A Unique Heritage
In 1863, Gaspard Cottance founded the house that bears his name in Paris, driven by the ambition to create exceptional cosmetics that blend time-honored craftsmanship with scientific progress. Today, the Revival of the Maison carries on this pioneering spirit, setting a new standard in French natural skincare.
THE BEGINNINGS
Gaspard Cottance, A Visionary Formulator
Paris, 1863. Amidst the vibrant energy of the Second Empire, a bold young formulator embarked on a mission. Alongside his wife, Hortense, Gaspard Cottance grew deeply concerned about the hazards of popular cosmetics at the time. Inspired by emerging dermatological advances, he sought to create skincare products that were both safe and sensorially exquisite.
After years of research, combining artisanal techniques with scientific rigor, Gaspard Cottance patented a natural facial care formula—the first in cosmetic history to achieve global acclaim across five continents: Pommade Tangerine à la Rose. This marked the birth of modern facial treatment. Developed according to the House's three founding principles—Harmony, Proportion, and Elevation—it was meticulously formulated for unprecedented stability, bridging the gap between traditional expertise and contemporary standardized skincare.
Celebrated worldwide, Maison Cottance garnered four gold medals at international exhibitions from Melbourne to Paris to Brussels. The House was subsequently invited to serve on the jury of the prestigious Balance of the Centuryexhibition in Paris in 1900. The official report lauded its "exceptional capacity for innovation and major contribution to the advancement of French cosmetics and perfumery."
The rest is history.
AUJOURD’HUI
Reinventing Natural Beauty
Today, the Renaissance of the House upholds Gaspard Cottance's pioneering vision by redefining French organic skincare through an uncompromising fusion of efficacy and sensorial pleasure. By rediscovering the secrets of natural beauty and traditional apothecary methods, we craft treatments that achieve an unprecedented harmony between botanical purity and scientific precision.
To create these exceptional formulas, we remain true to our three founding principles, now reimagined through our signature HBC6® complex:
- Harmony – Ensuring perfect synergy with the skin's natural mechanisms.
- Proportion – Scientifically optimizing ingredient concentrations and their interactions.
- Elevation – Enhancing formulas through the latest scientific innovations.
Enriched with active ingredients from French medicinal plants, our formulas incorporate advanced biotechnologies including biofermentation and cell culture. Designed to enhance the skin's natural regenerative processes, they reaffirm our enduring commitment to authentic beauty—where rare ingredients and masterful expertise unite in perfect harmony.
Art and Science
To preserve the potency and purity of our precious natural ingredients, we produce our skincare in small, meticulously controlled batches. Developed in our laboratory in France, our products embody the rich heritage of French cosmetology.
At the heart of this expertise lies the exacting craftsmanship of our artisans, whose dedication brings our formulators' visionary creations to life.
Every phase of production is orchestrated with precision and care, ensuring each product reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence and authenticity.
This is the harmonious fusion of art and science.
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