Where Is Loreal Corporate Office Headquarters

L’Oréal was founded in 1909 by a chemist named Eugène Paul Louis Schueller who formulated a hair dye solution that was eventually called “Oréal”. By this, it is obvious that the company initially centered on manufacturing only hair color before diving into other sectors of cosmetics.

The company started its operations in France and since its first acquisition in 1973, the management has been quite active in seeing through multiple mergers and acquisitions. This has given it the springboard to launch a massive international business projection that has now seen L’Oréal reach over 130 countries across the globe. Furthermore, L’Oréal has research and development centers in nations like India, Japan, China, and USA – these are aside from the two of such facilities in France.

L’Oréal is into the production of personal care goods which include hair care/color products, skincare products, fragrances, sun protection, and make-up. The company’s consumer products are provided through brands like Maybelline, Color&Co, Essie, Colorama, Ombrelle, Softsheen-Carson, Magic, Garnier, Lancôme, and so on.

L’Oréal reserves a major interest in having a diverse range of innovative products as huge investment is made towards the integration of science and technology into the production process. This has been advanced or reflected through initiatives like ‘Episkin, which borders on the reconstruction of human skin model, and ‘Perso’ which entails the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to create customized formulas for the production of foundation, lipstick, and skincare products.

The company has also equipped practitioners within the beauty industry with advanced knowledge on cosmetics and its application. Besides, L’Oréal specifically produced for professionals under various brands; some of which include Kérastase, Mizani, Shu Uemura, Matrix Essentials, Carol’s Daughter, L’Oréal Technique, and so on. Also has linked with top fashion brands like Yves Saint Laurent, Ralph Laurent, Giorgio Armani, Diesel, and Paloma Picasso for whom it reserves the ownership of the production of different types of cosmetic products [under their brand name].

Apart from cosmetics, L’Oréal also has some interests in other sectors like advertising, design, finance, fine chemicals, health, and insurance.

• The ownership of L’Oréal has been sustained within its founder’s bloodline with Franҫoise Bettencourt Meyers now on board as the owner and non-executive chairwoman of the company. Franҫoise is the granddaughter of Eugène Paul Louis Schueller.
• L’Oréal has 36 brands and a patented product portfolio containing over 500 items. Specifically speaking, the company has four different product divisions which include L’Oréal Luxe, Consumer Products Division, Professional Products Division, and Active Cosmetics Division. Skincare products register as the most prominent source of revenue for L’Oréal. 
• L’Oréal is proactive about contributing to the development of an eco-friendly global community, and plans to fully effect its carbon neutrality initiative by 2030. With this, the company will embrace the use of bio-based or recyclable packaging.
• The company has a presence in 150 countries and has a global staff strength of over 82,000 personnel working in various capacities.