Founded in 1970 in France by Dominique Mandonnaud, Sephora has evolved into a leading beauty-retail chain known for its open-sell store format and broad assortment of prestige products, including skincare, makeup, fragrance, body care, hair care and its own private-label range. Sephora is the largest chain of perfume and cosmetics stores in France and maintains a significant international presence in the global beauty market. A subsidiary of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, a leading global luxury goods group, Sephora is known for its interactive retail format, knowledgeable service and continued innovation in the beauty space.