Nuxe's best-seller is a multi-purpose oil that nourishes and beautifies the face, body and hair. French skin care thus appears as a new competitor to the famous but ordinary skin care leaders of the cosmetics market. By managing every step of production, Yves Rocher regulates the cost of its products with one goal in mind: affordable beauty for every woman, without exception. French beauty heavyweight Sephora has agreed to buy British e-tailer Feelunique in a landmark deal for the LVMH-owned company. France also just so happens to be one of the birthplaces of dermatology, and hence many of the brands are deeply rooted in the origins of skincare science, so you know they know what they're doing. Not only does it excel as a moisturizer, but it also excels as a primer, makeup remover, hydrating mask AND an aftershave. KAO Corporation is a chemical and cosmetics company headquartered in Tokyo with stores, products, and salons all over the world.
The French cosmetics giant's range in price point and product offerings have made it a household name. While NAOS itself might not be a very well recognized name, perhaps Bioderma, Esthederm, and Etat Pur will ring some bells. Of course, luxury and high efficacy come with a steeper price tag, but since their products feel like a whole spa session for the face with every droplet, it is oh so worth it. Over 70 years ago, on the wards of a Parisian hospital, a formula that has now achieved almost mythical status was attained by a French dermatologist that left skin looking and feeling naturally beautiful. CEO: Jean-Paul Agon. Revlon is an American-based multinational cosmetics, skin care, fragrance, and personal care company. They are a major contender for the 'best luxury brand' too alongside Clarins, and their best-selling Advanced Génifique Serum is one of the best French anti-ageing elixirs around. But it's Rihanna who dominates the world of celebrity beauty brands, with Fenty Beauty taking fifth place in the global ranking, notably thanks to popularity in certain African countries (Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria). Maybelline New York is also the official makeup sponsor of multiple fashion weeks around the world. Affordable brands lead the way. By the 1930s, the company was selling a variety of cosmetic products across the U. S. As a subsidiary, Maybelline is a key component of L'Oréal's Consumer Products Division. Founder: Kozaburo Kobayashi. As well as being on very steady moral high ground, L'Occitane is arguably the premiere provençal French skincare brand and another contender for 'Best luxury brand'.
Commençons (let's begin)! Sephora, however, was not in the front running to purchase the platform. With a rapidly growing cult-like following and thousands of beauty brands worldwide keenly mimicking their every move, French skincare brands are evidently on a pedestal in 2022, and not without reason. Founder: William Lever; James Darcy Lever; Samuel van den Bergh; Georgе Schicht; Singrose. LVMH's beauty brands, displayed in the knowledge graph above, include Elizabeth Arden, Almay, American Crew, CND, Cutex, Mitchum, Benefit, Sephora, Guerlain, and Fenty by Rihanna. CEO: Kazutoshi Kobayashi. Maybelline New York. CEO: Stefan De Loecker. This formula, so the story goes, was the original Lait-Creme Concentre. Founder: Charles Revson; Joseph Revson; Charles Lachman.
When the company first launched, it only sold makeup pencils, but it quickly expanded to include eye colors and lipstick sold at affordable prices. Flip through the interactive knowledge graphs to explore each conglomerate below. The key to their success is viewing skin scientifically as a living ecosystem that constantly interacts with its environment that changes over time. Aside from Asos, The Hut Group and German e-commerce business Zalando were also thought to have shown interest in the company. One of my favourite aspects of Clarins is that they recommend the perfect product pairings to complete your beauty routine, depending on your specific goals. The happier we are with our product choice, the more confident we are of its performance, the more content we will feel in general, and of course, there are dozens of health and skin benefits attributed to happiness too! "Rather than over-treating the skin, it must learn how to function properly. " The French cosmetics giant's brand is preferred by people in nearly a quarter of the nations studied, showing clear interest in its products among beauty fans. They have done research to extract powerful acids and vitamins from plants, to avoid making them synthetically and to benefit from what nature already provided us with. Needless to say, I can't recommend this combo enough as we are *obsessed* with it. However, L'Occitane are our clear winners due to their ethical efforts transcending their line of business, going above and beyond their moral obligations.
