Research & Innovation
For 100 years, scientific research has been at the heart of all L’Oréal’s major innovations. Our ability to innovate while anticipating the expectations of consumers all over the world has never been stronger.
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- 3,817 employees of 60 different nationalities working in 30 different disciplines
- € 791 million dedicated to cosmetic and dermatological research in 2012
- 22 research centers in 5 regional hubs, 17 evaluation centers, 50 scientific and regulatory departments
- 1/3 of the R&I budget devoted to Advanced Research
- 5 000 formulas developed each year
- 611 patents filed in 2012
- 100 active cooperation agreements with leading academic and research institutions