Who owns Rimmel London?
Rimmel London is owned by Coty (the United States, NYSE: COTY), which has owned the brand since 1996.[1] Rimmel London was founded in 1834 in London and was independent until 1996.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Coty Inc. verified
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1834–1996)
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, New York
- Origin
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, London
- Founded
- 1834
- Category
- Personal care & beauty › Cosmetics & fragrance › Makeup
- Parent ticker
- NYSE: COTY
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Rimmel London
Rimmel was founded in London in 1834 by a French perfumer and made one of the first commercial mascaras, which is why rimmel is still the word for mascara in several languages. Coty acquired the brand in 1996 and repositioned it on London street style.
Ownership timeline of Rimmel London
Where Rimmel London sits in Coty
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Rimmel London?
The parent company of Rimmel London is Coty, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is Rimmel London British or American?
Rimmel London originated in the United Kingdom in 1834, but it is owned today by Coty, which is headquartered in the United States. So Rimmel London is a British-origin brand under American ownership.
Since when has Coty owned Rimmel London?
Coty has owned Rimmel London since 1996.
Who owned Rimmel London before Coty?
Rimmel London was an independent company from its founding in 1834 in London until Coty acquired it in 1996.
Is Rimmel London still owned by Coty?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Rimmel London is still owned by Coty. 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] Coty Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-08-20 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 20 August 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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