British Cosmetic Brand Portfolio
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This select portfolio of companies has been compiled from recent requests for assistance made to the UK’s Department for International Trade, Retail & Creative Industries team, based at the British Embassy in Paris.
About DIT The Department for International Trade is the UK Government Department which supports UK companies succeed globally and promotes inward and outward investment.
All companies are looking for French trading partners. Should you be interested in any of the selected products, we are happy to facilitate an introduction with the British brands of interest.
DIT France British Embassy Paris 35, rue du Faubourg St Honoré 75008 Paris Tel: +33 (0)1 44 51 00 00
We can also arrange for further information and company presentations to be sent to you directly.
For ease of reference, companies are listed alphabetically.
This portfolio was issued in March 2021.
Your contacts in France are : Hayley Waskett Head of Retail and Creative Industries hayley.waskett@fcdo.gov.uk Elizabeth Nixey Trade & Investment Advisor Retail, E-commerce, Creative Industries elizabeth.nixey@fcdo.gov.uk
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British cosmetic brands looking for trading partners in the French market
Barry M Web:
www.barrym.com
Company profile: Created in 1982 and based in London, England, Barry M is one of the UK’s leading beauty brands. Made famous by our love of colour, we’re an independent family run business – a USP that we’re proud of – differentiating us from so many other brands. We manufacture over 60% of our products in our purposebuilt facility in North London. We’ve always been Cruelty Free, we will be 100% vegan by the end of 2020, and are committed to a sustainable future for our products and our business. Main retail partners in the UK: Superdrug, Boots, Tesco, Sainsbury, Amazon, Next, ASOS, plus many others online ; RRP : Between 3.99€ and 15€ ; Accreditations/certifications: Accreditations : SO 9001:2015 Quality Management System ; ISO 22716:2001 Good Manufacturing Practice ; We are applying for ISO 14001 : Environmental Management ; Interest in: agents, distributors, direct to retailers ; Contact : Jon Crossick, Commercial consultant ; Please contact the DIT team cited on page 2 for introductions.
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British cosmetic brands looking for trading partners in the French market
Elegantes London Web:
www.elegantes.co.uk
Company profile: Elegantes is a niche perfumery committed to returning perfume back to its traditions whilst achieving perfection without compromise. Founders of Elegantes, Thomas and Dagmar Smit, are known around the globe for their expertise in having established some of the world’s finest hotels. Inspired by the many personalities they have met and by moments from their journeys around the world, this, and their passion for attention to detail inspired the creation of Elegantes London, the world’s rarest perfumery. In keeping with the Elegantes Rare Perfumery philosophy, the perfume itself is captured in a hand-crafted crystal flacon. The shape of the flacon inspired by the wedding gown of Thomas’ mother, like an haute couture ball gown, when viewed from underneath it is reminiscent of the delicate petals of a beautiful flower. Each flacon is unique, no two the same, created from a four-piece mould; the only type of its kind in the world and is hand polished for between 8 to 10 hours. The crown, inspired by a brilliant cut diamond has 85 facets and is also hand finished, another nod to the attention to detail and craftsmanship that goes into every perfume. The quartz flacon has been created in the shape of a black quartz monolith, inspired by a determined and powerful personality and made from black crystal. Elegantes is positioned at the very top of the niche, prestige perfume market and attracts global guests through its retail partnerships where there continues to be strong and consistent growth in both sales and distribution. Elegantes is dedicated to growth creating new products in addition to launching in other key cities including New York, Hong Kong and Los Angeles. Elegantes delivers a unique and exquisite experience for guests, proving that those who understand ‘Life with Style’ does indeed exist, for those looking for something which goes ‘Beyond First’. Main retail partners in the UK: Harrods ; RRP : Heritage Collection 50ml - 200ml price from 875€ - 2,745€ ; Elusive Collection Black Opera 200ml 3,500€ ; Personality Collection 100ml 550€ ; Interest in : engaging directly with retailers ; Contact : Dagmar Smit, Co-Founder & CEO ; Please contact the DIT team cited on page 2 for introductions.
