Albion Co., Ltd. or Albion (
Japanese: 株式会社アルビオン) is a
Japanese manufacturer and
distributor (business) of luxury
cosmetics founded in 1956.
Albion offers global and Japanese brand cosmetic lines. The company is headquartered in
Ginza
Ginza ( ; ja, 銀座 ) is a district of Chūō, Tokyo, located south of Yaesu and Kyōbashi, west of Tsukiji, east of Yūrakuchō and Uchisaiwaichō, and north of Shinbashi. It is a popular upscale shopping area of Tokyo, with numerous intern ...
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Tokyo. The company is a
consolidated subsidiary of the
KOSE corporation as a part of the cosmetics market with sales and distribution occurring largely in
boutiques, standalone stores and
department stores. Albion's major offices are in Tokyo,
London,
Hong Kong, and
New York City.
'GRAND DUKE', the luxury skin care line is one of the oldest brands of Albion. It was launched in 1972.
Their herbal skincare lotion Skicon that is prepared using
coix seed extract was launched in 1974.
Their market is mainly in
Asia,
Europe and the
United States. Other most known skin care lines of Albion are 'INFINESSE' and 'EXAGE' together with original care items based on natural extracts and herbal medicines. The brand also offers skin care brands like “Elégance”, “INFIORE”, and “IGNIS” brand.
They launched cosmetic lines from fashion brands “ANNA SUI” and “PAUL & JOE”, and the line of “Les Merveilleuses LADURÉE” with the
Parisian patisserie brand.
Brands
* Albion
* Elegance
* Ignis
* In Fiore
*
Anna Sui
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Paul & Joe
*
Ladurée
* Grand Duke
References
Cosmetics companies of Japan
Chemical companies based in Tokyo
Manufacturing companies established in 1956
1956 establishments in Japan
Japanese brands
Cosmetics brands
Luxury brands
Perfume houses
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