Who owns Aesop?
Aesop is owned by L'Oréal (France, EPA: OR), which has owned the brand since 31 August 2023.[1] Aesop was founded in 1987 in Melbourne and was independent until 2023.
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
- Previous owner
- Independent (1987–2023)
- Owner HQ
- 🇫🇷 France, Clichy
- Origin
- 🇦🇺 Australia, Melbourne
- Founded
- 1987
- Category
- Personal care & beauty › Skin care › Body care & lotions
- Parent ticker
- EPA: OR
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Aesop
Aesop is an Australian skin care house founded in Melbourne in 1987, known for plain amber bottles, unusually designed shops and a refusal to make anti-ageing claims. L'Oréal bought it from Natura &Co in 2023 for $2.53 billion, the largest acquisition in the group's history.
Ownership timeline of Aesop
Where Aesop sits in L'Oréal
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Aesop?
The parent company of Aesop is L'Oréal, a publicly listed company headquartered in France.
Is Aesop Australian or French?
Aesop originated in Australia in 1987, but it is owned today by L'Oréal, which is headquartered in France. So Aesop is an Australian-origin brand under French ownership.
Since when has L'Oréal owned Aesop?
L'Oréal has owned Aesop since 31 August 2023.
Who owned Aesop before L'Oréal?
Aesop was an independent company from its founding in 1987 in Melbourne until L'Oréal acquired it in 2023.
Is Aesop still owned by L'Oréal?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Aesop 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] L'Oréal Universal Registration Document 2025 — L'Oréal S.A., Annual report, published 1 March 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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