Pioneering skincare brand with European roots, known for its results-oriented, natural-ingredient-based facials and treatments.
ORIGIN
USA
PRICE TIER
premium
Founded in 1941 on New York’s Madison Avenue by its namesake Czech-born aesthetician, Georgette Klinger introduced European-style skincare to the United States. After a negative reaction to cosmetics she won in a beauty contest, Klinger studied dermatology and cosmetology across Europe, developing a philosophy rooted in natural, herbal ingredients and a holistic view of skin as a living organ to be nurtured, not just covered. This approach, which included advising against sun exposure and emphasizing diet and cleanliness, was revolutionary for its time and established her as the “Dean of Skin Care.”