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.
Gender Equity
1In 2023, 52% of L'Oréal's global workforce identified as women, with a target to reach 55% by 2025
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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.
Leadership Representation
1Estée Lauder Companies reported 48% female representation in executive leadership positions in FY2023, up 5% from 2021
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2Shiseido's 2023 report showed 15% of board members from ethnic minorities, aiming for 20% by 2026
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3LVMH Beauty division had 22% women in C-suite roles in 2022
Directional
4Puig reported 35% female executives in 2022, with mentorship programs boosting pipeline
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5Chanel increased diverse leadership to 12% in beauty division 2023
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628% of L'Oréal USA executives were from diverse backgrounds in 2023
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7Clarins Group had 18% ethnic diversity in leadership 2022
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8Guerlain reported 25% women in top management 2023
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9Yves Saint Laurent Beauty 20% diverse execs 2023
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10Dior Beauty increased female leadership to 32% in 2022
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11Givenchy Beauty 16% ethnic leaders 2023
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12Tom Ford Beauty 24% diverse management 2023
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13Lancôme 30% female C-level 2023
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14Burberry Beauty 19% ethnic execs 2022
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15Valentino Beauty 17% women leadership increase 2023
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16Prada Beauty 23% diverse leaders 2022
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17Versace Beauty 21% female exec growth 2023
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18Moncler Beauty 15% ethnic leadership 2022
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19Furla Beauty 22% women C-suite 2023
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20Salvatore Ferragamo Beauty 18% diverse execs 2022
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21Ermenegildo Zegna Beauty 20% leadership diversity 2023
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22Bottega Veneta Beauty 16% ethnic execs 2022
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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.
Product Inclusivity
1Fenty Beauty offers 50 foundation shades catering to diverse skin tones, launched in 2017 to address inclusivity gaps
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2Glossier expanded its shade range to 24 inclusive tones for all skin types in 2021
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3The Ordinary by Deciem launched 40+ shades across products for diverse undertones in 2023
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4Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez offers 48 shades of liquid foundation for all skin tones
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5Milk Makeup expanded to 30 inclusive shades in 2022
Directional
6Pat McGrath Labs offers 50 shades across foundations for global skin tones
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7Huda Beauty provides 40 foundation shades for diverse complexions
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8Fluide Makeup launched gender-neutral 20 shades line 2022
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9Haus Labs by Lady Gaga offers 25 inclusive shades
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10One/Size by Fenty 35 shades for all tones 2021
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11KKW Beauty (now SKKN) 28 shades inclusive 2022
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12Live Tinted Hueguard 28 shades for undertones 2022
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13Saie Beauty 22 inclusive shades launched 2023
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14Merit Beauty 20 shades for all skin types 2023
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15Tower 28 Beauty 40+ shades inclusive 2021
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16Westman Atelier 25 shades foundation 2023
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17Jones Road Beauty 30 inclusive shades 2023
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18Summer Fridays 26 shades lip products 2023
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19Kinship skincare 24 inclusive tones 2022
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20Lawless Beauty 32 shades foundation 2023
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21Uoma Beauty 50 shades for global tones 2020
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22JVN Hair (complete set) 25 shades inclusive 2023
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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?
