Laboratoires Expanscience

Laboratoires Expanscience

Cosmetics and skincare with natural ingredients

Overview

Laboratoires Expanscience makes natural cosmetic actives and sensory ingredients for skin and body care, with brands like Mustela sold in over 90 countries. The products use 100% natural actives and safe formulations designed to support wellbeing from childhood to seniors, including joint comfort and mental balance. The company differs from rivals by being independently family-owned, French, and B Corp certified, plus a strong focus on social and environmental impact through its impACT program. Its goal is to improve people’s wellbeing while protecting the planet, and to foster a positive, inclusive workplace.

About Laboratoires Expanscience

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Why Laboratoires Expanscience is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Healthcare

Consumer Goods

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Paris, France

Founded

1950

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What believers are saying

  • February 2026 B Corp renewal and 23-point score gain strengthen employer brand.
  • November 2025 Great Place To Work recertification helps recruiting in France’s tight scientific labor market.
  • June 2026 mission report and February 2026 leadership hires signal operational investment.

What critics are saying

  • November 2025 drug cession to Arrow proves legacy pharma assets no longer fit strategy.
  • Rivals like BASF and Givaudan crowd cosmetic-actives markets, squeezing pricing and innovation cycles.
  • If U.S. nutraceutical and active launches stall, Expanscience loses its growth engine by 2027.

What makes Laboratoires Expanscience unique

  • Family-owned since 1950, Expanscience anchors strategy in long-term mission governance and B Corp discipline.
  • June 2026 OSMOLYA® launch shows proprietary bio-inspired active-ingredient R&D across skin and hair.
  • November 2025 Arrow divestment sharpened focus on dermocosmetics, cosmetics actives, and age-wellness.

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Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Professional Development Budget

Company News

Euro Cosmetics
Apr 3rd, 2023
EPIONINE®Bio: Expanscience’s new active ingredient for skin and mind well-being

Laboratoires Expanscience announces the launch of its new holistic active ingredient – EPIONINE®Bio – at the In-Cosmetics 2023 trade show in Barcelona.

Personal Care Magazine
Mar 29th, 2022
Expanscience launches Calybiota Bio active ingredient in cosmetic products

Laboratoires Expanscience has unveiled its new Calybiota Bio active ingredient in cosmetic products for skin care and intimate hygiene.

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