Who are we?

This has always been our mantra.

Our aim is to offer certified organic, quality cosmetics at affordable prices. And we keep it simple: a clear range with reduced packaging, a short list of ingredients, round prices. So that everyone can develop their consumption at their own pace.

But that's not enough. Commitment is at the heart of our concerns. Commitment means constantly questioning our practices and moving forward with optimism towards two unifying objectives: 

→ Reducing our CO2 emissions

→ Reduce our waste

We are undertaking these changes with enthusiasm but also with humility, aware of the road ahead. 

Come on, let's embark on our adventure?

Avril team  ♥

2012

Birth of the brand

On the strength of his experience in the retail sector, Alexis Dhellemmes realised that many customers would like to use organic cosmetics, but that the high cost was a real barrier. So he set up Avril with the aim of making organic cosmetics accessible to everyone. By eliminating most of the marketing costs, he was able to offer a high-quality organic range at low prices.

The first sales were made online. Customers were seduced and talked about them: word-of-mouth worked! Very quickly, professional retailers wanted to stock the products in their shops: organic shops, pharmacies, beauty centres, etc. To find out more about our products near you, click on our map of Avril resellers.

2016

Opening of our first boutique

Born in the North of France, it was only natural that the first Avril boutique should open in Lille, a cosmopolitan city par excellence where residents, students, tourists and business people meet. Customers were flocking in from the very first day!

In response, other boutiques opened in Paris, Rennes, Angers, Lyon, Marseille, Bordeaux, Toulouse, Grenoble... Designed by a local architect, each boutique is unique and exudes a warm atmosphere, a feature much appreciated by customers. Find out more about our architectural approach here.

2019

Less waste and CO2 emissions

Ecological advances are becoming increasingly strong, supported by a committed collective. Avril launched a reforestation programme. Other commitments followed: we financed the installation of windmills and photovoltaic panels, we were supplied with green electricity, we developed zero waste products...

Commitment is also present at the level of the company, which aims to be liberated: trusting, giving autonomy and decision-making power to employees who flourish within a caring company that listens. Would you like to join us? Go to the Avril recruitment page!

2022

We're celebrating our 10th anniversary!

We take stock. Today, Avril is :

• a committed organic brand taking one small step at a time for the environment
• 400 high-quality organic products that are simple, effective and pleasant to use
• 200 enthusiastic and passionate employees
• more than 50 attractive boutiques in rance, Belgium and Morocco
• hundreds of retailers around the world
• and thousands of satisfied customers who share our values: thank you!

2023

Avril becomes a member of 1% for the Planet

We weren't going to stop there! We are committed to donating 1% of our sales to environmental associations. With over €300,000 in donations for 2023, Avril will be the 5th largest French contributor to 1% for the Planet. Thanks to the associations we have chosen, we can make a real impact. And all thanks to your support through your purchases! #bravo_collectif

But that's not all, we can tell you more about our commitments on this page.