1. 

 

They're based in science.

 

The brains behind the entire operation was chemist Eugéne Schueller, who began pushing his own hair dyes to hairdressers in 1909.

 

2. 

 

L’Oréal is a pioneer for many products:  

 

* In 1933, the market’s primary soap-free shampoo, Dopal, hit shelves.

* Oréol, a “cold perm” that created natural-looking curls, became available in 1945.

* Obao, a foam bath inspired by Japanese practices, was introduced in 1963.

* Dulcia, a protective formula for permed hair, made its debut in 1980.

 

3. 

 

One box of Feria Hair Color is sold every three seconds.

 

Beyoncé was once a spokesperson for the product; she modeled shade 73, Dark Golden Blonde in 2008, 2011 and 2013 commercials.

 

4. 

 

Voluminous Original Mascara is the best selling mascara in the United States, in dollar sales and mass markets.

 

There are 24,500 sold a day, which is about 17 units per minute. Gwen Stefani and Eva Longoria been faces for this essential, and Kerry Washington once said that the product was something she couldn’t live without! 

 

5. 

 

They have a big family.

 

Lancôme, Giorgio Armani, Clarisonic, Yves Saint Laurent, Urban Decay, Essie, NYX, Kiehl’s, Garnier, and a host of other brands fall under the L’Oréal Paris umbrella.