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THE TIMELINE HERITAGE
La Prairie's origins date back to 1931, but our history is more than a series of dates.
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1931
THE CLINIC AND PAUL NIEHANS
Doctor Paul Niehans begins his pioneering work in cellular therapy at Clinique La Prairie.
1950
RENOWN
From its early days, the clinic hosted many of the most influential people from the highest echalons of society. World leaders,
artists and others in-the-know gathered at Clinique La Prairie to enjoy its pristine setting and rejuvenating treatments.
1953
THE POPE
Following the rejuvenating treatment given to Pope Pius XII, the clinic became internationally recognized.
1960
PUBLICATION
Dr Niehans publishes the results of his breakthrough research in
Introduction to Cellular Therapy, cementing his reputation as a visionary innovator.
1978
A CELLULAR REVOLUTION BEGINS
On its eternal quest for timeless beauty, La Prairie took inspiration from the clinic’s and
Paul Niehans’ advanced rejuvenation treatments to create the Exclusive Cellular Complex.
1987
CAVIAR PEARLS
La Prairie creates a skincare phenomenon with the introduction
of Skin Caviar, the first encapsulated delivery system to contain active ingredients
sourced from real caviar.
1998
PHENOMENAL LIFTING AND FIRMING
With the launch of Skin Caviar Luxe Cream, La Prairie reinterprets the original Skin Caviar in an exquisite face cream, declaring, “Neither skin nor psyche will ever be the same”.
2006
THE GOLD STANDARD
La Prairie casts a 24-carat glow onto skin with the launch of The Radiance Collection. This is the first line to suspend gold with quartz, liquid crystals and reflective pigments. Vitality and radiance are enhanced from within.
2008
ULTIMATE REJUVENATION
La Prairie creates Platinum Rare Cellular Cream, which visibly transforms all signs of aging with the powerful anti-aging benefits of platinum, the most precious metal on earth.
2010
LUXE LUMINOSITY
La Prairie combines the exceptional clarifying benefits of golden caviar with liquid crystals to firm and nourish skin while lending it a softly lit luminosity.
2012
LIQUID LIFT
A new, lavish lift is launched with the debut of Skin Caviar Liquid Lift, the skincare phenomenon for an instant taut, firm appearance.
2016
CAVIAR WATER
With Skin Caviar Essence-in-Lotion, the most delicate components of caviar are captured for the first time in this pure, powerful, highly concentrated infusion.
2017
CAVIAR ABSOLUTE
Skin Caviar Absolute Filler, the latest innovation in the Skin Caviar Collection, restores tone and density for enhanced skin fullness and refined contours, imparting the face with the harmony of youth.
2017
30 YEARS OF THE ART OF CAVIAR
La Prairie marks the 30th anniversary of its iconic Skin Caviar. To celebrate the occasion, La Prairie will collaborate with a select group of contemporary artists on The Art of Caviar with a scientific and artistic innovation.
2017
ART BASEL
La Prairie partners with Art Basel, the world’s leading art platform, in a first-of-its-kind initiative that perfectly represents the brand’s quest for timeless beauty.
