SVR

What SVR does

Laboratoires SVR is a privately held French dermatological laboratory (SAS, registered capital €17,501,502, RCS Evry) that develops, manufactures, and commercializes a dermo-cosmetic skincare portfolio organized into 15+ condition-specific product lines. Core ranges include Sun Secure (SPF50+ solar protection with proprietary no-white-cast complex), Cicavit+ (SOS repair technology claiming 7x faster skin repair), Topialyse (atopic/very dry skin), Xerial (5–50% urea formulations for hyperkeratinization), Sebiaclear (acne/oily), Clairial (hyperpigmentation), Sensifine (sensitive/reactive), Densitium (mature skin), Biotic (probiotic-derived regeneration), Spirial (antiperspirant), Hydraliane (dehydration), Palpebral (sensitive eyes), and Physiopure (cleansing), with certain SKUs (e.g., DM+ Cicatrices, CICAVIT+ UV SPF50+) classified as medical devices rather than cosmetics. Differentiated clinically-validated claims (e.g., '95% of feet immediately hydrated' and '75% of users eliminate dead skin in under two weeks' for Xerial Peel) and high-concentration active formulations underpin the brand's positioning as a prescription-adjacent dermatological alternative sold without prescription.\n\nThe company operates a dual go-to-market model. On the demand side, SVR runs a DTC e-commerce platform on fr.svr.com — supported by a virtual loyalty card (SVR Skin Club, 1 point per €1 spent), a subscription/auto-delivery option on at least the Xerial Peel line, free-sample seeding (2 free samples per order), 15% first-order discount, and localized storefronts reaching 20+ countries across Europe, North America, Australia, North Africa, Turkey, Vietnam and Mexico. On the physical-retail side, SVR distributes through French pharmacies and parapharmacies under dedicated B2B terms (€200 minimum order for free delivery, 30-day payment), with logistics handled from a dedicated returns and distribution center in Sainte-Gemmes-sur-Loire and a consumer-services office in Paris. Marketing is built on owned content (Conseils d'experts blog, Peaudcast podcast), TikTok-led viral commerce, athlete and event sponsorships (Loïs Boisson, UTMB World Series), environmental positioning (KresK 4 Oceans), and cross-brand bundles (Novoma 'Formule Soleil' supplement, Etam co-branded travel bag). HQ is at Le Plessis-Pâté (Essonne, France); ownership and management are not publicly disclosed.

Name

SVR

Legal name

LABORATOIRES SVR

Website

https://svr.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dermo-cosmetic skincare

NAICS

Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561), Cosmetics, Beauty Supplies, and Perfume Retailers (456120)

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

Treatment Skincare (Serums, Actives, Acne & Anti-aging) (CRABAAAB), Facial Skincare (Cleansers, Toners, Moisturizers) (CRABAAAA), Anti-Aging & Firming Treatments (HSALADAC), Brightening & Hyperpigmentation Treatments (HSALADAE), Sensitive Skin & Rosacea-Calming Treatments (HSALADAF)

Keywords

• Dermo-cosmetic skincare
• Dermatological laboratory
• Anti-aging skincare
• Sun protection SPF
• Pharmacy skincare brand

Headquarters

HQ city

Gulfport, Mississippi

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. DTC E-commerce Sales (fr.svr.com): Direct-to-consumer online sales through the SVR e-shop. Consumers purchase directly at listed retail prices. The site operates in France, Monaco, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Slovakia, Sweden, Croatia, and Denmark via fr.svr.com, and in 20+ other countries through localized domains.
2. B2B Pharmacy/Parapharmacy Distribution: Wholesale supply of dermo-cosmetic products to pharmacies and parapharmacies across France and internationally. Governed by specific CGV for pharmacy clients. Minimum order threshold of 200€ for free delivery. Payment at 30 days. Products include both cosmetic and medical device lines.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Laboratoire SVR develops, manufactures and sells a portfolio of dermo-cosmetic skincare products organized into 15+ targeted ranges covering sun protection (Sun Secure SPF50+), SOS skin repair (Cicavit+), atopic skin (Topialyse), regeneration (Biotic), anti-aging (Densitium, [A][B3][C]), acne (Sebiaclear), hyperpigmentation (Clairial), deodorants (Spirial), sensitive skin (Sensifine), rough/dry skin (Xerial), hydration (Hydraliane), eye care (Palpebral) and cleansing (Physiopure). Products are sold through the SVR e-commerce platform and through pharmacies/parapharmacies in France and 20+ international markets, with selected items also classified as medical devices.

