Albion Co., Ltd. or Albion (

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: 株式会社アルビオン) is a

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and

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of luxury

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founded in 1956. Albion offers global and Japanese brand cosmetic lines. The company is headquartered in

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. The company is a consolidated subsidiary of the

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as a part of the cosmetics market with sales and distribution occurring largely in

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, standalone stores and

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s. Albion's major offices are in Tokyo,

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, and

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. '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

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and the

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. 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 *

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* Paul & Joe *

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* Grand Duke

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