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British cosmetic brands looking for trading partners in the French market
Evolve Organic Beauty & Adaptology Web:
https://www.evolvebeauty.co.uk/
Company profile: From our studio in Hertfordshire, England, we create two organic and natural beauty ranges of our own which we manufacture in small batches by hand: Evolve Organic Beauty created 10 years ago and Adaptology created in 2020 and launching in May 2021. Evolve Organic Beauty products are lovingly handmade in small batches at our studio in Hertfordshire, England to ensure the freshness of the precious antioxidants in the natural oils, butters and extracts. Our products are vegan, cruelty free and eco-friendly. Society is coming full circle and realising that choosing natural ingredients is better for us and our world. Together with a small team of artisans, Laura Rudoe designs and makes each product carefully by hand. This ensures the freshness of the precious antioxidants in the natural oils, butters and extracts. Be part of the beauty evolution. RRP brand average 26€ (face 30€-body/hair 22€) Evolve Organic Beauty is distributed in Natural and Health stores: Planet Organic, Holland & Barrett, Wholefoods, Ocado also in department stores: John Lewis, H Beauty By Harrods (launch in April), Oliver Bonas, in Pure players: Naturissimo, Feelunique and also on the e-shop of key influences Deliciously Ella, Plastic Freedom. We are also distributed in over 35 countries. Adaptology: With 20 years of research behind it, in May 2021, we are launching Adaptology - a breakthrough skincare brand combining Adaptogens, Extremogens and powerful skincare actives to help you build better skin resilience against the effects of modern living. Pollution, radiation, blue light, chronic stress, lack of sleep and poor nutrition are all things that we face day to day. Harnessing the stress-relieving power of adaptogens, as well as actives such as Hyaluronic Acid, Niacinamide and Salicylic Acid, this natural and organic range targets skin challenges such as blemishes, dryness, ageing and sensitivity. RRP brand average: 48€ Adaptology is launching on the 1st May and have already confirmed partners in the Nordics, Spain, Italy, Austria. Accreditations/certifications: Evolve Organic Beauty is certified Cosmos Natural and Organic, Certified by Vegan Society and certified Plastic negative product. We are Cruelty free and getting certified in 2021. Adaptology is certified Cosmos Natural and Organic. We are Cruelty free and Vegan and getting certified in 2021. Interest in: open to discussions with retailers or distributors ; Contact: Catherine McNamara, Sales Director ; Please contact the DIT team cited on page 2 for introductions.
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British cosmetic brands looking for trading partners in the French market
Georganics Web:
www.georganics.com
Company profile: Manufacturer of natural, zero waste, oral care products, good for people and for the planet. Created in 2014 in Sussex, England, Georganics is now a leader on the UK market. All the products are free from chemicals and made using effective ingredients that come from natural and organic sources. The packaging is plastic-free, biodegradable or recyclable so that nothing ever goes to landfill. Main retail partners in the UK: Whole Foods market, Boots, John Bell & Croyden, Holland & Barret RRP : Between 7,99€ to 9,99€ ; Accreditations/certifications: Certified COSMOS, Certified PETA (cruelty free products) ; Interest in: Engaging with retailers ; Contact: Alice Reynolds, Assistante Commercial, Ecolive who represents Georganics in the French market ; Please contact the DIT team cited on page 2 for introductions.
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British cosmetic brands looking for trading partners in the French market
HotHouse Beauty Web: www.hot-h.co.uk Company profile: Established in 2007, HotHouse Beauty Ltd offers a range of award-winning, innovative beauty and personal care brands. We manufacture in our UK operations centre based in Sheffield, ensuring that quality is a key focus across all our brands. We are ISO 22716 accredited and operate to GMP standards. Our brands can be found in many prominent UK and international retailers. We export to 30 countries and are proud to have received the Queen’s Award for International Trade in 2018, reflecting strong international growth and an ethical approach to our commercial relationships. Our brands include: St Moriz is the UK’s leading volume self-tanning brand and distributed widely across international markets. The range includes diverse formats and delivers innovation and sophistication at very competitive price points. The self-tanning category is becoming increasingly important because of the dangers from exposure to sunlight and solaria. RRP St Moriz - 8.99€ - 29.99€ The Hair Boss has been developed with the UK’s leading female hair stylist, Lisa Shepherd. Comprising hair care and colour correction elements, this is essentially a skincare-lead range that brings salon quality to a mainstream environment. From formulation and format to packaging and communication, each product has been designed to give hair the love and care it deserves with a range of innovative products that fix everyday hair problems. RRP Hairboss - 12.99€ – 29.99€ Meg’s Menopause is an exciting one-stop concept, which brings together for the first time a dedicated range of researched products that are proven to relieve the various symptoms of the menopause. The products are 100% vegan. The packaging is fully recyclable packaging and is discreet and pretty, encouraging women to purchase confidently. RRP Meg Mathews - 9.99€ – 24.99€ Kids Stuff Crazy is a range of innovative children’s bathing soaps and bubble baths, including our fantastic coloured Crazy Foam Soaps, which allow children to learn and have fun safely. RRP Kids 4.99€ - 6.99€ Billion Dollar Smile is a highly effective range of easy to use, non-peroxide teeth whitening products, which are clinically tested and enamel safe. Developed in conjunction with leading UK dentists, the range uses naturally derived ingredients to create formulations that provide excellent results. RRP Billion Dollar Smile 14.99€- 89.00€ Main retail partners in the UK: Superdrug (AS Watson), Boots – Tesco and many others ; Accreditations/certifications: ISO22716, The Queen’s award ; Interest in : distributors ; Contact: Gary Cowin, Export Manager. Please contact the DIT team cited on page 2 for introductions.
