Sublime Cosmetics · Distributor programme · Gulf and MENADermo skincare for every skin tone in the Gulf. Already on shelves in Saudi Arabia.
Six pharmacy skincare and haircare ranges for phototypes III to VI, with sun care built for strong-sun markets. In 1,000+ pharmacies and points of sale in Morocco and Saudi Arabia. Now looking for partners in the rest of the Gulf and the Levant.
- Proof
Proven next door
In 1,000+ pharmacies and points of sale in Morocco and Saudi Arabia, the latter through a distribution partner in Saudi Arabia.
- Skin
Phototypes III to VI
Actives chosen and dosed for skin that marks after irritation, the skin most of your pharmacy customers have.
- Sun
Sun care for your climate
Contrasol: SPF 50+ sprays and a dry oil, in formats made for invisible daily wear.
- Files
Registration pack and packaging
We provide the documents needed to register the products, and adapt packaging languages to the requirements of each market.
Eight markets, studied one by one.
Exclusivity is studied per market during the negotiation. Registration documents, packaging languages and range choice are set with you, country by country.
Saudi Arabia is already distributed through a partner. Do you cover Saudi Arabia and a second market? Tell us in the application.
Strong sun, mixed skin tones, lasting marks.
Classic dermo-cosmetics were developed for phototypes I to III. In the Gulf, a large share of customers sit between phototypes III and VI, where the same irritation leaves a brown mark that lasts for months.
Sublime formulates for phototypes I to VI, with actives chosen and dosed to keep irritation low, and with sun care designed so that daily protection is something people will actually wear.
The idea comes from dermatology itself. In 2002, Dr Susan Taylor proposed classifying skin by its tendency to mark after inflammation, not by its colour alone. Phototype Intelligence turns that proposal into formulation rules.
What the dermatology literature shows
See all sourceslarger melanosomes in darker skin, spread through the whole epidermis. The number of melanocytes is the same in every skin tone. Colour does not predict how skin reacts.
Taylor, J Am Acad Dermatol, 2002of African-American acne patients studied developed post-inflammatory marks, against 52.7% of Hispanic and 47.4% of Asian patients.
Davis & Callender, J Clin Aesthet Dermatol, 2010of people report sensitive skin, at similar rates across ethnic groups. In darker skin it shows as discomfort or a mark weeks later, rarely as redness.
Misery et al., Int J Dermatol, 2011Visible light induced lasting pigmentation in phototype V skin and not in phototype II. Daily protection matters as much for darker skin.
Mahmoud et al., J Invest Dermatol, 2010Six ranges, one concern each.
Nutrilogy 5
NUTRIPLEX®Daily hydration with 8 vitamins and hyaluronic acid. Finalist, Pure Beauty Global Awards 2024.
- Multivitamin CreamMoisturising cream, face and body450 mL jar or pump · 100 mL tube
- Multivitamin CleanserMoisturising cleansing cream400 mL · 100 mL
- Multivitamin SerumHydrating serum30 mL
- Discovery SetThree Nutrilogy 5 products in one packSet of 3
NUTRIPLEX® patent filed with the USPTO: US 63/589,644 (2023). Eight vitamins and hyaluronic acid, all listed in the INCI. USPTO filing receipt
Vitamin actives sourced from DSM (BeauPlex® VH complex) and Evonik (ROVISOME® biotin liposomes). Supplier specifications
NextHydrocolloid eye patches.
Contrasol
SUNSHIELD COMPLEX®Sun protection for face, body and hair, from SPF 30 oil to SPF 50+. Built for strong-sun markets, in formats that leave no white cast.
- Active UV Shield 50+Very high protection spray, face and body120 mL
- Daily UV Shield 50+Moisturising face sunscreen50 mL
- Protective Solar Oil SPF 30Dry oil for body and hair120 mL
- Postsun Aloe GelSoothing after-sun gel120 mL
- Discovery SetThree Contrasol products in one packSet of 3
A dark epidermis gives natural protection close to SPF 13 against sunburn, yet UV and visible light still trigger pigmentation. Kaidbey, cited in Taylor, 2002
Only 10.9% of Black Americans use SPF 15+, against 40.4% of white Americans; white cast is a main reason. Contrasol formats are made for invisible daily wear. Tsai & Chien, Am J Clin Dermatol, 2022
Next200 mL spray and oil, an SPF 50+ stick and a two-phase SPF 50+ sun water.
