Who owns La Roche-Posay?

L'Oréal

La Roche-Posay is owned by L'Oréal, which has held the brand since 1989. L'Oréal is the biggest cosmetics group in the world, owning Garnier, Maybelline, Kiehl's, Urban Decay, NYX, CeraVe, La Roche-Posay and Aesop.

Ownership source

Ownership at a glance

BrandLa Roche-Posay
Parent companyL'Oréal
Owned since1989
Parent HQClichy, France
Parent sectorBeauty and cosmetics
In our catalogNot stocked — we track the brand for reference only

L'Oréal's ethics record

L'Oréal funds alternative-testing research and its Garnier brand is Leaping Bunny approved, but the group is not cruelty-free overall because it sells in markets where post-market animal testing can be required.

Other brands L'Oréal owns

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Who owns La Roche-Posay? FAQs

Who owns La Roche-Posay?+

La Roche-Posay is owned by L'Oréal, which has held the brand since 1989. L'Oréal is the biggest cosmetics group in the world, owning Garnier, Maybelline, Kiehl's, Urban Decay, NYX, CeraVe, La Roche-Posay and Aesop.

When did L'Oréal buy La Roche-Posay?+

L'Oréal has owned La Roche-Posay since 1989.

Does the parent company change whether La Roche-Posay is ethical?+

It changes where your money ends up. Certifications like Leaping Bunny and B Corp are audited at brand level, so La Roche-Posay can hold marks its parent does not — but group-level policies on animal testing, sourcing and lobbying still apply to the profits.

What other brands does L'Oréal own?+

In our database, L'Oréal also owns Aesop, CeraVe, Garnier, Kiehl's, Maybelline, NYX, Urban Decay.