About Garnier
Garnier is a mass market cosmetics brand owned by French company L'Oréal, offering affordable hair care, skin care, and sun protection products to consumers worldwide. Founded in France in 1904 by Alfred Amour Garnier with the launch of La Lotion Garnier - the first patented plant-based hair lotion - the brand has over a century of heritage combining natural ingredients with scientific innovation. L'Oréal acquired Laboratoires Garnier in 1965, enabling the brand to expand from its hair care roots into skincare, sun care, and body care, becoming the second-largest brand in the L'Oréal group. Since March 2021, all Garnier products are officially approved by Cruelty Free International under the Leaping Bunny Programme, making Garnier the largest beauty brand to achieve this certification. This cruelty-free status means Garnier does not test finished products or ingredients on animals anywhere in the world. The brand's "Green Beauty" initiative also focuses on sustainable sourcing, recyclable packaging, and reduced environmental impact, appealing to environmentally conscious UK consumers. Garnier's product portfolio operates through several key sub-brands, each addressing specific beauty needs. Garnier Fructis offers vibrant, affordable hair care formulated with fruit extracts and vitamins for strength, smoothness, and repair. The range includes shampoos, conditioners, and styling products targeting concerns from damage repair to frizz control. Fructis appeals to younger consumers seeking effective hair care at accessible prices. Garnier Nutrisse dominates the home hair colour market with permanent colour infused with five botanical oils including avocado oil and shea butter. Introduced in the 1970s, Nutrisse provides nourishment alongside colour, reducing the drying effects associated with hair dye. The range offers an extensive shade selection from natural browns and blacks to fashion colours, making professional-looking results achievable at home. For skincare, Garnier SkinActive addresses diverse skin concerns through accessible formulations. The hero product, Micellar Cleansing Water, revolutionised makeup removal and became a global bestseller. The range includes BB creams, moisturisers, serums, and sheet masks. The Hyaluronic Aloe Super Serum offers hydration and replumping benefits, while the Vitamin C range targets dullness and uneven skin tone. PureActive products address oily and acne-prone skin concerns. Garnier Ambre Solaire is the brand's sun care division, offering broad-spectrum UVA and UVB protection across lotions, sprays, and oils. Ambre Solaire is the only brand with SPF sun care research recognised by the British Skin Foundation, providing credibility in the crowded sunscreen market. The range includes products for sensitive skin, children, and self-tanning products for year-round glow. Products range from everyday SPF15 to high protection SPF50+. Additional Garnier sub-brands include Ultra Doux (gentle hair care), Garnier Bio (organic skincare), Belle Color (semi-permanent colour), Color Sensation (intense permanent colour), GOOD and Olia (ammonia-free colour options), and Body Superfood (body care). This comprehensive portfolio positions Garnier as a one-stop shop for accessible beauty. Garnier products are widely available across UK retailers including supermarkets like Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, and Morrisons, as well as health and beauty retailers like Boots and Superdrug. Online retailers including LookFantastic and Amazon UK stock the full range. The brand's mass market positioning means competitive pricing, with frequent promotions making Garnier even more accessible. Using Grocefully to compare Garnier prices across retailers ensures you find the best deals on these everyday beauty essentials.