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Inlight Beauty Web: www.inlightbeauty.co.uk Company profile: Founded by Knowledge, Guided by Alchemy, Inspired by Nature. Pioneer of the organic beauty movement in Britain and certified 100% organic by Cosmos, Inlight Beauty offers a transformational experience into sustainable luxury beauty, bringing beauty to life through healthy, glowing skin. Formulated by leading skin expert Dr Mariano Spiezia, our products fuse nature’s alchemy, modern science and green chemistry into skincare that work not only on the skin but with it. The outstanding artisanal production ensures high care and quality at every step. Main retail partners in the UK: Naturisimo, Skinforia by Beyond Medispa at Harvey Nichols, Fenwick of Bond Street, Pure Source England, Ainsworths Pharmacy, Nelsons Homeopathic Pharmacy, The Organic Boutique. RRP : Between 28€ to 158€ ; Accreditations/certifications: Positive Luxury, Organic Cosmos, Cruelty-Free International. Suitable for Vegetarians ; Interest in: distributor/agent/e-commerce ; Contact: Jila Field, Head of Sales; Please contact the DIT team cited on page 2 for introductions.
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British cosmetic brands looking for trading partners in the French market
The King of Shaves Company Ltd Web:
http://www.kingofshaves.com/
Company profile: Here at The King of Shaves we are unashamedly passionate about helping folks to benefit from THE most comfortable shave possible and to facilitate this in THE most responsible and sustainable way. The company was launched by Will King in 1993 with Sensitive Shave Oil, revolutionary not least because it delivered over 75+ incredibly comfortable shaves from such a small pack and thus our relentless quest to make shaving more comfortable, enjoyable and sustainable began. This product has proved ever more popular over the years and remains an integral part of the range today with its 100% Natural formulation. Our King of Shaves Refillables Sensitive Shaving Gel is packed with soothing Aloe and naturally antiseptic Tea Tree and our King of Shaves Refillables Sensitive Advanced Shaving Oil is 100% Natural. We believe in a more sustainable future when it comes to product packaging and our aims with King of Shaves Refillables are to Refill, Recycle and Reduce. Refill : Designed to be reused, refill your lifetime-use and endlessly recyclable aluminium bottle. Recycle : The Refills are uniquely made from single polymer laminate (PP), easily & widely recycled. Reduce : The Refills comprise 84% and 72% LESS plastic than the items they replaced Main retail partners in the UK: Boots, Superdrug, Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, Amazon, Morrisons, Ocado ; RRP : Between 3.69€ to 5.99€ ; Accreditations/certifications: Made in Britain, OPRL, FSC mix (packaging from sustainable sources) ; Interest in : Retailers including Grocery and specialist health & beauty stores ; Contact: Graham Welsh, Sales Director ; Please contact the DIT team cited on page 2 for introductions.
