Regional network expanded to over 25 markets

Dubai-UAE, December 26, 2007 - Clarins Group Middle East (CGME), the global and leading skin care company, announced today that its sales since the launch of its regional operations in Dubai in 2001 grew by 280% to date.  

The rapid growth in the company's operations, according to Osama Rinno, President, CGME, is a remarkable feat and proof of the confidence our consumers have entrusted in the company's wide range of high end skin care and cosmetics products.  

"This remarkable success, in a short period of time since our inception in the region, positions Clarins as a major contender in the industry and market as a whole," noted Rinno. "In addition to the growth in sales, CGME evolved from a start-up team in 2001 to a regional network of more than 250 members who cover today over 25 key markets."

The Clarins brand provides natural and innovative products that cater to all skin types, concerns, needs and age groups. By developing a unique philosophy for each of its prestigious brands, Clarins Group has established durable positions in the beauty and perfume segments in a worldwide market characterized by increasing concentration and competition. It has been the uncontested leader for premium skin care products in France since 1980, Europe since 1990, as well as the GCC.

"Our commitment to the industry, market and customers, as well as our drive for excellence and innovation will continue to lead us to introduce new and unique product lines that will certainly be favored by our customers in the region and around the world," remarked Rinno. "At the same time, the Group will continue to explore new segments for its existing brands, exemplified by the launch in 2002 of a men's skin care line and in 2005 by creating a Clarins perfume, in addition to the soon to be launched Clarins boutiques, institutes and spas."

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About Clarins Group
Clarins was created in 1954 through an initiative by Jacques Courtin to make skin care products offered in the Beauty Institute available for home use. Widely acclaimed for its seriousness and effectiveness, the brand rapidly became a major name in the market for premium skin care products.

The Clarins Group keeps its cosmetics and perfumery the main business line, continuously cultivating natural and herbal creams through rigorous investments in research and development.

In 1991, Clarins worldwide launched a strategy of diversification into other cosmetic segments, introducing its first make-up line. In 1992, the Group entered the perfume market with the launch of Angel under the Thierry Mugler brand (finalizing the acquisition of the company in 1997) followed by the acquisition of Parfums Azzaro in 1995.

Samer Renno,
Managing Director 
Renno Communications Group / Public Relations Agency
email: samer@rennoandassociates.com
telephone: +971509561516

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