Parent company
Who owns Famille C Participations, and which brands does it own?
Last verified 13 September 2026Last updated 13 September 2026
Animal welfare record
Clarins, the ultimate parent company, does not meet cruelty-free standards. Clarins states it works to substitute animal testing with in vitro alternatives in countries where authorities mandate testing, but allows animal testing where legally required. Clarins sells products in mainland China and other markets where animal testing is mandated by law, meaning its products may be subject to animal testing.Company's own statement
Famille C Participations is itself owned by Groupe Clarins.
Brands owned by Famille C Participations
Sources
- Clarins is NOT cruelty-free due to animal testing where required by law, particularly in mainland ChinaCompany's own statement
Supports: Clarins, the ultimate parent company, does not meet cruelty-free standards. Clarins states it works to substitute animal testing with in vitro alternatives in countries where authorities mandate testing, but allows animal testing where legally required. Clarins sells products in mainland China and other markets where animal testing is mandated by law, meaning its products may be subject to animal testing.
Ethical Elephant · Accessed 13 September 2026
- Famille C Participations acquired majority stake in 2023, founder Sarah Brown retains significant shareholding, ownership chain to Groupe ClarinsOfficial registry
Supports: Pai Skincare is recorded as having Famille C Participations as its parent since 2023.
BeautyMatter · Accessed 13 September 2026