Is The Body Shop owned by L'Oréal?
No. The Body Shop is owned by Aurea (since 2024), not by L'Oréal.[1]
Why people ask: L'Oréal is still often named as the owner of The Body Shop, which has changed hands since.
The Body Shop
- Owner
- Aurea since 2024
- HQ
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
L'Oréal
- Parent
- Independent (listed or private)
- HQ
- 🇫🇷 France
Also under L'Oréal: Aesop, CeraVe, Creed, Essie, Garnier, Kérastase, Kiehl's, L'Oréal Paris
Frequently asked questions
Is The Body Shop owned by L'Oréal?
No. The Body Shop is owned by Aurea (since 2024), not by L'Oréal.
Who owns The Body Shop?
The Body Shop is owned by Aurea, headquartered in United Kingdom, since 2024.
Who owns L'Oréal?
L'Oréal is a company headquartered in France and is not owned by another company recorded here.
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] Press Release: Auréa-led Investor Group Completes Acquisition of The Body Shop — Auréa Group, Official press release, published 7 September 2024; retrieved 28 September 2026.
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