Brand

RoC

A retinol pioneer that claims to have invented a method for stabilizing retinol, anchoring its anti-aging range on patented retinol formulas.

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.

Founded

1957 (Paris, France; born in the Pharmacie Roge Cavailles)

Founder

Dr. Jean-Charles Lissarrague, a French pharmacist; the name RoC is a contraction of Roge and Cavailles

Headquarters

New York, New York, USA (US operations); the brand originated in Paris, France

Ownership

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

Brand siteAmazonTargetUltaCVSKroger

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

mid-range

Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream

RoC

Key Ingredient

Retinol

Smooths the appearance of deep wrinkles overnightDelivers hydration and supports nighttime renewalReduces the look of hard-to-treat wrinkles

$21.99/ 1 oz (30 mL)($0.73/ml)

Review Product

mid-range

Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Night Serum Capsules

RoC

Key Ingredient

Retinol (Clinical Retinol)

Reduces the look of fine lines and wrinklesHelps skin look firmer over timePre-measured airtight capsules keep retinol fresh and are formulated to minimize irritation

$24.99/ 30 capsules (0.35 fl oz)($2.50/ml)

Review Product

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