6-MONTH INTERNSHIP - Starting January 2027 - Research & Innovation - Formulation - Master's ½ - €1700/month

Join L'Oréal, the world leader in beauty, for a 6-month internship starting in January 2027. As an intern in the Research & Innovation - Formulation department, you will design and formulate new products, perform physico-chemical characterizations, implement evaluation protocols, analyze results, and conduct technological and bibliographic research. You will also collaborate with various cross-functional teams. The internship offers a monthly salary of €1,700, transportation reimbursement, remote working options, and paid leave.

About L'Oréal Groupe

• 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.

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.

Responsibilities

• Concevoir et formuler de nouvelles formules (émulsions, gels, surfactants, etc.) en accord avec les briefs marketing ou les innovations technologiques.
• Effectuer des caractérisations physico-chimiques des prototypes (viscosité, pH, stabilité, apparence) et mettre en œuvre des protocoles d'évaluation.
• Analyser et interpréter les résultats, puis proposer des voies d'optimisation et des solutions correctives.

Requirements

• 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

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

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 .

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

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.