French Skincare Excellence Meets Irish Expertise: Chleo Becomes Sothys’ New UK Distributor
We’re thrilled to share some momentous news: Chleo has been appointed the official UK distributor for Sothys Paris, marking an exciting evolution in our journey as a family-owned beauty business.
For more than four decades, Chleo has been synonymous with excellence in professional skincare distribution across Ireland and Northern Ireland. Now, we’re bringing that same unwavering commitment to quality, education, and personalised support to beauty professionals throughout the greater UK.
A Partnership Rooted in Shared Values
This expanding collaboration with Sothys Paris feels like a natural progression for us. Since 1946, Sothys has championed a philosophy we deeply understand: that exceptional skincare is delivered through the expert hands of trained beauty therapists, not simply sold off a shelf. Their exclusive focus on professional channels mirrors our own belief that true beauty excellence requires knowledge, skill, and ongoing education.
What captivates us most about Sothys is their remarkable commitment to innovation while honouring tradition. Nestled in the Mas family’s ancestral Corrèze region, Les Jardins Sothys® serves as both botanical sanctuary and creative wellspring—a protected haven where nature inspires cutting-edge formulations. Their Soredec Laboratory, staffed by 28 expert biologists, chemists, and beauty therapists, produces approximately 35 innovative skincare formulas and 15 new makeup products annually, each adhering to Sothys’ four core principles: sensoriality, naturalness, safety, and efficiency.
This dedication to research and development creates products and treatment experiences that transcend ordinary skincare. Anyone that has had the pleasure of trying Sothys for themselves can attest to how special it is.
What This Means for UK Beauty Professionals
For salons, spas, and skin clinics across the UK, this partnership opens doors to a world-class French skincare house backed by Chleo’s proven infrastructure and support systems. We’ve designed a frictionless onboarding process that gets you up and running quickly, with minimal disruption to your business operations. From your first order onwards, you’ll benefit from comprehensive training programmes designed to help you master Sothys’ sophisticated treatment protocols, dedicated account management that understands your business needs, and reliable logistics ensuring consistent stock availability and prompt delivery.
We’re not just distributing products—we’re building relationships. Our team brings decades of hands-on industry experience, having worked alongside countless beauty professionals to help them grow thriving businesses. That expertise, combined with Sothys’ globally respected brand prestige, creates a powerful foundation for your success.
Continuing Our Family Legacy
When our mother, Katharine Hurley, founded Chleo in 1984, she built the business on meticulous brand curation and genuine partnership with beauty professionals. Those founding principles remain our compass today. As second-generation owners, we understand that our reputation rests on the success of the professionals we serve.
This expansion into the UK market represents more than geographical growth—it’s an opportunity to share the family values of integrity, education, and excellence that have defined Chleo’s approach for over 40 years. We’ve carefully selected every brand in our portfolio to ensure they meet our exacting standards, and Sothys’ 79-year heritage of professional excellence makes them a perfect fit within our family of brands.
We couldn’t be more excited about this new chapter and the opportunity to support more UK beauty professionals in delivering transformative client experiences with Sothys Paris.
A Personal Thank You
As we embark on this exciting new chapter, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to the beauty professionals who have supported Chleo over the decades. Your trust in us has made this expansion possible, and we’re honoured to bring Sothys Paris to the UK market with the same dedication and care you’ve come to expect from our family business.
To our new UK partners: welcome to the Chleo family. We’re genuinely excited to work alongside you, support your growth, and help you create exceptional experiences for your clients with Sothys’ remarkable treatments.
Here’s to new beginnings, lasting partnerships, and the continued pursuit of beauty excellence.
With sincere gratitude,
Nicola Mealia & Richard Hurley
Co-Directors, Chleo
If you’re interested in learning more about becoming a Sothys partner, contact [email protected].
