Clarins opens new spa in Dublin city centre

Clarins has opened a new boutique and spa on Wicklow Street in Dublin, following a €1m investment.

The first of its kind across Ireland and the UK, it is offering customised treatments for the face and body, as well as an enhanced Clarins range.

“We intend this to be a landmark boutique retail concept and destination in Dublin city centre, where you can enjoy the full Clarins experience with our trained experts,” said Clarins managing director Dr Olivier Courtin, who opened the boutique and spa. Dr Courtin is the son of Jacques Courtin-Clarins, who founded the Parisian brand in 1954.

“The brand has confidence and has invested in a bricks and mortar service-led boutique and spa, which will complement our nationwide partner network and will be a destination for Clarins customers.

“The pandemic affected our ability to offer our customers the full brand experience, but people want contact again. They want to elevate their experience and enjoy services for women and men that they can’t find anywhere else.”

The spa's menu includes flash expert services on specific areas that take five to 15 minutes, and longer treatments ranging from 30 minutes to an hour. Full treatments are offered in one of the boutique’s two skin spa cabins.

In keeping with Clarins’ carbon neutral status, the new space was fitted out by Donegal firm Ashley Martin, using sustainable materials throughout, with an emphasis on wood and recycled plastics.