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1851
The precursor to the original Kiehl’s Pharmacy, "Brunswick Apotheke", begins to serve patrons in the East Village neighborhood at the intersection of Third Avenue and Thirteenth Street, known as Pear Tree Corner.
1894
Apprentice John Kiehl’s purchases the Brunswick Apotheke; enames establishment Kiehl Pharmacy.
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Irving Morse, apprentice to retiring John Kiehl’s buys the venerable pharmacy; Russian family member Prince Karl blends "Love Oil", the original formula for Kiehl's Musk Oil
1961
Aaron Morse takes over family business from father, Irving Morse, and later introduces dedicated products for men.
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Explore the men’s collection
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1964
Andy Warhol's favorite
blue astringent launched.
LATE 60s
Calendula petals are hand inserted into every bottle of Calendula Herbal Extract Alcohol-Free Toner, still done today.
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1970s
The Morse family starts to dole
out generous samples to its customers.
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1988
Kiehl’s Sponsors Everest Expedition climbers scale Mount Everest, relying on Kiehl’s products along the way.
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1997
hand care for a cure introduced the first Kiehl’s product that was dedicated to key philanthropic a cause.
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2004
The Flagship hosts the first ever Kiehl's "Treadathlon" breaking the Guinness World Record for a longest distance run on a treadmill in 24 hours.
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2005
Kiehl's introduces Dermatologist Solutions, a collection to address specific skin conditions such as aging, irritation, sensitivity, sun spots and surface texture
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2009
Recycle and be rewarded
program introduced.
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2010
Kiehl's partners with artist Jeff Koons for a limited edition collection with proceeds benefiting the International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children
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