6-MONTH INTERNSHIP – Starting January 2027 – Research & Innovation – Formulation – Master's ½ – €1700/month
Life is too short for a boring career!
At L’Oréal Groupe , work doesn't mute you, it amplifies you. We believe your career should give you the same thrill, drive and fulfillment as your personal interests. Here, creativity drives innovation and ideas become impact. Grow across brands, markets, and divisions, and take your career in any direction you choose. With the global scale of L’Oréal, your growth knows no boundaries.
Why join L’Oréal?
88% of our interns are proud to work at L’Oréal.
87% recommend L’Oréal for an internship.
(Internal Satisfaction Survey – June 2026)
Ready for an experience that makes a difference?
Your missions
Within our Research & Innovation laboratories, your main missions will consist of:
Designing and formulating new formulas (emulsions, gels, surfactants, etc.) in alignment with marketing briefs or technological innovations.
Performing physico-chemical characterizations of prototypes (viscosity, pH, stability, appearance).
Implementing evaluation protocols (temperature stability, container/content compatibility).
Analyzing and interpreting results , then proposing optimization avenues and corrective solutions.
Conducting technological and bibliographic watch on raw materials and new formulation trends.
Collaborating actively with various cross-functional expertises (sensory evaluation, safety, analysis, processing).
⚠ Disclaimer: These missions are indicative, and actual duties may vary depending on your profile and the internship project. Further details will be shared following the HR interview if your application is shortlisted.
Your profile
You are currently enrolled in a Master 1 or Master 2 program (engineering or university) looking for a gap-year or final-year internship with a specialization in Physico-Chemistry & Formulation
Fluent in English and French
Excellent mastery of Excel
Strong affinity for Data Analysis and AI
AI Charter: Our Pact
At L’Oréal, innovation has been in our DNA for over 110 years. Today, AI accelerates this innovation—through skin biotech, the development of connected devices, or creation tools like CreAItech . As we invent the future of beauty, we see Artificial Intelligence as a powerful co-pilot, with the firm belief that technology must always serve people. Aware of the impacts of AI, L’Oréal carefully assesses the social, environmental, and societal impact of its AI systems and works to mitigate any potential or actual harm. This requirement is part of our broader conviction that economic and environmental performance are inseparable. If you would like to learn more about our use of AI, click here .
Your benefits
Remuneration: €1,700 per month
Transportation: 75% of public transport costs covered
Remote working: 1 day of remote working per week
PaidLeave: 1 day per month
The L’Oréal Groupe Perks
Access to the L’Oréal Learning Platform to develop your skills
Staff sales at preferential rates
Friends & Family sales
Depending on the campus: gym, concierge services, etc
The Recruitment Process
Recruiter interview – 30 min: To introduce yourself and discuss the position & the L'Oréal Group
Meeting with your potential future manager – 45 min: To discuss the missions of the role
L'Oréal Group
Join L'Oréal, the world leader in beauty, present in over 150 countries with a portfolio of 37 international brands across four divisions: Consumer Products, Professional Products, Dermatological Beauty, and Luxury.
At L'Oréal, we create beauty that moves, inspires, and unites. Our mission is to invent the future of beauty by combining the best of technology, science, and natural inspiration, and to offer everyone inclusive, responsible, and forward-looking beauty.
And because equal opportunities and diversity are strong values within the Group, as a beauty leader, we consider every application.
Whatever your gender identity, sexual orientation, visible and/or invisible disability( ies ), social or cultural origins, health status, age, religion, or any other element that makes you unique, our teams will carefully review your profile.
