Clarins was founded in 1954 by French medical student Jacques Courtin-Clarins, and is now sold in more than 150 countries worldwide. The brand specialises in skincare and fragrances, and was the first known company to use 100% pure plant extracts in their products. Clarins are also thought to be the first cosmetics company to address the issue of pollution, and use an anti-pollution complex in all of their creams. The Clarins product collection includes facial treatments, body cleansers, fragrances, gift sets, and sun protection products.