Germinal, from Laboratorios Alter, has been working since 1977 with the vocation of making beauty more alive and lasting. Today Germinal continues to develop new preparations in Anti-wrinkle / Anti-aging, Hydration and nutrition, Lifting effect, Hands, Anti-gravity, Cleaning, Anti-spot ampoules.
1977
Germinal is born
Laboratorios Alter had a vocation: to make beauty more alive and lasting. It did so in 1977 through Germinal, a new market proposal with a revolutionary concept: high-end Spanish cosmetics for sale in pharmacies.
1978
The first product
From France, the Vitalizing Cream was Germinal's first product. It was a collagen-based revitalizing cream and the only one of its kind available in pharmacies.The first product
1980
Ampoules of Immediate Action
The formula of the Ampoules of Immediate Action comes from France, where it was known as "rayon du soleil" (ray of sun). Its success was immediate, becoming one of the beauty essentials for thousands of women.Immediate Action Ampoules
1989
Men's cosmetics
In a pioneering way, the sponsorship of a team in the Spanish Formula Nissan Championship was addressed. Thanks to initiatives like this, today men's cosmetics is fully established in Spain.
1992
The jump to the small screen
In the early nineties, Germinal broadcast its first TV spot. The time had come to conquer homes and share the positive effects of its products with thousands of women.The jump to the small screen
1995
Germinal improves your image
Times were changing and Germinal decided to renew its image. The well-known black color of its containers was accompanied by white, an aesthetic evolution that had a very positive impact on our consumers.Germinal improves its image
2002
Color arrives at Germinal
The renewed packaging reached pharmacies in 2002 with a more modern design and logo, and colors that brought entity to the different ranges of Germinal products: Face, Immediate Action, Anti-aging...
2010
Germinal is updated
In 2010, Germinal embarked on a very stimulating project, launching the brand's new website and its Facebook page: Germinal Women. Not a fan yet?Germinal is updated
2013
Germinal 3.0 arrives
Germinal 3.0 was born from the continuous research and development of Laboratorios Alter S.A. Conceived in a comfortable ampoules format, it provides smooth and firm skin thanks to Kigelia and Quillaja extracts.Germinal 3.0
2014
Germinal Basics
We know that there are women who want to take care of themselves quickly and easily, and we have adapted to their rhythm of life with Básicos Germinal, a collection of multidisciplinary products for everyday use.
2015
We continue to grow
We continue to develop preparations in ampoules for women seeking more specific treatments for their skin: Germinal Deep Action Hyaluronic Acid and Germinal Deep Action Collagen and Elastin.We continue to grow
2016
Nourishing oil at night
In 2015 we launched a new product on the market: Nourishing Oil at night, a night treatment formulated with raw materials of plant origin that nourishes the deepest layers of the skin.Night Nourishing Oil< ;/b>
2017
Germinal Essential Hidraplus
Maximum hydration comes in the form of a gel texture and with SPF 30. An essential for women who not only care about the appearance of their skin, but also about its interior. Provides soft, protected and hydrated skin.Germinal Essential Hidraplus
2018
Germinal Essential Eye Contour
The ideal complement for a total hydration of the face. Eye contour, our revolutionary treatment designed especially for the delicate area around the eyes, revitalizes the look with a single gesture. Germinal Essential Eye Contour
2019
Germinal Prebiotics
We launched the first prebiotic treatment in ampoule format. A solution that stimulates the natural defense systems and helps to achieve a balanced and undisturbed skin.Germinal Prebiotics
2019
Goodbye, cell damage!
We are launching Antioxidant Day and Night with Rediotoxil ®, an exclusive complex that fights free radicals and improves the appearance of photo-aged skin, providing luminosity to the face. Goodbye Cell Damage!
2020
GERMINAL Progressive Lifting
We are once again revolutionizing cosmetics with the No. 1 in flash ampoules, now in an anti-aging serum for daily use with an immediate and long-lasting lifting effect.GERMINAL Progressive Lifting
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