Tomorrow's Beauty Is Born in L'Oréal's Labs

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Research & Innovation and the new frontiers of beauty
Born from science, L’Oréal has been driven by a culture of innovation since its inception. Today, our Research & Innovation teams are augmented by tech and AI, coupled with unparalleled investment in beauty research. Every day, our 4,000 scientists create breakthrough beauty innovations with the best quality and safety standards. Leveraging our advanced research into skin, hair and scalp, we identify and develop high-performance beauty actives that prioritise sustainability. By crafting elevated and unique formulas, we ensure our innovations meet the global diversity of beauty expectations.
Message from Barbara Lavernos and Delphine Viguier-Hovasse
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At L’Oréal, beauty is born from science
4,000
scientists in 7 geographical regions
725
patents filed in 2025, 54% by women
140
scientific publications
3,465
formulas launched
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Video transcript: At L’Oréal, beauty is born from science
We lead the biggest Research & Innovation in the Beauty industry.
+ 115 years of ground-breaking innovations
Over €1.3 billion investments per year
4,000 scientists powered by AI
82 nationalities
in 7 regional hubs
France – United States – Brazil – South Africa – India – China – Japan
725 patents filed in 2025 – 54% female inventors
That’s why our Beauty Science transforms discoveries into performance.
We embrace the infinite diversity of Beauty to empower every individual to express their unique identity.
+ 3,400 formulas launched in 2025 fueling L’Oréal Brands for all skin, hair and scalp types
That’s why our Beauty Science is designed for Each and for All.
We set industry standards for Quality and Safety while pioneering a Beauty with no animal testing since 1989.
200 dedicated experts leading non-animal methods
+ 44,000 human safety evaluations per year
+ 40,000 formula stability tests per year
That’s why our making of Beauty is responsible.
We harness the power of the Green Sciences for a sustainable Beauty, reaching new unequalled performances.
67% of ingredients sourced from nature
800 ingredients from Green Chemistry and eco-extraction
That’s why our Beauty Science is moved by Nature.
We shape the future of Lifelong Beauty with cutting-edge solutions and experiences powered by Tech.
That’s why our Science pushes the next frontiers of Beauty.
+44,000
human safety evaluations on formulas and raw materials
1 st
global scientific summit on beauty longevity
Barbara Lavernos
Deputy Chief Executive Officer of L'Oréal, in charge of Research, Innovation & Technology
"At L'Oréal Research & Innovation, we are beauty explorers on a mission to push the boundaries of what’s possible in beauty. By leveraging the latest science, technology and partnerships, we develop compelling new beauty propositions that fuel our brands and deliver on our consumers’ expectations and unmet beauty dreams."
Delphine Viguier-Hovasse
Chief Innovation & Prospective Officer
"Innovation is how we create desire and sustain growth, enabling us to navigate market headwinds with confidence. Breakthroughs such as La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMUNE 400 Anti-Dark Spot Fluid, L’Oréal Paris Big Deal mascara, Kérastase Gloss Absolu, Yves Saint Laurent Make Me Blush and Lancôme Absolue Longevity Soft Cream are powerful market stimuli that have strengthened our position this year. By fusing science with creativity, we continue to fulfill consumer aspirations, fuelling the market while securing our long-term leadership."
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How L'Oréal is pioneering longevity in beauty
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Green sciences programme dominates L'Oréal’s sustainable innovation
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How L’Oréal is pioneering longevity in beauty
With skin being our largest organ, it plays a crucial role in human health. Longevity is the next frontier in beauty, fuelled by increasing lifespans, a growing focus on proactive approaches, and changing perceptions of ageing. L’Oréal is capitalising on this significant market opportunity by pioneering advanced scientific solutions that enhance skin and hair health at every stage of life.
L’Oréal Longevity Integrative Science™, leveraging over 15 years of dedicated research, brings a proactive approach that decodes the root causes of skin ageing at the cellular and molecular level, before visible signs appear. Based on 267 biomarkers, the first-of-its-kind, L’Oréal Longevity AI Cloud is the cornerstone of our beauty longevity innovations that help anticipate, intercept and reset the signs of ageing.
Collaboration with external experts and biotech pioneers allows us to enhance the efficacy of our science-backed products and solutions. This includes work with TruDiagnostic on the relationship between epigenetics and beauty, Senisca on ways to modulate aged cells, and Timeline on molecules for longevity applications.
L’Oréal’s longevity solutions range from recent innovations including Lancôme Absolue Longevity Soft Cream, which features rose PDRN, an active that targets cells to stimulate mitochondria for revitalised skin; Vichy Laboratoires Neovadiol Longevity Revolumising Cream, which aims to counteract the alterations associated with established signs of ageing; Vichy Aminexil R.E.G.E.N. Booster, a hair serum designed to combat hair loss and promote healthy hair growth; as well as advanced diagnostics like Cell BioPrint, which analyses biomarkers of beauty longevity within minutes and beauty devices based on light or microneedling, which boosts product absorption inside the skin.
Reimagining beauty for a diverse world
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