Caudalie founders Mathilde and Bertrand Thomas have invested €1.5 million euros in French natural acne care brand Skin and Out.

WHO: Founded in 2020, French acne care brand Skin and Out was launched by sisters Fleur and Amélie Desazars to create a natural solution to treat the condition. The brand was built using a three-prong approach that includes topical treatments, a range of supplements, and personalized coaching with a naturopath or dietitian expert in acne. 

WHY: The investment will be used to maximize the brand’s retail presence in France and new product development.

IN THEIR OWN WORDS: “Imagining the next stages of our development with Mathilde and Bertrand as mentors is an invaluable opportunity—to know the market and refine our positioning,” the sisters said. 

“Through this investment, Caudalie is committed to helping Skin and Out grow and underlines its desire to support the emergence of a dynamic ecosystem of talented women in cosmetics,” the statement said.

DETAILS:

• In May 2023, Caudalie founders Mathilde and Bertrand Thomas invested in French skincare start-up Talm through their family office.
• In 2023, Skin and Out generated more than €1 million in sales.
• The sisters previously raised funds after appearing on the show Qui veut être mon associé, the French equivalent of Shark Tank.
• Amélie worked as Marketing and Development Product Manager at Caudalie for almost three years.