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British cosmetic brands looking for trading partners in the French market
Legology Web:
www.legology.co.uk
Company profile: Developed by award-winning beauty columnist Kate Shapland with a French chemist, Legology targets leg care, contour and comfort with high performance formulas. The brand shows the consumer how regular leg care reaps rewards for limbs and inspires confidence in an area of the body that commonly causes dissatisfaction. Legology is the ultimate feel good brand – it does good, feels good and smells good. But it’s not just about product. We can spread our feel good message and show women how exercise, nutrition and even body brushing – so a wider, inclusive picture on leg care – will maximise their assets and total body confidence. We can do this to support sales with expert advice and content online and in print, and offline with live demonstrations and our Signature Leg treatments. Legology launched at Liberty London exclusively in 2015 with just 500 units which sold out within a month. Since then we have increased our distribution to some 40 outlets around the world. Main retail partners in the UK: Cult Beauty, Net A Porter, Look Fantastic, Beauty Expert, Amazon ; RRP : Between 15.00€ – 98.00€ Interest in: Distributor or Ecommerce ; Contact: Faye Speedie, Founder ; Please contact the DIT team cited on page 2 for introductions.
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British cosmetic brands looking for trading partners in the French market
Mauli Rituals Web:
https://www.maulirituals.com/
Company profile: Native Brits of Indian origin, husband and wife, Anita and Bittu Kaushal enjoyed careers in creative consulting and skincare distribution respectively, until a life changing event led them on a pilgrimage to their motherland. It was there they re-discovered the healing power of India's natural herbs and holistic traditions. So fascinated were the couple by the Vedic scriptures that Anita went onto study Ayurvedic health and nutrition and Bittu furthered his knowledge under the guidance of his father; an Ayurvedic doctor. Together they distilled the synergy that would bring purity and unparalleled performance to Mauli's eco-luxe anointing collection. Main retail partners in the UK: Mauli Rituals (DTC brand website), Net-a-Porter, The Hut Group, Space NK ; RRP : Core Range from 28€ - 86€, gift sets & introductory sizes available ; Interest in : eCommerce, Direct to retailer, Distributor, Agent ; Contact: Heather Patel, Account Manager ; Please contact the DIT team cited on page 2 for introductions.
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Naturally Tribal Skincare Web:
www.naturallytribalskincare.com
Company profile: Naturally Tribal Skincare is proudly British, award winning, vegan, cruelty free, environmentally friendly and sustainable skincare brand. The company provides amazing products targeted at skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, dry skin, post treatment skin (e.g., chemotherapy) and customers who wish to maintain their skin, naturally. Naturally Tribal Skincare respects nature’s ability to support clean beauty and wellbeing, enabling a healthy body and a happy mind. The brand ethos is built on valuing healthy, ethical and sustainable living, simplicity and transparency whilst maintaining luxury. Main retail partners in the UK: TJC Shopping Channel, Independent stockists (Natures Corner), Amazon, Rich Skxn Online, The Thyme Store ; RRP : Large Body Foods - 29.50€ / Small Body Foods – 17.55€ / Oils - 17.55€ / Scrubs - 23.50€ / Body Wash – 22.00€ Accreditations/certifications: Vegan Certified, Leaping Bunny Certified, Made in Britain, Department of International Trade Export Champion 2020, CommonwealthFirst Export Champion ; Interest in : We are open to multiple routes to market including but not limited to working with retail stockists, distributors, agents and e-commerce retailers ; Contact : Shalom Lloyd, Founder & Managing Director ; Please contact the DIT team cited on page 2 for introductions.
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British cosmetic brands looking for trading partners in the French market
Odylique Web:
https://odylique.co.uk/
Company profile: Odylique’s founder, Margaret Weeds first started creating products for her own family’s sensitive skin in the 1980s. Together with her daughter, Abi, she set up the company in 2003 and it is now a multi-award winning business shipping worldwide from our eco-factory in the countryside of Suffolk, England. Our philosophy is simple: All ingredients must have therapeutic value, and the product must be a joy to use. This means we use actives – herbs and essential oils – in therapeutic concentrations for optimum benefit. Everything is certified to strict Soil Association organic standards and we also leave out common allergens like lanolin, wheat, dairy & soya derivatives, salicylic acid, peanut oil so our products are suitable for the most sensitive and allergy prone skin. Main retail partners in the UK: Holland & Barrett, Big Green Smile, All Beauty, Naturisimo, Spark Etail ; RRP : Between 6.50€ to 25€ ; Accreditations/certifications: Organic Soil Association Certification, Ethical Shopping Accreditation, PETA, Fairtrade, Awards include Silver Free From Skincare, Silver Global Makeup Awards, Beauty Shortlist Awards, Cert Clean Beauty ; Interest in : retailers, pharmacies and e-commerce sites ; Contact: Emma Hopewell, Business Development Manager ; Please contact the DIT team cited on page 2 for introductions.
