Revolution Beauty
Revolution Beauty is a UK based beauty company that was founded in 2014 by Adam Minto and Tom Allsworth, it provides makeup, skincare and hair products.[1] The brand currently has 220 employees and an annual turnover of $139 Million.[2] Their products are sold online as well as carried in Boots, Superdrug, Ulta and Target stores.[3]
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Founded | 2014 |
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Founder | Adam Minto, Tom Allsworth, |
Headquarters | Kent, UK |
Number of employees | 220 |
Website | www.revolutionbeauty.com |
History
Revolution Beauty is based around the principles of inclusivity and affordability in makeup, with the brand making sure to add a diverse range of affordable products.[4]
The brand is well known for its use of influencer marketing.[5] Revolution Beauty makes use of social media, most prominently Instagram and TikTok, as opposed to more traditional marketing methods.[6]
The company has faced claims from brands such as Kat Von D and beauty YouTuber Manny MUA for allegedly plagiarizing makeup designs and concepts, claims which co-founder Adam Minto denies.[7]
All Revolution products are all cruelty free, with 76% of the brand stocking vegan products.[8]
In 2019, Revolution Beauty was named within the Sunday Times Fast Track 100 as the fastest growing beauty brand in the UK.[9]
In 2021, Revolution Beauty made its stock market debut, with Jupiter Asset Management and Chrysalis Investments pledging shares.[10][11][12]
References
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- Bourke, Joanna (29 June 2021). "Revolution Beauty set to list on Aim, with the group eyeing expansion". www.standard.co.uk. Retrieved 26 August 2021.
- "Investegate |Revolution Beauty Announcements | Revolution Beauty: Intention to Float on AIM". www.investegate.co.uk. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
- "London Stock Exchange welcomes Revolution Beauty Group plc to AIM - Welcome Story At London Stock Exchange | London Stock Exchange". www.londonstockexchange.com. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
- "Makeup Revolution - How Beauty Influencer Started a New Revolution". influencermatchmaker.co.uk. Retrieved 7 September 2021.
- PYMNTS (2 April 2021). "Revolution Beauty Seeks 'New Face' Via TikTok". www.pymnts.com. Retrieved 7 September 2021.
- "Revolution Beauty 'don't deliberately copy anyone'". BBC News. 29 June 2021. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
- "Everything you need to know about Revolution PRO Beauty - LOOKFANTASTIC UK". LOOKFANTASTIC. 24 July 2020. Retrieved 16 August 2021.
- Gillil, Nikki (8 July 2020). "How Revolution Beauty's 'fast beauty' model has impacted the industry". Econsultancy. Retrieved 16 August 2021.
- "Revolution Beauty to make stock market debut". CityAM. 13 July 2021. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
- "Revolution Beauty eyes AIM float, attracts £90 million Jupiter investment | Shares Magazine". www.sharesmagazine.co.uk. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
- McGachey, Kristen (29 June 2021). "Chrysalis swoops on second investment in a week as it backs..." Portfolio Adviser. Retrieved 28 August 2021.