Before creating her eponymous brand in 2013, Kat Burki worked for more than ten years in the health sector, developing prevention programs and consolidating her expertise in nutritional biochemistry, epidemiology, and disease management. This career path has fueled one of her strong convictions: that the skin, like the gut, regenerates better when it receives the right nutrients in the right concentrations. This approach is reflected in each of her ultra-concentrated skincare products, which are clinically proven and, for the most part, contain not a drop of water. Instead, they feature a patented complex called KB5 — a combination of five floral waters from arnica, centella asiatica, lavender, calendula, and chamomile — which forms an active base.
With a strong focus on skincare, Kat Burki recently expanded its expertise to haircare with a new bio-fermented line launched in April 2025, comprising a treatment, conditioner, and shampoo. Last October, the brand also unveiled its new facial treatment, the Amino Protein Mask, which stimulates collagen production, strengthens structural proteins, and plumps, firms, and smooths the skin. Priced at EUR 175, this treatment illustrates the brand’s ultra-luxury positioning.
Founded in the United States, where it generates more than 50% of its revenue, Kat Burki achieved double-digit growth in 2024, with a presence in nearly 70 prestigious retail locations as well as through its website. Simultaneously, the brand is accelerating its European expansion, with France leading the way.
France: a selective network undergoing consolidation
“France, with its unique heritage combining a tradition of luxury and innovation in skincare, was a natural choice as a target market for Kat Burki’s development in Europe,” explains Cyril Carrette, International Sales Director. Today, the brand is distributed at Galeries Lafayette Haussmann and Champs-Élysées in Paris, as well as in several of the chain’s stores in the provinces. “These prestigious locations place the brand at the heart of luxury retail in France, ensuring its visibility among both local and international customers,” he adds.
"Our priority is to expand our presence in select points of sale by partnering with prestigious retailers such as Le Bon Marché and La Samaritaine. We are confident that being featured in these iconic locations will allow us to reach a discerning clientele, boost brand visibility, and establish Kat Burki as a benchmark for luxury skincare in Europe," adds Kat Burki, founder and CEO.
Another area of development for the brand is the upcoming launch of treatment room experiences in France and the United Kingdom. This offering is already available in the United States, notably at Printemps New York. “A department store where the brand has quickly risen to become one of the best-performing beauty brands,” says the founder.
United Kingdom and Germany
Like France, the United Kingdom appears to be a promising market for Kat Burki. The brand is already stocked at Liberty London, an iconic luxury retailer in England, as well as at John Bell & Croyden, a prestigious London pharmacy, and is available online via Sephora. “In the United Kingdom, we also aim to join Harrods and Selfridges to strengthen our presence in locations that truly reflect our brand,” says Cyril Carrette.
In Germany, Kat Burki has partnered with Niche Beauty, a leading e-commerce platform favored by German women for its carefully curated selection of luxury beauty brands. The brand is also available through a number of independent perfumeries across the country.
Although the brand has embarked on its international expansion, the United States remains its core market, representing half of global sales. “This reflects both the loyalty of our domestic customers and the rising global demand for science-driven skincare,” says Kat Burki.
"By establishing genuine thought leadership, our goal is to spark conversations around ingredient synergy, bioavailability, and the connection between the gut microbiome and skin health. Ultimately, our vision is to create an ecosystem where consumers will discover Kat Burki not only as a skincare brand, but as a complete luxury ecosystem dedicated to skin health, beauty, and repair," concludes the founder.