Clariderm AHA
AHA PHYTOCOMPLEX®Dark spots and uneven tone, with a four-acid blend dosed for regular use.
- Micro-Peeling CleanserBrightening cleansing foam150 mL
- Anti-Dark Spot CreamIntensive brightening care50 mL
Mandelic acid, one of the four acids in the blend, caused the fewest side effects among superficial peels studied in darker skin. Vemula et al., J Am Acad Dermatol, 2018
In a 2025 randomised trial (n=60, phototypes II to VI), a serum combining niacinamide and hydroxy acids matched hydroquinone 4% on pigmentation scores, with 84.8% tolerance against 59.4%. Rocio et al., J Cosmet Dermatol, 2025
Klearacne
SalSphere® BPOHydrocolloid patches, our online best-seller, plus a cleansing gel and serum with encapsulated BPO.
- Anti-Acne PatchesHydrocolloid patches36 patches, 2 sizes
- Nose Acne PatchesNose-shaped hydrocolloid patches
- Sebo-Control Cleansing GelCleansing gel for blemish-prone skin380 mL
- Anti-Acne SerumTargeted care with encapsulated BPO50 mL
Patches registered as a Class I medical device with AMMPS in Morocco and made under ISO 13485. In a 2025 test on 30 subjects, all rated them non-irritating, with zero adverse events. AMMPS registration; clinical test report, 2025
SalSphere® encapsulates benzoyl peroxide in 0.4 to 1 µm particles for gradual release; non-irritant and non-sensitising in a 50-person repeat patch test. Salvona technical data
NextAnti-Acne Patches AZ+.
Xeractive
LIPOBALANCE+®Very dry and atopy-prone skin, for the whole family.
- Multi-Lipid CleanserRelipidating cleansing oil, face and body400 mL
Darker skin shows a weaker baseline barrier (lower filaggrin), expressed more often as tightness or marks than redness. Markiewicz et al., 2022
LIPOBALANCE+® pairs gentle cleansing lipids with niacinamide, panthenol, hyaluronic acid and allantoin. Product formula
Capiderme
ROVISOME® biotinHair and scalp care for stronger, denser-looking hair.
- Bioplexil Hair LotionHair and scalp lotion125 mL
ROVISOME® liposomes carried actives into the skin and hair-root area within 8 hours (ex vivo confocal microscopy). Evonik ingredient study
In a 24-week ingredient study (n=12, lotion with 10% ROVISOME® biotin), hair density rose 9.5% in men and 16% in women (TrichoScan®). Evonik ingredient study
NextBioplexil Hair Shampoo.
What Gulf distributors ask us first.
Will it sell in my market?
Sublime is in 1,000+ pharmacies and points of sale in Morocco and, through a distribution partner in Saudi Arabia, in the Kingdom. It serves the skin most of your customers have, at a pharmacy price point.
Who actually makes it?
We do. Carmel Cosmetics Labs develops and makes Sublime, in its own lab, running since 2020, with a team of 35 chemists, quality and regulatory specialists and a capacity of 3 million units a year.
Can I register it in my country?
Yes. We provide the registration documents, and our regulatory team supports brands sold in more than 35 countries.
What margin can I expect?
We share the catalogue and the distributor price list after a first call, with conditions set for your market.
Tested on skin. Recommended by dermatologists.
visible redness around blemishes after 15 minutes with Klearacne patches.
Clinical test, 30 subjects, 2025irritation score for Nutrilogy 5 Multivitamin Cream, rated non-irritating.
Patch test, 25 volunteers, HEFLAB 2023Sublime Doctors series, recorded in Moroccan Darija.
“The hydration is amazing and you see the difference from the first day. Even my husband, who has dry skin, uses it with me now. I’m proud to use Moroccan products of this quality.”
“My skin is very dry. When I use the whole Nutrilogy 5 range, my face feels radiant and glowing.”
