1) Il Makiage
IL MAKIAGE is a New York based, tech-driven prestige beauty brand that is shifting millions of customers to shopping for beauty online.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $1.50B (January 2022)
- Country: United States
- State: New York
- City: New York
- Started in: 2018
- Founders: Ilana Harkavi, Oran Holtzman, Shiran Holtzman Erel
- Number of employees: 100-250
- Funding: $29.00M
- Funding rounds: 1
- Number of investors: 1
You can find their website here.
2) GPclub
GP Club, one of the leading cosmetics manufacturing and distribution companies, offers a wide range of products in the health and beauty industry.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $1.32B (October 2018)
- Country: South Korea
- City: Seoul
- Started in: 2003
- Founders: Jung-Woong Kim
- Number of employees: 100-250
- Funding: $66.16M
- Funding rounds: 1
- Number of investors: 1
You can find their website here.
3) Glossier
Glossier’s strength lies in the direct-to-consumer model-- its ability to create a genuine brand presence that gets shoppers to buy.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $1.20B (March 2019)
- Country: United States
- State: New York
- City: New York
- Started in: 2014
- Founders: Emily Weiss
- Number of employees: 100-250
- Funding: $267.40M
- Funding rounds: 6
- Number of investors: 19
You can find their website here.
4) MyGlamm
MyGlamm is a direct-to-consumer beauty brand that offers a marketplace for stylists, beauticians, nail, and spa aestheticians.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $1.20B (November 2021)
- Country: India
- City: Mumbai
- Started in: 2015
- Founders: Darpan Sanghvi, Priyanka Gill
- Number of employees: 250-500
- Funding: $283.88M
- Funding rounds: 12
- Number of investors: 19
You can find their website here.
5) L&P Cosmetic
L&P Cosmetic is a dedicated team of cosmetic scientists and formulators dedicated to designing and creating the highest quality skin care products.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $1.19B (January 2016)
- Country: South Korea
- City: Seoul
- Started in: 2009
- Founders: Kwon Oh-sub
- Number of employees: 100-250
- Funding: $118.64M
- Funding rounds: 2
- Number of investors: 2
You can find their website here.
6) Purplle
Purplle is an online cosmetics, perfume, skin, and hair care retailer.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $1.10B (June 2022)
- Country: India
- State: Maharashtra
- City: Mumbai
- Started in: 2012
- Founders: Manish Taneja, Rahul Dash
- Number of employees: 101-250
- Funding: $296.32M
- Funding rounds: 14
- Number of investors: 19
You can find their website here.
7) Pharmapacks
Pharmapacks is an e-commerce company that offers products for daily health and wellness needs, including vitamins and supplements, as well as pharmacy medical products.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $1.10B (November 2020)
- Country: United States
- State: New York
- City: Islandia
- Started in: 2010
- Founders: Adam Berkowitz, Andrew Vagenas, Bradley Tramunti, Jonathan Webb
- Number of employees: 500-1,000
- Funding: $472.5M
- Funding rounds: 4
- Number of investors: 10
You can find their website here.
8) Augustinus Bader
Augustinus Bader is a haircare and skincare company that provides treatments and products.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $1.00B (November 2022)
- Country: United Kingdom
- State: England
- City: London
- Started in: 2017
- Founders: Augustinus Bader, Charles Rosier
- Number of employees: 101-250
- Funding: $25.00M
- Funding rounds: 1
- Number of investors: 2
You can find their website here.
9) Vagaro
Vagaro is an online platform that allows its users to find salons and spas in their local area and make appointments online.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $1.00B (November 2021)
- Country: United States
- State: California
- City: Dublin
- Started in: 2009
- Founders: Fred Helou
- Number of employees: 250-500
- Funding: $314.61M
- Funding rounds: 2
- Number of investors: 1
You can find their website here.
10) Heyday
Heyday is a skincare company offering customized facial treatments.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $1.00B (November 2021)
- Country: United States
- State: Illinois
- City: Chicago
- Started in: 2020
- Founders: Adam Ross, Jeni Sykes, Michael Pollak
- Number of employees: 100-250
- Funding: $800.00M
- Funding rounds: 6
- Number of investors: 10
You can find their website here.