Brand
La Roche-Posay
La Roche-Posay was founded in 1975 around the selenium-rich thermal spring water of its namesake French town, long used for sensitive skin. L'Oreal acquired the brand in 1989 and grew it into a dermatologist-recommended sensitive-skin line.
1975
Rene Levayer (French pharmacist)
La Roche-Posay, France
Owned by L'Oreal (since 1989)
Ownership and scale
Part of L'Oreal's Dermatological Beauty division. The 1989 acquisition price and standalone valuation are not publicly disclosed.
Brand timeline
1975
Rene Levayer founds the La Roche-Posay dermatological laboratory
1989
L'Oreal acquires La Roche-Posay
2007
Anthelios sunscreens build the brand's photoprotection reputation
2018
L'Oreal acquires the La Roche-Posay Thermal Centre
Where to buy
Where to get the best offers
Look for value sets and bundles on the brand site, Ulta, and Dermstore, plus periodic drugstore sales at Target and CVS. Loyalty programs and gift-with-purchase events usually beat one-off buys.
La Roche-Posay products we have reviewed
Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser
La Roche-Posay
Key Ingredient
Ceramide-3
Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer
La Roche-Posay
Key Ingredient
Ceramide-3
Anthelios Clear Skin Oil-Free Sunscreen SPF 60
La Roche-Posay
Key Ingredient
Broad-spectrum SPF 60 filters
Brand background is compiled from public sources. Ownership and valuation figures are reported acquisitions or valuations where disclosed; private brands are marked as not publicly disclosed. Prices and retailers change, so confirm on the brand's official page.