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Company Profile

L'Oréal S.A. is the world's largest developer, manufacturer, and seller of commercial and professional hair, beauty, and health products, operating through four key divisions: Professional Products, Consumer Products, L'Oréal Luxe, and Dermatological Beauty. Founded in 1909 by chemist Eugène Schueller in Paris with the invention of a safe hair dye, the company has grown into a global leader headquartered in Clichy, France, employing over 90,000 people worldwide and reaching consumers in more than 150 countries. It offers an extensive portfolio of 37 brands, including L’Oréal Paris, Garnier, Maybelline New York, Lancôme, Kérastase, Redken, La Roche-Posay, CeraVe, and Yves Saint Laurent Beauté, spanning skincare, makeup, haircare, hair colorants, perfumes, and hygiene products. L'Oréal S.A. distributes through diverse channels like hair salons, e-commerce, mass-market retail, department stores, pharmacies, and travel retail, emphasizing research and innovation with thousands of scientists and hundreds of annual patents. Its commitment to sustainability is evident in initiatives like the L’Oréal for the Future program, focusing on climate transition, nature safeguard, circularity, and community support, while driving significant market influence in the beauty industry.