01Christian Courtin-Clarins
02Dr Olivier Courtin-Clarins
03The brand’s distinctive packaging
04Isabelle Herbreteau, president
05Clarins family photo
06Book on botany that inspired Clarins
A family-run company, Clarins’s business strategy has always been about making products that are never discontinued but simply improved upon. This has won it a loyal following and helped to set it apart from other cosmetics giants.
1954
Clarins is founded in Paris by Jacques Courtin-Clarins
1974
Christian Courtin-Clarins joins the company with his father and creates the export division
1981
Becomes No 1 in France and opens its first US subsidiary
1984
The firm enters the stockmarket and opens its own lab
1987
Begins to implement policy of no animal testing or use of animal ingredients
1991
Acquires licence for Thierry Mugler perfumes and Parfums Azzaro, which form the Clarins fragrance group
1995
Dr Olivier Courtin-Clarins joins the group and opens an international research network
2007
Responsible Development department created by Christian
2008
Clarins leaves the stockmarket
2011
Clarins will launch a fragrance for Swarovski
One of the original product ranges developed by the founder. Clarins’s fragrant body and face oils are recommended for their toning and nourishing properties.
Created by Jacques Courtin-Clarins and launched in 1987, this was the first fragrance to combine skincare benefits of plant extracts and is a unisex chypre scent.
The formula of this skin-firming product is updated every four years. It is promoted as having anti-wrinkle properties.
Used to brighten complexions and eliminate signs of fatigue.
The tightening effect of oat sugars and Vietnamese vu sua extract make this a “natural bra”.
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