Clarins is a family-run French multinational cosmetics company, which was founded in Paris in 1954 by Jacques Courtin-Clarins.[1] 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.
Company type | Private (Société par actions simplifiée) |
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Industry | Cosmetics |
Founded | 1954 |
Founder | Jacques Courtin-Clarins |
Headquarters | , France |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Jonathan Zrihen, CEO |
Products | Makeup, skincare, perfumes |
Owner | Courtin-Clarins Family |
Number of employees | 8,500 |
Website | www |
Clarins operates in over 150 countries and is available at high-end department stores and selected retailers[2] with the Clarins and My Blend brands, and is a major luxury skincare brand in Europe.[3] Although more than 95% of its products are exported worldwide, they are formulated and designed in Clarins Laboratories in France.
Significant milestones in the history of Clarins:
Clarins is headed by Jonathan Zrihen, President & CEO, Olivier Courtin-Clarins, Managing Director, and Virginie Courtin-Clarins, Deputy Executive Director. Christian Courtin-Clarins is the President of the Supervisory Board.
Founded by Jacques Courtin-Clarins in 1989,[33] this association made it possible to further the research efforts for polyarthritis and chronic inflammatory rheumatism. Also, the foundation is responsible for many of the major advances in rheumatoid arthritis research.[34]