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LOREAL
4.0
based on 824 Reviews
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Company Summary
Offering all women and men worldwide cosmetics, haircare and perfume in terms of quality, efficacy and safety.
Overall Rating
4.0/5
based on 824 reviews

3% above
industry average

Highly rated for
Salary, Company culture, Skill development

Critically rated for
Promotions
Work Policy

Work from office
50% employees reported

Monday to Saturday
57% employees reported

Flexible timing
64% employees reported

Within city
45% employees reported
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Top Employees Benefits
Job/Soft skill training
76 employees reported
Health insurance
54 employees reported
Professional degree assistance
22 employees reported
Office cab/shuttle
21 employees reported
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About LOREAL
Founded in1991 (34 yrs old)
India Employee Count1k-5k
Global Employee Count50k-1 Lakh
HeadquartersClichy, France
Office Locations
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Websiteloreal.com
Primary Industry
Other Industries

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Our 34 international brands include Kiehl’s, Lancôme, Giorgio Armani Beauty, Yves Saint Laurent Beauté, Ralph Lauren, Clarisonic, Maybelline New York, Essie, Kérastase, Biotherm, Shu Uemura, Viktor&Rolf, Maison Martin Margiela, Urban Decay, Redken, Vichy, La Roche-Posay, Diesel, Garnier, L’Oréal Paris, and more. For more than a century, L’Oréal has devoted itself solely to one business: beauty. The group's mission is to provide the best in cosmetics innovation to women and men around the world with respect for their diversity.We want to bring beauty to all people. Our ambition for the coming years is to win over another one billion consumers around the world by creating the cosmetic products that meet the infinite diversity of their beauty needs and desires.If you are ready to take charge of your career and join us on our quest for the next billion consumers, follow us to get the insider scoop on our business, culture, and tips on how to join us to shape the future of beauty.
LOREAL Ratings
based on 824 reviews
Overall Rating
4.0/5
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Category Ratings
4.0
Salary
3.8
Company culture
3.8
Skill development
3.7
Job security
3.7
Work-life balance
3.6
Work satisfaction
3.3
Promotions
LOREAL is rated 4.0 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 824 company reviews. This rating reflects a generally positive employee experience, indicating satisfaction with the company’s work culture, benefits, and career growth opportunities. AmbitionBox gathers authentic employee reviews and ratings, making it a trusted platform for job seekers and employees in India.
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Gender Based Ratings at LOREAL
based on 739 reviews
3.8
Rated by 202 Women
Rated 3.8 for Skill development and 3.7 for Salary
4.0
Rated by 537 Men
Rated 4.0 for Salary and 3.9 for Company culture
Work Policy at LOREAL
based on 83 reviews in last 6 months
Work from office
50%
Hybrid
47%
Permanent work from home
3%
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Overall Rating | 4.0/5 based on 824 reviews | 4.0/5 based on 1.4k reviews | 4.1/5 based on 1.4k reviews | 4.2/5 based on 6.1k reviews |
Highly Rated for | Salary Skill development Company culture | Skill development Work-life balance Salary | Skill development Company culture Work-life balance | Skill development Job security Company culture |
Critically Rated for | Promotions | Promotions | No critically rated category | No critically rated category |
Primary Work Policy | Work from office 50% employees reported | Hybrid 53% employees reported | Work from office 57% employees reported | Work from office 53% employees reported |
Rating by Women Employees | 3.8 Good rated by 202 women | 3.8 Good rated by 227 women | 4.2 Good rated by 159 women | 4.0 Good rated by 778 women |
Rating by Men Employees | 4.0 Good rated by 537 men | 4.1 Good rated by 1k men | 4.1 Good rated by 1.1k men | 4.2 Good rated by 4.9k men |
Job security | 3.7 Good | 3.7 Good | 3.9 Good | 4.0 Good |
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LOREAL Salaries
LOREAL salaries have received with an average score of 4.0 out of 5 by 824 employees.
Business Development Executive
(439 salaries)
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₹4.8 L/yr - ₹12.9 L/yr
Senior Business Development Executive
(182 salaries)
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₹7.7 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr
Beauty Advisor
(101 salaries)
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₹1.4 L/yr - ₹4.2 L/yr
Sales Executive
(98 salaries)
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₹1.2 L/yr - ₹9.3 L/yr
Area Sales Manager
(92 salaries)
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₹13 L/yr - ₹27.7 L/yr
Sr. BDE
(39 salaries)
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₹9 L/yr - ₹15.2 L/yr
Senior Sales Executive
(37 salaries)
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₹8.5 L/yr - ₹15.5 L/yr
Sales Trainee
(31 salaries)
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₹5.5 L/yr - ₹8.5 L/yr
Sales Manager
(29 salaries)
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₹19 L/yr - ₹32 L/yr
Senior Sales Representative
(29 salaries)
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₹2.1 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr
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Carol’s Daughter Returns To Independent Ownership After L’Oreal Sale, ‘This Is Our Moment’
- Carol’s Daughter, the pioneering textured haircare brand, is returning to being a completely Black-owned and independently run operation after L’Oreal sold the company.
- Founder Lisa Price will take on the role of President and lead the company alongside an independent beauty entrepreneur with a proven track record in acquiring and growing beauty brands.
- Price expressed excitement about the brand’s new chapter, emphasizing deepening the commitment to the community that built Carol’s Daughter and setting innovative trends.
- Loyal fans expressed support and anticipation for the revamped product line, while L’Oreal will work with Carol’s Daughter and the new partner to ensure a seamless transition.
Blackenterprise | 5 Mar, 2025
L’Oreal’s nifty hair coloring wand is on sale for its lowest price to date
- L’Oreal’s Colorsonic hair coloring wand is currently on sale for $99, its lowest price to date.
- The Colorsonic offers a quick and easy way to cover up grays, with the whole process taking about 15 minutes.
- L’Oreal currently offers a fairly natural shade range, but the cartridges need to be bought separately.
- Other deals include discounts on Apple's HomePod Mini, Target's board games, movies, and books, and Sony's InZone H3 gaming headset.
The Verge | 12 Feb, 2025

