L'Oréal personal care products

Founded in 1909 by Eugène Schueller in Paris, France, L'Oréal has grown into the world's largest cosmetics and beauty corporation. The brand originally began with a safe-to-use hair dye called 'Auréole' and transitioned into a global powerhouses covering specialized divisions like Professional Products, Consumer Products, Luxe, and Dermatological Beauty.

As of 2026, the company continues to lead through significant investments in beauty tech, including AI-driven chemistry and advanced skincare devices. L'Oréal operates a massive industrial network with 40 manufacturing plants worldwide, located across Europe, North America, Asia, and Latin America. Ownership is largely held by the Bettencourt Meyers family (the founder's heirs) and Nestlé, though the company itself is a publicly traded French corporation (L'Oréal S.A.) headquartered in Clichy, France.