Clarins
{{Short description|French luxury cosmetics company}}
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{{Infobox company
| name = Clarins
| logo = Clarins-logo.svg
| type = Private (Société par actions simplifiée)
| foundation = {{start_date and age|1954}}
| founder = Jacques Courtin-Clarins
| location_city = Paris
| location_country = France
| area_served = Worldwide
| industry = Cosmetics
| key_people = Virginie Courtin, CEO
| products = Makeup, skincare, perfumes
| revenue =
| parent =
| owner = Courtin-Clarins Family
| num_employees = 8,000
| homepage = {{url|www.groupeclarins.com}}
}}
File:Clarins Paris Headquarters.webp]]
Clarins is a family-run French multinational cosmetics company, which was founded in Paris in 1954 by Jacques Courtin-Clarins.{{cite web|title=Développement durable : Clarins, l'entreprise 100 % RSE|url=https://www.parismatch.com/Actu/Economie/Developpement-durable-Clarins-l-entreprise-100-RSE-1709753|last=Match|first=Paris|website=parismatch.com|date=November 2020 |language=fr|access-date=2021-08-25}} In addition to manufacturing and selling cosmetics, skincare and perfume products, the company is also a major player in the spa and well-being sector.
Clarins operates in over 150 countries and is available at high-end department stores and selected retailers{{cite web|title=Soldes : Notre sélection shopping beauté pendant les journées privilèges Clarins|url=https://www.marieclaire.fr/clarins-soldes,1377772.asp|website=Marie Claire|language=fr|access-date=2021-08-25|publication-date=}} with the Clarins and My Blend brands, and is a major luxury skincare brand in Europe.*NPD Beauty Trends®, marché sélectif du Soin marques prestige, ventes en valeur, sur la période cumulée de Janvier à Décembre 2020, total 3 pays (France, Italie, UK). Although more than 95% of its products are exported worldwide, they are formulated and designed in Clarins Laboratories in France.
History
Significant milestones in the history of Clarins:
- 1954: Jacques Courtin-Clarins opens his first Beauty Institute on Rue Tronchet in Paris.{{cite web|title=Clarins, pour l'amour des femmes|url=https://madame.lefigaro.fr/beaute/clarins-pour-lamour-des-femmes-081116-117659|last=Figaro|first=Madame|website=Madame Figaro|date=2016-11-08|access-date=2021-08-25}}
- 1968: Clarins creates its Client Card,{{cite web|title=Du consommateur responsable à l'hyperactiviste, comment les codes de la cosmétique ont changé|url=https://madame.lefigaro.fr/beaute/du-consommateur-responsable-a-lhyperactiviste-comment-les-codes-de-la-cosmetique-ont-change-091020-182969|last=Figaro|first=Madame|website=Madame Figaro|date=2020-10-15|access-date=2021-08-25}} which is included in the packaging of Clarins skincare products.
- 1974: Christian Courtin-Clarins joins the company as Director of Exports.{{cite web|title=Clarins : les coulisses d'une succession bien huilée|url=https://www.capital.fr/entreprises-marches/clarins-les-coulisses-d-une-succession-bien-huilee-1045227|website=Capital.fr|language=fr|date=2015-06-03|access-date=2021-08-25}}
- 1984: Clarins is listed on the secondary market of the Paris stock exchange, which is a real development opportunity for the company.{{cite web|title=Pourquoi le groupe Clarins est sorti de la Bourse|url=https://business.lesechos.fr/directions-financieres/financement-et-operations/introduction-en-bourse/0204206371708-pourquoi-le-groupe-clarins-est-sorti-de-la-bourse-109324.php#Xtor=AD-6000|last=Bouquet|first=Vincent|website=Les Echos Executives|language=fr|date=2015-03-23|access-date=2021-08-25}}
- 1991: Clarins launches its first makeup collection as well as a line of products with an anti-pollution complex.{{cite web|title=Pourquoi on ne peut plus se passer d'une protection anti-pollution Clarins en 2019 ?|url=https://www.vogue.fr/beaute/promotion/pourquoi-on-ne-peut-plus-se-passer-dune-protection-anti-pollution-clarins-en-2019|website=Vogue Paris|language=fr-FR|date=2019-06-17|access-date=2021-08-25}}
- 1994: Olivier Courtin-Clarins joins Clarins as a board member after a successful medical career.{{cite web|title=Olivier Courtin-Clarins et sa nouvelle approche de la cosmétique|url=https://www.lorientlejour.com/article/1100608/olivier-courtin-clarins-et-sa-nouvelle-approche-de-la-cosmetique.html|website=L'Orient-Le Jour|date=2018-02-19|access-date=2021-08-25}}
- 2002: Clarins launches the ClarinsMen range for men.{{cite web|title=Clarins|url=https://www.puretrend.com/marque/clarins_b4294719607|website=www.puretrend.com|language=fr|access-date=2021-08-25|publication-date=}}
- 2010: Virginie, Claire, Prisca and Jenna Courtin-Clarins become members of the Supervisory Board.{{cite web|title=Clarins de pères en filles|url=https://www.lejdd.fr/Economie/Les-heritieres-prennent-le-pouvoir-a-Clarins-657151|last=JDD|first=Le|website=lejdd.fr|date=15 March 2014 |language=fr|access-date=2021-08-25}}
- 2011: After having held the position of Chairman of the Board since 2000, Christian Courtin-Clarins is named President of the Supervisory Board.