The new beauty playbook — science-backed skincare
- Increasing number of consumers, especially the young, are opting for science-backed skincare products.
- HUL acquired D2C beauty brand Minimalist for ₹2,995 crore, known for its science-backed formulas and 'Hide Nothing' philosophy.
- Competitors like L'Oréal, ITC, and Honasa Consumer Ltd have already entered the market with dermatological skincare offerings.
- Consumers are seeking transparency and formulations developed and recommended by dermatologists, driving the demand for performance skincare.
HinduBusinessLine | 9 Feb, 2025

Deconstruct raises Rs 65 Cr from L’Oréal’s VC fund BOLD and others
- D2C skincare brand Deconstruct has raised Rs 65 crore ($7.7 million) in funding.
- The funding comes from L’Oréal’s VC fund BOLD, V3 Ventures, DSG Consumer Partners, Kalaari Capital, and Beenext.
- The funds will be used for product innovation, reinforcing leadership in existing segments, and expanding into quick commerce and retail.
- Deconstruct saw significant growth in FY25, achieving an annualized net revenue of Rs 200 crore.
Entrackr | 22 Jan, 2025

D2C Skincare Brand Deconstruct Raises INR 65 Cr
- D2C skincare brand Deconstruct has raised INR 65 Cr in funding.
- Funding round led by L’Oréal’s venture capital fund BOLD, V3 Ventures, and DSG Consumer Partners.
- Deconstruct plans to use the funding to fuel product innovation, expand into new categories, and enhance its distribution network.
- The startup has achieved significant growth and aims to build effective yet gentle skincare products.
Inc42 | 22 Jan, 2025

