Brand
Garnier
Garnier is a mass-market skin and hair care brand founded in France in 1904, when Alfred Amour Garnier patented a plant-based hair lotion. L'Oreal acquired Laboratoires Garnier in 1965. Garnier entered the US in 1999, expanded into skincare in 2007, and launched its micellar water range in the US in 2016.
1904
Alfred Amour Garnier
France (L'Oreal Consumer Products Division)
L'Oreal, which acquired Laboratoires Garnier in 1965
Ownership and scale
L'Oreal lists Garnier as present in 60 countries.
Brand timeline
1904
Alfred Amour Garnier founds Laboratoires Garnier and patents a plant-based hair lotion
1965
L'Oreal acquires Laboratoires Garnier
1999
Garnier enters the US with Nutrisse hair color
2007
Garnier expands into skincare
2016
Garnier launches its micellar water range in the US
Where to buy
Garnier products we have reviewed
SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1
Garnier
Key Ingredient
Micelles
SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1 Waterproof Makeup Remover
Garnier
Key Ingredient
Micelles
SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water With Vitamin C
Garnier
Key Ingredient
Vitamin C
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