Compagnie de Provence
Once Upon a time...
Two friends came up with a brilliant idea. Aware that the traditional Marseille soap cube held an important place in the cultural heritage of Provence, they decided to share this local treasure with people from all over the world.
Inspired by the countless benefits of this iconic soap, La Compagnie de Provence has been selling products enriched with plant oils since its earliest days. Its formulas are simple, natural and effective, and provide solutions for all your everyday needs.
The birth of the liquid Marseille soap
Our two friends didn't stop there...In 1999, La Compagnie de Provence made an innovative move and introduced the very first liquid version of the Marseille soap. Just like the cube of soap, it's made from vegetable oils in a cauldron, in accordance with the traditional method.
Held in an ultra-stylish glass pump bottle that's as beautiful as it is practical, this groundbreaking product propelled the brand onto the international stage and underline the modernity that has always been at its heart.
Expertise in skincare
In 2013, the company joined forces with an Italian group specialized in cosmetic research and development. This enabled La Compagnie de Provence to accelerate its own development while meeting the demand for high-quality, innovative products.
We develop all our formulas in partnership with the group's Research & Development laboratories, so we can keep on improving the effectiveness and sensorial qualities of our products.
All our products are tested under dermatological supervision, within the framework of clinical studies conducted in our laboratories. These involve carrying out skin tolerances tests and verifying product performance.
Expertise in botanical oils
In 2017, our iconic Extra Pur collection revealed a new look, thanks to a partnership with designer Stephan Muntaner, and new formulas!
At the heart of all the formulas lies a precious trio of botanical oils: olive oil from the Chateau Virant estate, where the Cheylan family has been producing an exceptional olive oil for several generations; sweet almond oil from the Valensole pleteau; and grapeseed oil form France. La Compagnie de Provence has always chosen to use the finest oils in its formulas. For almost 30 years, it has been building up solid expertise in cosmetic products made with plant oils rich in vitamins and essential fatty acids. Whenever we can, we work with partners in the region, not only for all the obvious good reasons, but also because it's a nicer way to work.
It's like we're a big family!
The crème de la crème of skincare
La Compagnie de Provence recently launched its very first moisturizing cream, made with active ingredients carefully selected from the heart of Provence.
In 2019, new products joined the face care range, and a collection designed to fight the first signs of aging was launched. This collection combines the anti-aging benefits of antioxidant fig with the moisturizing and softening properties of botanical oils, to leave skin feeling smoother, hydrated, and protected against environmental aggressors.
All our formulars are developed and tested in partnership with the group's Research & Development laboratories. They promise to be effective, to delight the sense and to offer moments of pure pleasure. The crème de la crème of skincare!
