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Responsible Beauty
at Clarins

Our mission Making life more beautiful,
passing on a more beautiful planet.

This mission comes with a set of commitments and a 2-pronged promise to do more and to do better—for people + 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

Taking Care ofPeople

Respecting Our Customers

Listening is at the core of our philosophy.

Clarins Estheticians and Beauty Advisors create sincere, direct, caring dialogues with our customers, based on listening, understanding, expert advise, and respect—helping them to feel good about their skin, and confident in their beauty.

Taking Care ofPeople

Quality
and Safety

We pledge to provide quality and traceability.

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

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Taking Care ofPeople

Respecting
Our Colleagues

FPassionate partners is the secret to Clarins’ success.

Our employees, plant growers, suppliers, and partners have always been our most important ambassadors. With a passion for beauty, we are on a collective quest to embody the generosity and perfection that Clarins has become so well 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 promote a healthier planet. As part of that mission, the Clarins partnership with PUR has planted more than 800,000 trees and counting.

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Taking Care of the Planet

67% Plant Extracts are Organic

Plants and Ingredients

Clarins ethnobotanists carefully select our plant ingredients for their effectiveness; then source them with the greatest respect for the environment. Of the 200+ ingredients that make up our herbarium, more than 67% are organic.* At Le Domaine Clarins, our open-air laboratory in the French Alps, we cultivate our own plant ingredients through ethical and regenerative farming practices.**
*Organic ingredients are produced in accordance with European regulation (CE 2018/848).
**Regenerative farming is an agricultural method that is 100% natural, replenishes soil and encourages biodiversity.

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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 an additional 30% by 2025. (*Scopes 1&2 + air freight).

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.

Corporate Social Responsibility at Clarins— 11 key dates

2025

OUR 2025 OBJECTIVES

By 2025, Clarins is on track to source 80% of our plant extracts organically,* offer 100% recyclable packaging, and reduce carbon emissions by an additional 30%.
*Organic ingredients are produced in accordance with European regulation (CE 2018/848).

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2024

A PARTNERSHIP WITH MARY'S MEALS

In 2024, Clarins partnered with Mary's Meals providing essential school meals to children living in some of the world's most impoverished countries. Over 40 million meals have been distributed through Clarins' partnerships since 2011.

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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 2025.

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2016

LE DOMAINE CLARINS — OUR PRIVATE LABORATORY IN THE FRENCH ALPS

At an altitude of 4,500 feet, and spanning nearly 2,000 pollution-free acres, Le Domaine Clarins is our innovative, open-air laboratory in the French Alps where we use sustainable farming methods to grow the highest-quality, 100% organic* ingredients for use in our formulas. Our plants are grown using traditional farming practices that respect the soil and the area’s natural surroundings. Fourteen plant species are currently being cultivated at Le Domaine, and four are already being used in Clarins products. And that’s just the beginning.
*Organic ingredients are produced in accordance with European regulation (CE 2018/848).

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2014

STOPPING THE USE OF MICROBEADS

Years before the beauty industry implemented an official ban on the use of microbeads, Clarins decided to remove them from all exfoliating products.

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2007

LAUNCH OF OUR FIRST FAIR TRADE PROGRAMS

Sustainable agriculture is key to protecting people and nature. Whenever possible, Clarins participates in Fair Trade partnerships across the world, combining the cultivation of plants with social aid, and economic development for the local communities that grow and harvest our ingredients. 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 has recognized inspirational women who have helped children in need.

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1992 /1993

BEGINNING OF A PARTNERSHIP WITH ALP ACTION

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

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1989

THE ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION (previously known as ARP) WAS FOUNDED

Established by Clarins founder Jacques Courtin-Clarins, and chaired by his son Olivier Courtin-Clarins since 2006, The Arthritis Foundation was the first organization 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 than 18 million euros in grants.

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1966

FIRST OILS WITH 100% PURE PLANT EXTRACTS

Previously available only to Clarins Institute clients, in 1966 our oils became available to all customers 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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