Who owns Hourglass Cosmetics?
Hourglass Cosmetics is owned by Unilever (the United Kingdom, LSE: ULVR), which has owned the brand since 1 August 2017.[1] Hourglass Cosmetics was founded in 2004 in the United States and was independent until 2017.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Unilever PLC verified
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (2004–2017)
- Owner HQ
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, London
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Founded
- 2004
- Category
- Personal care & beauty › Cosmetics & fragrance › Makeup
- Parent ticker
- LSE: ULVR NYSE: UL AEX: UNA
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Hourglass Cosmetics
Hourglass Cosmetics was founded in Los Angeles in 2004 and became known for high-pigment colour cosmetics and for committing to a fully vegan and cruelty-free formulation range. Unilever acquired it in 2017 as part of the Prestige division it assembled through a series of purchases of independent beauty brands.
Ownership timeline of Hourglass Cosmetics
Where Hourglass Cosmetics sits in Unilever
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Hourglass Cosmetics?
The parent company of Hourglass Cosmetics is Unilever, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United Kingdom.
Is Hourglass Cosmetics American or British?
Hourglass Cosmetics originated in the United States in 2004, but it is owned today by Unilever, which is headquartered in the United Kingdom. So Hourglass Cosmetics is an American-origin brand under British ownership.
Since when has Unilever owned Hourglass Cosmetics?
Unilever has owned Hourglass Cosmetics since 1 August 2017.
Who owned Hourglass Cosmetics before Unilever?
Hourglass Cosmetics was an independent company from its founding in 2004 until Unilever acquired it in 2017.
Is Hourglass Cosmetics still owned by Unilever?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Hourglass Cosmetics is still owned by Unilever. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Unilever PLC Annual Report on Form 20-F filed 2026-03-12 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 20-F, published 12 March 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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