HAPPYWAY-SKINOBS

What HAPPYWAY-SKINOBS does

HAPPYWAY-SKINOBS, operating commercially as Skinobs, is a privately held French B2B platform company headquartered in Aix-les-Bains (Savoie) that runs the Skinobs search and matchmaking platform dedicated to cosmetic testing. Founded in 2016 as a single-member limited liability company (SARL unipersonnelle), the company connects cosmetic brands, active ingredient manufacturers, R&D managers, and regulatory professionals with a global directory of testing providers, contract research organizations, and instrumentation manufacturers. The platform is divided into two interconnected products: the Preclinical Testing Platform covering in-vitro, ex-vivo, and in-silico methods, and the Clinical Testing Platform covering in-vivo human studies. As of the most recent reporting, the platform indexes more than 1,500 test methods across 12+ filter dimensions, lists over 500 qualified testing providers across roughly 98 countries, and reports 8,000-9,000 expert users from 124 countries. Core technical components include a multi-criteria search engine, an interactive global provider map, a comparison and PDF-export interface for methods, and a project-grouped direct messaging system for manufacturer-provider communication.

The business model combines freemium end-user access with B2B monetization from the supply side. Cosmetic ingredient and finished product manufacturers access the platform free during an ongoing beta period, while laboratories, CROs, and device manufacturers pay for preferred placement, highlighted logos, full company profiles, and media collaborations across Skinobs' owned content properties (Cosmetics Testing News weekly newsletter with 7,000+ subscribers and 4,000+ articles, ZOOM triannual magazine with 35+ editions, FOCUS biannual newsletter with 14+ editions). Distribution is entirely digital and self-serve via skinobs.com, complemented by a physical event presence through Boost Your Test zones at in-cosmetics Global trade shows, the Cosmetotest symposium co-organized with Cosmet'in Lyon, and We Are Testing spaces at international exhibitions. The company maintains an operating footprint across Europe, North America, South America, Asia, and Africa via its provider network, and has not disclosed external funding, venture capital backing, or revenue figures.

The company is led by founder and CEO Anne Charpentier and operates with a small team (1-10 employees). Its growth strategy has been organic and bootstrapped over a 10-year operating history, with the platform expanded from clinical (2016) to preclinical (2020), publication and event lines added progressively, and Asian market coverage extended through regional laboratory partnerships. The company celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2026.

Name

HAPPYWAY-SKINOBS

Legal name

HAPPYWAY-SKINOBS Sarl

Website

https://skinobs.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Skinobs is a French B2B search and matchmaking platform that connects cosmetic brands, ingredient manufacturers, and R&D professionals with 500+ testing providers across 98+ countries, offering 1,500+ preclinical and clinical test methods for claim substantiation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cosmetic Testing Platform

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Central Laboratory & Clinical Trial Testing CROs (HLAGAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Toxicology & Safety Assessment CROs (GLP) (HLAGAAAC), Dermocosmetics & Medical-Grade Skincare (CRABAAAF)

Keywords

• Cosmetic testing platform
• Preclinical testing methods
• Clinical testing services
• Testing provider directory
• Claim substantiation tools

Headquarters

HQ city

Aix-les-bains

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Platform Access (Beta): Free platform access during beta period for cosmetic ingredient and finished product manufacturers to search services, access providers, contact providers, and use project management features
2. Partner Media Collaborations: Commercial and media collaborations with testing laboratories and device manufacturers through Cosmetics Testing News (7,000+ subscribers), ZOOM magazine, and FOCUS newsletter
3. Preferred Partner Placement: Partner laboratories receive preferential ranking in search results, highlighted logos, and complete company profiles on the platform

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Skinobs operates a B2B search and matchmaking platform dedicated to cosmetic testing that connects cosmetic ingredient manufacturers and finished product brands with testing providers (CROs, laboratories, instrumentation manufacturers, and consultants) worldwide. The platform covers both preclinical testing (in-vitro, ex-vivo, in-silico) and clinical testing (in-vivo on humans), and includes 1,500+ test methods and 500+ provider profiles across 98 countries. Direct contact between manufacturers and providers, multi-criteria search filters, method comparison, and project management tools are bundled into a single free-to-use platform for manufacturers.

Product overview

Skinobs is a French B2B platform company that operates a search and matchmaking service dedicated to cosmetics testing. The core product is the Skinobs Platform, which consists of two interconnected platforms: the Preclinical Testing Platform (offering in-vitro, ex-vivo, and in-silico testing methods) and the Clinical Testing Platform (offering in-vivo testing methods on humans). The platform connects cosmetic ingredient manufacturers, finished product brands, and testing providers (CROs, laboratories, instrumentation manufacturers, consultants) worldwide. Complementing the platform, Skinobs offers content products including the Cosmetics Testing News (weekly newsletter), ZOOM publication (triannual magazine), and FOCUS publication (biannual expert panel discussions). The company also organizes scientific events including Cosmetotest Symposium, Boost Your Test (partnered with in-cosmetics Global), and We Are Testing trade show spaces. A 2022 Global Clinical Trials Market Study provides industry research.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Skinobs Platform A B2B search and matchmaking platform dedicated to cosmetics testing that connects beauty industry professionals with testing providers worldwide, covering both preclinical testing (in-vitro, ex-vivo, in-silico) and clinical testing (in-vivo on humans).
• Preclinical Testing Platform A platform module dedicated to preclinical testing solutions, offering in-vitro, ex-vivo, and in-silico testing methods alongside related consulting services, searchable by claims, biomarkers, assay supports, and other criteria.
• Clinical Testing Platform A platform module covering in-vivo clinical testing methods on humans, allowing users to find tolerance, efficacy, consumer testing, and sensory analysis methods based on multiple parameters.
• Global Clinical Trials Market Study A 60-page qualitative market research study analyzing the global dynamics of clinical evaluation for beauty industry active ingredients and finished products.

