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Who owns Garnier?

Garnier is owned by L'Oréal (France, EPA: OR).[1]

This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.

Key facts

Current owner
L'Oréal S.A. reported
Owned since
Not recorded
Previous owner
None recorded
Owner HQ
🇫🇷 France, Clichy
Origin
🇫🇷 France
Founded
1904
Category
Personal care & beautyHair careShampoo & conditioner
Parent ticker
EPA: OR
Last verified
· 1 sources

About Garnier

Garnier began in 1904 as a French hair lotion sold by Alfred Amour Garnier, and L'Oréal acquired it in 1965. It is positioned below L'Oréal Paris on price and around natural ingredients, spanning hair colour, hair care, facial skin care and, through its Fructis line, one of the largest shampoo ranges in Europe.

Ownership timeline of Garnier

Owners of Garnier from 1904 to 2026 L'Oréal 1904–present L'Oréal 192019401960198020002020
  1. 1904 – present L'Oréal [1] reported

Where Garnier sits in L'Oréal

Controlling ownership as of . Brands grouped under the entity that owns them; large groups are collapsed.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the parent company of Garnier?

The parent company of Garnier is L'Oréal, a publicly listed company headquartered in France.

Is Garnier French?

Yes. Garnier originated in France in 1904 and its owner, L'Oréal, is also headquartered in France.

Is Garnier still owned by L'Oréal?

Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Garnier is still owned by L'Oréal. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.

Sources (1) & corrections

Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.

  1. [1] L'Oréal Universal Registration Document 2025 — L'Oréal S.A., Annual report, published 1 March 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.

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