UNICOSMED GmbH

What UNICOSMED GmbH does

UNICOSMED GmbH is a family-owned Swiss B2B provider of personalized private-label cosmetics and dermocosmetics, founded in 2007 and headquartered in Ermatingen (Thurgau) on Lake Constance. The company exclusively serves over 120 independent, owner-managed Swiss pharmacies, enabling each partner to launch and operate its own scientifically formulated Hausmarke (own-brand) cosmetics line. Its product portfolio comprises three integrated categories totaling more than 290 SKUs: Hauskosmetik (facial, body, anti-aging, hair, sun, men's, baby, and premium care), Dermokosmetik & Medizinprodukte (dermatological skincare and medical devices built on patented active ingredient systems for sensitive, allergic, and problematic skin), and Make-up (decorative cosmetics for sensitive skin, added in 2025). All products are dermatologically tested, pH skin-neutral, and EPD® certified, supporting pharmacy-grade quality positioning.

The underlying technology stack centers on patented active ingredient systems and certified formulations rather than software platforms; the company also operates a partner login portal (login.unicosmed.ch) that integrates product data, e-learnings, order forms, training materials, and digital marketing assets, and links into partner pharmacies' merchandise management systems. UNICOSMED's revenue model is sales-led B2B private-label product sales to independent Swiss pharmacies, with quote-based pricing, no minimum order quantities, and a 3–5 working day fulfillment window from its single Swiss warehouse. The company enforces exclusive territory protection (Gebietsschutz) per pharmacy catchment area, providing each partner with a locally differentiated brand and reinforcing switching costs. Go-to-market is conducted through a field sales team led by a Verkaufsleitung Schweiz (Sales Director Switzerland), a website partner-inquiry form, and a 4-step onboarding process (initial contact, label design, assortment selection, delivery) supported by personal consultations and on-site team training.

Name

UNICOSMED GmbH

Legal name

UNICOSMED GmbH

Website

https://unicosmed.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

UNICOSMED GmbH is a Swiss family-owned B2B provider of personalized private-label cosmetics and dermocosmetics exclusively for independent Swiss pharmacies, offering 290+ dermatologically tested, EPD®-certified products across three categories with exclusive territory protection.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Label Cosmetics Manufacturing

NAICS

Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing (325412)

SIC

Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Label & Contract/White-Label Beauty Distribution (CRAOAEAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Dermatology & Aesthetics Pharmaceuticals (HLAIAAAK)

Keywords

• Private label cosmetics
• Dermocosmetics manufacturing
• Pharmacy private label
• Decorative cosmetics
• Medical device skincare

Headquarters

HQ city

Ermatingen

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Private Label Cosmetics Sales: UNICOSMED generates revenue through the sale of private label cosmetics and dermocosmetics to independent Swiss pharmacies. Partner pharmacies receive personalized product lines with individual front labels, logos, and brand identity. Products span Hauscosmetics (290+ SKUs), dermocosmetics & medical devices, and decorative makeup. Revenue is derived from product sales with no specific pricing tiers disclosed publicly.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

UNICOSMED GmbH manufactures and supplies private-label cosmetics (Hauskosmetik), dermocosmetics and medical devices, and decorative makeup exclusively to independent, owner-managed Swiss pharmacies. Partner pharmacies receive individually labeled products with their own branding, exclusive territory protection (Gebietsschutz), and onboarding support including label design, product assortment selection, training, and 3–5 working day delivery from the company's Swiss warehouse in Ermatingen.

Product overview

UNICOSMED GmbH offers a B2B cosmetics platform exclusively for independent Swiss pharmacies. The product portfolio consists of three integrated product worlds: (1) Hauskosmetik - a private-label cosmetics line with 290+ products (facial care, body care, anti-aging, hair care, sun care, men's care, baby care, premium lines) that pharmacies brand with their own labels; (2) Dermokosmetik & Medizinprodukte - dermocosmetics and medical devices with patented formulations for sensitive, allergic, and problematic skin; and (3) Make-up - decorative cosmetics for teint, eyes, and lips designed for sensitive skin. All products are dermatologically tested, EPD-certified, and delivered from the company's Swiss warehouse in Ermatingen TG within 3-5 working days. The company also provides a partner login portal for ordering, training, and marketing materials.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hauskosmetik (Private Label Cosmetics) A private-label cosmetics line for independent Swiss pharmacies offering over 290 products including facial care, body care, anti-aging, hair care, sun care, men's care, baby care, and premium lines. Products are individually labeled with the pharmacy's branding and feature scientifically formulated ingredients.
• Dermokosmetik & Medizinprodukte (Dermocosmetics & Medical Devices)

Quantifiable outcome

• 120+ Swiss pharmacies trust UNICOSMED for their Hauskosmetik
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Pierre Fabre (Avène, Ducray, A-Derma): French pharmaceutical-owned dermocosmetic group with pharmacy-distributed brands (Avène, Ducray, A-Derma) focused on sensitive and problematic skin. Direct competitor to UNICOSMED's patented Wirkstoffsysteme-based dermocosmetic portfolio.
• Galderma: Dermatology-focused company (owned by Nestlé Skin Health / EQT) selling prescription and dermo-cosmetic skincare through pharmacies and dermatologists. Overlaps with UNICOSMED's medical-device and dermocosmetic positioning for sensitive skin.
• Coty Inc. Global beauty company with both branded mass and prestige cosmetics plus contract manufacturing capabilities. Relevant as a large-scale incumbent that can supply private-label cosmetics to pharmacy and retail customers at greater scale than UNICOSMED.
• L'Oréal (La Roche-Posay / Vichy): Global beauty group's dermocosmetic divisions (La Roche-Posay, Vichy) sell patented, dermatologist-backed skincare through pharmacies worldwide. They overlap with UNICOSMED's dermocosmetic range but at much larger scale and as branded products rather than private label.
• Beiersdorf AG (Eucerin): Owner of the Eucerin dermatological skincare brand, sold primarily through pharmacies. Competes for the same pharmacy shelf space and dermatologist credibility that UNICOSMED's Dermocosmetics & Medical Devices line targets.

Direct peers

• Apomanum GmbH: German private-label cosmetics manufacturer serving independent pharmacies across DACH with own-brand skincare, body care and decorative ranges. Closest model match to UNICOSMED's Hauscosmetik concept, including individual pharmacy labeling and territory exclusivity.
• Mibelle Group: Swiss-headquartered contract manufacturer of cosmetics and personal care products serving brands and private-label customers across Europe. Comparable as a Switzerland-based B2B cosmetics manufacturer with scientific formulation capabilities.
• Cremology: Germany-based provider of individualised private-label cosmetics for pharmacies, allowing partner Apotheken to assemble their own skincare lines. Operates a near-identical business model to UNICOSMED in an adjacent DACH geography.

Emerging players

• Dr. Babor: German professional skincare company selling through pharmacies, spas and selected retail. Comparable as a smaller-than-incumbent dermocosmetic brand distributed via pharmacies in the DACH region.
• Dr. Wolff Group (Alcina, Plantur): German mid-sized cosmetics/pharmaceutical group selling pharmacy-distributed haircare and skincare brands. Comparable as a mid-sized, family-style competitor serving the same independent-pharmacy channel in German-speaking Europe.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/unicosmed-schweiz
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

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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