Advance Your Career in Beauty: Scientific Summer Internship 2026!
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Advance Your Career in Beauty: Scientific Summer Internship 2026!
Are you a science student with a passion for innovation and a consumer-focused mindset? Indeed, L’Oréal is currently offering an exceptional Scientific Summer Internship 2026 within our Scientific and Regulatory team based in the vibrant White City area of London. This 10-week program, starting on June 29th, 2026, provides a competitive annual salary of £25,210 (pro-rata). Specifically, we are looking for detail-oriented individuals who want to take on real responsibility and make a tangible impact across our world-renowned portfolio of brands.
About the Experience
If you have a strong eye for detail, there is no better experience than an industrial placement with our Scientific and Regulatory team. Furthermore, we provide the autonomy you need to thrive. During this internship, you will support our marketing and scientific departments by reviewing artwork, product claims, and competitor products. By joining us, you will use your analytical skills to make perceptive judgements while liaising across multiple functions within our UK business.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
In this role, your daily tasks will be varied and intellectually stimulating. For instance, you may find yourself:
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Supporting Advisors: You will assist scientific advisors during critical artwork reviews.
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Upskilling Teams: You will help plan and deliver scientific training sessions for our marketing teams.
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Query Management: You will handle queries from the marketing community and coordinate with the relevant Scientific Advisor.
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Market Monitoring: You will monitor competitor products and analyze their scientific claims.
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Platform Development: You will use “My Studio,” our communication review platform, and develop new ways to monitor submissions.
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Reporting: You will build a catalogue of current and new ASA Claims to share with the advisory team.
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Sustainability Initiatives: You will support our “Beauty For All” initiatives within the scientific function.
What You Bring to the Team
To be successful, you should possess a passion for market research and an analytical mind. Ideally, you can demonstrate the following attributes:
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Analytical Skills: You have strong data skills and the ability to interpret complex information.
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Self-Drive: You are a proactive individual who can set and achieve clear objectives.
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Precision: You possess a strong eye for detail and high organizational skills.
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Tech Savvy: You are confident using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
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Communication: You are a confident presenter who can work effectively under pressure.
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Innovation: You actively seek innovative solutions and suggest fresh ideas.
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Education: You must be returning to university upon the completion of this internship.
Next Steps in Your Application
Our recruitment process is designed to find the best fit for our innovative culture. Therefore, please follow these steps:
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Eligibility Check: You will first answer questions regarding your location, salary expectations, and current student status.
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Online Assessments: If eligible, you will receive an email for the second step. Consequently, you should keep an eye on your inbox (and spam folder) for this link.
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Final Review: Our recruiters will review your entire application and assessment results.
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Assessment Centre: Successful candidates will receive an invitation to an Assessment Centre. Please be patient, as we receive a high volume of applications and review each one carefully.
Important Note: If you apply for multiple roles, we will progress your application for the one we deem most suitable. However, if you have a strong preference, please only apply to your top choice.
Ready to lead the future of beauty science? Apply today for the L’Oréal Scientific Summer Internship 2026!