Certified where it matters.
Single site: B1006 ZI Aït Melloul, Agadir, Morocco.
- ISO 22716:2007
Good manufacturing practice for cosmetics. Certified by Bureau Veritas, valid to March 2028.
- ISO 9001:2015
Quality management system. Certified by Bureau Veritas, valid to July 2028.
- FDA-registered facility
Our plant is a registered establishment with the US FDA under MoCRA.
- AMMPS and ONSSA
Moroccan health authorisations. Klearacne patches are registered with AMMPS as a Class I medical device.
- NUTRIPLEX® patent filed
US provisional application 63/589,644 at the USPTO.
- Pure Beauty Global Awards 2024
Multivitamin Cream named finalist.
From application to first order.
Apply
Tell us where you sell and who you sell to. Two minutes.
First call
We talk about your market and send the catalogue and price list.
Registration
You receive the documents needed to register the products.
First order
We agree on the launch range and ship from our plant.
Apply to distribute Sublime in the Gulf.
We reply by email or WhatsApp with the catalogue and the conditions for your market.
Practical details.
Which languages are on the packaging?
Packaging languages are adapted to the requirements of each market.
Is Saudi Arabia available?
No. Saudi Arabia is already distributed through an existing partner. We are recruiting in the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, Jordan, Lebanon and Egypt.
Which skin tones is Sublime formulated for?
Phototypes I to VI, with a focus on mid to dark skin (III to VI). Actives are chosen and dosed to keep irritation low.
What is the shelf life?
Every product has a shelf life of three years or more. Packs carry the period-after-opening (PAO) symbol.
Is exclusivity possible?
Yes, it can be studied for each market as part of the negotiation.
What do you provide to distributors?
The documentation needed to register and sell the products, and all our available marketing tools, from product visuals to the Sublime Doctors videos.
Can I start with only a few ranges?
Yes. Many partners start with Nutrilogy 5 and Contrasol, then add targeted ranges once pharmacists know the brand.
I want my own brand, not Sublime. Can you help?
Yes, through our parent company Carmel Cosmetics Labs, which develops and manufactures skincare for other brands at carmelcosmeticslabs.com.
Sources cited on this page
Published studies
- Taylor SC. Skin of color: biology, structure, function, and implications for dermatologic disease. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2002;46(2 Suppl):S41-S62.
- Davis EC, Callender VD. Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation: a review of the epidemiology, clinical features, and treatment options in skin of color. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2010;3(7):20-31.
- Misery L, et al. Sensitive skin in the American population. Int J Dermatol. 2011.
- Mahmoud BH, et al. Impact of long-wavelength UVA and visible light on melanocompetent skin. J Invest Dermatol. 2010.
- Kaidbey KH, et al. Photoprotection by melanin: a comparison of black and Caucasian skin. J Am Acad Dermatol. 1979.
- Tsai J, Chien AL. Photoprotection for skin of color. Am J Clin Dermatol. 2022.
- Vemula S, et al. Assessing the safety of superficial chemical peels in darker skin. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2018.
- Rocio J, et al. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2025;24(3):e70097.
- Markiewicz E, et al. 2022. PubMed Central PMC9709857.
Product and ingredient data
- Klearacne Anti-Acne Patches: AMMPS Class I medical device registration (Morocco); clinical soothing test, 30 subjects, 2025.
- Nutrilogy 5 Multivitamin Cream: patch test, 25 volunteers, HEFLAB report 27502607, 2023.
- NUTRIPLEX®: US provisional patent application 63/589,644, USPTO, 2023.
- ROVISOME® Biotin: Evonik technical presentation, 2019.
- SalSphere® BPO 4900C-01: Salvona technical and regulatory data.
Where I come from, most people have skin that marks. A small pimple leaves a spot for months, and the sun makes it worse. Yet pharmacy shelves were full of formulas developed for other skin.
That is why we built Sublime: every active chosen and dosed for phototypes I to VI, every product made in our own plant. Morocco came first, then Saudi Arabia.
Now I am looking for partners in the rest of the Gulf who know their market better than we ever will. If that is you, write to me.