L'Oréal is the world's biggest cosmetics company, based in Clichy, France. It runs four main businesses—Professional Products, Consumer Products, Luxe, and Dermatological Beauty—selling everything from skincare and makeup to fragrances and haircare, across more than 150 countries. With over 35 brands under its umbrella, including L'Oréal Paris, Garnier, Maybelline, Lancôme, Kiehl's, CeraVe, and Kérastase, L'Oréal reaches customers in salons, supermarkets, department stores, pharmacies, ecommerce sites, travel shops, and its own boutiques. The global cosmetics market stood at around $425 billion in 2024, set to grow about 6% a year and reach more than $760 billion by 2034. That's thanks to increasing demand for luxury and environmentally friendly products, plus a boom in online shopping.