Born by the sea,
made for the quiet.

Ondine began in 2019 in a small laboratory on the Brittany coast, where marine botanicals grow in the cold Atlantic. We wanted skincare as calm as the water outside our window.

Ondine began in 2019 in a small laboratory on the Brittany coast, where marine botanicals grow in the cold Atlantic. We wanted skincare as calm as the water outside our window.

Renewal Serum resting in a pool of water on marble
Élise Marec, founder of Ondine
Élise Marec — Founder & Chief Chemist

“I wanted fewer bottles, and more certainty in each one.”

After twelve years formulating for European houses, chemist Élise Marec returned to Brittany with a simple brief: six formulas, each built around one proven active, and nothing your skin doesn’t need.

founded in Brittany

formulas, no more

years of research

fragrance, ever

Three quiet promises.

Proven, then published.

Every formula passes independent clinical testing. We publish the numbers — sample size and all.

Proven, then published.

Every formula passes independent clinical testing. We publish the numbers — sample size and all.

Kind to skin and sea.

Fragrance-free, vegan, refillable glass and aluminium. Marine botanicals harvested by hand, in season.

Kind to skin and sea.

Fragrance-free, vegan, refillable glass and aluminium. Marine botanicals harvested by hand, in season.

Fewer, better.

Six formulas cover a complete ritual. When we make something new, something old has to earn its place.

Fewer, better.

Six formulas cover a complete ritual. When we make something new, something old has to earn its place.

Visit us in person.

Find a Maison

Paris

Rue de Bretonvilliers, 4e

Copenhagen

Bredgade 34

New York

Greene Street, SoHo

Paris

Rue de Bretonvilliers, 4e

Copenhagen

Bredgade 34

New York

Greene Street, SoHo

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