- 2015: After more than 25 years of experience working for Clarins, Jonathan Zrihen is appointed President & CEO.{{cite web|title=Clarins CEO Jonathan Zrihen reveals the formula to success|url=https://www.theceomagazine.com/business/management-leadership/clarins-jonathan-zrihen/|website=The CEO Magazine|language=en-US|access-date=2021-08-25|publication-date=}}
- 2017: After her role as Head of Development and New Concepts, Jenna Courtin-Clarins becomes an ambassador for the brand.
- 2017: Fanny Maurer became Clarins' brand ambassador and make-up artist. {{Cite web |title=Fanny Maurer : L'ex candidate de Secret Story nommée ambassadrice officielle de Clarins |url=https://www.public.fr/News/Fanny-Maurer-L-ex-candidate-de-Secret-Story-nommee-ambassadrice-officielle-de-Clarins-1438062 |access-date=13 November 2023 |website=Public|date=20 September 2017 }}{{Cite web |title=Fanny Maurer, nouvelle make-up artist de Clarins |url=https://www.ladepeche.fr/article/2017/09/20/2649346-fanny-maurer-nouvelle-make-up-artist-de-clarins.html |access-date=22 December 2023 |website=La Depeche}}
- 2018: After her time as Managing Director at Mugler Mode, Virginie Courtin-Clarins is appointed Deputy CEO.{{cite web|title=Clarins s'engage pour les hommes et la planète|url=https://www.vogue.fr/beaute/article/clarins-engage-pour-les-hommes-et-la-planete|website=Vogue Paris|language=fr-FR|date=2021-06-28|access-date=2021-08-25}}
- 2018: After working as Clarins' Director of Spas, Retail & My Blend, Prisca Courtin-Clarins becomes a member of the Supervisory Board as a representative of Famille C, the holding company of the Courtin-Clarins family.{{cite web|title=Circle Sportswear lève un million d'euros|url=https://fr.fashionnetwork.com/news/Circle-sportswear-leve-un-million-d-euros,1293594.html|last=FR|first=FashionNetwork com|website=FashionNetwork.com|date=9 April 2021 |language=fr|access-date=2021-08-25}}
- 2018: Clarins researches and produces its first ingredients at Domaine Clarins,{{cite web|title=Visite guidée au cœur du domaine Clarins|url=https://www.vogue.fr/beaute/promotion/visite-guidee-au-cur-du-domaine-clarins|website=Vogue Paris|language=fr-FR|date=2019-06-19|access-date=2021-08-25}} an outdoor laboratory in the heart of a protected area in the Alps.
File:Clarins Farmers Dunedin 2013.jpg department store Farmers]]
- 2019: Clarins expands its reach to new areas with My Clarins,{{cite web|title=My Clarins : de nouveaux soins vegan pour les peaux jeunes|url=https://www.elle.be/fr/250116-my-clarins-de-nouveaux-soins-vegan-pour-les-peaux-jeunes.html|last=beauté|first=par Marie-Noëlle Vekemans Marie-Noëlle Vekemans Journaliste|website=ELLE.be|language=fr-FR|date=2019-02-13|access-date=2021-08-25}} a cosmetics range for 18 to 29-year-old women.
