Skins
RetailNorth Holland, Netherlands201-500 Employees
Skins is a mid-sized Dutch retailer focused on cosmetics and niche fragrances, curating a selection of international boutique brands for the Netherlands. The business traces its origins to 2000, when co-founders Philip and Michiel sought to disrupt the Dutch cosmetics scene by bringing exclusive international brands to the country, opening their first Amsterdam boutique with seven brands including Aesop and Laura Mercier and later adding Diptyque and Creed. The company emphasizes an experience-led approach, connecting customers with brands and its team of experts to enrich their encounter with beauty products. Based in Amstelveen, North Holland, Skins operates in the retail sector and employs hundreds of people. It serves consumers looking for premium, niche fragrance and cosmetic offerings not typically available through mainstream channels. In April 2026, Skins announced a collaboration with Essentialparfums resulting in the Osmanthus Absolu fragrance.