It was as far back as 1936 that the origins of the MATIS Paris brand we know today took shape. Founded by pharmacist and scientist Dr Eugène Mavromati, a cutting-edge luxury skincare brand would be developed in the back room of a dispensary, housed along the volute-lined Rue Fontaine in Paris’ elegant 9th arrondissement. Mavromati formulated using a curated selection of key active ingredients, developing products favoured by the locals.
In 1946, the first MATIS Paris boutique opened its doors. It was at this time, Mavromati sought a more holistic approach to skincare. In the spirit of French epicurean tradition, the pharmacist turned his attention to the sensorial experience offered by products. On offer were silky creams, grainy scrubs, and scent-filled serums, all of which would go on to build the foundations of a luxurious facial series. The French skincare brand would seek to service all skin types via professional skincare stockists.
Appearing throughout a network of salons across France and eventually, the globe, MATIS Paris paved the way forward for active-rich, targeted treatments combined with personalised at-home skin rituals. The goal? Radiant, smooth and hydrated skin that was more resistant to signs of ageing.
Nearing 100 years of skincare innovation, MATIS Paris is at the forefront of preparations that embody technical active ingredients, precisely predictable effects, prestige quality, and visible skincare results.
The MATIS Paris Centre for Research and Development – a laboratory just five minutes from the Arc de Triomphe – takes inspiration from the latest scientific advances in medicine, and molecular and cellular biology. Here, the team creates a wide range of highly concentrated formulas, capitalising on the skin benefits of hyaluronic acid, vitamin C and AHAs, as well as the house’s most precious cargo, caviar. Emerging natural ingredients, such as antioxidant matcha tea, moisturising aloe vera, regenerating white rose stem cells, soothing saffron flower, and detoxifying tea tree are also used.
Delivering on our promise of utilising the finest in natural skin solutions, MATIS Paris products are free from parabens, cyclic silicones, phenoxyetoethanol, chlorphenesin, methylisothiazolinone, BHA/BHT, aluminum salts, phthalates. liral, lilial, PEG/PPG, mineral oils, palm oils, gluten, wheat derivatives, soybeans, and SLS.
Our unique and scientifically-proven formulas offer solutions for all skin types and their respective skin challenges. All protocols, technologies and innovations are subjected to long-term testing for long-term results. Each Réponse series treatment is unique and customised, extending our in-salon treatments to the home. Star products include the MATIS Paris Cell-Expert, Universal Serum, MATIS Paris Cell-Skin Universal Cream, MATIS Paris The Mask with Caviar, and MATIS Paris The Night Regenerating Cream with Caviar.
In salons, patrons can elect from a series of high-performance signature treatments. A standout is the MATIS Paris Éclat Solution facial: a 60-minute experience that draws on niacinamide, vitamin E, glycolic acid, and damask rose extract to achieve hydrated, evenly-toned, radiant, and glowing skin. Allow our professional skin advisors to practice advanced massage techniques to infuse ingredients into the skin, without the need for machinery; a quintessentially traditional French spa experience.
