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LOREAL
3.8
based on 880 Reviews
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Offering all women and men worldwide cosmetics, haircare and perfume in terms of quality, efficacy and safety.
Overall Rating
3.8/5
based on 880 reviews
3% below
industry average
Highly rated for
Salary
Critically rated for
Promotions
Work Policy
Work from office
61% employees reported
Monday to Saturday
57% employees reported
Flexible timing
63% 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
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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.
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LOREAL Ratings
based on 880 reviews
Overall Rating
3.8/5
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Category Ratings
3.9
Salary
3.7
Company culture
3.7
Job security
3.7
Skill development
3.6
Work-life balance
3.5
Work satisfaction
3.2
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LOREAL is rated 3.8 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 880 company reviews.This rating reflects an average employee experience, indicating moderate 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 794 reviews
3.5
Rated by 221 Women
Rated 3.6 for Salary and 3.5 for Job security
4.0
Rated by 573 Men
Rated 4.0 for Salary and 3.8 for Work-life balance
Work Policy at LOREAL
based on 80 reviews in last 6 months
Work from office
61%
Hybrid
37%
Permanent work from home
2%
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Overall Rating | 3.8/5 based on 880 reviews | 4.1/5 based on 466 reviews  | 4.2/5 based on 460 reviews | 3.5/5 based on 1.3k reviews |
Highly Rated for | Salary | Work-life balance Salary Company culture | Work-life balance Salary Job security |  No highly rated category |
Critically Rated for | Promotions | Promotions |  No critically rated category | Promotions Work-life balance Company culture |
Primary Work Policy | Work from office 61% employees reported | Work from office 46% employees reported | Work from office 74% employees reported | Work from office 89% employees reported |
Rating by Women Employees | 3.5 Good rated by 221 women | 4.0 Good rated by 77 women | 4.4 Good rated by 99 women | 3.3 Average rated by 618 women |
Rating by Men Employees | 4.0 Good rated by 573 men | 4.2 Good rated by 353 men | 4.1 Good rated by 336 men | 3.6 Good rated by 506 men |
Job security | 3.7 Good | 3.7 Good | 4.0 Good | 3.4 Average |
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LOREAL Salaries
LOREAL salaries have received with an average score of 3.9 out of 5 by 880 employees.
Business Development Executive
(416 salaries)
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₹8.3 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr
Senior Business Development Executive
(178 salaries)
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₹9.4 L/yr - ₹15.5 L/yr
Sales Executive
(107 salaries)
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₹2.2 L/yr - ₹7.3 L/yr
Area Sales Manager
(105 salaries)
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₹16 L/yr - ₹28.5 L/yr
Beauty Advisor
(101 salaries)
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₹1.4 L/yr - ₹4.2 L/yr
Sr. BDE
(43 salaries)
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₹10.9 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr
Senior Sales Executive
(41 salaries)
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₹9.3 L/yr - ₹15.5 L/yr
Sales Manager
(33 salaries)
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₹21.5 L/yr - ₹35.7 L/yr
Sales Trainee
(32 salaries)
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₹5.5 L/yr - ₹8.7 L/yr
Business Development Officer
(30 salaries)
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₹6 L/yr - ₹10.6 L/yr
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UBS took a sweeping look at the AI revolution and concluded the ‘visible’ impact is at least 3 years away for consumer firms
- UBS report highlights generative AI as strategic imperative for consumer-sector companies.
- Despite minimal financial impact now, AI expected to be visible in next 3 years.
- Major consumer firms like Walmart and L’Oréal utilizing AI for personalized experiences and efficiency.
- Large, well-capitalized companies stand to benefit most from AI investments in the short term.
Fortune | 2 Aug, 2025
On matters of hair
- Watsons launched the “Flip It, Flaunt It” campaign in July to promote hair care solutions through a variety of products at SM Mall of Asia Main Atrium.
- The campaign featured popular brands like Urban Care, Mise en Scene, L’Oréal, Naturals by Watsons, Dove, Tsubaki, and Head & Shoulders, among others, offering makeovers, styling, and scalp analysis in partnership with Parlon.
