L’Oréal Groupe has been named one of the most influential companies in the world this year by Time magazine.
The beauty giant was included in the ‘titan’ category of the magazine publication’s TIME100 Most Influential Companies of 2025 list.
Companies are chosen for their impact, innovation, ambition and success.
L’Oréal’s dermatological brand CeraVe was highlighted for its performance after marking US$2bn in global sales last year, with Time calling it “a case study in the value of L’Oréal’s science-forward approach”.
Commenting on the achievement, L'Oréal CEO Nicolas Hieronimus, said: “Our inclusion in the TIME100 list is a powerful acknowledgement of our teams' dedication, our focus on scientific innovation, and our ability to build brands that truly connect with people across the globe.”
L’Oréal USA CEO David Greenberg said in a post on LinkedIn responding to the accolade: “Time specifically highlighted our steadfast science-forward approach and our proven track record of successfully acquiring and growing impactful global brands.”
The “remarkable journey” of the brand is a perfect example, he added.
“From its roots as a beloved, dermatologist-recommended staple here in the US, CeraVe has truly blossomed since joining the L'Oréal family in 2017,” he said.
“Its transformation into a global phenomenon, surpassing $2billion in sales and becoming a recent TikTok sensation, perfectly illustrates our ability to understand and swiftly respond to evolving beauty trends and consumer needs, both here in the US and around the world.
Consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble also made the list in the “titan” category, thanks to its “recipe for success is steadiness”.
Other beauty brands to make the list include e.l.f. Beauty, Touchland and Debut.
e.l.f. Beauty, which recently acquired Hailey Bieber’s Rhode for US$1bn, was included in the disrupter category for its ability “to rapidly respond to customer demands”.
Touchland was included in the innovators category, and is known for its viral hand sanitiser.
The company was recently acquired by Church & Dwight, the owner of Batiste and Arm & Hammer, for $700m.
Biotech beauty start-up Debut, which is working on alternatives to petroleum derived ingredients, was also included in the innovator category.
Prada Group also made Time’s list after buying up Versace to create a new global luxury group to rival LVMH and Kering.
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