What Gezeiten Gmbh does

Gezeiten GmbH is a German private limited company (GmbH) founded in 2020 and headquartered in Heilbronn, Germany, that develops and sells premium skincare products built around two proprietary foundations: chronobiology-aligned day and night formulation, and a patented marine biotechnology complex branded Earth Marine CellTech Complex®, developed with scientific partners in Brittany, France. The product portfolio is organized into two core face cream lines (LIQUID SKIN for sensitive/combination skin and INTENSIVE ANTI-AGING for mature/demanding skin), complemented by two specialized serums (Prevention & Protection for daytime defense, Stimulation & Rejuvenation for nighttime renewal), a 7-day Skin Immunity Defense ampoule treatment, and curated bundles (Discovery Duos, Ritual Sets, Complete Sets) priced from $89 to $1,155.

Gezeiten operates a hybrid go-to-market combining direct-to-consumer e-commerce with selective premium retail partnerships. The DTC channel is the primary sales engine, supported by personalized email consultations, a subscription/replenishment program offering 10–15% discounts on recurring orders, and a skin analysis quiz funnel. Distribution extends across 45+ premium stockists in 10+ countries, including KaDeWe, Selfridges, Le Bon Marché, Galeria, Douglas, The Webster, and online luxury retailers such as FWRD, Moda Operandi, and Niche Beauty. Pricing is positioned in the luxury segment, supported by editorial coverage in AD Magazine, Vogue Germany, Elle Germany, Forbes, and Financial Times.

The company is founder-led, with Michaela Hiltebrandt and Michael Hiltebrandt serving as Managing Directors. No external equity funding, M&A activity, or revenue figures are disclosed; operations are described as active, with a small team (1–10 employees), German manufacturing, European packaging partners operating with CO2-reduced or CO2-neutral processes, and a patented refillable Vessel packaging system designed to support sustainability and repeat purchase.

Name

Gezeiten Gmbh

Legal name

GEZEITEN GmbH

Website

https://gezeiten.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Gezeiten GmbH is a German, founder-led premium skincare company founded in 2020 that develops and sells chronobiology-based day and night skincare powered by a patented marine biotechnology complex (Earth Marine CellTech Complex®), distributed direct-to-consumer and through 45+ luxury retail stockists across Europe and North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Skincare

NAICS

Cosmetics, Beauty Supplies, and Perfume Retailers (456120), Health and Personal Care Retailers (456)

SIC

Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844)

akta.pro primary industry

Treatment Skincare (Serums, Actives, Acne & Anti-aging) (CRABAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dermocosmetics & Medical-Grade Skincare (CRABAAAF), Sensitive Skin & Barrier Repair (CRABAAAG), Facial Skincare (Cleansers, Toners, Moisturizers) (CRABAAAA)

Keywords

• Marine biotechnology skincare
• Chronobiology face creams
• Anti-aging serums
• Luxury skincare products
• Refillable skincare packaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Heilbronn

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct Product Sales: Revenue generated from direct-to-consumer sales through the e-commerce website and retail partner channels. Products include face creams, serums, ampoules, and curated routine sets sold at various price points from $89 to over $1,000.
2. Subscription Replenishment System: Automatic replenishment delivery model offering 10-15% discount on recurring orders with complimentary shipping. Customers can adjust delivery frequency, switch formulas, or cancel anytime with no minimum commitment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels15 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Gezeiten develops and sells premium, science-driven skincare products organized around a chronobiology framework of paired day and night formulations. The portfolio centers on two core face cream lines — LIQUID SKIN (sensitive/combination skin) and INTENSIVE ANTI-AGING (mature/demanding skin) — complemented by two specialized serums (Prevention & Protection day serum; Stimulation & Rejuvenation night serum), a 7-day Skin Immunity Defense ampoule treatment, and curated day/night ritual sets. All formulations are built on the patented Earth Marine CellTech Complex® of marine bioactives and are sold in refillable vessels.