- 2019: The Chinese actress and singer Dilireba becomes the new brand ambassador of Clarins, specifically, the Skin Care Ambassador for the Asia-Pacific region.{{Cite web |title=Chinese Actress Dilireba Named Clarins Ambassador |url=https://wwd.com/beauty-industry-news/beauty-features/dilireba-named-clarins-ambassador-1203349455/ |access-date=4 October 2023 |website=WWD|date=21 October 2019 }}{{Cite web |title=Clarins names China's Dilireba Skin Care Ambassador for the Asia-Pacific region |url=https://www.globalcosmeticsnews.com/clarins-names-chinas-dilireba-skin-care-ambassador-for-the-asia-pacific-region/ |access-date=13 November 2023 |website=Global Cosmetics News|date=29 October 2019 }}
- 2020: Clarins hands over Mugler & Azzaro to L'Oréal to refocus on beauty, its core business, with Clarins and My Blend.{{Cite web |title=L'Oréal : le groupe rachète les marques Azzaro et Mugler à la société Clarins |url=https://luxe.net/loreal-le-groupe-rachete-les-marques-azzaro-et-mugler-a-la-societe-clarins/ |access-date=22 December 2023 |website=Luxe.net|date=3 July 2019 }}{{Cite web |title=L'Oréal finalise l'acquisition de Mugler et des parfums Azarro |url=https://fr.fashionnetwork.com/news/L-oreal-finalise-l-acquisition-de-mugler-et-des-parfums-azarro,1203353.html |access-date=22 December 2023 |website=Fashion Network|date=31 March 2020 }}{{Cite web |title=L'Oréal rachète les marques Mugler et Azzaro à Clarins |url=https://investir.lesechos.fr/actu-des-valeurs/la-vie-des-actions/loreal-rachete-les-marques-mugler-et-azzaro-a-clarins-1830330 |access-date=22 December 2023 |website=Les Echos}}
- 2020: Clarins opens its R&D center in Shanghai, China.{{Cite web |title=Clarins debuts 'door to Paris' research facility in China |url=https://www.cosmeticsbusiness.com/news/article_page/Clarins_debuts_door_to_Paris_research_facility_in_China/169745 |access-date=4 October 2023 |website=Cosmetics Business|date=14 September 2020 }}
- 2021: Clarins inaugurates its new store in the Marais area.{{Cite web |title=Clarins, inaugure sa nouvelle boutique dans le Marais |url=https://pariscapitale.com/luxe-paris/beaute-cosmetique-fragrance/clarins-ouverture-de-boutique-marais/ |access-date=9 October 2023 |website=Paris Capitale|date=5 May 2021 }}{{Cite web |title=Clarins : inauguration d'une nouvelle boutique dans le Marais |url=https://luxus-plus.com/clarins-inauguration-dune-nouvelle-boutique-dans-le-marais/ |access-date=23 April 2024 |website=Luxus +}}
- 2021: Clarins forms a partnership with Neoline for more sustainable shipping.{{Cite web |title=Clarins s'associe avec Neoline pour des transports maritimes plus durables. |url=https://www.journalduluxe.fr/fr/beaute/clarins-s-associe-avec-neoline-pour-des-transports-maritimes-plus-durables |access-date=25 March 2024 |website=Journal du Luxe|date=21 May 2021 }}{{Cite web |title=Saint-Nazaire. Clarins s'engage auprès de Neoline, armateur des cargos à voile |url=https://www.ouest-france.fr/pays-de-la-loire/saint-nazaire-44600/saint-nazaire-clarins-s-engage-aupres-de-neoline-armateur-des-cargos-a-voile-ae8eb596-b268-11eb-9943-0ae3290145e2 |access-date=25 March 2024 |website=Ouest France}}
- 2022: Clarins launches a traceability platform for its products called the Clarins T.R.U.S.T. that utilizes blockchain technology.{{cite web |last1=Ahssen |first1=Sarah |title=Clarins launches traceability platform for skincare products |url=https://ww.fashionnetwork.com/news/Clarins-launches-traceability-platform-for-skincare-products,1467341.html |date=Dec 12, 2022 |translator-first1= Nicola |translator-last1=Mira |website=FashionNetwork |access-date=January 6, 2023 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230206090047/https://ww.fashionnetwork.com/news/Clarins-launches-traceability-platform-for-skincare-products,1467341.html |archive-date= Feb 6, 2023 }}