- Hair experts shared tips at the event, recommending products for volume and texture, cautioning against hair damage from practices like shampooing without conditioner and excessive heat usage.
- Watsons introduced an online series called Hair Chair Stories addressing common hair issues, and shoppers can access exclusive deals on hair care products through the Watsons app, with discounts for Watsons Club Members.
Bworldonline | 28 Jul, 2025
Harnessing creative energies of human intelligence and AI
- The Co-Intelligence Revolution is a guide that explores the collaboration between human intelligence and AI, envisioning them as powerful allies in co-creating groundbreaking innovations and transformed institutions.
- The book illustrates how co-intelligence can lead to a paradigm shift by expanding the role of traditional and emerging institutions through various real-world case studies.
- Industries like L’Oreal are leveraging AI to personalize beauty routines, showcasing examples of successful co-creation between human and machine intelligence.
- The book emphasizes the importance of embracing AI as a strategic partner rather than just a tool, highlighting the potential for collaborative experiences that benefit both companies and customers.
HinduBusinessLine | 11 Jul, 2025
L’Oréal CEO Touts AI-Powered Beauty Revolution
- L’Oréal Groupe is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to transform product innovation and consumer experiences in the beauty industry.
- CEO Nicolas Hieronimus emphasized the importance of AI technologies like GenAI and agentic AI in redefining consumer perceptions of beauty and enhancing their experiences.
- L’Oréal is utilizing AI for skin health research, personalized consumer engagement through tools like Beauty Genius, and eCommerce with the launch of Noli, an AI-powered beauty shopping platform.
- AI is also being used to optimize internal operations and R&D efforts at L’Oréal, highlighting a blend of AI efficiency and human creativity as essential for the future of the beauty industry.
Pymnts | 28 Jun, 2025
Retail Reboot: Major Global Brands Transform End-to-End Operations With NVIDIA
- AI is transforming efficiency in retail and consumer packaged goods industries, leading to increased revenue and reduced operational costs. Global brands like L'Oréal, LVMH, and Nestlé are leveraging AI from product design to marketing and shipping, enhancing operations and customer experiences.
- Nestlé collaborates with NVIDIA and Accenture to create AI-powered digital twins for product content generation, enabling flexible adjustments for various campaigns and formats.
- LVMH partners with Grip to integrate 3D digital twins using NVIDIA Omniverse for content production, streamlining luxury product promotion.
- L'Oréal teams up with NVIDIA to enhance consumer beauty experiences through generative AI content, enabling rapid iteration for marketing campaigns.
- Noli.com, backed by L'Oréal, offers AI-powered beauty product recommendations with personalized profiles for users, leveraging NVIDIA and Accenture technologies.
- The NVIDIA Partner Ecosystem, including Monks and Bria, accelerates innovation in AI-driven marketing and creative production for retail and CPG companies.
- AI-driven warehousing robots are optimizing supply chain operations in retail, with technology providers like Lyric, KoiReader Technologies, and Exotec implementing NVIDIA solutions for route optimization and computer vision.
Nvidia | 11 Jun, 2025
France Bolsters National AI Strategy With NVIDIA Infrastructure
- France is heavily invested in AI technology to address various challenges across industries like transportation, manufacturing, and research with a focus on innovation.
- The National Strategy for AI in France, as part of the France 2030 investment plan, includes significant investments of over €109 billion for AI infrastructure projects.
- Collaboration between NVIDIA and Mistral AI in France aims to develop a cutting-edge compute platform to meet enterprise customers' AI infrastructure needs.
- Leading AI companies in France, including startups and research centers, are leveraging NVIDIA AI infrastructure for innovation and development.
- France is set to become a prominent player in green AI with its focus on decarbonized electricity supply and AI sites promoting low-carbon initiatives.
- Key players like Mistral AI, NVIDIA, and other partners are working on deploying advanced AI technologies across various industries in France.
- Companies in France, such as L’Oréal, Orange Business, and Schneider Electric, are utilizing NVIDIA's AI infrastructure for applications in beauty, telecommunications, and energy management.
