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Responsible Beauty
at Clarins

Our mission Make life more beautiful
and passing on a more beautiful planet.

This mission comes with a concrete set of commitments and a two-⁠pronged promise to do more and to do better, for you and the planet.

We are working towards beauty that is more responsible and committed than ever before.

Taking care of people Taking care of the planet

Taking care ofpeople

Our Customers

Listening is at the core of our philosophy.

Our aestheticians and beauty advisors are there to listen and guide you, helping you to feel good in your skin and confident in your beauty.

Taking care ofpeople

Quality
& Safety

We pledge to provide quality and traceability.

Our formulas/formulations are developed and made at our historic site in Pontoise, France.

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Taking care ofpeople

Our
Employees

From the beginning, our colleagues have been our biggest asset

And our most important ambassadors. Together, we are on a collective quest to embody the generosity and perfection that Clarins has become known for.

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Taking care of the planet

Taking care of the planet

+800 000 trees planted

Protecting nature and biodiversity

Whether it comes to protecting ecosystems, preserving the future of endangered species or supporting reforestation, Clarins is committed to projects that do good for the planet. As part of that, the Clarins Seeds of Beauty program has planted more than 800 000 trees and counting.

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Taking care of the planet

40% plant extracts are organic

Plants and ingredients

Clarins carefully selects each of its ingredients for effectiveness and sources with the greatest respect for the environment. Our of the 200+ ingredients that make up our herbarium, more than 40% are organic. The Domaine Clarins, our outdoor laboratory tucked away in the Alps, makes sure to prioritize sustainable farming practices.

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Taking care of the planet

30% less carbon
emissions by 2025

Environmental impact

Taking care of the planet would mean nothing without reducing our environmental impact. In 2020, Clarins became carbon neutral* and has committed to going beyond this by reducing carbon emissions by a further 30% by 2025. (*scopes 1&2 + air freight)

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Taking care of the planet

100% recyclable
packing by 2025

The circular economy

We are constantly seeking ways to ensure that the environmental impact of Clarins packaging is kept to a minimum. Our commitment: 100% recyclable packaging for all products by 2025. We are also actively working on limiting the usage of plastic in our packaging for the benefit of the planet.

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Corporate Social Responsibility at Clarinsin 11 key dates

2025

OUR 2025 OBJECTIVES

By 2025, Clarins is looking to source 80% of our plant extracts organically, offer 100% recyclable packaging and reduce carbon emission by a further 30%.

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2024

A PARTNERSHIP WITH MARY'S MEALS

In 2024, Clarins joined the Mary's Meals program, which provides life-⁠changing school meals to children living in some of the world's poorest communities. Over 40 million meals have been distributed through Clarins' partnerships since 2012.

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2020

CLARINS REACHES CARBON NEUTRALITY

But it doesn’t stop there. Over the next five years, Clarins is committed to doing more to reduce carbon emissions – the first is to obtain our B Corporation certification by 2023.

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2016

THE DOMAINE CLARINS IS SET UP IN THE ALPS

At 1400m altitude and spanning 10 hectares, the Domaine Clarins is an outdoor laboratory in the heart of the Alps where we grow our own 100% organic, high quality ingredients. Plants are grown using traditional and sustainable farming practices to respect the soil and the surrounding nature. 14 plant species are currently being cultivated at the Domaine and four are already being used in Clarins products. And that is just the start!

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2014

STOPPING THE USE OF MICROBEADS

Years before an official ban came into place in the beauty world, Clarins decided to remove microbeads from all exfoliating products.

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2007

LAUNCH OF OUR FIRST FAIR TRADE PROGRAMS

Sustainable agriculture protects us and nature. Very early on, Clarins set up Fair Trade programs across the world. Today, we work with 11 subsidiaries: five in Madagascar, four in Burkina Faso and two in India.

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1999

BANNING OF PLASTIC BAGS, A BEAUTY FIRST

Visionary Christian Courtin-⁠Clarins was ahead of the curve in understanding that plastic bags were only sullying our planet. 18 years prior to the passing of the law banning their use, he saw that plastic bags at were removed from all Clarins locations worldwide.

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1997

THE LAUNCH OF THE CLARINS AWARD FOR CHILDREN’S RIGHTS

For the past 20 years, this prestigious award recognizes inspirational women lending a helping hand to children in need.

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1992/1993

BEGINNING OF PARTNERWHIP WITH ALP ACTION

In 1992, Clarins launched a range of cleansing milks with Alpine herbs. Fascinated by the Alpine forests, the group decided to support its preservation. In 1993, we began a partnership with Alp Action, now named Asters. The partnership is still ongoing to this day.

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1989

THE ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION (previously known as ARP) WAS FOUNDED

Founded by Jacques Courtin-⁠Clarins and, since 2006, chaired by Olivier Courtin-Clarins, the Arthritis Foundation was the first organisation to fight against illnesses related to rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatism and musculoskeletal disorders. Since its creation 1989, the foundation has financed 64 projects and donated more 18 million euros in grants.

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1966

FIRST OILS WITH 100% PURE PLANT EXTRACTS

Previously exclusively for Institut Clarins customers, in 1966 our oils were commercialized for the first time. They were our first product to be formulated with 100% pure plant extracts and to be sold in glass bottles.

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