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Organza Skincare Web:
https://organzanaturalskincare.com
Company profile: Organza Natural Skincare is an organic, vegan, premium brand, free from alcohol, toxins and parabens, containing sustainable ingredients in recyclable packaging. Founder Hannah Ibrahim developed the range after suffering with problem skin, the result of medication that left her with sensitivity to the majority of products. Hannah immersed herself in researching skincare and natural plant-based ingredients, before developing the blend that forms the foundation of the signature Silk Cream and Liquid Gold Elixir products. Within days her skin was smooth and glowing, and Hannah left behind a career in law to pursue her passion for skincare. Organza’s trademarked group of active ingredients and blends form the unique base of the products, creating natural collagen that gives an immediate glow and long-term proven results. Selected products include bio fermented ingredients, marine collagen, plant stem cells and a complex of 7 Swiss alpine plants, alongside a number of rich, nourishing oils. RRP : Between 46.70€ to 81.79€ ; Interest in : distributors, retailers, marketplaces ; Contact: Hannah Ibrahim, Founder ; Please contact the DIT team cited on page 2 for introductions.
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SCRUBD Web:
http://www.scrubd.com/
Company profile: When our founder mark was unable to find a premium, all-natural bar of soap for men, he decided to create his own. Working with artisan soap makers, he crafted our first batch, Batch Number ONE, of hand-made soaps, designed specifically for men. Friends and family started using – and loving – the soaps, and very quickly we ran out of our first batch. We created more, and with each batch we continued to refine our formula. Fast forward to today, and SCRUBD’s much-loved soap range has developed into our hand-crafted allnatural, organic triple-milled soap block, and is joined by our naturally effective Energising and Anti-Ageing skincare ranges. SCRUBD’s mission is simple, to help men feel great in their skin. When men feel great in their skin they can master anything, leaving a unique mark in every area of their lives. Main retail partners in the UK: Wolf and Badger, Love Lula, Facelocker, BUBU ; RRP : Between 17€ to 55€ ; Accreditations/certifications: Vegan certified – soap ; Interest in : open to brand aligned partners via various formats ; Contact: Darren Williams, Executive Chairman ; Please contact the DIT team cited on page 2 for introductions.
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Temple Spa Web:
https://www.templespa.com/
Company profile: Temple Spa is a British brand with a Mediterranean soul. Our luxurious results-driven skincare and spa experiences help you to “spa wherever you are” and most importantly to live, breathe and love who you are. Temple Spa has developed, formulated, marketed, and distributed luxury skincare, body care and spa products for over 20 years - cruelty-free, botanical, anti-ageing formulas for skin health & soul health. The extensive product range of head-to-toe, unisex products borrow the very best botanicals from the Mediterranean and fuse with cutting edge derma-science to deliver outstanding results for skin, body, and soul. Cashmere-like textures that delight, fragrances that make you feel great, and names that make you smile are a given. Our choice of ingredients is driven by performance, results on skin and overall benefit but equally for their low or zero environmental impact. We use the highest levels of naturally derived ingredients and botanicals from responsible and sustainable sources. 95% of our products are made in the UK and we seek specialism in Italy and Switzerland, and the global skincare stage for the rest. As for awards – we win more each year than the year before, both for our brand and products, including The Global Beauty Awards, Beauty Bible and Good Housekeeping. The Temple Spa customer is incredibly discerning, interested in feeling great and being well. They are worldly, inquisitive, and loyal. You can find Temple Spa exclusively in Harrods, London, as well as onboard the Orient Express, in many of the best hotels and spas around the world, and online globally. Main retail partners in the UK: Harrods (Instore and Online), Victoria Health (Online Only) ; RRP : Between 15€ to 68€ ; Accreditations/certifications: GMP (Good Manufacturing Process) Certificate, MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) Certificate, CPSR (Cosmetic Product Safety Report) Certificate, CPNP (Cosmetic Product Notification Portal) Certificate, Certificate of Analysis, Certificate Of Origin ; Interested in : distribution partners, retailers, hotels & spas ; Contact: Clare McMullen, VP of Strategic Global Sales ; Please contact the DIT team cited on page 2 for introductions.
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