In 1981, Patrice and Danielle Soyer, two entrepreneurial and pioneering pharmacists, were working together on contact lens products, when they came to a simple realisation: ophthalmologists, concerned about damage to the cornea, were advising women with contact lenses to avoid using make-up.
So, while women were doing away with glasses to accentuate their eyes, at the same time, they could no longer enjoy wearing make-up!
The two pharmacists applied their complementary expertise to develop a range of products with a clear objective: to design cosmetics specifically formulated to prevent any irritation or allergic reaction upon contact with the eyes and eye contour area.
The fragility of the eye and the eye contour was the starting point for developing our expertise in high-tolerance cosmetics.
They decided to consider every aspect of the process: selecting non-irritating and non- allergenic ingredients, while avoiding all potentially-harmful, occlusive and ionic substances, respecting the pH of the eyes and skin, carefully dosing fat content and, most importantly, ensuring the compatibility of the pigments which bring colour to beauty products. This strict requirement for tolerance led to the founding formulation principle of “Bio-Inertia®”.
Following extensive research, rigorous testing and work with ophthalmologists, allergists and dermatologists, the result was Eye Care Cosmetics, the first High-Tolerance brand specifically designed to combine beauty and safety.
Did you know?
After just one minute of wearing contact lenses, deposits of make-up and other compounds from the environment and the tear film can be found on their surface.(1)
EXPERTISE ENCOMPASSING THE SKIN, HAIR AND NAILS
With cases of contact intolerances and skin allergies rising sharply, and the harmful effects of cancer treatment, millions of people are now facing the challenge of finding cosmetics suited to their fragile skin, hair and nails.
With its expertise in designing high-tolerance cosmetics, backed by R&D that goes above and beyond current regulatory standards, Eye Care Cosmetics is constantly pushing the boundaries of innovation. In France, Eye Care Cosmetics is now a leading brand in high- tolerance cosmetics, recommended by healthcare professionals, and with over 350 products designed to meet the specific beauty needs of people with intolerances or fragile skin.
Three innovations that have changed the lives of women affected by these issues
In 2012: launch of the Ultra Vernis Silicon-Urea Nail Polish range (55 shades), beauty care specifically designed for nails weakened by radiotherapy and chemotherapy treatments.
Three innovations that have changed the lives of women affected by these issues
In 2016: launch of Infini-Cils – the first Mascara & Liner to promote eyelash and eyebrow growth.
Three innovations that have changed the lives of women affected by these issues
In 2021: launch of Ultracapil – anti-hair loss and growth serum.
(1) SFOALC Report. “Les Avancées en Contactologie” (2019-2020).