Our Commitment to Responsible Sourcing

Clarins looks to nature to create our plant-based formulas, and we recognize its gifts….as well as its fragility.

At a time when many of our planet’s ecosystems are under threat, we are more committed than ever to following sustainable agriculture practices that protect people and the planet.

The sourcing of our ingredients is at the heart of this responsible approach.

THE DOMAINES CLARINS

Two groundbreaking sites, driving innovation forward at Clarins

At Clarins, we're passionate about the plants that power our formulas.

To continue to lead the way in research and innovation, we own and operate two open-air laboratories and farms, known as the 'Domaines Clarins': Serraval in the French Alps, and recently acquired Sainte-Colombe in the South of France, which is planned to be fully operational in 2025.

With these two sites, Clarins continues to lead the way in pioneering sustainable beauty by tracking the traceability of raw materials, ensuring ethical and responsible sourcing, crafting the highest-quality, most effective formulas, and pursuing innovation, for a more responsible approach to beauty.

DOMAINE CLARINS IN NUMBERS

100% organic* production

6 organic* plant extracts now in Clarins' formulas

130 hectares dedicated to farming, research, and raising awareness

1/3 of all our plants to come from the Domaines by 2030

A closer look: organic* lemon balm from garden to jar

GROWING & WEEDING

Our organic* lemon balm is grown at Domaine Clarins in accordance with regenerative agriculture practices.

HARVESTING

Each leaf is hand-picked to preserve its freshness and potency.

PROCESSING:

Once picked, the plant ingredients are machine-chopped, air-dried, and kept out of the sun.

AFTER DRYING

The ingredients go through an extraction process before being incorporated into our formulas.The final products are packaged at Clarins' Pontoise factory located just outside of Paris.

Our sourcing policy

Ethical and sustainable farming practices

The quality and traceability of our ingredients have always been our top priorities

Sourcing Organic* Leaf of Life in Madagascar

OBJECTIVE : REINFORCED TRACEABILITY AND 100% SUSTAINABLE SOURCING IN 2025

In 2021, we took another step forward by introducing a rigorous sourcing policy that covers all our raw materials.

And in line with our commitment to transparency, you can trace these ingredients yourself with the Clarins T.R.U.S.T. platform. Scan the QR code on your product to track its journey from the field to your home.

Our 3-prong approach

Plants

Beauty from nature

For more than 65 years, Clarins has been inspired by the beauty of nature. Today, 80% of the active ingredients used in our formulas come from a private Herbarium of more than 200 plants—our greatest asset.

We are always trying to improve the quality and traceability of our supply chains, and continue to give priority to those that respect the planet, plants, and people.

Clarins Research has defined criteria that any new species joining our catalogue must meet, with particular attention to sustainable agricultural practices.

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Our 3-prong approach

Synthetic ingredients

NATURE FIRST

At Clarins, more than 81% of the active ingredients used in our formulas are of natural origin.

The remaining 19% is made up of biodegradable synthetic ingredients, which are only used when they are essential to the safety, effectiveness or sensoriality of the products. We are always looking for natural alternatives.

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Our 3-prong approach

Naturally derived plant ingredients

Traceability and green chemistry

Naturally derived ingredients are substances of natural origin—vegetable or mineral—which have undergone modifications to provide beneficial properties for the skin. This includes certain active ingredients including hyaluronic acid, delivery systems, and agro-sourced solvents.

For these ingredients we choose materials that are easily biodegradable, and whose manufacturing processes respect the principles of green chemistry. We also ensure they can be traced back to their country of origin. For each of these supply chains, we work in partnership with our suppliers to create programs that protect biodiversity and local communities.

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Beauty for a Better World

Making the world a better place

Our objectives today will be our achievements tomorrow, as we find solutions for more ethical and sustainable sourcing.

2023 results

67% of the plants used in Clarins products are organically grown*

23 fair-trade supply chains

T.R.U.S.T. Over 100 products & plants are traceable

6 organic* plant extracts from plants grown at Domaine Clarins

And tomorrow… to do even better!

2025 objectives

100% sustainable sourcing

80% of our herbarium to be
organically grown

25% of our plants to come from Domaine Clarins or from Clarins-certified supply chains

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Products formulated with plants from Domaine Clarins

Cleansing Micellar Water Face Makeup Remover

2 Sizes

Refreshing micellar cleansing water that quickly removes makeup, pollutants, and grime all in one step—no rinse needed.

REFILLABLE

Total Cleansing Oil - Makeup Removing Facial Cleanser

2 Sizes

Easy-rinse cleansing oil that water activates into a silky milk to instantly remove long-wearing, heavy, and waterproof makeup and pollutants.

Instant Eye-Makeup Remover for Sensitive Eyes

2 Sizes

A gentle, bi-phase eye makeup remover for all skin types that instantly removes heavy + waterproof makeup while soothing the eye area and helping to protect lashes.

One-Step Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser - Face Exfoliator, Makeup Remover + Cleanser for All Skin Types

3.9 Oz.

A 3-in-1 daily gentle exfoliating facial cleanser for all skin types cleanses, removes makeup + pore-clogging debris to reveal soft, smooth, radiant skin.

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CLARINS: POWERED BY NATURE

The Clarins Commitment

At Clarins, we're proud to source sustainably, innovate durably, and advocate for a more beautiful world, today and tomorrow.

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The Art of Formulation

Since 1954, we’ve pushed the boundaries of cosmetics to reveal some of nature’s most effective natural origin ingredients. The result? Generation after generation of groundbreaking formulas, updated and reimagined with each new finding.

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Ingredient Library

"From our open-air laboratory and farm Domaine Clarins to our on-site ingredient library, the Herbarium, learn more about how we source, grow and study our raw materials."

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*Organic ingredients are produced in accordance with European regulation (CE 2018/848)

PIONEERING PRODUCTION, TRACEABLE FROM FIELD TO JAR

Opened in 2016, Serraval was Clarins' first open-air laboratory and farm. Here, you'll find the Clarins Herbarium: a botanical library, cataloguing each and every raw ingredient in our products through responsible sourcing.

End of 2024, the Domaine obtained the prestigious Regenerative Organic Certified® (ROC™) certification for its regenerative farming activity, meaning that the entire estate has a positive impact on the environment, local communities and society.

Located at 1,400m above the French Alps, Serraval is home to countless species of plants and trees, grown organically and harvested with regenerative agriculture and local biodiversity in mind. All of Serraval's plants, whether cultivated or picked from the wild, benefit from this high-quality atmosphere, leaving them packed full of nutrients and skincare actives. And not only are they harvested by hand, allowing Clarins to trace each bud, leaf and petal from field to jar, they're left to dry in the open air - a testament to their quality.