Food & BeveragesJul 17, 2026

LOréal S.A.

Company Profile Analysis

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Year Founded & Workforce

1908-12-31

82,606 Employees

Industry

Food & Beverages

Services

LOréal S.A. Overview

Company Headquarters: Clichy, France

Founded: 1909

Workforce: The number of employees reported by the company is around 82,606 by December 2017.

Company Working: The company is one of the key players in the market manufacturing and retailing cosmetic products across various regions of the globe. The product line offered by the company include make-up products, hair care products, skincare products, toiletries, deodorants and perfumes. The company operates through segments which include Active Cosmetics, Consumer Products, L’oréal Luxe and Professional Products. The brand names owned by the company include Giorgio Armani, Lancôme, Yves Saint Laurent Beauté, Biotherm, Kiehl’s, Ralph Lauren, Cacharel, Shu Uemura, Clarisonic, Helena Rubinstein, Diesel, Yue Sai, Viktor&Rolf, Urban Decay, Maison Margiela, L’Oréal Paris, Garnier, Maybelline New York, SkinCeuticals, Roger&Gallet, Sanoflore, African Beauty, Essie, NYX Professional MakeUp, The Body Shop, Shu Uemura Art of Hair, Mizani, Decleor, Carita, Matrix and Pureology. The company owns a major market share in beauty products and the products are available across the regions through various channels.

Strategy

The company has taken an initiative for various marketing activities to make strong brand image of their products and to create an awareness regarding their new product launch. In addition, the company focuses on expanding their geographical presence and hence gives more emphasis on acquisitions and expansions. The company is now also putting more emphasis on launching sustainable products made up of organic ingredients to meet the current demand from consumers’ side. Also, in September 2015 the company announced to become a carbon balanced company and assured to reduce the carbon emissions from its industries by 60% to support a sustainable development. The company also has a strong focus on innovations which is one of the major strategies to attract the consumers towards their product offerings.

Company Snapshot

$30,456M

Revenue

82,606

Employees

1908-12-31

Founded

Clichy, France

Headquarters

SWOT Analysis

Strengths

One of the major cosmetics company with strong company profile
Wide product range offerings with strong brand portfolio
High focus on R&D and innovations

Weaknesses

High labor capital expenditure
Low profit margins

Opportunities

Increasing demand for organic cosmetics
Expansion of product line

Threats

Economic downfalls leading to reduced purchasing power

Product Offering

LOréal S.A.
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Wantstats' research desk profiles LOréal S.A. as part of our ongoing coverage of the Food & Beverages sector, drawing on public company data, filings, and market intelligence.

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Account and Business Manager, EFS-Holland BV

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Younghwan Choi

Senior Retail Manager, LG Chem

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Mark Irwin

Management Consultant, Level 21

I am very pleased with how market segments have been defined in a relevant way for my purposes (such as "Portable Freezers & refrigerators" and "last-mile"). In general the report is well structured. Thanks very much for your efforts.

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Group Product Manager HVAC & Fire Protection GMA, Rockwool

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R&D Director, Seojin

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Strategy & Business Development Director, Dogan Holding

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LOréal S.A.

Company Headquarters: Clichy, France Founded: 1909 Workforce: The number of employees reported by the company is around 82,606 by December 2017. Company Working: The company is one of the key players in the market manufacturing and retailing cosmetic products across various regions of the globe. The product line offered by the company include make-up products, hair care products, skincare products, toiletries, deodorants and perfumes. The company operates through segments which include Active Cosmetics, Consumer Products, L’oréal Luxe and Professional Products. The brand names owned by the company include Giorgio Armani, Lancôme, Yves Saint Laurent Beauté, Biotherm, Kiehl’s, Ralph Lauren, Cacharel, Shu Uemura, Clarisonic, Helena Rubinstein, Diesel, Yue Sai, Viktor&Rolf, Urban Decay, Maison Margiela, L’Oréal Paris, Garnier, Maybelline New York, SkinCeuticals, Roger&Gallet, Sanoflore, African Beauty, Essie, NYX Professional MakeUp, The Body Shop, Shu Uemura Art of Hair, Mizani, Decleor, Carita, Matrix and Pureology. The company owns a major market share in beauty products and the products are available across the regions through various channels.

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