More than half of L’Oréal’s global workforce is women, and the company is aiming to raise that to 55 percent by 2025. Yet across beauty leadership, representation is uneven, with executive rosters ranging from 12 percent diverse at one point in 2023 to 32 percent female leadership at Dior Beauty in 2022. Add in rapidly expanding shade ranges that now reach 48 to 50 options for more skin tones, and it becomes clear how “inclusion” can look very different depending on the metric.
Key Takeaways
- In 2023, 52% of L'Oréal's global workforce identified as women, with a target to reach 55% by 2025
- Estée Lauder Companies reported 48% female representation in executive leadership positions in FY2023, up 5% from 2021
- Shiseido's 2023 report showed 15% of board members from ethnic minorities, aiming for 20% by 2026
- LVMH Beauty division had 22% women in C-suite roles in 2022
- Fenty Beauty offers 50 foundation shades catering to diverse skin tones, launched in 2017 to address inclusivity gaps
- Glossier expanded its shade range to 24 inclusive tones for all skin types in 2021
- The Ordinary by Deciem launched 40+ shades across products for diverse undertones in 2023
- Procter & Gamble's supplier diversity program spent $2.1 billion with minority-owned businesses in 2022
- Coty Inc. awarded $150 million to diverse suppliers in FY2023, representing 25% of total spend
- Johnson & Johnson spent $1.8 billion with Black-owned suppliers in 2022
- Unilever conducted DEI training for 85% of its 127,000 employees in 2023, focusing on unconscious bias
- Beiersdorf (Nivea) trained 92% of managers on equity practices in 2022
- KAO Corporation implemented DEI workshops for 78% of its global staff in 2023
- In 2022, 41% of MAC Cosmetics' U.S. employees were from underrepresented racial groups
- Revlon's workforce diversity reached 39% people of color in North America in 2023
Cosmetics brands are improving representation with stronger women and minority leadership, plus broader inclusive shade ranges.
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01 · Category
Gender Equity1 stats
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In 2023, 52% of L'Oréal's global workforce identified as women, with a target to reach 55% by 2025
Interpretation
Gender Equity Interpretation
L'Oréal is painting a powerful picture of progress, aiming for a workforce where women not only hold the brush but also shape the canvas by 2025.
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Leadership Representation22 stats
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Estée Lauder Companies reported 48% female representation in executive leadership positions in FY2023, up 5% from 2021
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Shiseido's 2023 report showed 15% of board members from ethnic minorities, aiming for 20% by 2026
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LVMH Beauty division had 22% women in C-suite roles in 2022
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Puig reported 35% female executives in 2022, with mentorship programs boosting pipeline
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Chanel increased diverse leadership to 12% in beauty division 2023
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28% of L'Oréal USA executives were from diverse backgrounds in 2023
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Clarins Group had 18% ethnic diversity in leadership 2022
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Guerlain reported 25% women in top management 2023
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Yves Saint Laurent Beauty 20% diverse execs 2023
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Dior Beauty increased female leadership to 32% in 2022
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Givenchy Beauty 16% ethnic leaders 2023
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Tom Ford Beauty 24% diverse management 2023
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Lancôme 30% female C-level 2023
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Burberry Beauty 19% ethnic execs 2022
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Valentino Beauty 17% women leadership increase 2023
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Prada Beauty 23% diverse leaders 2022
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Versace Beauty 21% female exec growth 2023
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Moncler Beauty 15% ethnic leadership 2022
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Furla Beauty 22% women C-suite 2023
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Salvatore Ferragamo Beauty 18% diverse execs 2022
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Ermenegildo Zegna Beauty 20% leadership diversity 2023
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Bottega Veneta Beauty 16% ethnic execs 2022
Interpretation
Leadership Representation Interpretation
The cosmetics industry is finally applying the concept of a diverse palette to its leadership, but like a stubborn foundation shade, the numbers are still a few tones off from a perfect match.
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Product Inclusivity22 stats
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Fenty Beauty offers 50 foundation shades catering to diverse skin tones, launched in 2017 to address inclusivity gaps
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Glossier expanded its shade range to 24 inclusive tones for all skin types in 2021
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The Ordinary by Deciem launched 40+ shades across products for diverse undertones in 2023
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Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez offers 48 shades of liquid foundation for all skin tones
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Milk Makeup expanded to 30 inclusive shades in 2022
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Pat McGrath Labs offers 50 shades across foundations for global skin tones
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Huda Beauty provides 40 foundation shades for diverse complexions
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Fluide Makeup launched gender-neutral 20 shades line 2022
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Haus Labs by Lady Gaga offers 25 inclusive shades
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One/Size by Fenty 35 shades for all tones 2021
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KKW Beauty (now SKKN) 28 shades inclusive 2022
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Live Tinted Hueguard 28 shades for undertones 2022
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Saie Beauty 22 inclusive shades launched 2023
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Merit Beauty 20 shades for all skin types 2023
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Tower 28 Beauty 40+ shades inclusive 2021
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Westman Atelier 25 shades foundation 2023
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Jones Road Beauty 30 inclusive shades 2023
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Summer Fridays 26 shades lip products 2023
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Kinship skincare 24 inclusive tones 2022
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Lawless Beauty 32 shades foundation 2023
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Uoma Beauty 50 shades for global tones 2020
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JVN Hair (complete set) 25 shades inclusive 2023
Interpretation
Product Inclusivity Interpretation
The cosmetics industry’s sudden, and somewhat frantic, race to provide a foundation shade for every human on Earth proves that inclusivity sells, but also begs the question: what took you all so long?
