Unilever Ventures

Plum is a science-driven beauty and grooming company that offers vegan and cruelty-free products. Its products are formulated with what they call “good science”, proven plant-derived actives.

Minimalist is a skincare brand that is gaining popularity rapidly due to its innovative and honest approach. Synonymous with Transparent Beauty, the brand has a wide range of products that target various skin types. Minimalist is said to be transparent in terms of the ingredients that they use in their products. They aim to create clean products. Niacinamide, Salicylic Acid, Alpha Arbutin, and AHA PHA BHA peel are some of the best-selling products of the brand.

Womaness️ develops and offers a collection of modern menopause products. Womaness changes the conversation around menopause through innovative products that offer solutions from head to toe (and everything in-between), trusted advice on symptoms from hot flashes to sleep issues to fine lines, and support from an inspired community of women.

BYBI is a vegan and sustainable skincare brand, designed to optimize the skin’s health. BYBI stands for By Beauty Insiders. Founded by Elsie and Dominika in 2017. They are beauty bloggers, trained formulators, and skincare experts who create products.

Plum is a science-driven beauty and grooming company that offers vegan and cruelty-free products. Its products are formulated with what they call “good science”, proven plant-derived actives.

MIRA BEAUTY is the world’s first universal store and collaborative library for makeup and skincare — made up of over 100,000 products and counting — which translates over 10 million product pages, reviews, and videos into one clear, simple, and personalized shopping experience. Community members are able to add products, post reviews, and answer each other’s questions based on their own, unbiased experience, all while shopping for the best products for their unique features and approach to beauty. For more information, please visit mirabeauty.com and @officialmirabeauty.

Saie is a offers toxic-free cosmetics beauty brand.

Inspired by a healthy, mindful lifestyle, Kopari beauty products embrace and enhance the natural splendor and beauty within each of us with 100% pure organic coconut oil. Authentic, simple, and pure, Kopari beauty products promote natural radiance, celebrate vitality, and encourage balance while regenerating hair and skin with one of Mother Nature’s greatest gifts, the coconut.

Scentials operates as a beauty brand studio platform that specializes in creating skincare and fragrance products endorsed by prominent Indian celebrities from sports, film, and entertainment. By leveraging these celebrity partnerships, Scentials enhances its visibility and brand recognition through extensive traditional and social media reach. The company offers a diverse range of products, including fragrances, skincare, makeup, and men's grooming items, ensuring that customers have access to authentic and affordable beauty solutions. This strategy of combining innovative beauty offerings with celebrity influence positions Scentials as a notable player in the beauty industry.

MIRA BEAUTY is the world’s first universal store and collaborative library for makeup and skincare — made up of over 100,000 products and counting — which translates over 10 million product pages, reviews, and videos into one clear, simple, and personalized shopping experience. Community members are able to add products, post reviews, and answer each other’s questions based on their own, unbiased experience, all while shopping for the best products for their unique features and approach to beauty. For more information, please visit mirabeauty.com and @officialmirabeauty.

Plum is a science-driven beauty and grooming company that offers vegan and cruelty-free products. Its products are formulated with what they call “good science”, proven plant-derived actives.

Sold in over 1000 locations globally, including ULTA, Nordstrom, Morphe Stores, Target Stores, Selfridges, BootsUK, and more, Beauty Bakerie is a rapidly growing cosmetics firm with a strong social media presence. The VC backed firm has amassed more than 1M followers across all social channels with more than $8M in venture capital raised to date. Beauty Bakerie was San Diego’s fastest-growing private company from 2015 - 2017. The company has a team of 25 employees and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. It has been recognized by top-tier publications to include Allure, Cosmopolitan, Forbes, Good Morning America, Bloomberg, Huffington Post, Teen Vogue as a 2016 Beauty Game Changer, Essence, Elle, Oprah, Nylon, and Buzzfeed, and a myriad of others. A Founder lead brand, Cashmere is charged with creating and leading on the vision as well as leading on the short and long-term strategies. Another hat she wears is that of the Head of Branding and Product Development. A visionary, Cashmere is the creative genius behind all of the brand's products created to date. She has lead in all aspects of what the world has come to know and love of the brand's aesthetic and overall presentation.

True Botanicals, Inc. is a manufacturer and retailer of nontoxic skincare and personal care products, founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, California. The company's product range includes cleansers, toners, face oils, serums, sunscreens, and hair care items, all formulated with concentrated bio-active ingredients derived from vegan sources. These products are designed to address specific skin concerns such as acne, hyper-pigmentation, and wrinkles, while promoting overall skin health without harmful toxins or fillers. True Botanicals also offers personalized skincare consultations, helping users understand their skin and lifestyle needs, recommending tailored product routines, and providing ongoing support. The company's products are available for purchase both online and in physical retail stores.

