Parent company
Who owns L'Oréal, and which brands does it own?
Last verified 13 September 2026Last updated 13 September 2026
Animal welfare record
L'Oréal states it has not tested products or ingredients on animals since 1989 and invests in alternative testing methods. However, L'Oréal is NOT PETA-certified as cruelty-free because it allows animal testing where mandated by law (particularly in China) and did not adopt a company-wide policy banning all animal testing globally. L'Oréal's official position claims no animal testing except where required by law in specific jurisdictions.Company's own statement
Brands owned by L'Oréal
Aesop
Australian luxury cosmetics brand producing skincare, haircare, body care, fragrance and homeware products
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CeraVe
Skincare brand specializing in dermatology products, including cleansers, moisturizers, sunscreens, healing ointments and baby skincare products, developed with dermatologists and formulated with ceramides.
Last verified 12 September 2026
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NYX Professional Makeup
American cosmetics brand founded in 1999, specializing in affordable professional makeup including lipsticks, foundations, eyeshadows, primers, and related products.
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Subsidiary companies
Sources
- Ownership chain, acquisition by L'Oréal in 2023, founding dateOfficial registry
Supports: Aesop is recorded as having L'Oréal as its parent since 2023.
Wikipedia · Accessed 13 September 2026
- Ownership, founding, PETA certification, parent company L'OréalOfficial registry
Supports: NYX Professional Makeup is recorded as having L'Oréal as its parent since 2014.
Wikipedia · Accessed 13 September 2026
- L'Oréal not cruelty-free, tests on animals where required by lawCompany's own statement
Supports: L'Oréal states it has not tested products or ingredients on animals since 1989 and invests in alternative testing methods. However, L'Oréal is NOT PETA-certified as cruelty-free because it allows animal testing where mandated by law (particularly in China) and did not adopt a company-wide policy banning all animal testing globally. L'Oréal's official position claims no animal testing except where required by law in specific jurisdictions.
PETA (Official Certifier) · Accessed 13 September 2026
- L'Oréal stated animal testing policyCompany's own statement
Supports: L'Oréal states it ceased animal testing in 1989 and no longer tests products or ingredients on animals. However, PETA lists L'Oréal on its 'Companies That DO Test on Animals' list because L'Oréal sells cosmetics in mainland China where animal testing is required by law. Sources conflict: L'Oréal claims it 'no longer tolerates any exception' to its no-testing rule, while third-party sources argue that selling in regulated markets where testing occurs means the company indirectly permits animal testing.
L'Oréal · Accessed 13 September 2026
- L'Oréal stake in GaldermaOfficial registry
Supports: Cetaphil is recorded as having L'Oréal as its major shareholder since 2024.
L'Oréal official press release · Accessed 13 September 2026
- Brand history, founding, and ownership chainOfficial registry
Supports: CeraVe is recorded as having L'Oréal as its parent since 2017.
Wikipedia · Accessed 12 September 2026
- Ownership chain and parent company historyOfficial registry
Supports: The Body Shop is recorded as having L'Oréal as its former parent since 2006.
Wikipedia · Accessed 12 September 2026