Laboratoire de Cosmétologie Moderne

What Laboratoire de Cosmétologie Moderne does

Laboratoire de Cosmétologie Moderne (L.C.M.) is a French family-owned manufacturer of depilatory waxes and cosmetic products, founded in 1965 and headquartered in Limoges, Haute-Vienne. The company formulates and produces a portfolio of wax types (rosin, cold, recycling, peel-off film wax, and an innovative butter wax), complemented by pre/post-depilation products, face and body care, perfumery, and equipment maintenance items. Manufacturing is supported by in-house R&D and toxicology departments, a daily production capacity of 18 tonnes of wax, and an internal decoration workshop handling silkscreen, pad, and hot foil stamping for packaging finishing. The company operates under three commercial brands: the primary L.C.M. mark, Norma de Durville (created 1992, branded as 'the French wax brand'), and Arsène Valère.

The company's business model is B2B, generating revenue through four streams: own-brand product sales to wholesalers and distributors, direct sales to beauty institutes and home-based beauticians, and private-label/contract manufacturing for cosmetics brands worldwide. Pricing is structured in three B2B tiers with minimum monthly order thresholds (wholesalers €1,000 HT/month, beauty institutes €150 HT, solo beauticians €80 HT with professional status verification). Products are manufactured in France and distributed globally, with compliance maintained for French and European cosmetics regulations. The company is privately held by the founding family under President Jérémie Moreau, with no disclosed external investors, funding rounds, or M&A activity in the source material.

Name

Laboratoire de Cosmétologie Moderne

Legal name

L.C.M. LABORATOIRE DE COSMÉTOLOGIE MODERNE

Website

https://lcm-cosmetique.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

French family-owned manufacturer founded in 1965 in Limoges, producing depilatory waxes, cosmetic products, and private-label formulations for beauty wholesalers, institutes, and global cosmetics brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Depilatory Wax and Cosmetic Manufacturing

NAICS

Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561)

SIC

Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYCRADANAC

Hand & Body Care (Lotions, Creams, Body Oils)

Consumer Products & Retail/Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) Manufacturing & Brands/Consumer Fragrances & Personal Care Manufacturing (Non-cosmetic)

SECONDARYCRAOAEAO

Private Label & Contract/White-Label Beauty Distribution

Consumer Products & Retail/Wholesale, Distribution & Category Management/Beauty & Personal Care Distribution

SECONDARYCRADANAD

Personal Fragrances (Perfume, Cologne, Body Sprays)

Consumer Products & Retail/Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) Manufacturing & Brands/Consumer Fragrances & Personal Care Manufacturing (Non-cosmetic)

Keywords

• Depilatory wax manufacturing
• Private label cosmetics
• Professional beauty products
• Cosmetic contract manufacturing
• Depilatory care products

Headquarters

HQ city

Limoges

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Depilatory wax manufacturing and sales: Development, manufacture and packaging of depilatory waxes including rosin waxes, cold wax, recyclable wax, and peel-off wax. Sold in various formats including pots, micro-ondable, pastilles, and cartridges.
2. Cosmetic products manufacturing: Face and body care products, perfumery, and pre/post-depilation products (lotions, oils, scrubs, massage oils, wax solvents, cleansing solutions).
3. Private label manufacturing: Personalized support and custom manufacturing for companies wanting to offer high-quality cosmetics compliant with regulations. Minimum quantities apply.
4. Brand product sales: Sales under own commercial brands L.C.M., Norma de Durville, and Arsène Valère to wholesalers and distributors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

LCM develops, manufactures, and packages depilatory waxes (rosin, cold, recycling, peel-off, and butter wax) along with complementary cosmetic products (face and body care, pre/post-depilatory lotions, oils, scrubs, massage oils, wax solvents). The company serves as both an own-brand manufacturer under L.C.M., Norma de Durville, and Arsène Valère labels and a private label contract manufacturer for global cosmetics brands.

Product overview

LCM (Laboratoire de Cosmétologie Moderne) is a French family-owned cosmetics manufacturer founded in 1965, specializing in depilatory waxes and beauty care products. The company operates as a private-label manufacturer offering custom formulation, development, and packaging services. Their core product portfolio centers on multiple depilatory wax types including Rosin Wax, Cold Wax, Recycling Wax, Peel-off Wax, and the innovative Butter Wax. They complement these with pre/post-depilatory products (lotions, oils, sprays), salon-size beauty care products (scrubs, massage oils, masks), face and body skincare, and equipment maintenance products (wax solvents, cleansers). Products are available in various packaging formats including pots, microwaveable containers, drops, and cartridges. The company markets under its primary L.C.M. brand as well as sub-brands Norma de Durville (created in 1992) and Arsène Valère, serving beauty professionals, wholesalers, and retailers worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rosin Wax (Cire résine)

Quantifiable outcome

• Daily production capacity of 18 tonnes of wax
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• USAL LimogesminorOthersLocal partner shown on the homepage. USAL Limoges is a local business/sports organization in Limoges.
• CSP LimogesminorOthersLocal partner shown on the homepage. CSP Limoges appears to be a local organization in Limoges.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Coty Inc. Large global beauty company with significant in-house manufacturing capacity across color cosmetics, skincare, and body care, plus private-label and supplier manufacturing partnerships. Comparable as a broad incumbent that sources contract manufacturing similar to what LCM provides.

Direct peers

• Ancorotti Cosmetics: Italian private-label cosmetics manufacturer serving international beauty brands with mascara, eyeliner, skincare, and personal care products. Direct B2B OEM peer with similar customer base and contract-manufacturing business model.
• Chromavis: Italian private-label cosmetics contract manufacturer serving global beauty brands across color cosmetics, skincare, and personal care. Comparable B2B OEM model with custom formulation, manufacturing, and packaging services.
• Starpil: Spain-based professional depilatory wax manufacturer (hard wax, soft wax, sugar paste) serving estheticians, salons, and beauty professionals worldwide. Directly comparable in depilatory wax specialization and B2B professional channel focus.
• Groupe GM: French manufacturer of hotel amenities, cosmetics, and personal care products, offering private-label and branded hospitality lines globally. Comparable as a French B2B contract manufacturer serving international accounts with regulatory-compliant production.
• Laboratoires IPRAD: French pharmaceutical and dermo-cosmetic laboratory producing depilatory brands (Hair Off) alongside intimate care, hygiene, and skincare products. Comparable as a French specialist in depilatory formulations with similar regulatory expertise.
• Cosmogen: French full-service supplier of cosmetic packaging, applicators, and finished formulas for beauty brands. Comparable as a French B2B partner offering formulation and packaging solutions to beauty brands, with similar vertical-integration positioning.
• Alpol Cosmétique: French private-label cosmetics manufacturer based in Picardy, producing skin care, body care, and hygiene products for retailer-owned and brand-owned labels. Highly comparable as a French competitor offering custom formulation and contract manufacturing.
• Intercos Group: Italy-based global leader in private-label cosmetics manufacturing (makeup, skincare, body care). Directly comparable as a B2B OEM partner for global beauty brands, with overlapping capabilities in formulation, packaging, and regulatory compliance.
• Xanitalia: Italian manufacturer of professional depilatory waxes and beauty equipment (wax heaters, cartridges, pre/post-depilation products). Comparable as a European specialist in professional depilatory solutions targeting salons and distributors.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/laboratoireLCM
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/laboratoire-lcm

Compliance4 records

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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