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Our Expert Craftsmanship

Expertise recognized by leading luxury brands

Founded in 1793, Raphaël is Europe’s longest-running fine brush manufacturer.  Raphaël is part of the Max Sauer Group, world leader in the fine arts. Raphaël has been perpetuating exceptional craftsmanship handed down from generation to generation for over two centuries.

Working closely with make-up artists and beauty professionals, we design and manufacture bespoke cosmetic brushes for the world’s leading brands. Each tool is designed to combine performance, aesthetics and a perfect fit with our customers’ identity.

Our strength lies in the unique connection between our fine arts and cosmetics departments, which fuels our capacity to innovate.

From creation to quality control, each stage is carried out to the highest standards. The result : more than 15 million brushes are produced in our workshops every year.

Key figures

15 000 000
Brushes/Year
780
Employees Worldwide
232
Years of experience
60
Customer countries
Guided by our commitment to ecological and social responsibility, Max Sauer designs, manufactures, and delivers innovative brushes and applicators for both established and emerging cosmetic brands. Each product is tailored to meet specific requirements. Our goal is to become the leading reference supplier in the industry.
Our Mission
Inspection d’un pinceau cosmétique par une opératrice en gants blancs dans un atelier moderne

BEHIND EACH BRUSH, THE GESTURE OF A CRAFTSMAN

Made by hand

Made entirely by hand, Raphaël brushes involve over 30 craftsmen and are rigorously controlled at every stage.

We select our components from trusted suppliers and carry out in-depth tests, tailored to the requirements of each customer.

 

 

 

 

Pinceaux Raphaël en vrac mettant en valeur le savoir-faire artisanal et la qualité de fabrication

FROM BRITTANY TO THE WORLD

French elegance

Made in France, but inspired by universal art. Each Raphaël brush carries a touch of French elegance, a nod to our Breton origins, and an openness to the world.

 

 

 

 

Gloved hands inspecting a high-end brush for quality control

DESIGN, ERGONOMICS, PRECISION

The haute-couture of brushes

Each Raphaël brush is designed as an extension of the hand: impeccable precision, carefully selected materials and ergonomics designed to enhance artistic expression.

 

 

Do you have a project in mind?

We support you from concept development through to production and delivery. Bringing your brush collection to life has never been easier.