Product overview

Laboratoire SVR is a French dermatological cosmetics company offering a comprehensive skincare portfolio organized into multiple product lines addressing specific skin concerns. The core offering includes SUN SECURE (solar protection with SPF50+ products), TOPIALYSE (atopic skin), BIOTIC (regeneration), SEBIACLEAR (acne/oily skin), CICAVIT+ (damaged skin repair), SPIRIAL (deodorants), CLAIRIAL (hyperpigmentation), Sensifine (sensitive skin), Xerial (rough/dry skin), HYDRALIANE (dehydration), and DENSITIUM (anti-aging for mature skin). The portfolio spans facial care (serums, creams, cleansers), body care (creams, gels, milks), and solar protection across 58+ body care products and 11+ serums. The company also operates SVR SKIN CLUB, a loyalty program. Products are sold primarily through the e-commerce platform at fr.svr.com and through pharmacies/parapharmacies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sun Secure: Sun protection product line offering various SPF50+ and SPF30 solar products including Aqua Fluide, spray, lotion, and tinted drops.
• SVR Skin Club
• Topialyse
• Cicavit+
• Sebiaclear
• Sensifine
• Clairial
• Densitium
• Biotic
• Hydraliane
• Xerial
• Spirial
• Physiopure
• Palpebral
• Peaudcast

Products and services

• Sun Secure
• Cicavit+
• Topialyse
• Sebiaclear
• Biotic
• Densitium
• Spirial
• Clairial
• Sensifine
• Xerial
• Hydraliane
• Palpebral
• Physiopure
• [A] [B3] [C]
• SVR Skin Club

Quantifiable outcome

• Cicavit+ guarantees 7x faster skin repair
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature11 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• NovomaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSVR x Novoma partnership: Novoma (a wellness/nutrition brand) partners with SVR for the 'Formule Soleil' (Sun Formula) — a dietary supplement to prepare skin for sun and activate tanning, offered free with SVR sun care purchases of €79 or more.
• KresK 4 OceansminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental partnership supporting ocean cleanup initiatives. KresK 4 Oceans is an ocean cleanup organization, and SVR partners to reduce environmental impact and promote sustainability messaging, with SVR listed on the KresK 4 Oceans website.
• UTMB World SeriesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSVR is a sponsor of the UTMB World Series (ultra-trail trail running event), positioning the Sun Secure sun care range in an active outdoor sports context. Athlete Loïs Boisson is also a SVR athlete ambassador.
• Loïs BoissonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLoïs Boisson (water sports athlete) is a SVR athlete ambassador, strengthening the brand's association with outdoor sports and active lifestyle.
• EtamminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEtam (lingerie and underwear brand) collaborated with SVR on an exclusive travel bag (Trousse Etam x SVR) sold exclusively through the SVR e-shop at €38.80.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Eucerin: Beiersdorf-owned dermo-cosmetic brand sold through pharmacies with clinical-grade ranges for atopic skin, sun, anti-aging, and hyperpigmentation — overlapping SVR's dermatological positioning and international pharmacy presence.
• Ducray: Pierre Fabre-owned French dermo-cosmetic laboratory distributed via pharmacies, with ranges for hair loss, acne, atopy, and seborrheic dermatitis — overlapping several of SVR's condition-specific ranges and French pharmacy positioning.
• Uriage: French dermo-cosmetic brand owned by Puig, leveraging Uriage thermal spring water; sold through pharmacies and DTC, with comparable condition-specific ranges (atopic, baby, sun, hyperpigmentation).
• Bioderma: NAOS-owned French dermo-cosmetic laboratory distributed via pharmacies with dermatology-focused ranges (sensitive, acne, atopy, hyperpigmentation); directly competes with SVR on the same shelves in French and international pharmacies.
• Avène: Pierre Fabre-owned French dermo-cosmetic brand sold through pharmacies worldwide; comparable to SVR in therapeutic-skin-condition positioning (sensitive, atopic, post-procedure) and pharmacy-led distribution model.
• Vichy: L'Oréal-owned French dermo-cosmetic brand with Vichy Mineral Spa heritage, sold via pharmacies globally with ranges covering anti-aging, acne, sensitivity, and sun — overlapping SVR's portfolio and pharmacy GTM.
• Topicrem: French dermo-cosmetic brand (Laboratoires NIGY) sold via pharmacies with ranges for atopic skin, baby care, and sun protection — directly comparable niche French pharmacy competitor to SVR's TOPIALYSE and SUN SECURE lines.
• La Roche-Posay: L'Oréal-owned French dermo-cosmetic laboratory distributed primarily through pharmacies, with ranges addressing acne, sensitive skin, sun protection, and anti-aging — directly comparable to SVR's positioning, channel strategy, and clinical-claims-led value proposition.
• CeraVe: L'Oréal-owned dermatologist-developed skincare brand with ceramides-based formulations targeting sensitive, acne, and dry-skin consumers — directly comparable to SVR's barrier-repair (CICAVIT+) and atopy (TOPIALYSE) ranges.
• Noreva: French dermo-cosmetic laboratory sold primarily through pharmacies, with ranges addressing acne, hyperpigmentation, anti-aging, and dryness — closely comparable in scale, French pharmacy GTM, and condition-specific positioning to SVR.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• TikToktiktok.com/@svr.officiel
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/svr-laboratoire

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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