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April 2, 2013
The 15th Annual L'Oréal-Unesco recognizes women in science

The L'Oréal-Unesco For Women in Science program awarded five women scientists from around the world with the 2013 L'Oréal-Unesco Awards in the Physical Sciences.

NEW YORK — The L'Oréal-Unesco For Women in Science program awarded five women scientists from around the world with the 2013 L'Oréal-Unesco Awards in the Physical Sciences.

November 26, 2012
L'Oréal to acquire cosmetics brand Urban Decay

L’Oréal has signed an agreement with Castanea Partners to acquire the fashion-forward, edgy beauty brand Urban Decay.

NEWTON, Mass. — L’Oréal has signed an agreement with Castanea Partners to acquire the fashion-forward, edgy beauty brand Urban Decay.

Terms of the deal, which is expected to close by the end of the year, were not disclosed. In the fiscal year ended in June 2012, Urban Decay, which is sold in such beauty retailers as Ulta and Sephora, recorded net sales of $130 million.

In the United States, Urban Decay will report to Carol Hamilton, president of L'Oréal Luxe USA.

September 18, 2012
L'Oreal Paris names Lea Michele as newest brand ambassador

L'Oréal Paris has officially announced actress Lea Michele as the brand's newest ambassador.

NEW YORK — L'Oréal Paris has officially announced actress Lea Michele as the brand's newest ambassador.

Today, Michele joins the L'Oréal Paris spokespersons family, including Jennifer Lopez, Beyonce Knowles, Julianna Margulies, Eva Longoria, Andie MacDowell, Freida Pinto and Aimee Mullins, among others. Michele will debut in TV and print advertising campaigns for the global beauty brand beginning in the United States in early 2013

June 13, 2012
L'Oréal works to drive awareness of skin cancer risk in skin of color

Beauty company L'Oréal is working to increase awareness that just because a person's skin may be darker in color does not mean he or she is immune to skin cancer.

NEW YORK — Beauty company L'Oréal is working to increase awareness that just because a person's skin may be darker in color does not mean he or she is immune to skin cancer.

December 16, 2011
L'Oréal completes acquisition of Clarisonic maker

L'Oréal has completed its acquisition of sonic skin care device manufacturer Pacific Bioscience Labs, which makes the Clarisonic family of products.

NEW YORK — L'Oréal has completed its acquisition of sonic skin care device manufacturer Pacific Bioscience Labs, which makes the Clarisonic family of products.

In early November, the two companies signed a merger agreement paving the way for L'Oréal USA to buy Pacific Bioscience Labs. The shareholders of Pacific Bioscience Laboratories have approved the transaction.

The move gives L'Oréal access to patented sonic skin care technology, enabling the company to acquire strategic positions in the skin care devices category.

March 30, 2011
Madame Ines de la Fressange joins L'Oréal Paris as brand ambassador

French beauty company L'Oréal Paris has tapped French model Madame Ines de la Fressange to join its family of brand ambassadors.

PARIS — French beauty company L'Oréal Paris has tapped French model Madame Ines de la Fressange to join its family of brand ambassadors.

She joins the L'Oréal Paris family of spokeswomen, which includes Milla Jovovich, Beyonce Knowles, Diane Keaton, Diane Kruger, Evangline Lilly, Eva Longoria, Jennifer Lopez, Andie MacDowell, Julianna Margulies, Aimee Mullins, Freida Pinto, Gwen Stefani and Kerry Washington.

March 29, 2011
L'Oréal USA teams up with Telemundo to launch network fan club

L'Oréal USA has partnered with Telemundo to launch Club de Noveleras, the network's official fan club.

MIAMI — L'Oréal USA has partnered with Telemundo to launch Club de Noveleras, the network's official fan club. This initiative marks the first-ever for both companies of its scope and scale.

"This integrated program transforms viewership into relationship while connecting L'Oréal USA's brands — like L'Oréal Paris, Maybelline and Garnier — to target consumers in an experiential and unique way," stated Jacqueline Hernandez, COO of Telemundo.

February 22, 2011
Aimee Mullins tapped as latest L'Oréal Paris global ambassador

L'Oréal Paris has named Aimee Mullins, athlete, fashion model and actress, as its newest global ambassador.

PARIS — L'Oréal Paris has named Aimee Mullins, athlete, fashion model and actress, as its newest global ambassador.

She joins the L'Oréal Paris family of spokeswomen, which includes Milla Jovovich, Beyonce Knowles, Diane Keaton, Diane Kruger, Evangeline Lilly, Eva Longoria, Jennifer Lopez, Andie MacDowell, Julianna Marguiles, Freida Pinto, Gwen Stefani and Kerry Washington.

January 14, 2011
Gwen Stefani becomes latest face of L'Oréal Paris

L'Oréal Paris has tapped fashion icon and rock star Gwen Stefani to be the brand's new international face.

PARIS — L'Oréal Paris has tapped fashion icon and rock star Gwen Stefani to be the brand's new international face.

By joining the L'Oréal Paris family, Stefani will represent her own vision for beauty alongside such other representatives as Jennifer Lopez, Milla Jovovich, Diane Keaton, Beyoncé Knowles, Diane Kruger, Evangeline Lilly, Andie MacDowell, Julianna Margulies, Eva Longoria, Freida Pinto and Kerry Washington.

December 10, 2010
L'Oréal Paris, Hearst celebrate Women of Worth

L'Oréal Paris celebrated the Fifth Annual Women of Worth Awards at a special event in New York that was hosted by Karen Fondu, president of L'Oréal Paris, and Cathie Black, chairman of Hearst Magazines.

NEW YORK — L'Oréal Paris celebrated the Fifth Annual Women of Worth Awards at a special event in New York that was hosted by Karen Fondu, president of L'Oréal Paris, and Cathie Black, chairman of Hearst Magazines.

December 6, 2010
Jennifer Lopez tapped as latest L'Oréal Paris brand ambassador

L'Oréal Paris has selected recording artist and actress Jennifer Lopez as its newest global brand ambassador.

PARIS — L'Oréal Paris has selected recording artist and actress Jennifer Lopez as its newest global brand ambassador.

Lopez joins the list of representatives for L'Oréal Paris, which includes Milla Jovovich, Patrick Dempsey, Rachel Weisz, Beyonce Knowles, Diane Kruger, Evangeline Lilly, Andie MacDowell, Eva Longoria, Freida Pinto and Gerard Butler.