TRINNY London Limited is a cosmetics manufacturer that specializes in personalized makeup products for women, utilizing a unique online tool called Match2Me. This tool analyzes users' features, including eye color, hair color, skin tone, and undertones, to recommend tailored cosmetic solutions. The product range includes various face products such as BFF cream, foundation, and highlighter, as well as cheek and lip items like Lip2cheek and blusher. Additionally, the brand offers eye products, including eye shades. Founded in 2014 and based in Saffron Walden, United Kingdom, TRINNY London retails its products exclusively through its online platform, providing a convenient shopping experience that delivers personalized makeup directly to customers' homes. The company operates as a subsidiary of Unilever N.V.

Gallinée Ltd is a ground-breaking new skin and body care range that takes care of the skin’s good bacteria. The very first brand to target the skin’s protective ecosystem – the microbiome. Developed by a pharmacist, Gallinée uses a patented complex of prebiotics, probiotics, and lactic acid, based on the latest research in microbiology.

Sold in over 1000 locations globally, including ULTA, Nordstrom, Morphe Stores, Target Stores, Selfridges, BootsUK, and more, Beauty Bakerie is a rapidly growing cosmetics firm with a strong social media presence. The VC backed firm has amassed more than 1M followers across all social channels with more than $8M in venture capital raised to date. Beauty Bakerie was San Diego’s fastest-growing private company from 2015 - 2017. The company has a team of 25 employees and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. It has been recognized by top-tier publications to include Allure, Cosmopolitan, Forbes, Good Morning America, Bloomberg, Huffington Post, Teen Vogue as a 2016 Beauty Game Changer, Essence, Elle, Oprah, Nylon, and Buzzfeed, and a myriad of others. A Founder lead brand, Cashmere is charged with creating and leading on the vision as well as leading on the short and long-term strategies. Another hat she wears is that of the Head of Branding and Product Development. A visionary, Cashmere is the creative genius behind all of the brand's products created to date. She has lead in all aspects of what the world has come to know and love of the brand's aesthetic and overall presentation.

Blow is a leading app-based provider of on-demand beauty services in London, specializing in fast and convenient offerings such as blow dries, makeup, and nail services. Customers can enjoy these expert services either at their location—be it home, office, hotel, or event—or at one of its flagship beauty bars located in Covent Garden and Canary Wharf. Operating from early morning until late, Blow allows appointments as brief as 30 minutes. The company prides itself on its vetted and tested stylists, ensuring a high standard of service. With a user-friendly booking app available for both iOS and Android, customers can easily schedule appointments without the need for cash. Additionally, Blow offers a curated selection of over 1,000 premium beauty products used during their services.

LXMI is a skincare brand founded in 2015 by Leila Janah, specializing in natural and organic skincare products suitable for all skin types. The brand's name is inspired by Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of beauty. LXMI's flagship offering features Nilotica Reserve, a rare skin butter sourced from the Nile River Valley in Northern Uganda. The ingredients used in LXMI products are carefully selected for their quality and are rich in natural vitamin crystals, promoting skin health and a natural glow. Through its commitment to using organic and rare ingredients, LXMI aims to provide consumers with effective skincare solutions.

Sachajuan AB, founded in 1997 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, operates hair salons and specializes in the manufacture of premium hair care products. The company offers a range of items including shampoos, conditioners, and hair repair serums, designed to cater to both professionals and consumers. Sachajuan's products focus on three key dimensions: surface, structure, and shape, which contribute to achieving optimal hair styling and health. The brand is recognized for its timeless design and commitment to providing high-quality hair care solutions.

Iluminage Beauty is focused on bringing to consumers innovative, high performance beauty solutions, empowering them with professional level devices for at-home use. Iluminage Beauty was created in November 2013 as a joint venture between Syneron Medical and Unilever Ventures. The joint venture combines the global business and expertise of Syneron's aesthetic home-use subsidiary, Syneron Beauty Ltd., and Unilever's luxury beauty subsidiary, Iluminage™ Inc. The joint venture will leverage Unilever's global experience in the development and marketing of consumer beauty products and Syneron Medical's expertise in professional aesthetic device technology.

Shanghai Lumi Information Technology Limited Company (Lumi胶原蛋白/禄美) is dedicated to research and development of beauty and health series products. Lumi is mainly engaged in the R&D, brand building, and market promotion of brand cosmetology and health products, and it is a matchless brand of collagen protein in the domestic industry. Lumi owns its market by new marketing modes, which now possesses a self-constructed call center with over a 100people and plans to extend the number to more than 200 people within the year.