IBM & L’Oréal Build AI for Sustainable Cosmetics
- IBM and L'Oréal have collaborated to use AI for sustainable cosmetics.
- IBM's AI technology will help L'Oréal uncover insights in cosmetic formulation data.
- The partnership aims to help L'Oréal source most product formulas from bio-sourced materials by 2030.
- L'Oréal has previously explored AI in skincare diagnostics and augmented reality for virtual makeup try-ons.
Analyticsindiamag | 16 Jan, 2025

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- Rokid Smart Glasses: Micro-edge AR display, live translation and teleprompter functionalities, compact and lightweight design, ideal for professionals and AR enthusiasts.
- L’Oréal Cell BioPrint: Analyzes biological age and skin health, reduces unnecessary skincare purchases, positioned for dermatology clinics and potential consumer expansion.
- Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 6: Rollable display technology, compact design expandable to 16.7 inches, business-focused yet innovative, expected availability in 2025.
Yourstory | 15 Jan, 2025

L’Oréal’s new skincare gadget told me I should try retinol
- L’Oréal has unveiled the Cell BioPrint, a skincare gadget that analyzes a skin sample to generate a report about the skin's condition.
- The device grades the skin on factors like oiliness, wrinkles, skin barrier function, pore size, and uneven skin tone.
- It also determines the skin's susceptibility to future issues and tests responsiveness to retinol, a popular skincare ingredient.
- The Cell BioPrint aims to provide personalized skincare recommendations based on the analysis.
The Verge | 12 Jan, 2025
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Cell BioPrint: Personalized Tabletop 5-Minute Skin Analysis by L’Oréal on Gadget Flow
- The L’Oréal Cell BioPrint is a tabletop device that provides personalized skin analysis in just 5 minutes.
- It offers biological age assessment, ingredient responsiveness, and proactive skincare.
- The device is powered by Longevity Integrative Science and features an exclusive partnership with NanoEnTek.
- With the L’Oréal Cell BioPrint, skincare becomes a highly personalized, proactive process.
Gadget Flow | 6 Jan, 2025

L’Oréal Groupe Introduces Cell BioPrint: A Personalized Skin Analysis Device at CES 2025
- L’Oréal Groupe is set to unveil L’Oréal Cell BioPrint, a personalized skin analysis device at CES 2025.
- The device utilizes proteomics science to analyze individual skin biology and provide tailored skincare recommendations.
- It assesses the biological age of the skin, evaluates ingredient responsiveness, and enables proactive skincare planning.
- L’Oréal Cell BioPrint aims to meet the demand for personalized skincare in the growing market.
Ubergizmo | 6 Jan, 2025

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LOREAL FAQs
When was LOREAL founded?
LOREAL was founded in 1991. The company has been operating for 34 years primarily in the Beauty & Personal Care sector.
Where is the LOREAL headquarters located?
LOREAL is headquartered in Clichy.
How many employees does LOREAL have in India?
LOREAL currently has more than 1,600+ employees in India. Sales & Business Development department appears to have the highest employee count in LOREAL based on the number of reviews submitted on AmbitionBox.
Does LOREAL have good work-life balance?
LOREAL has a Work-Life Balance Rating of 3.7 out of 5 based on 800+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox. 79% employees rated LOREAL 4 or above, while 21% employees rated it 3 or below on work-life balance. This indicates that the majority of employees feel a generally balanced work-life experience, with some opportunities for improvement based on the feedback. We encourage you to read LOREAL work-life balance reviews for more details
Is LOREAL good for career growth?
Career growth at LOREAL is rated as moderate, with a promotions and appraisal rating of 3.3. 21% employees rated LOREAL 3 or below, while 79% employees rated it 4 or above on promotions/appraisal. This rating suggests that while some employees view growth opportunities favorably, there is scope for improvement based on employee feedback. We recommend reading LOREAL promotions/appraisals reviews for more detailed insights.
What are the pros and cons of working in LOREAL?
Working at LOREAL comes with several advantages and disadvantages. It is highly rated for salary & benefits, company culture and skill development. However, it is poorly rated for promotions / appraisal, based on 800+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox.
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