Farmec has been present on the local market for over 130 years – over a century of tradition and excellence in the Romanian cosmetics industry.
The successful story of Farmec Company begins
The story starts in Budapest, at the Molnar Moser laboratories.
The Molnar Moser network opened the Mol-Mos laboratory in Cluj-Napoca
The year marking the start of Farmec’s history in Romania – the Molnar Moser network opened the Mol-Mos laboratory in Cluj-Napoca.
Mol-Mos Laboratory becomes the Cosmetics Factory
In the nationalization process, the Mol-Mos laboratory became the No. 21 Cosmetics Factory in Cluj, under the Ministry of Health.
Doina milk is produced for the first time
Start of production for the Doina milk, one of the most appreciated and sold products for skin cleansing.
Manufacture of the first Gerovital creams
A landmark for the company, that launched a new stage: Liviu Turdean becomes the Manager and Prof. Dr. Ana Aslan assigned over to Farmec the production rights for the Gerovital H3 anti-wrinkle creams and emulsions.
Production of the first spray in Romania
A national premiere – the start of manufacturing spray type products. The first products were the Triumf deodorant and the Adam shaving cream. Later on, the product line was developed to include the Perla, Zefir, Cristal, Farmec deodorants.
Renaming the factory to Farmec
The “Flacăra” State Industrial Enterprise became the “Farmec” Cosmetic Products Factory.
90% of the local consumption needs are provided by Farmec
Farmec production ensured approx. 90% of the local consumption requirement at the time.
Privatization through the MEBO method
The company was fully privatized using the MEBO method, and Farmec S.A. continued to have a 100% Romanian share capital. Ec. Liviu Turdean became the CEO, elected by the General Meeting of Shareholders.
The Dezmir platform is launched
The Dezmir platform was launched, being the largest in South-East Europe at the time and the first Romanian propane butane-based deodorants started to be manufactured at an industrial level.
Opening of representative offices in the most important cities
The start of our own national distribution network, by opening agencies in the largest cities of the country.
Farmec becomes the unique owner of the Gerovital brand
Farmec was assigned all rights of use over the Gerovital brand, which had been shared, up to that time, with Gerovital Cosmetics (Miraj).
Launch of the Gerovital H3 Evolution range
Launch of the Gerovital H3 Evolution line, a top line in the Romanian anti-wrinkle market segment.
Opening of the first Beauty Workshop in the country, in Cluj Napoca
Opening of the first Beauty Parlour in the country, at Cluj-Napoca, that offers facial and body treatments using Gerovital H3 Equilibrium products.
Launch of the first range of dermatocosmetics and products for men
Launch of Gerovital H3 Men – the first product line for men – and of Gerovital H3 Derma+ – the first
dermo-cosmetics line in the portfolio.
Launch of the first Gerovital store in the country, in Cluj-Napoca
Opening of the first Gerovital store in the country, at Cluj-Napoca. Gerovital stores are based on the “Beauty Doctor” unique concept, created in full harmony with the brand’s attributes: innovation, trust and efficiency. Gerovital stores offer all Gerovital and Aslavital brands.
Launch of the Gerovital Luxury range
Launch of Gerovital Luxury – the first deluxe cosmetics line.
50 years of excellence – Gerovital
Gerovital anniversary – 50 years of Romanian excellence in cosmetics.
Launch of the Gerovital Beauty range
Launch of Gerovital Beauty – the first decorative cosmetics line.
Launch of the Women’s Union campaign
Launch of the Women’s Union campaign – to celebrate our Centennial – the Gerovital manifesto encouraging Romanian women to support women in varied vulnerable groups.
Launch of Gerovital magazine
Launch of the quarterly Gerovital magazine, available in all brand stores and online.
Store no. 20
Opening of the 20th Gerovital brand store in Sibiu.
Launch of the franchise system for Gerovital
Launch of the franchise system for Gerovital stores; opening the first store in Bacău.
Launch of the “Take care of nature as you take care of yourself” campaign
Launch of the “Take care of nature as nature takes care of you” campaign, a social responsibility endeavour to recycle the packagings of products in our own portfolio.