dr. babor gmbh & co.kg

Name

dr. babor gmbh & co.kg

Legal name

Dr. Babor GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://babor.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Skincare Products

NAICS

Cosmetics, Beauty Supplies, and Perfume Retailers (456120), Health and Personal Care Retailers (4561), Cosmetics, Beauty Supplies, and Perfume Retailers (45612)

SIC

Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844), Soap, Detergents, Cleang Preparations, Perfumes, Cosmetics (2840)

akta.pro primary industry

Professional Skincare & Facial Treatments (CRABALAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dermocosmetics & Medical-Grade Skincare (CRABAAAF), Sensitive Skin & Barrier Repair (CRABAAAG), Sunscreen (Body) (CRABAHAB), Dermatology OTC & Skin Health (Acne Treatments, Eczema/Psoriasis OTC, Antifungals, Wart Removal) (CRADAMAF)

Keywords

• Professional skincare products
• Ampoule serum concentrates
• Luxury spa treatments
• Cosmetic skincare formulations
• Dermatological beauty products

Headquarters

HQ city

Aachen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct Product Sales (B2C): One-time and subscription-based product sales through the official e-commerce platform, serving individual consumers with skincare products across multiple categories including ampoules, creams, cleansers, and accessories.
2. Subscription Model: Ampoule subscription service allowing regular delivery of concentrate products, providing recurring revenue through scheduled replenishment orders.
3. Professional/B2B Channel: Supply of professional skincare products to luxury hotels, resorts, and spas through enterprise partnerships and the BABOR Pro program for licensed practitioners.
4. Gift Sets and Bundles: Pre-configured gift sets and bundles at various price points (€30-€150) for gifting occasions, providing higher transaction values and margin opportunities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Dr. BABOR GmbH & Co. KG develops, manufactures, and sells professional skincare products including ampoule concentrates, premium face creams, cleansers, serums, masks, sun protection, body care, fragrances, and makeup. The company sells directly to individual consumers via its online shop and to licensed skincare professionals, estheticians, dermatologists, and luxury hotels/resorts through dedicated professional and enterprise channels. Products are formulated and produced in Germany, combining scientifically advanced active ingredients with luxury spa-grade sensory experiences under the DOCTOR BABOR, Ampoule Concentrates, Cleansing/HY-ÖL, Skinovage, Microbiomic, HSR Lifting, Sea Creation, Soul & Body, and Solar Defense sub-brands.

Product overview

BABOR is a German professional skincare company founded in 1956, offering a multi-brand portfolio organized around its core sub-brands and product lines. The primary offerings include DOCTOR BABOR (premium high-performance formulations), AMPOULE CONCENTRATES (concentrated single-dose ampoule serums in 18+ variants including Nutri Restore, Hydra Plus, Collagen Booster, and DOCTOR BABOR-branded ampoules such as Instant Soothing, Barrier Protect, Rejuvenation, Bi-Phase Glow, Renewal, Radiance, and 10D Hyaluronic Acid), SKINOVAGE (skin-specific treatments), Microbiomic (microbiome science line), CLEANSING/HY-ÖL (the brand's iconic cleansing franchise), Soul & Body (body and room fragrance care), Make Up (cosmetics), Solar Defense/Doctor Babor (broad-spectrum sun protection with UVA/UVB, blue light, and infrared protection), HSR Lifting (anti-aging), SEA CREATION (marine-based skincare), Reisegrössen (travel sizes), Accessories, Sets/Gift Sets, Gift Vouchers, and DOCTOR BABOR PRO (professional line for licensed institutes). The products are developed and manufactured in Germany, combining scientific formulation with spa-grade sensory experiences, and are available through the e-commerce platform, professional partners, and BABOR institutes worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Doctor Babor: Professional-grade skincare line featuring ampoule concentrates and treatments
• Ampoule Concentrates
• Cleansing
• Skinovage
• Microbiomic
• HSR Lifting
• Sea Creation
• Make Up
• Soul & Body
• Doctor Babor Pro

