PARIS (Reuters) – Cosmetics group L’Oreal posted robust sales growth over the third quarter, lifted by brisk demand in Europe and the United States, which helped offset disruptions in China due to COVID-19 restrictions. Nicolas Hieronimus, chief executive officer of L’Oreal, said all markets progressed in the period, although lockdowns weighed heavily on the company’s largest division , L’Oreal Luxe, in the key Chinese market. L’Oreal, the group behind Maybelline mascara and Lancome skincare, posted sales of 9.58 billion euros, up 9.1%, like-for-like, slightly outpacing analyst expectations fo…