifies, purifies, and fights inflammation. Contains Cleanskin complex, copper, zinc, allantoin, and propolis; suitable for sensitive or allergic skin.
• Eye Contour Lifting Gel Ultra-fresh gel providing an instant lifting effect with skin-tightening active ingredients and light-reflecting pearls; contains acacia gum, propolis, and collagen to smooth and firm the eye contour.
• Waterproof Eyeliner Waterproof eyeliner with a highly pigmented, long-lasting formula and fine-tip applicator, designed for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers.
• Intense Mascara Volume mascara with smooth, high-tolerance texture enriched with silicon for denser lashes and XXL volume effect; suitable for sensitive eyes.
• Hardening Treatment Nail Care Nail treatment enriched in organic silicon that helps cohesion of keratin fibres, strengthening soft, weakened, or brittle nails and making them more resistant.
• Shine Lipstick Lipstick combining a bright, shiny finish with long-lasting, moisturizing, and nourishing properties; formulated with rice wax, shea, and mango butters. Available in 10 shades.
• Bronzer Powder Bronzing powder that sculpts the face and gives a healthy glow without sun exposure, enriched with fine illuminating pearls; ultra-micronized formula suitable for sensitive or allergic skin.

Quantifiable outcome

• +43% hydration gain after 30 minutes application
• +6 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Anti-cancer centers (various oncology departments)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaboratoires Contapharm has established partnerships with anti-cancer centers across France for supportive cosmetic care. The exceptional tolerance of Eye Care Cosmetics products makes them particularly suitable for oncology patients experiencing side effects from chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatments. BOX ROSE product line was specifically developed for this partnership.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Vichy (L'Oréal): L'Oréal-owned dermocosmetics brand sold in pharmacies with a portfolio spanning sensitive skin, anti-aging, and hair care. Comparable to Eye Care Cosmetics in channel strategy, sensitive-skin positioning, and product breadth covering skin, hair, and sun care.
• Avène (Pierre Fabre): French dermo-cosmetic brand owned by Pierre Fabre focused on hypersensitive, intolerant, and allergic skin, distributed through pharmacies worldwide. Overlaps with Eye Care Cosmetics on sensitive-skin positioning, eyelid hygiene, and pharmacy-channel GTM, representing the closest large-scale incumbent benchmark.
• La Roche-Posay (L'Oréal): Global dermocosmetics leader under L'Oréal specializing in sensitive and reactive skin products distributed primarily through pharmacies and prescribed by dermatologists. Directly comparable business model, channel, and target patient population to Eye Care Cosmetics, but at vastly greater scale and international reach.

Emerging players

• ACM Laboratoire: French dermo-cosmetic laboratory offering targeted skincare solutions for skin concerns including pigmentation, acne, and sensitive skin via pharmacy distribution. Comparable focus on problem-specific formulations and French pharmacy channel presence to Eye Care Cosmetics.

Direct peers

• Uriage (Puig): French dermo-cosmetic brand specializing in thermal-water-based products for sensitive and atopic skin, sold predominantly through pharmacies. Comparable product portfolio (skincare, baby, hygiene) and pharmacy-channel distribution model to Eye Care Cosmetics.
• Caudalie: French natural-origin dermocosmetics brand with pharmacy roots and broad skincare, body, and makeup lines. Comparable French heritage, pharmacy-led distribution, and wellness-positioned formulation philosophy to Eye Care Cosmetics.
• Ducray (Pierre Fabre): French dermocosmetics brand under Pierre Fabre focused on hair and scalp care as well as sensitive skin, distributed through pharmacies. Particularly comparable given the overlap in hair-loss/scalp care (ULTRACAPIL) and nail care categories at Eye Care Cosmetics.
• Nuxe: French dermo-cosmetic brand leveraging a pharmacy distribution heritage to sell skincare, body care, and sun care. Comparable French-brand, pharmacy-channel, and product-portfolio breadth to Eye Care Cosmetics.
• Embryolisse: French dermo-cosmetic brand known for sensitive-skin and makeup-prep products sold through pharmacies and beauty retail. Comparable French heritage, sensitive-skin positioning, and makeup-skincare crossover portfolio.
• Bioderma (NAOS): French dermocosmetics brand under NAOS known for sensitive-skin skincare, micellar cleansers, and dermatological products distributed through pharmacies. Highly comparable to Eye Care Cosmetics across positioning, channel, and clinical/diagnostic skin focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/eyecarecosmeticsfrance
• Instagraminstagram.com/eye_care_cosmetics
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/eye-care-cosmetics-official

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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