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Kosas

Kosas is a clean beauty cosmetics brand based in Los Angeles, founded in 2015 by chemist and biologist Sheena Zadeh-Daly.

Funding reportedLast round: Undisclosed round

CosmeticsLos Angeles, United States

About Kosas

Kosas is a clean beauty cosmetics brand based in Los Angeles, founded in 2015 by chemist and biologist Sheena Zadeh-Daly.

The brand specializes in makeup that also serves as skincare, offering products that combine high-performance color cosmetics with skin-improving benefits. Kosas focuses on clean, non-toxic formulations that include botanical ingredients and safe synthetics, clinically proven to enhance skin health over time. Kosas offers a diverse range of products, including concealers, lip oils, foundations, blushes, eyeliners, and skincare hybrids like serum sprays and sunscreens. The brand has launched over 200 products and is available in various retail locations, including Sephora, Nordstrom, and online platforms. Kosas targets skincare-conscious beauty enthusiasts who value clean and transparently formulated products. Recognized for its innovation, the brand has received multiple awards, including WWD Beauty’s “Independent Brand of the Year.”

What company datasets say Kosas raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all$14Min dollars
Rounds4
Last roundUndisclosed round
Last round size$12M
Last round dateApr 2022
Investors listed16

On 6 portfolio pages

Investors who name them

Each firm lists Kosas on its own website. That is the firm's claim, a weaker thing than a round we watched, but a named source.

The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

mineral sunscreenmakeupactive skincare ingredientse-commerce focusformulation innovationdual-ended makeup blenderbeauty productsvegan collagenhydrating lip oilconsumersclean ingredient standardsminimalist beautyhypoallergenicactive ingredientsclinically tested ingredientsprestige

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Sector
Cosmetics
Industry code
NAICS 33995, 325620, 45612, SIC 2844, 5999
Region
California
Revenue
$150M a year, as listed
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