L'Oréal's Growth in 2020. 1% in like-for-like sales growth. Over the years, Garnier has committed to sustainably sourcing its ingredients, improving the biodegradability of its products, and lessening the environmental impact of its packaging. As a brand, Garnier focuses on both skincare and hair care products. As well as deeply nourishes and moisturizes day after day. NYX Professional Makeup. This is a key portion of the company's long-term growth strategy. Avene's thermal spring water sourced at Sainte-Odile and filtered by the Cevennes Mountains is the resounding reason for their overwhelming success, especially amongst the sensitive skin community. On our platform, you will find many of these wonderful new brands, efficient and natural. L'Oréal acquired skincare brands CeraVe, AcneFree, and Ambi in 2017.
Unilever's beauty brands, displayed in the knowledge graph above, include Axe, Clear, Dove, Sunsilk, Lux, Aviance, Pond's, Simple,, Suave, TIGI, TRESemmé, VO5, Andrélon, Creamsilk, Dawn, Folicuré, Le Sancy, and Organics. CEO: Debra Perelman. It possesses naturally soothing, anti-irritating properties and is highly rich in silica (a natural anti-inflammatory that gives you a beautiful glowy complexion and stimulates collagen production). Not only has skin care developed but it has also evolved, emancipating itself from the old and historical brands to put on stage little startups that are trying to find their place and to change the codes of this giant industry. Coty counts 49 influential brands across the industry. Recent Acquisitions. Check out our best French hand cream post for a more in-depth review. As of Oct. 2021, Nicolas Hieronimus serves as the Chief Executive Officer, Barbara Lavernos serves as the Deputy Chief Executive Officer, and Christophe Babule serves as the Chief Financial Officer. Not only that, but it seemingly lasts forever since only a tiny amount is needed each day. The Lait-Creme Concentre is their flagship product which boasts an impressive 5-in-1 multitasking ability.
The acquisition gave L'Oréal access to markets where sales of its own products had been slowing. Selenium, by the way, is a powerful antioxidant that reduces inflammation and improves the elasticity and firmness of the skin. Several generations later, Clarins is arguably the number one high-end luxury skincare brand not just in France but in the whole of Europe. LVMH is the parent company of Sephora, which features early 3, 000 beauty brands on its own, along with its private label. Founded in 2005, CeraVe makes cleansers, moisturizers, sunscreens, and other related products. A self-proclaimed sensory haven of wellness and beauty (a well-earned proclamation, one might add), Nuxe is a pioneer in combining the marvels of nature with the prowess of science to create irresistible daily skincare for women. In 2020, Maybelline was the official makeup sponsor for New York Fashion Week. These three brands were purchased for $1. Listening to women's needs and a love of nature are the principles Jacques Courtin-Clarins had in mind in 1954 when he founded Clarins. CEO: David S. Taylor. Over 60 years later, these underlying principles haven't changed - the true hallmark of a successful brand.
Jean-Noël Thorel, Founder of NAOS. In 1915, Mabel Williams launched Maybell Laboratories with her brother. Founder: Yoon Dok-jeong. Total sales in 2020 was €27. Studies have shown that, akin to the placebo effect, high-quality packaging can affect our perception of the quality of the package contents, and hence the perception of how well the product works. 56 billion, for a decrease of 5. In 1999, the 25-year-old entrepreneur Toni Ko founded NYX Cosmetics. Of course, they also sell the full range of products that you would expect from a well-established skincare company (e. g. moisturizers, cleansers etc. ) Sephora is one of the world's largest bricks-and-mortar beauty retailers, boasting 2, 600 stores across 35 countries. These brands are made for a reason, to answer a specific problem. But they also champion three very worthy causes. CEO: Masahiko Uotani. To date, the e-commerce player, founded in 2005 by tech entrepreneurs Aaron Chatterly and Richard Schiessl, stocks 35, 000 products from some 800 brands and ships to more than 120 countries worldwide.