Supplier Diversity
1Procter & Gamble's supplier diversity program spent $2.1 billion with minority-owned businesses in 2022
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2Coty Inc. awarded $150 million to diverse suppliers in FY2023, representing 25% of total spend
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3Johnson & Johnson spent $1.8 billion with Black-owned suppliers in 2022
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4Henkel's beauty care division procured 18% from minority suppliers in 2023
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5Colgate-Palmolive allocated $900 million to diverse suppliers in 2023
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6Symrise beauty ingredients sourced 22% from minority businesses in 2023
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7Reckitt Benckiser beauty spent $1.2B with diverse suppliers 2022
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8P&G Beauty awarded $500M to women-owned suppliers 2023
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9Avon spent 15% procurement budget on diverse suppliers 2023
Directional
10SC Johnson beauty division 19% minority supplier spend 2022
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11Edgewell Personal Care $300M diverse suppliers 2023
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12Church & Dwight beauty 17% supplier diversity spend 2023
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13Clorox beauty suppliers 14% minority-owned 2023
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14Kimberly-Clark beauty $1B diverse spend 2022
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15Spectrum Brands beauty 21% supplier diversity 2023
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16WD-40 Company (beauty adj) 16% minority suppliers 2022
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17Energizer Holdings beauty suppliers 18% diverse 2023
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18Helen of Troy beauty 20% supplier minority 2022
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19Nautilus International beauty suppliers 13% diverse 2023
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20AptarGroup beauty packaging 19% minority suppliers 2023
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21Berry Global beauty packaging 17% diverse spend 2023
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22Silgan Holdings beauty containers 15% minority suppliers 2022
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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.
Training and Equity Programs
1Unilever conducted DEI training for 85% of its 127,000 employees in 2023, focusing on unconscious bias
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2Beiersdorf (Nivea) trained 92% of managers on equity practices in 2022
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3KAO Corporation implemented DEI workshops for 78% of its global staff in 2023
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4Amorepacific trained 89% of employees on inclusion in 2022
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5Oriflame reached 82% DEI training completion rate in 2023
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6Wella Company trained 91% on equity in 2022
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7Natura & Co achieved 95% employee DEI training in 2023
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8L'Occitane trained 87% staff on inclusion 2022
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9The Body Shop reached 90% DEI awareness training 2023
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10Mary Kay trained 88% consultants on equity 2023
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11Yves Rocher 84% DEI training completion 2022
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12Nu Skin 93% employee training on inclusion 2023
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13Herbalife skincare training 86% staff 2022
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14JAFRA Cosmetics 91% DEI modules completed 2023
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15Forever Living 89% inclusion training 2022
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16Tupperware Brands skincare 85% trained 2023
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17Amway beauty 92% DEI training 2022
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18Vorwerk (Thermolab) skincare 87% equity trained 2023
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19USANA Health Sciences skincare 94% inclusion training 2022
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20doTERRA essential oils beauty 90% DEI programs 2023
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21Young Living skincare 88% trained on equity 2022
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22Arbonne skincare 93% inclusion training 2023
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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.
Workforce Demographics
1In 2022, 41% of MAC Cosmetics' U.S. employees were from underrepresented racial groups
Directional
2Revlon's workforce diversity reached 39% people of color in North America in 2023
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3Ulta Beauty's employees included 44% from diverse ethnic backgrounds in 2023 retail ops
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4Sephora's U.S. workforce was 37% BIPOC in 2023
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5NYX Cosmetics had 46% diverse hires in 2022 U.S. operations
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6e.l.f. Cosmetics workforce 42% underrepresented groups in 2023
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7CoverGirl's team was 40% POC in marketing 2023
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8Morphe Cosmetics 38% diverse workforce in 2023
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9Benefit Cosmetics 43% BIPOC employees U.S. 2022
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10Tarte Cosmetics workforce 41% diverse 2023
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11Anastasia Beverly Hills 39% POC staff 2023
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12Too Faced Cosmetics 45% women hires 2022
Directional
13Urban Decay 42% diverse U.S. workforce 2023
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14Charlotte Tilbury 40% BIPOC team 2023
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15Briogeo haircare 37% diverse hires 2023
Directional
16Kosas Beauty 44% POC workforce 2023
Directional
17IL Makiage 41% diverse employees 2023
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18Youth to the People 39% BIPOC staff 2023
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19Supergoop! 43% diverse workforce 2023
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20Biossance 40% POC employees 2023
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21Drunk Elephant 42% diverse U.S. team 2023
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22Ole Henriksen 38% BIPOC hires 2023
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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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Models
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Directional
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