- 2022: Clarins relaunches its personalized skincare brand, MyBlend. It was first introduced in 2007 and relaunched in 2022 with an environmentally-friendly reformulation.{{Cite web |title=Clarins relance sa marque myBlend |url=https://fr.fashionnetwork.com/news/Clarins-relance-sa-marque-myblend,1410169.html |date=May 31, 2022 |first1=Sarah |last1=Ahssen |access-date=22 December 2023 |website=Fashion Network}}
- 2022: Clarins acquires ILIA, an American clean beauty brand specializing in make-up.{{Cite web |title=La famille Clarins s'offre une pépite des cosmétiques aux Etats-Unis |url=https://www.lesechos.fr/industrie-services/mode-luxe/la-famille-clarins-soffre-une-pepite-des-cosmetiques-aux-etats-unis-1383808 |access-date=11 July 2024 |website=Les Echos}}
- 2023: Clarins introduces Precious, a luxurious anti-aging skincare line.{{Cite web |title=GALA GLAM – Clarins lance Precious, une luxueuse ligne de soins anti-âge |url=https://www.gala.fr/beaute/tendances_beaute/gala-glam-clarins-lance-precious-une-luxueuse-ligne-de-soins-anti-age_526743 |first1=Stéphanie |last1=Kohen |access-date=3 November 2023 |website=Gala|date=7 August 2023 }}{{Cite web |title=Le temps capturé avec Clarins Precious |url=https://madame.lefigaro.fr/le-petit-club/le-temps-capture-avec-clarins-precious-20230502 |access-date=3 November 2023 |website=Madame Figaro|date=2 May 2023 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231103185258/https://madame.lefigaro.fr/le-petit-club/le-temps-capture-avec-clarins-precious-20230502 |archive-date=3 November 2023 }}
- 2024: Clarins partners with Dassault Systèmes to boost the efficiency of its factories{{Cite web |title=Clarins s'associe à Dassault Systèmes pour booster l'efficacité de ses usines |url=https://www.premiumbeautynews.com/fr/clarins-s-associe-a-dassault,23505 |access-date=1 April 2024 |website=Premium Beauty News}}
- 2024: Clarins acquires a new estate in the Gard region of France, with the aim of turning it into a resource site for sourcing exceptional raw materials.{{cite web | url=https://fr.fashionnetwork.com/news/Clarins-fait-l-acquisition-d-un-domaine-agricole-de-115-hectares-pres-de-nimes,1621646.html | title=Clarins fait l'acquisition d'un domaine agricole de 115 hectares près de Nîmes | date=5 April 2024 }}
- 2025: Virginie Courtin, Managing Director of Clarins Group, ranks 1st in the prestigious Institut Choiseul 100 2025 ranking.{{cite web | url=https://www.lefigaro.fr/societes/notre-palmares-2025-des-100-leaders-de-moins-de-40-ans-qui-vont-compter-dans-le-monde-de-l-entreprise-20250320 | title=Notre palmarès 2025 des 200 leaders de moins de 40 ans qui vont compter dans le monde de l'entreprise | date=20 March 2025 }}
- 2025: Clarins partners with the ILO (International Labour Organization), the specialized agency of the United Nations to promote disability inclusion. https://www.ilo.org/resource/news/growing-corporate-commitment-disability-inclusion__;!!OMzJW1YBdAk!rdnYEGcI0NU7USrdRo250YRowkrH5rP0Gss1XyREQEu-dxeCGATr2WQY_anNI9in9hYQfKKEe9QHrY7r$
Board of directors
Clarins is headed by Virginie Courtin{{cite web|title=Changement de génération à la tête de Clarins|url=https://www.lesechos.fr/industrie-services/mode-luxe/changement-de-generation-a-la-tete-de-clarins-1387373 |website=Les Échos}}, CEO, and Olivier Courtin-Clarins, Managing Director. Christian Courtin-Clarins is the President of the Supervisory Board.
References
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External links
- {{Official website|http://www.clarins.com}}
- [http://www.groupeclarins.com Clarins Group official website]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20060821000109/http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1135638,00.html "Christian Courtin-Clarins"]. Time. November 29, 2005.
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