Since it was founded, over a century ago, L’Oréal has built a palette of iconic and complementary brands through targeted acquisitions. This portfolio of global brands—the richest and most diverse in the beauty industry—drives the Group’s long-term growth. Learn how acquisitions bolster the L’Oréal brand portfolio to ensure future organic growth.
Group consolidated sales in billion euros
Group consolidated sales in billion euros
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
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0.14Bn €
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0.27Bn €
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1.30Bn €
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2.13Bn €
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3.27Bn €
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3.70Bn €
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5.04Bn €
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7.61Bn €
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12.67Bn €
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14.29Bn €
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14.53Bn €
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15.76Bn €
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17.54Bn €
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19.50Bn €
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20.34Bn €
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21.63Bn €
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22.12Bn €
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22.53Bn €
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25.26Bn €
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25.84Bn €
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26.02Bn €
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26.94Bn €
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29.87Bn €
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27.99Bn €
Year | Group consolidated sale | Acquisitions |
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1967 | 0.14Bn € | Lancôme • Garnier |
1971 | 0.27Bn € | Biotherm |
1980 | 1.30Bn € | Vichy |
1985 | 2.13Bn € | Ralph Lauren • Giorgio Armani |
1988 | 3.27Bn € | Helena Rubinstein |
1989 | 3.7Bn € | La Roche-Posay |
1993 | 5.04Bn € | Redken |
1996 | 7.61Bn € | Maybelline New York |
2000 | 12.67Bn € | Softsheen Carson • Kiehl’s • Matrix |
2002 | 14.29Bn € | Shu Uemura |
2005 | 14.53Bn € | SkinCeuticals |
2006 | 15.76Bn € | The Body Shop |
2008 | 17.54Bn € | Yves Saint Laurent |
2010 | 19.5Bn € | Essie |
2011 | 20.34Bn € | Clarisonic |
2012 | 21.63Bn € | Urban Decay |
2013 | 22.12Bn € | |
2014 | 22.53Bn € | Nyx Professional Makeup • Carita • MG • Decléor |
2015 | 25.26Bn € | Niely |
2016 | 25.84Bn € | Saint Gervais Mont Blanc • Atelier Cologne • IT Cosmetics |
2017 | 26.02Bn € | CeraVe |
2018 | 26.94Bn € | Giorgio Armani • La Roche-Posay • Logocos Naturkosmetic • ModiFace • Pulp Riot • Stylenanda • Valentino |
2019 | 29.87Bn € | |
2020 | 27.99Bn € | Mugler • Azzaro • Prada • Thayers |
2006: The Body Shop was sold in 2017.
2012: 2012 sales were restated to reflect the disposal of 50% of Galderma on 11 February 2014 and the consolidation of Inneov under the equity method as of 1 January 2014.
2013: 2013 sales were restated to reflect the disposal of 50% of Galderma on 11 February 2014 and the consolidation of Inneov under the equity method as of 1 January 2014.
2018: Giorgio Armani, licence renewal. Acquisition of the thermal spa La Société des Thermes de La Roche-Posay.
2020: Prada, licence agreement.
2020 Acquisitions
Mugler
This iconic brand with a long history in fashion and fragrances joined L’Oréal Luxe. Mugler is an avant-garde, iconoclastic brand with world-renowned fragrances from Angel to Alien.
Azzaro
The Azzaro portfolio of fragrances—including Chrome, Azzaro Wanted, Azzaro Wanted by Night, Azzaro Wanted Girl, Azzaro pour Homme and Azzaro pour Elle—perfectly complements the L’Oréal Luxe brand portfolio.
Prada
Prada and L’Oréal signed a long-term licence agreement, adding Prada to L’Oréal Luxe’s list of iconic brands. Prada fragrances offer a full range of olfactory creations to explore and express the diverse facets of each person’s identity.
Thayers Natural Remedies
The US brand Thayers Natural Remedies brings a rich heritage in skincare to L’Oréal’s Consumer Products Division. It offers a range of high-quality products, most notably toners and astringents.
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