Who owns La Roche-Posay?
La Roche-Posay 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
- 1975
- Category
- Personal care & beauty › Skin care › Dermocosmetics & clinical skin care
- Parent ticker
- EPA: OR
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About La Roche-Posay
La Roche-Posay is a dermatological skin care brand built around the thermal spring water of the French town of the same name, which has been used for skin conditions since the eighteenth century. L'Oréal acquired it in 1989 and it is sold through pharmacies and recommended by dermatologists.
Ownership timeline of La Roche-Posay
Where La Roche-Posay sits in L'Oréal
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Latest news about La Roche-Posay
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Official recalls involving La Roche-Posay products
3 recall notices from government regulators matched to La Roche-Posay. Each applies to the specific products, sizes and lot codes named in the notice, not to every product sold under the name.
- La Roche-Posay Laboratoire Dermatologique Effaclar Duo Dual Action Acne Treatment, 5.5% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Medication, 40 mL (135 FL. OZ.) Tube per carton,… — FDA, · Class II
Reason given: Chemical Contamination: This recall has been initiated due to detected trace levels of benzene.
Recalling firm: L'Oreal USA
- La Roche-Posay Laboratoire Dermatologique Effaclar Dermatological Acne System, 3 Step Acne Routine Kit, Medicated Gel Cleanser 3.4 fl. oz. (100 mL) Tube,… — FDA, · Class II
Reason given: cGMP Deviations: The recall was initiated due to detected trace levels of benzene in a specific lot of this product lot (MYX46W), however out of an abundance of caution, the firm…
Recalling firm: L'Oreal USA
- La Roche-Posay Laboratoire Dermatologique Effaclar Duo Dual Action Acne Treatment, 5.5% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Medication, a) UPC 3606000508804, 20 mL (0.7 fl.… — FDA, · Class II
Reason given: cGMP Deviations: The recall was initiated due to detected trace levels of benzene in a specific lot of this product lot (MYX46W), however out of an abundance of caution, the firm…
Recalling firm: L'Oreal USA
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of La Roche-Posay?
The parent company of La Roche-Posay is L'Oréal, a publicly listed company headquartered in France.
Is La Roche-Posay French?
Yes. La Roche-Posay originated in France in 1975 and its owner, L'Oréal, is also headquartered in France.
Is La Roche-Posay still owned by L'Oréal?
Yes. As of 16 September 2026, La Roche-Posay 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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