Who Founded Sephora
Sephora was founded by Dominique Mandonnaud in France in 1970. He opened the first store in Limoges with the goal of letting customers test products before buying them.
Early Sephora History
Mandonnaud created a self-service beauty concept that was unusual at the time. The stores offered a wide range of brands and focused on customer experience. This model helped Sephora grow quickly across France.
Sephora Under LVMH
The luxury group LVMH acquired a majority stake in Sephora in 1997. Under LVMH, Sephora expanded internationally and became one of the largest beauty retailers worldwide. You can learn more about Sephora's background on its corporate page Sephora official site.