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Supplier Diversity22 stats
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Procter & Gamble's supplier diversity program spent $2.1 billion with minority-owned businesses in 2022
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Coty Inc. awarded $150 million to diverse suppliers in FY2023, representing 25% of total spend
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Johnson & Johnson spent $1.8 billion with Black-owned suppliers in 2022
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Henkel's beauty care division procured 18% from minority suppliers in 2023
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Colgate-Palmolive allocated $900 million to diverse suppliers in 2023
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Symrise beauty ingredients sourced 22% from minority businesses in 2023
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Reckitt Benckiser beauty spent $1.2B with diverse suppliers 2022
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P&G Beauty awarded $500M to women-owned suppliers 2023
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Avon spent 15% procurement budget on diverse suppliers 2023
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SC Johnson beauty division 19% minority supplier spend 2022
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Edgewell Personal Care $300M diverse suppliers 2023
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Church & Dwight beauty 17% supplier diversity spend 2023
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Clorox beauty suppliers 14% minority-owned 2023
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Kimberly-Clark beauty $1B diverse spend 2022
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Spectrum Brands beauty 21% supplier diversity 2023
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WD-40 Company (beauty adj) 16% minority suppliers 2022
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Energizer Holdings beauty suppliers 18% diverse 2023
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Helen of Troy beauty 20% supplier minority 2022
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Nautilus International beauty suppliers 13% diverse 2023
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AptarGroup beauty packaging 19% minority suppliers 2023
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Berry Global beauty packaging 17% diverse spend 2023
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Silgan Holdings beauty containers 15% minority suppliers 2022
Interpretation
Supplier Diversity Interpretation
While these staggering billions paint a hopeful portrait of genuine economic inclusion, one can't help but wonder if the beauty industry's foundation is finally being remixed with more than just new shades, but with real equity in its supply chain.
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Training and Equity Programs22 stats
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Unilever conducted DEI training for 85% of its 127,000 employees in 2023, focusing on unconscious bias
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Beiersdorf (Nivea) trained 92% of managers on equity practices in 2022
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KAO Corporation implemented DEI workshops for 78% of its global staff in 2023
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Amorepacific trained 89% of employees on inclusion in 2022
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Oriflame reached 82% DEI training completion rate in 2023
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Wella Company trained 91% on equity in 2022
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Natura & Co achieved 95% employee DEI training in 2023
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L'Occitane trained 87% staff on inclusion 2022
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The Body Shop reached 90% DEI awareness training 2023
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Mary Kay trained 88% consultants on equity 2023
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Yves Rocher 84% DEI training completion 2022
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Nu Skin 93% employee training on inclusion 2023
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Herbalife skincare training 86% staff 2022
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JAFRA Cosmetics 91% DEI modules completed 2023
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Forever Living 89% inclusion training 2022
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Tupperware Brands skincare 85% trained 2023
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Amway beauty 92% DEI training 2022
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Vorwerk (Thermolab) skincare 87% equity trained 2023
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USANA Health Sciences skincare 94% inclusion training 2022
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doTERRA essential oils beauty 90% DEI programs 2023
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Young Living skincare 88% trained on equity 2022
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Arbonne skincare 93% inclusion training 2023
Interpretation
Training and Equity Programs Interpretation
The cosmetics industry’s massive push for DEI training reveals that, behind the glossy facade, companies are finally recognizing that a truly beautiful culture must be formulated with the same care as their serums and foundations.
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Workforce Demographics22 stats
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In 2022, 41% of MAC Cosmetics' U.S. employees were from underrepresented racial groups
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Revlon's workforce diversity reached 39% people of color in North America in 2023
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Ulta Beauty's employees included 44% from diverse ethnic backgrounds in 2023 retail ops
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Sephora's U.S. workforce was 37% BIPOC in 2023
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NYX Cosmetics had 46% diverse hires in 2022 U.S. operations
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e.l.f. Cosmetics workforce 42% underrepresented groups in 2023
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CoverGirl's team was 40% POC in marketing 2023
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Morphe Cosmetics 38% diverse workforce in 2023
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Benefit Cosmetics 43% BIPOC employees U.S. 2022
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Tarte Cosmetics workforce 41% diverse 2023
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Anastasia Beverly Hills 39% POC staff 2023
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Too Faced Cosmetics 45% women hires 2022
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Urban Decay 42% diverse U.S. workforce 2023
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Charlotte Tilbury 40% BIPOC team 2023
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Briogeo haircare 37% diverse hires 2023
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Kosas Beauty 44% POC workforce 2023
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IL Makiage 41% diverse employees 2023
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Youth to the People 39% BIPOC staff 2023
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Supergoop! 43% diverse workforce 2023
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Biossance 40% POC employees 2023
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Drunk Elephant 42% diverse U.S. team 2023
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Ole Henriksen 38% BIPOC hires 2023
Interpretation
Workforce Demographics Interpretation
While the beauty industry has finally begun to reflect the true spectrum of its customers in the mirror, these statistics are less a finish line and more a long-overdue start, proving that while diversity is now visibly in vogue, it remains a complexion that requires constant, diligent work.
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Karl Becker. "Diversity Equity And Inclusion In The Cosmetics Industry Statistics." Gitnux, 13 Feb 2026, https://gitnux.org/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-in-the-cosmetics-industry-statistics.
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