L'Oréal Paris
L'Oréal Paris is the flagship consumer brand of L'Oréal S.A., the world's largest beauty company, founded in 1909 by chemist Eugène Schueller. The brand operates in over 150 countries and is one of the most widely purchased cosmetics brands on earth. L'Oréal Paris lip products span lipsticks, glosses, liners, and lip oils across multiple sub-brands including Colour Riche and Infallible. Many formulas contain synthetic dyes, BHT, petroleum-derived ingredients, and fragrance compounds. As the consumer-facing brand of the world's largest beauty conglomerate, L'Oréal Paris's ingredient standards have an outsized influence on the global cosmetics industry.
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Who Owns L'Oréal Paris?
Big Corp SubsidiaryParent Company
L'Oreal(OR.PA)
Parent Industry
Beauty & Cosmetics
Parent Revenue
Approximately $42 billion (2024)
Also Makes
L'Oreal Paris is the flagship consumer brand of L'Oreal S.A., the world's largest beauty company. L'Oreal was founded in 1909 by chemist Eugene Schueller.
Corporate ownership does not automatically mean a product is unsafe. It means ingredient and sourcing decisions are influenced by a parent company whose primary business is beauty & cosmetics. Consumers deserve to know who profits from their purchases.
Products by L'Oréal Paris
L'Oréal Paris Colour Riche Lipstick
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L'Oréal Paris Infallible Pro Matte
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L'Oréal Paris Brilliant Signature Lip Gloss
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Organic Lip Balm
L'Oréal Paris Glow Paradise Lip Balm-in-Gloss
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L'Oréal Paris Age Perfect Satin Lipstick
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Flagged Ingredients in L'Oréal Paris Products
We found 9 different ingredients of concern across L'Oréal Paris's product line. Each one links to a full safety analysis with details on health risks, regulatory status, and which other brands use the same ingredient.
Synthetic Fragrance
An umbrella term that can hide hundreds of undisclosed chemicals. Under US law, companies are not required to list individual fragrance components, which may include phthalates, musks, allergens, and sensitizers.
Artificial Colors
Synthetic dyes derived from petroleum or coal tar, used to give cosmetics vivid colors. Many are contaminated with heavy metals and have been linked to behavioral issues, allergies, and potential carcinogenicity.
Polyethylene Glycol (PEG Compounds)
A family of petroleum-derived compounds used as emulsifiers, thickeners, solvents, and penetration enhancers. PEGs themselves are relatively low-toxicity, but they are frequently contaminated with ethylene oxide (a known carcinogen) and 1,4-dioxane.
Bismuth Oxychloride
A synthetic inorganic pigment used in mineral makeup, eyeshadows, and face powders to create a pearlescent, luminous finish. While generally considered low-toxicity, bismuth oxychloride is a common cause of skin irritation and itching, particularly in mineral makeup users.
BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene)
A synthetic antioxidant closely related to BHA, used to prevent oxidation in cosmetics and food. Less studied than BHA but shares some endocrine disruption concerns.
Propylene Glycol
A synthetic liquid used as a humectant, solvent, and penetration enhancer in cosmetics. While considered safe at low concentrations, it is a skin irritant at higher levels and enhances absorption of other ingredients — including harmful ones.
Lanolin
A natural waxy substance secreted by the sebaceous glands of sheep to waterproof their wool. Lanolin is an excellent emollient used in lip balms, nipple creams, and moisturizers, but it is a common allergen and may contain pesticide residues from sheep dipping.
Dimethicone
A silicone-based polymer widely used in cosmetics and skincare for its smoothing, water-repellent properties. Not toxic in itself, but creates a synthetic barrier that can trap impurities, clog pores, and is not biodegradable.
Polybutene
A synthetic polymer derived from petroleum, used as a thickener, binder, and viscosity-increasing agent in lip glosses, lipsticks, and other cosmetics. Polybutene has low direct toxicity but is a petroleum-derived synthetic with environmental persistence concerns.