Product overview

GEZEITEN is a science-driven skincare brand offering chronobiology-based products organized into two core lines: LIQUID SKIN (lightweight hydration for sensitive/combination skin) and INTENSIVE ANTI-AGING (deep nourishment for mature/demanding skin). The portfolio centers on face creams (day and night variants for both lines), complemented by two specialized serums (Prevention & Protection for daytime defense, Stimulation & Rejuvenation for nighttime renewal), and an intensive Skin Immunity Defense Treatment. Products are available individually or as curated bundles (Discovery Duos, Ritual Sets, Complete Face Cream Sets). The brand emphasizes its patented Earth Marine CellTech Complex, microbiome-friendly formulations, and a sustainable refillable Vessel system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LIQUID SKIN Face Cream (Day & Night) Lightweight day and night moisturizers designed for sensitive, combination, breakout-prone, or younger skin; the Day Cream provides daily perfecting hydration and the Night Cream offers regenerating overnight treatment.
• INTENSIVE ANTI-AGING Face Cream (Day & Night) High-performance day and night creams targeting loss of firmness, elasticity, hyperpigmentation, wrinkles, and density; designed for mature, dry, or demanding skin requiring intensive regeneration and visible age correction.
• Prevention & Protection Serum Daytime antioxidant serum providing defense against pollution, blue light, and environmental stressors that provoke redness and visible reactivity throughout the day.
• Stimulation & Rejuvenation Serum Night serum combining next-generation retinal technology, marine biotechnology, peptides, and senolytic actives to support overnight regeneration, reduce wrinkle depth, and improve skin firmness and radiance.
• Skin Immunity Defense Treatment Ampoules Intensive 7-day treatment delivering concentrated Earth Marine CellTech Complex to restore resilience, strengthen barrier, and support visible recovery from stress, travel, or environmental exposure.
• DAY DEFENSE RITUAL Daytime routine set combining Prevention & Protection Serum with the Liquid Skin or Intensive Anti-Aging Day Cream for complete daytime protection and hydration.
• NIGHT REPAIR RITUAL Nighttime routine set combining Stimulation & Rejuvenation Serum with Intensive Anti-Aging Night Cream for deep overnight regeneration targeting advanced aging and loss of density.
• LONGEVITY DISCOVERY DUO Entry-size discovery set featuring 15ml each of Liquid Skin Day and Night Creams for exploring the longevity-focused skincare line.
• AGE REPAIR DISCOVERY DUO Entry-size discovery set featuring 15ml each of Intensive Anti-Aging Day and Night Creams for exploring the anti-aging skincare line.
• LONGEVITY FACE CREAM SET Full-size bundle combining Liquid Skin Day and Night Creams (50ml each) for complete skin balance, resilience, and long-term barrier health support.
• AGE REPAIR FACE CREAM SET Full-size bundle combining Intensive Anti-Aging Day and Night Creams (50ml each) for complete 24-hour cycle support targeting firmness, wrinkles, and loss of elasticity.
• RITUAL DUO SERUM Bundle of Prevention & Protection Serum and Stimulation & Rejuvenation Serum (30ml each) providing complete day and night serum coverage.
• Refill System Refillable packaging system allowing replacement of inner product components while retaining the outer vessel, reducing waste and extending product lifecycle.
• GEZEITEN Gift Card Digital gift cards available for purchase to gift the GEZEITEN skincare experience.

Quantifiable outcome

• 16% reduction in wrinkle depth within 15 minutes
• +14 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Scientific Partners in BrittanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGEZEITEN's marine biotechnology ingredients are sourced and developed with scientific partners in Brittany, France - a region globally recognized for innovation in marine science. This partnership enables the cultivation of active ingredients from microalgae and marine microorganisms in controlled environments.
• UPScoreOthersAll shipments handled by UPS logistics partner. Orders fully insured against loss, theft, and transport damage until delivery confirmation. UPS My Choice service allows customers to manage delivery preferences.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• 111SKIN: Science-driven luxury skincare built on patented NAC Y2 technology, with premium pricing and selective retail/wholesale distribution in luxury department stores. Comparable on the science-meets-luxury narrative and clinical ingredient IP.
• Dr. Barbara Sturm: Founder-led, science-based luxury skincare brand with proprietary 'Molecular Cosmetics' formulations, premium pricing, and global luxury retail distribution. Direct comparable on founder-led, science-narrative, premium luxury positioning.
• Allies of Skin: Premium skincare with clinical-grade actives and a science-forward marketing narrative, sold through DTC and curated luxury retailers. Similar premium price band and dependence on clinical efficacy claims.
• Augustinus Bader: Science-driven luxury skincare built on a proprietary cellular technology (TFC8) with a similar premium positioning ($100–$400+) and direct-to-consumer plus luxury wholesale model. Closest comparable in the chronobiology-adjacent, clinically-proven luxury skincare category.

Emerging players

• MZ Skin: Doctor-founded luxury skincare brand with clinical actives and curated retail distribution. Comparable on founder-led, science-positioned, premium-tier business model.
• Tata Harper: Premium natural skincare with high-priced serums and creams, sold DTC and via luxury department stores. Comparable on premium positioning and luxury retail placement, though more focused on natural than biotech.

Broad incumbents

• La Mer: Iconic luxury skincare brand from Estée Lauder built around marine-derived Miracle Broth and premium pricing. Relevant because it shares the marine-biotechnology origin story at a much larger scale.
• Sisley Paris: Established French luxury skincare house using plant-based biotech and chronobiology-adjacent claims, with global luxury retail distribution. Comparable on luxury skincare with biotech-driven formulation philosophy.
• Drunk Elephant: Clean, science-led skincare brand backed by Shiseido with a much broader range and deeper retail presence. Comparable on the science-and-clean-beauty positioning, with materially more scale and capital.

Others

• Niche Beauty: European online luxury beauty retailer that stocks Gezeiten among other premium niche brands. Included as a key distribution partner rather than a competitor, illustrating the channel ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 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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