ALBION was founded on March 2, 1956, with the vision that it would "become the best prestigious cosmetics manufacturer in Japan and the world." Since then, we have continued to pursue superior quality through cutting-edge technological innovation and the dedication to developing authentic products that was a characteristic of the company's establishment.
- After extensive research and stringent evaluation, the finest cosmetic line available was finally completed as a result of an endeavor to "provide truly authentic, unprecedented products both in content and design."
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ALBION Co., Ltd. established on March 2nd |
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| The business started at Ginza 1-6 in May | |
| 5 skincare items ,milk lotion "PRIAN", lotion "ORDLIN", cream "PLANCE", "SKINFATT" and "PANACIAN PACK", released | |
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ALBION school (the predecessor of Education Center) in Harajuku, Tokyo opened |
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DUKE series released |
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The industry’s first whitening product "Milk Lotion White" released |
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ALBION Beauty Salon in Marunouchi, Tokyo opened |
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ALBION Education Center in Sendagaya, Tokyo opened |
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High grade series "GRANDUKE" released |
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Four items in the Grand Duke Essential line, including long-selling "Ski-Con" Skin Conditioner, released |
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Duke Marine Blossa, the industry's first two-way summer foundation, launched |
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The second founding of the company proclaimed on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of its original founding |
| ALBION mission statement, corporate philosophy and company song established. The corporate slogan "THIS IS ALBION" created | |
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Agreement signed with ELEGANCE Rolf Offergelt GmbH, "ELEGANCE COSMETICS Co.,Ltd" established |
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Agreement signed with SONIA RYKIEL CREATION ET DIFFUSION DE MODELES S.A., "COSMETICS CREATION PARIS Co., Ltd" established |
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High grade skincare "EX VIE" released |
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Skincare series "EXCIA" released |
| Haircare series "DISE" released | |
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Whitening skincare series "EXCIA WHITE" released |
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IGNIS skincare line released, as a new brand exclusively for specialty stores |
| ALBION beauty salon completely renovated and reopened as Esprit de Beaute ALBION | |
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Skincare and base makeup series "EXAGE" released |
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Agreement signed with ANNA SUI, a popular New York-based designer. ANNA SUI Cosmetics introduced into the Japanese market |
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Head office relocated to Ginza 1 chome in Tokyo’s Chuo ward |
| Skincare and base makeup series "EXAGE WHITE" released | |
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Hideo Kobayashi received a Medal with Blue Ribbon |
| High grade cream "EX VIE CREAM" released | |
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Agreement signed with French designer Sophie Albou. Paul & Joe Beaute introduced into the Japanese market |
| EXAGE Moisture Chiffon foundation with novel sensory effect released | |
| Saitama Osato Plant (Kumagaya Plant now) began production | |
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ALBION COSMETICS (AMERICA) INC. established in NY |
| ALBION COSMETICS (UK) LIMITED established in London | |
| New haircare series "New DISE" released | |
| Skincare and base makeup series "EXCIA AL" released | |
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Kumagaya plant obtained Quality Management System ISO9001 certificate |
| Skincare and base makeup series "EXCIA WHITE AL" released | |
| Point makeup series "EXAGE EPRISE" released | |
| Skincare series "EXAGE CORSES" released | |
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Kumagaya Plant obtained Environmental Management System ISO14001 certificate. |
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Hideo Kobayashi assumed The Chairman and Representative Director, Shoichi Kobayashi assumed The President and Chief Executive Officer in June |
| The 50th anniversary seminer held in Italy and Tokyo, Japan. | |
| ALBION COSMETICS (HK) LIMITED established in Hong Kong | |
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ALBION Shirokane Education Center opened in Minato Ward, Tokyo |
| New IGNIS intorduced to the market | |
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Haircare series "RENASAIR" released |
| ALBION AWARDS established as an activity of mecenat | |
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In-house childcare facility "Kuukids" opened. |
| "ELEGANCE" new point makeup series released. | |
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Skincare series "INFINESSE" released. |
| ALBION Shirakami Laboratory, opened. |
