Clarins
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Cosmetics |
| Founded | 1 January 1954 in Paris, France |
| Founder | Jacques Courtin-Clarins |
| Headquarters | Paris , France |
Area served | Worldwide (over 150 countries) |
Key people | Jonathan Zrihen (President & CEO), Virginie Courtin-Clarins (Deputy CEO), Olivier Courtin-Clarins (Managing Director) |
| Products | Makeup, skincare, fragrances, spa and wellness products |
| Parent | Clarins Group (privately owned by founding family) |
| Website | www |
Clarins is a French multinational cosmetics enterprise, privately owned by the founding family and established in Paris in 1954 by Jacques Courtin-Clarins. Specializing in the production and distribution of premium makeup, skincare, and fragrances, the company also holds a significant position within the spa and wellness industry.
With a presence spanning more than 150 countries, Clarins products are retailed through upscale department stores and select outlets under both the Clarins and My Blend labels. It stands as a foremost luxury skincare brand across Europe. Despite over 95% of its goods being exported internationally, all formulations and designs originate from Clarins Laboratories located in France.
History
Notable events marking Clarins' progression include:
- 1954: Launch of the inaugural Beauty Institute in Paris by Jacques Courtin-Clarins.
- 1968: Skincare products begin to include a Client Card as part of their packaging.
- 1974: Christian Courtin-Clarins assumes the role of Director of Exports.
- 1984: The company is listed on the secondary market of the Paris stock exchange, facilitating expansion.
- 1991: Debut of the first makeup line alongside an anti-pollution skincare range.
- 1994: Olivier Courtin-Clarins joins the board following his career in medicine.
- 2002: Introduction of ClarinsMen, a product line dedicated to men’s skincare.
- 2008: Withdrawal from the Paris stock exchange listing.
- 2010: Virginie, Claire, Prisca, and Jenna Courtin-Clarins become members of the Supervisory Board.
- 2011: Christian Courtin-Clarins appointed President of the Supervisory Board.
- 2015: Jonathan Zrihen takes on the role of President & CEO after over 25 years with Clarins.
- 2017: Jenna Courtin-Clarins named brand ambassador; Fanny Maurer appointed as make-up artist and ambassador.
- 2018: Virginie Courtin-Clarins promoted to Deputy CEO; Prisca Courtin-Clarins joins Supervisory Board; establishment of Domaine Clarins, an outdoor research facility in the Alps.
- 2019: Launch of My Clarins targeting women aged 18-29; Dilireba becomes Skin Care Ambassador for Asia-Pacific region.
- 2020: Divestment of Mugler & Azzaro brands to L'Oréal to concentrate on core beauty lines; inauguration of new R&D center in Shanghai.
- 2021: Opening of a new store in Paris’ Marais neighborhood; collaboration with Neoline to implement sustainable shipping solutions.
- 2022: Introduction of Clarins T.R.U.S.T., a blockchain-enabled platform for product traceability; relaunch of eco-conscious MyBlend personalized skincare; acquisition of ILIA, a US-based clean beauty makeup brand.
- 2023: Release of Precious, a high-end anti-aging skincare collection.
- 2024: Strategic partnership with Dassault Systèmes to optimize manufacturing efficiency; purchase of a 115-hectare estate near Nîmes dedicated to sourcing superior raw materials.
- 2025: Virginie Courtin recognized as a leading executive under 40 by Institut Choiseul; alliance formed with International Labour Organization to advance disability inclusion initiatives.
Board of directors
The leadership team at Clarins includes CEO Jonathan Zrihen alongside Managing Directors Virginie Courtin and Olivier Courtin-Clarins.
External links
- Official website of Clarins Group
- "Christian Courtin-Clarins". Time. November 29, 2005.