Products and services

• DOCTOR BABOR Ampoule Concentrates Concentrated single-dose ampoule serums for targeted skincare treatments addressing hydration, anti-aging, calming, brightening, barrier repair, and glow; sold individually at €24.90–€52.90 per 14ml ampoule to individual consumers and via BABOR Pro to licensed professionals.
• Nutri Restore Ampoule Targeted active concentrate ampoule for dull, weakened skin delivering 19 amino acids, minerals, lipids, and vitamins with Ectoin for barrier support and Argan Oil and Squalane for moisture; clinical trial showed 95% of users confirmed healthier-looking skin within 7 days. Sold to consumers seeking visible anti-dullness results.
• DOCTOR BABOR Premium Creams (Collagen-Peptide Booster Cream, The Cure Cream, Renewal Cream, Cryo Plumping Mask) High-performance DOCTOR BABOR face creams and masks for anti-aging, regeneration, and intensive hydration, including Collagen-Peptide Booster Cream (€114.90/50ml), The Cure Cream (€74.90/30ml), Renewal Cream with triple pro-retinol, and Cryo Plumping Mask (€11.90). Targeted at consumers seeking visible rejuvenation and premium skincare rituals.
• DOCTOR BABOR Solar Defense (Broad Spectrum SPF Line) Advanced UVA/UVB, blue light, and infrared protection range in serum, cream, mineral balm, lotion, and after-sun formats; for consumers seeking comprehensive daily sun and environmental defense with integrated skincare benefits.
• DOCTOR BABOR 70 Anniversary Set Limited 70th-anniversary gift set pairing the HY-ÖL cleansing icon with coordinated skincare routine products, released to celebrate BABOR's 70-year heritage in 2026.
• CLEANSING / HY-ÖL and Hyaluronic Cleansing Balm BABOR's signature cleansing line including the HY-ÖL two-phase oil, Phyto HY-ÖL Booster Hydrating, and Hyaluronic Cleansing Balm with 3D Hyaluron technology; targeted at consumers seeking German-engineered deep cleansing and hydration.
• Skinovage Skincare Line (incl. Instant Fresh & Smooth Eye Serum + Patches) Skinovage skincare line tailored to specific skin needs with featured product Instant Fresh & Smooth Eye Serum + Patches for intensive moisture around the eye area; targeted at consumers seeking targeted eye-area treatments.
• Microbiomic Line (Moisture Glow Cream) Microbiome science-based skincare line featuring Moisture Glow Cream with 72h deep moisturizing effect and a healthy-looking glow; targeted at consumers interested in probiotic and postbiotic skincare formulations.
• Soul & Body Line (Shimmer Oil, Room Fragrance) Body care and fragrance line including shimmer body oil and floral-woody room fragrance for nourishing skincare rituals and home ambience; targeted at consumers seeking body wellness and lifestyle fragrance products.
• Make Up Line (Super Soft Lip Oil) Makeup line including Super Soft Lip Oil in shades such as pearl pink for high-gloss lip care; targeted at consumers seeking integrated skincare-color cosmetic products.
• Ampoule Concentrate Sets (7 Days and 14 Days Perfect Skin Collections) Pre-curated ampoule gift sets with perfectly coordinated ampoules for 7-day and 14-day skincare routines, plus limited-edition themed sets (Hydra Nourishing, Hydra Glow, Vitamin Glow, Nutri Calming); targeted at consumers and gift purchasers seeking structured multi-day treatment regimens.
• Gift Sets (€30, €50, €75, €100, €150) Pre-packaged BABOR gift sets at five price tiers combining complementary skincare products into complete routines at discounted prices; targeted at gift purchasers across multiple budget levels.
• BABOR Gift Vouchers Printable BABOR gift vouchers starting from €1.00 that allow recipients to choose their preferred products; targeted at gift purchasers seeking flexible gifting options.
• Reisegrössen (Travel Sizes) - Power Serum Ampoules HA, B3, PE Travel-size versions of BABOR products including Power Serum Ampoules HA, B3, PE for portable skincare routines; targeted at consumers seeking TSA-friendly and on-the-go product formats.
• Anniversary Bag (Accessory) Branded BABOR accessory — padded Anniversary Bag designed for everyday use and travel; targeted at brand enthusiasts and gift purchasers celebrating the 70-year brand milestone.
• DOCTOR BABOR PRO Professional Line Professional-grade skincare line for licensed estheticians, dermatologists, and skincare institutes accessible through the dedicated BABOR Pro login portal; targeted at professional skincare practitioners requiring clinical-grade products and treatment protocols.
• Ampoule Subscription Service Recurring ampoule concentrate subscription delivering regular shipments of concentrate products to consumer doorsteps; targeted at loyal consumers seeking convenient scheduled replenishment of treatment-course skincare.
• Luxury Hotel & Resort Spa Skincare Supply Enterprise skincare supply to Forbes Travel Guide-rated five-star hotels, luxury resorts, and cruise lines providing professional skincare products, guest amenity supplies, and spa treatment protocols; targeted at luxury hospitality properties seeking high-performance brand partners.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% of users confirmed healthier-looking, more youthful skin within 7 days
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Forbes Travel GuideflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025BABOR was named an Official Brand of Forbes Travel Guide for 2025, recognizing it as a trusted, high-performance skincare brand meeting the standards of luxury hospitality. The partnership connects BABOR with five-star rated hotels, resorts, restaurants, and luxury cruise lines worldwide. BABOR joins an elite group of world-class brands including Frette and Gharieni, selected for exceptional quality, performance, and alignment with luxury hotel standards.

