L’Oréal at a glance

For 116 years, L’Oréal has devoted itself to one thing only: fulfilling the beauty aspirations of consumers worldwide. Our purpose, to create the beauty that moves the world, defines our approach to beauty as essential, inclusive, ethical, generous, and committed to social and environmental sustainability.

  • No.1

    in beauty worldwide

  • 150+

    countries

  • 95,000+

    employees

A deep dive into beauty

Beauty is L’Oréal’s unique vocation, expression and purpose. Take two minutes to discover our world through the key figures and achievements of 2025.

A UNIQUE PORTFOLIO OF BRANDS

Our 40 global brands are organised in 4 Divisions each of which cultivates a specific vision of beauty for different consumer categories and distribution channels. 

OUR STRENGTHS FOR SHAPING THE FUTURE OF BEAUTY  

L’Oréal has the biggest beauty research capability in the cosmetics industry. This scientific excellence, combined with the creativity of our teams, is at the heart of our innovation. The Group continues its transformation to shape the beauty of tomorrow: ever more effective, inclusive and sustainable products and experiences, augmented by Technology and Green Sciences and capitalising on the strength and agility of our Operations teams who innovate from design to manufacturing and product delivery.

Research & Innovation

Recherche innovation
  • 4,000

    researchers globally 

  • 725

    patents filed in 2025, 54% by women 

Beauty Tech

  • €1 Bn+

    invested each year in IT and Tech

  • 120+ million

    uses of our Beauty Tech services across 66 countries and 31 brands

Beauty Tech

Operations

Opérations
  • 37

    plants and 160 fulfilment centres worldwide

  • Over 7 billion

    products distributed globally

DUAL EXCELLENCE

At L’Oréal, economic performance and social and environmental exemplarity go hand in hand. Together these two goals are the foundation of our profitable and sustainable value creation strategy and guide our long-term investment decisions. In this way, our financial performance allows us to create positive value for our entire ecosystem, on human, social and environmental dimensions.

Financial performance

Sustainable and profitable growth 

We create long-term value for all our shareholders thanks to profitable growth and a stable governance focused on sustainable development. 

  • €44.05 Bn

    sales in 2025

  • +4.0%

    growth

    Like-for-like: based on a comparable structured and identical exchanges rates 

  • €195.7 Bn

    Market capitalisation at 31.12.2025

The success of our multipolar model 

L’Oréal’s global footprint, agility and flexibility in adapting resources in real time allow us to drive growth and seize opportunities across our Divisions, beauty categories and regions. 

Discover more about our Strategy and Financial Performance in the L’Oréal Annual Report

 

Social and environmental performance

The Group is accelerating its sustainable transformation within the framework of the L’Oréal for the Future programme, to adopt a more responsible and inclusive model thanks to strong environmental and social commitments.

The L’Oréal for the Future programme has shaped the Group’s sustainable transformation since 2020 and reflects our deep conviction that economic performance and environmental and social responsibility are inseparable. L’Oréal for the Future is centred on four key pillars:

  • Steward the Climate Transition
  • Safeguard Nature
  • Drive Circularity
  • Support Communities
  • 100%

    renewable energy in our operated sites and stores

  • 67%

    of ingredients in formulas sourced from nature or from recycled materials

  • + 5 m

    people supported through our brands’ social engagement programmes

L’Oréal is recognised for its exemplary commitment to ESG (environmental, social and governance) principles. These distinctions reflect our concrete actions and leadership towards a more sustainable and inclusive future.

CDP 2025

CDP: AAA for the 10th consecutive year

Etisphère 2025

Ethisphere: 16th consecutive year

Sustainalytics

Sustainalytics : 16,6 Low Risk

FTSE 2025

FTSE Russell Diversity & Inclusion Index 2025 Top 10 companies

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EcoVadis: 89/100 – Platinum medal

Universum 2024

Universum: Top 10 for the 4th year in a row

For more on our social and enviromental performance  click here

Through our 2025 Annual Report take a deep dive into beauty – our vocation and sole focus for the past 116 years

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