L'Oréal

L'Oréal S.A. is a leading French multinational personal care corporation and the largest cosmetics company in the world. Founded in 1909 by chemist Eugène Schueller, the company is headquartered in Clichy, France, and operates in approximately 150 countries. With around 90,000 employees, L'Oréal generates significant revenue, reporting €43.49 billion for FY2024. The company has a diverse portfolio of 37 iconic brands, organized into four main divisions: Consumer Products, L'Oréal Luxe, Professional Products, and Dermatological Beauty. Each division caters to different consumer needs, offering a wide range of products including skincare, hair care, makeup, and fragrances. L'Oréal is committed to innovation, investing heavily in research and development, and holds numerous patents for new ingredients and technologies. The company also emphasizes sustainability, aiming for 100% of its plastic packaging to be refillable, reusable, or recyclable by 2030.