Brand
RoC
RoC Skincare is a heritage anti-aging brand that began in 1957 in the Parisian Pharmacie Roge Cavailles, founded by pharmacist Jean-Charles Lissarrague. It built its reputation on dermatologist-developed, clinically tested formulas and is best known for retinol expertise, including pioneering work in stabilizing retinol. Once part of Johnson & Johnson, it became independent under Gryphon Investors in 2019 and is now owned by Bridgepoint.
1957 (Paris, France; born in the Pharmacie Roge Cavailles)
Dr. Jean-Charles Lissarrague, a French pharmacist; the name RoC is a contraction of Roge and Cavailles
New York, New York, USA (US operations); the brand originated in Paris, France
Owned by Bridgepoint since 2024. RoC was previously a Johnson & Johnson brand, then became independent under Gryphon Investors from 2019 to 2024.
Ownership and scale
The brand cites 35 patents, more than 250 clinical studies, and formulas tested on sensitive skin, and markets itself as a number-one retinol brand (a brand claim).
Brand timeline
1957
RoC is founded in the Pharmacie Roge Cavailles in Paris, with early hypoallergenic, fragrance-free formulas
1960
RoC develops one of its early broad-spectrum sunscreens for aging prevention
2019
Gryphon Investors acquires RoC from Johnson & Johnson, making it a standalone company
2024
Gryphon sells RoC to Bridgepoint
Where to buy
Where to get the best offers
RoC runs subscribe-and-save pricing on its own site and frequent drugstore promotions at Target, CVS, and Ulta; retinol sets can lower the per-product cost.
RoC products we have reviewed

Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream
RoC
Key Ingredient
Retinol

Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Night Serum Capsules
RoC
Key Ingredient
Retinol (Clinical Retinol)

Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Triple Serum
RoC
Key Ingredient
Retinol

Even Tone Roll-On Serum
RoC
Key Ingredient
Hexylresorcinol

Derm Correxion Serum Cleanser
RoC
Key Ingredient
Glycerin

Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing 2-Step Peel Pads
RoC
Key Ingredient
Retinol

Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream
RoC
Key Ingredient
Retinol

Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Serum
RoC
Key Ingredient
Retinol

Hydration+ Serum Stick
RoC
Key Ingredient
Hyaluronic Acid

Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Rich Cream
RoC
Key Ingredient
Retinol

Derm Correxion Eye Repair Dark Circle Cream
RoC
Key Ingredient
Retinol

Hydration+ Moisturizer SPF 30
RoC
Key Ingredient
Hyaluronic Acid

Derm Correxion Lip Volumizer
RoC
Key Ingredient
Peptides

Hydration+ Moisturizer
RoC
Key Ingredient
Hyaluronic Acid

Hydration+ Serum
RoC
Key Ingredient
Hyaluronic Acid

Multi Correxion Firm + Lift Anti-Sagging Firming Cream
RoC
Key Ingredient
Peptides

Multi Correxion Even Tone + Lift Daily Moisturizer SPF 30
RoC
Key Ingredient
Hexylresorcinol

Derm Correxion Firming Serum Stick
RoC
Key Ingredient
Peptides

Line Smoothing Daily Cleansing Pads
RoC
Key Ingredient
Glycolic Acid

Barrier Renew PM Moisturizer
RoC
Key Ingredient
Ceramides

Barrier Renew AM Moisturizer SPF 30
RoC
Key Ingredient
Ceramides

Barrier Renew Gel-To-Foam Cleanser
RoC
Key Ingredient
Ceramides

Multi Correxion Revive + Glow Moisturizer SPF 30
RoC
Key Ingredient
Vitamin C

Derm Correxion Dual Eye Cream
RoC
Key Ingredient
Retinol

Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Filler
RoC
Key Ingredient
Retinol

Multi Correxion Revive + Glow Eye Balm
RoC
Key Ingredient
Vitamin C

Multi Correxion Even Tone + Lift Chest, Neck & Face Cream SPF 30
RoC
Key Ingredient
Hexylresorcinol

Multi Correxion Even Tone + Lift Eye Cream
RoC
Key Ingredient
Hexylresorcinol

Even Tone Moisturizer
RoC
Key Ingredient
Hexylresorcinol

Derm Correxion Fill + Treat Serum
RoC
Key Ingredient
Retinol

Derm Correxion Contour Cream
RoC
Key Ingredient
Peptides

Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Targeted Patches
RoC
Key Ingredient
Retinol

Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Max Hydration Cream Fragrance Free
RoC
Key Ingredient
Hyaluronic Acid

Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Max Hydration Cream
RoC
Key Ingredient
Hyaluronic Acid

Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Daily Moisturizer SPF 30
RoC
Key Ingredient
Retinol

Hydration+ Eye Cream
RoC
Key Ingredient
Hyaluronic Acid

Multi Correxion Crepe Repair Face & Neck Cream
RoC
Key Ingredient
Peptides

Hydration+ Serum Capsules
RoC
Key Ingredient
Hyaluronic Acid

Multi Correxion Revive + Glow Gel Cleanser
RoC
Key Ingredient
Vitamin C

Multi Correxion Revive + Glow Daily Serum
RoC
Key Ingredient
Vitamin C

Revive + Glow Moisturizer
RoC
Key Ingredient
Vitamin C
Brand background is compiled from public sources. Ownership and valuation figures are reported acquisitions or valuations where disclosed; private brands are marked as not publicly disclosed. Prices and retailers change, so confirm on the brand's official page.