Jurlique
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Cosmetics, Skincare |
| Founded | 1985 |
| Founder | Dr. Jurgen Klein, Ulrike Klein |
| Headquarters | Adelaide Hills , Australia |
| Products | Skincare and beauty products derived from natural botanical ingredients |
| Parent | Pola Orbis Holdings |
| Website | www |
Jurlique International Pty Ltd is an Australian company that manufactures cosmetics, focusing on skincare and beauty products derived from natural botanical ingredients under the Jurlique label. The brand is noted for its commitment to ethical standards and eco-conscious methods, although it adheres to Chinese laws mandating animal testing for items distributed within that territory.
History
Established in 1985 in South Australia by Dr. Jurgen Klein and his wife Ulrike, the brand name Jurlique is a fusion of their given names. The German couple relocated to a farm situated in the Adelaide Hills before creating the business, drawn by the region's favorable climate. Jurgen, a biochemist and naturopath with prior experience at the German holistic skincare company Dr. Hauschka, partnered with Ulrike, a botanist and horticulturist, to found the enterprise based on biodynamic farming philosophies. As of March 2019, this original farmland continues to play a vital role in the company's production.
Today, Jurlique ranks as Australia's second-largest premium skincare brand, with its products retailed in more than 5,000 outlets worldwide, including upwards of 58 dedicated Jurlique stores—18 of which are located domestically in Australia.
Media
In the 2010 movie Valentine's Day, the character portrayed by Julia Roberts, Captain Katherine "Kate" Hazeltine, is seen using Jurlique hand cream inside an airplane lavatory.
Ownership
Starting as a boutique natural skincare line, Jurlique was purchased in 2002 for $25 million by Australian billionaire Kerry Packer. Subsequently, in 2011, James Packer—Kerry’s son—alongside American investment groups Triarc and JH Partners, sold the company to Pola Orbis Holdings, a publicly traded Japanese corporation, for $355 million. Pola Orbis intends to broaden Jurlique’s market reach, especially throughout Asia.