Kryolan

About Kryolan

Kryolan is a family-owned cosmetics company founded in Berlin in 1945 by Arnold Langer that manufactures professional make-up for film, television and theater. The product range includes, among other things, cream colors (Supracolor, Aquacolor, Dermacolor Camouflage Creme), fixing sprays, powders, eyeshadow palettes, liners as well as bald caps and other pro equipment such as make-up cases, palettes and mirrors. According to its own statements, Kryolan covers a significant share of worldwide production of professional make-up for film, TV and theater. The company is now run by the third generation and operates internationally; in addition to its headquarters in Berlin, it maintains a US subsidiary in San Francisco. In addition to its products, Kryolan offers make-up services, workshops and virtual consultations as well as training for make-up artists.

Site

Berlin

Processes

Make-up services (e.g. bridal make-up), Workshops (glamour make-up course, teen make-up course, carnival airbrush), Virtual consultation (video make-up consultation), Training for make-up artists

Certificates

Code of Conduct

Founded

1945

Industries

Film, TV, Theater, Cosmetics, Professional make-up for film, TV and theater, Cosmetics/Film & TV

1. 01

   Product development

2. 02

   Manufacture of the make-up products

3. 03

   Distribution via Kryolan City Stores and online shop

4. 04

   Make-up services, workshops and training

Locations

Products

Inside the production

Quality

In September 2023, the Kryolan Group published binding standards of conduct for all employees and locations worldwide as a Code of Conduct. Documented certifications are not provided in the sources.

History

1. 1945

   Kryolan founded by Arnold Langer in Berlin

2. 1968

   Hollywood breakthrough with face masks for the film 'Planet of the Apes'

3. 1987

   Purchase of a building in downtown San Francisco for the US subsidiary, which later became the company's US seat

4. 2012

   Launch of the 'Make-Up Is A Science' campaign; Arnold Langer awarded 'Family Entrepreneur of the Year'

5. 2023

   Publication of the Code of Conduct