Irish company Chleo has been appointed the official UK distributor for Sothys Paris.
Headquartered in Dublin, Chleo was founded as Chleo Enterprises by Katharine Hurley in 1984, with Perron Rigot being the first brand she brought to Ireland. Over the years, Chleo Enterprises added Sothys, DMK and Artdeco to its brand portfolio.
Hurley’s daughter Nicola Mealia joined the family business in 1998, and took over with her brother Richard Hurley in 2014 when their mother retired.
The company celebrated its 40th birthday in 2024, as it rebranded to Chleo and launched a new website.
“For more than four decades, Chleo has been synonymous with excellence in professional skincare distribution across Ireland and Northern Ireland,” said Mealia. “Now, we’re bringing that same unwavering commitment to quality, education and personalised support to beauty professionals throughout the greater UK.
“This expanding collaboration with Sothys Paris feels like a natural progression for us. Since 1946, Sothys has championed a philosophy we deeply understand: that exceptional skincare is delivered through the expert hands of trained beauty therapists, not simply sold off a shelf. Their exclusive focus on professional channels mirrors our own belief that true beauty excellence requires knowledge, skill and ongoing education.
“For salons, spas, and skin clinics across the UK, this partnership opens doors to a world-class French skincare house backed by Chleo’s proven infrastructure and support systems. We’re not just distributing products – we’re building relationships. Our team brings decades of hands-on industry experience, having worked alongside countless beauty professionals to help them grow thriving businesses.”
