Tone as you like: Physiological skin tone ingredients, offering unparalleled innovation.

Two innovative ingredients offering new horizons for cosmetic brands

TONASULIKE-P

The Physiological Breakthrough Tone Evener

TONASULIKE-P is a clinically proven breakthrough active ingredient that has the potential to help cosmetic brands to revolutionize their formulations and open new horizons for tone enhancement

  • Enhance skin tone:  Promote an even, more radiant complexion, helping users achieve the glow and uniformity they desire.
  • Maintain youthful glow: Support skin's natural luminosity, allowing consumers to maintain a healthy, vibrant appearance.
  • UV-Free tan enhancer: Provide natural-looking tan without sun exposure.
  • Nature-Derived: Simple hemi synthesis derived from a natural ingredient.
  • Significant Melanin Increase ex-vivo : Achieved an unmatched 109% increase in melanin levels.
  • Doubles the Efficacy Compared to UV Exposure in human explants: Melanin expression in skin explants increased twofold compared to UV-exposed controls.

Experimental
Results

A new clinically validated ingredient balancing skin pigmentation by enhancing melanin synthesis.

Demonstrated a twofold increase in skin explants melanin content in a sunless environment compared to UV exposed explants.

Our Pipeline

Kokuma is developing a robust pipeline with two lead programs.

Who we are

Our mission is to bring breakthrough technologies back to the cosmetic industry by leveraging our deep understanding of AI based research, skin cell biology and melanin synthesis. Through our innovations, we empower individuals to choose their desired skin tone, naturally, using unique physiological pathways.

In 2022, after many years in the biotech industry, our founders' deep knowledge of skin cell biology and melanin synthesis sparked an idea. They decided to revolutionize the beauty industry by finding new, effective ingredients that could naturally influence melanin production.

After countless hours of innovative research and experimentation using advanced technologies like AI, our hard work paid off. We discovered several unique active ingredients that can naturally enhance or reduce melanin production. These discoveries are a game-changer, offering new possibilities in cosmetics and dermatology.

Today, we are working hard to bring our patented innovations to the market. Our goal is to set new standards in skincare and beauty.

Alexandre Jouve
Alexandre Jouve
CEO & Co-Founder

Entrepreneur, Venture Capital Investor, Board Member, CFO

Pharm.D., M.Sc., HEC Paris

Key Expertise

  • Seasoned venture capital investor, with board memberships in several Biotech, HealthTech, and MedTech startups
  • Extensive experience in transaction execution, including M&A,divestments, buy-and-build strategies, and licensing
  • Former business development and licensing expert for major pharmaceutical companies

Previous Company

  • VC, Sanofi, Servier
Yannick Quesnel
Yannick Quesnel
CSO and Co-Founder

Biochemist,
CSO, R&D Director

Ph.D. in Chemistry, University of Rouen

Key Expertise

  • Over 25 years of experience in chemistry, Biopharma, Biotech, with a profound understanding of physiological pathways
  • Led chemistry teams at global companies and biotech startups
  • Former chemistry director at a leading pharmaceutical company

Previous Company

  • UCB, Sanofi
Olivier Fontaine
Olivier Fontaine
Board Member & Operational Advisor

C-Level Executive, Board Member,
Senior Advisor

Pharm.D., M.S., ESCP Business School

Key Expertise

  • Senior Executive with extensive international management experience for global beauty, self-care, MedTech, and OTC companies
  • Comprehensive sector knowledge, gained through leadership roles in both pharma and beauty industries
  • In-depth experience in self-care, well-being, MedTech, and cosmetics market dynamics

Previous Company

  • L’Oréal, The Estée Lauder Companies, Pierre Fabre, Sanofi
  • French Trade Advisor, N.Y. Chapter, USA

Our values

Natural and
Physiological Touch

We prioritize the use of ingredients inspired by nature and physiological processes catering to consumers interested in holistic wellbeing.

A.I. Research
& Science

Our products are backed by scientific research ensuring efficacy through physiological pathways. AI-driven ingredient selection through predictive testing and data modeling to select the best active ingredient among thousands of candidates.

Thoughtfully
Delivered

We approach innovation with care and quality, ensuring every step from creation to consumer delivery is deliberate and considerate.

We are on our way to becoming one of the foremost providers of physiological skin tone ingredients, offering unparalleled innovation.