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 & beauty › Hair care › Shampoo & 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
Where Garnier sits in L'Oréal
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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 16 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] L'Oréal Universal Registration Document 2025 — L'Oréal S.A., Annual report, published 1 March 2026; retrieved 16 September 2026.
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