Applications open until January 2027

Join L.
Lead the change.

A 12-month internship for recent graduates in Lisbon and Oporto. Real projects, real responsibility, from day one.

150+countries on five continents
110years devoted to Beauty
86kdriven thinkers and doers
12months of unique experience

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Beauty is positive.

For more than a century we have devoted our energy and our competencies to one unique business: Beauty. It brings hope, creates interactions, well-being and self-confidence for all individuals.

We believe in the power of Beauty to touch a person’s life and every day we empower billions of people to be the canvas for self-expression, inspiring confidence and self-belief. When they feel good, we feel good. It’s contagious!

That’s why we surround ourselves with 86,000 L’Oréal driven thinkers and doers to spark innovation and build a true leading brand powerhouse, offering beauty for all.

Our passionate, superhero teams are obsessed with making a meaningful change. To invent the future of Beauty, they seize opportunities, react fast, take risks and go beyond what’s thought possible, every day.

At L’Oréal, we believe that the most extraordinary people in the world don’t have a career. They have a mission. If you’re a recent graduate in pursuit of yours, the L’Oréal Internship Program is a great starting point.

Our purpose

We share a common purpose to create the beauty that moves the world.

We believe Beauty is Future, ever changing, pushed forward by people who dare. And, yes. We are the ones disrupting Beauty.

At L’Oréal, we give our people the space to question. To learn. To invite.

If you want to lead and invent the future of Beauty, your future should be with us.

L’Oréal

Unique strengths

Four values that shape how we work, how we grow and the mark we want to leave on people and planet.

Growth

Growing comes from being in constant motion. We bring together unique personalities to become outstanding mentors, with transformational trainings that unleash the best in themselves.

Diversity

Our teams are as diverse as the billions of consumers we create for. We foster an inclusive environment where everyone is encouraged to express their true selves.

Entrepreneurship

“Run it as your own business” is our mantra. Inspire others with mind-blowing ideas, challenge the status quo and design a one-of-a-kind career path.

Impact

Our job is more than just a job: it’s about building a better future for others and our planet. We define success as making a positive, conscious impact.

01You will be encouraged to think and act beyond your job.We push boundaries and move fast globally to stay ahead of the game.

02Your job will be your own innovation playground.We encourage different points of view. What sets you apart is what makes you great.

03You will always have the space to question, express, agree and disagree.We unleash everyone’s potential. Here, learning opportunities are endless.

04You will build your own unique path.We believe in the impact of great mentors. You will be inspired by people you won’t ever want to forget.

Lisbon & Oporto · Starting 2027

L’Oréal

The LInternship Program

An exhilarating and intensive program that recruits recent graduates to join our teams during a unique 12-month professional experience.

At L’Oréal, we “build from within”: there’s no substitute for hands-on experience when it comes to leadership development. Our Junior Talents own their projects from day one and are encouraged to try new things, even if that means making mistakes. Testing and learning is our approach.

You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders, join cross-functional projects and receive a tailor-made integration plan to set you up for success.

How you’ll learn

Our 70 : 20 : 10 leadership development concept

70%

20%

10%

ExperienceRolling up your sleeves from day one: experimentation, learning, success.

FeedbackFrom coaches, peers, teammates and buddies.

Formal learningCourses, conferences, workshops.

If you’re looking for a company that magnifies your strengths, enables you to acquire cutting-edge skills and supports your personal development, then you’re in the right place.

Because there is no innovation without daring, you will be challenged every day to think, do, fail, fail better, do again, do better and share your learnings. It takes courage! But the more confidence you build, the more risks you dare to take.

If you think you found your new tribe, dare to join us. Here we have the freedom to go beyond — that’s the Beauty of L’Oréal.

The Program’s

Scope

Each intern’s journey is different. According to your academic background, native skills and our business needs, you’ll onboard one of the following areas.

Brand Activation

Support and orchestrate new launches, push the growth of pillar products and contribute to the expansion of our brands.

Business Planner

Dive into sales operations: forecast trends, analyse sell-in and sell-out data and optimise stock equations.

Advocacy, Engagement & PR

Craft communication strategies, manage press relations, coordinate brand events and amplify our voice.

Business Intelligence

Market research, competitive analysis, performance reporting and forecasting to keep us ahead of the curve.

Communication

Help define the internal communication strategy, develop press relations and organise corporate events.

Business Partner

Be the main point of contact for our clients and develop winning commercial strategies with internal teams.

Sales & E-commerce

Deal directly with key accounts, work in partner expansion or manage online channels.

Supply Chain

Join one of our Supply Chain teams and contribute to the synchronisation of the logistics chain.

During your 12-month journey, you will have

1 core focus function
Specific projects assigned with performance objectives
The possibility of joining cross-functional projects
Classroom training and e-learning to build technical and professional competency
An assigned Buddy to provide support and guidance

Who are

We looking for

Recent grads from different academic backgrounds, fully onboard with our mission to help billions of people express their individuality.

