Our brands

Impulse was originally launched in South Africa in 1972 as a ‘perfume deodorant’, the first product to combine fragrance with deodorant. In 1979 its popularity spread to the UK where it rapidly built up a significant share of the deodorant market. Since its launch, each Impulse variant has been founded on the brand’s fragrance heritage and quality. The brand's slogan, Trust your Impulse, has developed over the years and continues to inspire individuals to feel more empowered.

Jif products come in various forms: creams, sprays, gels, wipes and liquids. The brand is also known as Cif and Viss in different markets. In more than 50 countries around the world, millions of people use Cif’s range of home care products to clean their kitchens, bathrooms, dishes, floors and surfaces.

Klondike is an ice cream brand based in the US that is also sold in Canada and Greater Caribbean. The origins of the Klondike bar can be traced back to Switzerland and the Isaly family, who were known for their Fine Dairy Products. William Isaly founded the Isaly Dairy Company at the start of the 1900s. The original Klondike bar was handmade by dipping square slices of ice cream in pans of Swiss milk chocolate.

Lakmé was the first home-grown cosmetics brand in India to achieve wide success, having launched in 1952. It takes pride in its heritage and in having been the expert on Indian beauty for over 60 years.

Lever 2000 is a body care brand that provides deodorants, soap and body wash to the US and Canada. The formulas used in the deodorants hydrate the skin whilst keeping away odour.

Since 1747, Maille has developed French mustards and condiments, with the aim of reaching the Maille ‘gold standard’. The packaging, with its gold lettering, emphasises the concept of the ‘gold standard’. Maille is sold in France, the UK & Ireland and Greece.

Maizena is best known around the world for its high quality cornstarch in its iconic yellow and white box. Born in 1862 and winner of 14 World Expo prize medals, it has since become an essential ingredient in the cupboard of every kitchen. Today the Maizena range also includes instant binders and further cooking helpers. Conjure up sweet and savoury delicacies for yourself and your loved ones in no time at all with Maizena.

Marmite was conceived in 1902 and the Marmite Food Company opened a small factory in Burton-on-Trent, UK where it still operates today. Marmite is a nutritious, savoury spread for bread or toast, or for use as a cooking ingredient. It is made from spent brewer’s yeast and comes in a distinctive black jar with a yellow lid. The popular ‘Love it or Hate it’ campaign was born out of talking to people and discovering that most either really love or really hate Marmite.

Mod’s Hair is a hair-care brand that has its roots in a hair salon in Paris in 1968. The brand developed from the salon and is now popular in Japan and Taiwan, with a wide range of products including shampoo and styling products.

Noxzema is a line of skin-care products for cleansing and complexion care, with a wide range of products such as daily face scrubs, moisturisers and make-up removal cloths. The brand is available in the US and Canada.

Pears is a skin-care brand. Its range, which includes face wash and hand soap, contains glycerin and natural oils, making the products gentle and non-abrasive, and drawing recommendations from doctors and paediatricians. Pears products are available in India, Sri Lanka and Nigeria.

Persil (also known as Omo) is a global laundry brand, which emphasises its stain-removal technology. It is available in the form of washing liquids, capsules, powder, tablets and sachets and is effective with low-temperature washes.

Pfanni is a German food brand that began in 1949. It is well known for its potato products, such as mashed potato powder and dumplings. Today the full range of products includes fried potatoes and gnocchi. Pfanni products are available in Germany and Austria.

Pond’s is a skincare brand sold in an affordable price bracket. The brand has a long heritage, dating back to the 1840s when the first product was sold in New York.

Popsicle is an American iced dessert brand that dates back to 1923. Today there are more than 30 variations of the original Popsicle product. The Popsicle is available in Canada and the Caribbean as well as the US.

Pureit is an in-home water purifier and the first of its kind. It was designed by Unilever in order to purify tap water and make it “as safe as boiled water without the hassles of boiling”.

Created in 1923 by Leo Gerstenzang, Q-Tips cotton swabs started as a product to help families care for babies. Now Q-Tips are used for everything from applying ointments and creams to arts and crafts and cleaning hard-to-reach places around the house. The Q-Tips brand is the market leader in the US and are also available in Canada.

Rin (also known as Brilhante and Radiante in some markets) is a detergent brand with a range of products including washing powder, detergent bars and a clothes whitening liquid.

Rinso is a brand of laundry detergent with an accompanying range of laundry products. It launched in 1959 and is available in Latin America and Asia, with a comprehensive range of offerings including bars, powders, liquids, tablets and capsules.

Robijn, also known as Cajoline, Fofo, Mimosin and Bamseline in other countries, is a Dutch brand of fabric softener. Since its launch the brand has expanded its range to include concentrated liquid as well as capsules. The brand is also available in Belgium.