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Open your senses

Close your eyes, relax your shoulders and sense your body. The beating of your heart, the depth of your breathing and the warmth of your skin. Could you imagine a world where you are fully in your own power? Where you are free to feel, explore and connect limitlessly — with yourself and the world surrounding you. The skin connects our inner and outer world, and merges the other senses into one. Open your senses to the world of Skins.

Back to the beginning

In 2000, Co-founder Philip and childhood friend Michiel started talking about an idea. With a shared passion for entrepreneurship, they fulfilled their dream with Skins Cosmetics. A concept that disrupted the cosmetics industry by bringing international boutique brands exclusively to the Netherlands for the first time. Within a year, the duo opened their first boutique on the well-known Runstraat in Amsterdam. It housed seven brands, including Aesop and Laura Mercier, followed by DIPTYQUE and Creed.

The evolution of our brand name

At Skins, we believe that change is a natural path to growth. We are evolving from Skins Cosmetics to Skins. The name is an ode to the skin — with its different forms, textures, colours and sensitivities. We all have one, but never the same. The skin is our largest and most impressive sense: we experience the warmth of a hug, the coolness of nature or a velvety cream.

The evolution of our brand name

At Skins, we believe that change is a natural path to growth. We are evolving from Skins Cosmetics to Skins. The name is an ode to the skin - with its different forms, textures, colours and sensitivities. We all have one, but never the same. The skin is our largest and most impressive sense: we experience the warmth of a hug, the coolness of nature or a velvety cream.

Connecting worlds

We empower you by connecting, opening and enriching worlds. At Skins, your inner world merges with those of our experts and boutique brands. Your unique experience is always the most powerful connector.

The passion of experts

At the very core of our world you find our Skins Experts. With their expertise and passion, they guide you through the wonderful stories behind the brands of our curated perfume, home and skincare collection. At Skins, you will not only discover timeless icons and new creations, but also experiences to cherish forever.

Your authentic self

We want to get to know you on a personal level  — who you are and love to be, what you long for and what you need. Together we embrace who you are in this moment, while expanding your horizon with a variety of unexpected scents, colours and textures. Whether we meet for the first time, or already have a warm connection.

Brands we believe in

At the core of the more than 150 boutique brands in our portfolio you find passionate founders. With their deep-rooted knowledge and vision, they create formulas we believe in. Their stories and personal inspirations make a profound connection to us, and hopefully to you, too.

The passion of experts

At the very core of our world you find our Skins Experts. With their expertise and passion, they guide you through the wonderful stories behind the brands of our curated perfume, home and skincare collection. At Skins, you will not only discover timeless icons and new creations, but also experiences to cherish forever.

Your authentic self

We want to get to know you on a personal level - who you are and love to be, what you long for and what you need. Together we embrace who you are in this moment, while expanding your horizon with a variety of unexpected scents, colours and textures. Whether we meet for the first time, or already have a warm connection.

Brands we believe in

At the core of the more than 150 boutique brands in our portfolio you find passionate founders. With their deep-rooted knowledge and vision, they create formulas we believe in. Their stories and personal inspirations make a profound connection to us, and hopefully to you, too.

The art of curation

Since the opening of our first boutiques, we have set our standards high. With almost 25 years of knowledge, experience and passion, we continue to evolve. We travel the world in search of stories, brands and products that truly move us. Right now is the time to begin your unique journey of exploration. Our Skins Experts, both in our boutiques and e-boutique, are ready to make you a part of our adventure.