It’s hard to put into words what we think about the L’Oréal culture, because it’s really a way of life. It’s doing the right thing. It’s empowering those around you. It’s going that extra mile because you want your team to succeed. It’s the relationships we form and the friendships we make.

Diversity is embedded in our Group’s DNA. That’s why we look for different kinds of personalities, mindsets and backgrounds to do great things together.

You’re a natural fit if you see yourself in the L’Oréal Competencies profile:

Innovator

Invent life-changing beauty experiences

Build knowledge on consumer
Seek quality and excellence
Show curiosity and imagine creative solutions

Strategist

Shape the future and make the way

Reason multiple perspectives
Convey energy
Integrate sustainability in your work

Entrepreneur

Run it as your own business

Take initiatives with courage and transparency
Deliver results with integrity
Demonstrate responsiveness to customers

People Developer

Grow people to grow your business

Act with integrity and respect others
Recognise and leverage diverse backgrounds
Take charge of own development

Integrator

Foster co-operation for agility

Listen and communicate effectively
Develop co-operative relationships
Actively work

Ingredients for your

Successful future at L’Oréal

Learning Agility

Be curious and make a difference whenever you can.

Ambition & Resilience

Challenge the status quo, think big, be bold and agile.

Judgement

Balance intuition and analysis to cut through complexity.

Empathy

Be mindful of the impact you can have on others, on society and the environment.

Alongside our competency profiles

You are / have

A university graduate in any discipline, with under 1 year of work experience
Passionate about starting a career in FMCG industries
Analytical and sensitive to numbers, products, trends and beauty
Adventurous, driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit and an open mind
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Fluent in English

Can you embrace this beautiful chaos?

L’Oréal is a one-of-a-kind community that offers a wealth of diversity, not to mention a certain organised chaos. Each new concept is cut and polished like a rough diamond, through discussion and debate, until it’s ready to shine. Every opinion counts, and each of us is prepared to challenge and be challenged.

Go for it — apply here

Divisions & brands

A universe of possibilities.

L’Oréal Groupe operates with 54 brands across four major divisions. Whichever track you follow, you’ll get to know, up close, a portfolio that moves billions of people around the world.

54 brands · 4 divisions

CPD

Consumer Products Division

The Consumer Products Division is dedicated to making high-quality, innovative beauty accessible to everyone. Combining cutting-edge science with emerging trends, the division offers a diverse portfolio of makeup, skincare, haircare and hair colour products designed for everyday consumers. Through iconic brands such as L’Oréal Paris, Garnier, Maybelline New York and NYX Professional Makeup, it empowers people around the world to express their individuality and enjoy the best of beauty at accessible prices.

L’Oréal Luxe Division

L’Oréal Luxe is dedicated to creating exceptional beauty experiences through prestigious brands, outstanding craftsmanship and breakthrough innovation. Specialising in luxury fragrances, skincare and makeup, the division combines heritage, creativity and cutting-edge science to deliver premium products and memorable consumer experiences. Its portfolio includes internationally renowned brands such as Lancôme, Yves Saint Laurent Beauté, Prada Beauty, Giorgio Armani Beauty and Kiehl’s, setting standards in the world of luxury beauty.

DPP

Professional Products Division

The Professional Products Division is committed to shaping the future of professional haircare by empowering hairstylists and transforming the salon industry. Combining advanced hair science, innovative technologies and professional expertise, the division develops high-performance products and services for haircare, colouring and styling. Through leading brands such as Kérastase, L’Oréal Professionnel, Redken and Matrix, it supports salon professionals worldwide while bringing professional-quality haircare solutions to consumers.

LDB

L’Oréal Dermatological Beauty

The Dermatological Beauty Division brings together scientific innovation, dermatological expertise and a commitment to improving skin health worldwide. Working closely with dermatologists and healthcare professionals, the division develops effective, safe and science-backed skincare solutions addressing a wide range of skin concerns, from everyday hydration and sun protection to specific dermatological needs. With trusted brands such as La Roche-Posay, CeraVe, Vichy and SkinCeuticals, it aims to make advanced dermatological skincare accessible and improve people’s quality of life through healthier skin.

Our people

In their own words

Meet some of the people who make L’Oréal what it is — and hear what this journey has meant to them.

Alejandro Martin Diaz

Talent Director (Spain & Portugal)

Olivia Ferreira

Head of Early Careers & Employer Branding @ L’Oréal Spain & Portugal

Recruiting

Timeline

Let your enthusiasm shine through and show us who you are.

Until January 2027

Applications

Submit your application and CV, explaining how you will Lead the Change.

Nov 2026 – Jan 2027

Video & phone interviews

Our recruiters reach out to understand who you are and how L fits your career path.

January 2027

Assessment Days

Deepen your knowledge of our culture while we learn about your potential and leadership style.