Quantifiable outcome

• Saves precious time in identifying laboratories around the world
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• in-cosmetics GlobalflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Boost Your Test zone at in-cosmetics Global trade shows worldwide. Skinobs hosts an information and guidance booth in the Testing & Lab area, helping visitors with their evaluation processes for preclinical and clinical testing needs.
• Cosmet'in LyonflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of Cosmetotest, an international symposium dedicated to preclinical and clinical testing innovations in dermocosmetics. Partnership includes academic lectures, exhibitor demonstrations, and expert networking.
• SFI2CcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerScientific association partner for Cosmetotest symposium, contributing to the scientific program and expert content.
• DIIPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Cosmetotest symposium organization, supporting the international scientific symposium dedicated to testing innovations.
• CIDPcoreTechnology or IntegrationTesting laboratory partner with representation on the platform. Collaborates on publications and provides expertise in testing methods.
• Complife GroupcoreTechnology or IntegrationTesting laboratory partner featured on the platform. Provides preclinical and clinical testing services and contributes to industry publications.
• SGS IECcoreTechnology or IntegrationMajor testing and certification laboratory partner. Listed as provider on the platform with global testing capabilities.
• Merieux NutrisciencescoreTechnology or IntegrationTesting laboratory partner providing analytical and preclinical testing services. Featured on the platform network.
• PixiencecoreTechnology or IntegrationSkin imaging and measurement device manufacturer partner. Contributes expertise to testing methods and platform content.
• EotechcoreTechnology or IntegrationInstrumentation manufacturer partner for skin measurement equipment. Featured in platform directory and publications.
• PhD TrialscoreTechnology or IntegrationClinical research organization partner providing testing services. Supports Boost Your Test events.
• COURAGE & KHAZAKAcoreTechnology or IntegrationInstrumentation manufacturer for skin and hair analysis. Partner in device manufacturer network.
• HORIBA FRANCEcoreTechnology or IntegrationScientific instrumentation manufacturer partner providing measurement technology expertise.
• MonaderMcoreTechnology or IntegrationTesting laboratory partner specializing in dermatology and skin evaluation studies.
• Dermscan AsiacoreTechnology or IntegrationAsian clinical testing laboratory network partner providing regional testing capabilities.
• Validated Claim SupportcoreTechnology or IntegrationTesting services provider specializing in claim substantiation methodologies.
• J.S. HamiltoncoreTechnology or IntegrationInternational testing and inspection services provider with laboratory network across multiple countries.
• Zurko ResearchcoreTechnology or IntegrationPreclinical and clinical testing laboratory partner providing in-vitro and in-vivo evaluation services.
• CosdermacoreTechnology or IntegrationClinical testing laboratory specializing in dermatological evaluation services.
• MIRAVEXcoreTechnology or IntegrationHair and skin measurement device manufacturer partner providing specialized analysis technology.
• ElleadcoreTechnology or IntegrationSkin evaluation testing laboratory partner providing clinical testing services and expertise.
• Cliantha ResearchcoreTechnology or IntegrationClinical research organization providing efficacy and safety testing services.
• CORTEX TECHNOLOGYcoreTechnology or IntegrationSkin and hair measurement instrumentation manufacturer.
• Korea Institute of Dermatological Sciences (KIDS)coreTechnology or IntegrationKorean dermatological research institute partner providing Asian market expertise.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Scientist.com: Marketplace for outsourced research services including preclinical and clinical testing. Closest analog to Skinobs in marketplace structure, though broader in scientific coverage; useful benchmark for Skinobs' monetization trajectory.
• SelectScience: Independent review and information platform for laboratory equipment and services, with a strong community/editorial moat. Comparable to Skinobs' mix of provider directory, content publishing, and community engagement in the laboratory space.
• Science Exchange: Online marketplace connecting research scientists with CROs and experimental service providers. Same B2B marketplace model as Skinobs, but operating across life sciences (pharma, biotech) rather than cosmetics — directly comparable in product mechanic and buyer persona.
• TrialHub (TransCelerate): Industry-shared platform for clinical trial investigator/site feasibility. Comparable 'matchmaking' function to Skinobs but in clinical trials broadly; useful strategic comparator for what scaled clinical-testing platforms look like.

Emerging players

• Assay Genie: Provider of research reagents and kits with content and product discovery tools. Comparable in serving bench scientists seeking testing methods, but product- (kit-) rather than service-oriented.
• Beroe Inc. Procurement intelligence and supplier discovery platform used across life sciences and industrial testing. Compares to Skinobs in the supplier discovery/Market Intelligence component, with a more mature SaaS monetization model.

Broad incumbents

• SGS Beauty & Personal Care: Global testing, inspection, and certification giant with substantial cosmetics testing capacity. Already listed as a Skinobs partner; represents the incumbent category of testing providers that could internalize a marketplace play.
• Eurofins Cosmetics & Personal Care: Global CRO with a dedicated cosmetics and personal care testing practice. While a direct competitor at the testing services layer, Eurofins also competes indirectly with Skinobs by offering brand-direct, owned testing connections.
• Insight Partners (Citeline / Trialtrove): Citeline (formerly Pharma Intelligence) provides clinical trial and drug development intelligence at scale. Skinobs is the cosmetics-specialized analog in skincare/beauty, with comparable content and database monetization.

Others

• Cosmetic Inspection (COSSMA / Personal Care Magazine): Industry trade publications covering cosmetic formulation, regulation, and testing. Comparable to Skinobs' ZOOM/FOCUS publications in audience and editorial model, providing audience overlap and content benchmarking.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@skinobs
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/skinobs

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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