L’Oréal cosmetics and personal care products

L'Oréal is the world's largest beauty company, founded in Paris in 1909 by Eugène Schueller, a chemist who developed a safe hair dye formula called 'L'Auréale'. What started as a small business selling dyes to Parisian hairdressers has evolved into a global beauty powerhouse. The company's name was officially changed to L'Oréal in 1939, and it has since expanded through intensive research and strategic acquisitions of iconic brands like Lancôme, Garnier, and Kiehl's.

Today, L'Oréal operates a massive global supply chain with manufacturing facilities distributed across every continent to serve local markets efficiently. While it maintains several major production hubs and research centers in France, it also has significant manufacturing footprints in the United States, China, Brazil, Indonesia, and across Europe. The brand remains deeply rooted in its French heritage, with its global headquarters located in Clichy, France. As of 2026, the company continues to lead the industry by integrating advanced 'Beauty Tech' and sustainable manufacturing practices into its global operations.