- The France public sector is adopting NVIDIA technologies for transportation, public safety, cybersecurity, and fraud detection to enhance operational efficiency.
- Leading companies like SNCF Gares&Connexions and EDF are leveraging AI solutions for digital twins in railway simulations and computational fluid dynamics applications, respectively.
- France's AI startups, research centers, and quantum computing companies are collaborating with NVIDIA to drive breakthroughs across healthcare, quantum computing, and robotic surgery.
Nvidia | 11 Jun, 2025
Piyush Goyal Pushes for Swift India-EU FTA Conclusion During Paris Visit
- Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal aims for a swift conclusion of India-EU FTA during his visit to Paris.
- Goyal mentioned that although there is no fixed timeline for discussions, a well-structured Free Trade Agreement with the EU should ideally be finalized by the end of this year.
- During his three-day official tour from June 1 to 3, 2025, Goyal will conduct bilateral meetings with French Ministers, such as Eric Lombard and Laurent Saint-Martin, to enhance the Indo-French economic partnership.
- In addition to official meetings, Goyal will participate in strategic business dialogues with prominent French companies like Vicat, Total Energies, L’Oréal, Renault, Valeo, EDF, and ATR, along with attending the India-France Business Round Table and the India-France CE.
Bloomberg Quint | 1 Jun, 2025
Identity security automation startup Cerby raises $40M
- Identity security automation startup Cerby has raised $40 million in a Series B funding round led by DTCP Capital.
- Cerby automates the management of nonstandard and disconnected applications, helping enterprises secure software-as-a-service portfolios and other disconnected systems.
- The platform provides automation approaches for modern identity controls, extending protection to applications outside the reach of traditional tools.
- Cerby's customers include Fortune 100 companies like L’Oréal, Fox Corp., Colgate-Palmolive, Dentsu Inc., and Chime Financial.
Siliconangle | 28 May, 2025
The patent behind a $182 cult-favorite skincare product recently expired. So, where are all the dupes?
- The patent behind SkinCeuticals' C E Ferulic serum expired, sparking hopes for cheaper alternatives with similar efficacy.
- While dupes of the serum may emerge, industry experts suggest that the expiration may not lead to immediate disruptions.
- Some experts argue that dupe culture could be slowing down innovation in the skincare industry.
- SkinCeuticals' C E Ferulic, despite its high price, has a devoted following due to its patented formula.
- The formula, comprised of 15% L-Ascorbic Acid, vitamin E, and ferulic acid, has been a key selling point for the brand.
- L'Oreal-owned SkinCeuticals saw significant growth in its dermatological beauty division, even as the C E Ferulic patent expired.
- Experts remain divided on whether the expiration will lead to a flood of dupes hitting the market.
- While brands may try to replicate C E Ferulic, factors like ingredient quality and formulation complexity may affect efficacy.
- The rise of dupe culture has led to a shift away from true innovation in skincare, according to industry insiders.
- The potential impact of SkinCeuticals' patent expiration on skincare market dynamics and brand positioning remains to be seen.
Insider | 20 May, 2025
Electrolux Group gets new CHRO in Francesca Morichini
- Francesca Morichini, former global chief HR officer at Amplifon, has been appointed as the new chief human resources officer (CHRO) at Electrolux Group.
- Morichini has over 20 years of experience in HR and has previously held HR leadership roles at Barilla Group, L'Oreal, Bialetti Industrie, and Whirlpool.
- As the CHRO, Morichini will report to the CEO of Electrolux, the Swedish home-appliance company.
- Morichini is known for her inspirational and pragmatic leadership style, and she aims to bring her passion for business partnerships and transformation to her new role at Electrolux.
HRKatha | 16 Apr, 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 3.6 out of 5 based on 800+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox. 78% employees rated LOREAL 4 or above, while 22% 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 3.2. 22% employees rated LOREAL 3 or below, while 78% 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. However, it is poorly rated for promotions / appraisal, work satisfaction and work life balance, based on 800+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox.
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