Garnier
Garnier is a mass-market cosmetics brand that produces skincare and hair care products. It is a subsidiary of the French multinational personal care company L'Oréal.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
France
HQ City
France
Founded
1904
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
Yes
Ownership Type
public
Stock Exchange
Euronext Paris
Tax Domicile
FR
Ultimate Parent
L'Oréal S.A.
Data Hosting
US
CLOUD Act Exposure
Yes ⚠️
GDPR Status
compliant
Carbon Neutral
false
B Corp Certified
No
Supply Chain
L'Oréal Group publishes annual 'Sharing Beauty With All' and progress reports
Repair / Recycling
Yes ✓
Ethical Certifications
Leaping Bunny (Cruelty Free International)
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
1904
Brand founding
Alfred Amour Garnier launched the brand with the first patented plant-based hair lotion.
1965
L'Oréal acquisition
Garnier was acquired by the French beauty conglomerate L'Oréal.
2021
Green Beauty initiative
Garnier launched its end-to-end sustainability commitment across the product lifecycle.