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German Cosmetics

Flacon Eau de Cologne ©Cosmopolitain Cosmetics GmbH
4711 Eau de Cologne 
The formula is a good 300 years old and when it was first invented was extolled as a “miracle product”.The cologne, which has remained unchanged to this day, was invented in Cologne’s Glockengasse, number 4711. Around 10 million products incorporating the “Eau de Cologne” are produced here every year and exported to more than 60 countries.
 
Nivea box ©Beiersdorf AG
Nivea
“As white as snow” was the skin creme developed in 1911 by Oskar Troplowitz, so he named it “Nivea” after the Latin word for snow. In the 1970s, the brand took off around the world. The blue pot is now synonymous with perfect skincare for millions of people.
 
Wella Logo ©Wella AG
Wella
Hairdresser Franz Ströher laid the foundation stone for this global success story in 1880. 125 years later, Wella is a leading supplier of hair products and fragrances in more than 150 countries. The company produces innovative styling and personal grooming products, making Wella one of the most successful brands in the cosmetics market.
 
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