. . . . "Allowing for non-recurring items, net profit after controlling interests reached ???1.63 billion, up 11 per cent.The first-half operating margin widened to 16.9 per cent of sales from 16.2 per cent at the end of 2011 as L???Oreal reduced the amount it spent on advertising, promotions, selling, administration and other activities relative to revenue.The cosmetics maker remains positive for the rest" .