Scale indicators7 records

Direct peers

• Elemis: British professional skincare brand offering clinical-grade formulations distributed through luxury spas, cruise lines, and DTC channels. Most direct analog to BABOR's spa + DTC + luxury hospitality model.
• Dermalogica: US-origin professional skincare brand sold through licensed estheticians, skin therapists, and DTC, with a strong education-led B2B and B2C model closely aligned to BABOR's BABOR Pro channel.
• Biologique Recherche: French professional skincare brand with high-concentration ampoules (the iconic P50 toner) sold through licensed institutes and luxury spas globally, mirroring BABOR's ampoule-led prestige positioning.
• Dr. Hauschka: German natural/rhythmic skincare brand with a professional institute channel and strong international footprint — same country of origin, similar professional + DTC hybrid model, but with a natural-formulation angle.
• Comfort Zone: Italian professional skincare brand from Davines group, sold through spas, estheticians, and DTC with a sustainability-led positioning — comparable professional-channel architecture and spa-treatment focus.

Broad incumbents

• Clarins: Established French premium beauty group with a professional skincare heritage (Institut Clarins), broader mass-prestige distribution, and spa partnerships overlapping BABOR's positioning.
• La Mer (Estée Lauder): Iconic ultra-premium skincare brand inside the Estée Lauder portfolio, sold through luxury department stores, spas, and DTC — sets the prestige ceiling BABOR's premium Doctor Babor line aspires to compete against.

Emerging players

• Augustinus Bader: Premium scientific skincare brand built on proprietary cell-communication technology, sold through DTC, luxury retail, and select luxury hotel spas — a newer-generation peer chasing the same prestige professional positioning.
• 111SKIN: Luxury clinical skincare brand born in Harley Street, distributed through premium retailers, spas, and DTC, targeting the same prestige professional skincare consumer as BABOR's Doctor Babor line.

Regional players

• Susanne Kaufmann: Austrian Alpine-heritage professional skincare brand sold through luxury hotel spas (including international five-star properties) and DTC, with comparable spa-channel depth to BABOR's Forbes Travel Guide program.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights1 record

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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