Lancome's origin: France
Brand description:
Lancôme Paris is a luxury beauty brand. Owned by L'Oréal since 1964, Lancôme is part of the Luxury Products division, which offers skin care, fragrances, and makeup at higher-end price points.
Founded in 1935 by Armand Petitjean in France, Lancôme will celebrate its 75th anniversary in 2010. Petitjean’s motive was simple: to create a beauty brand that would deliver French elegance around the world. The name “Lancôme” was inspired by the ruins of a castle, Le Château de Lancosme, while the wild roses in the area inspired the company’s symbol of the single golden rose.