e.l.f. Cosmetics was founded by Joseph Shamah and Scott Vincent Borba in June 2004. The duo originally met at a party in
2002; Shamah was a 23-year-old New York University business student. Borba was a 31-year-old Los Angeles beauty-industry
veteran, responsible for previously launching brands such as Hard Candy cosmetics. Both were enthusiastic about an
inexpensive, high-quality cosmetics line for women, and decided to form a company together. A few days after the party
they sat down to brainstorm, and a business plan was created within months. Borba cls the idea originated from seeing
women with expensive cars such as BMWs and Mercedes-Benzes buying bargain-price cosmetics at 99-cent stores in Los
Angeles.
e.l.f.(short for Eyes Lips Face) Cosmetics was officially launched in New York City on June 2004, also with the
assistance of Shamah's her Alan. They continue to sell high-quality cosmetics at $1, $3, and $6 price points.
On February 3, 2014, TPG Growth bought a majority stake in E.l.f. Cosmetics. Joey Shamah was replaced by Tarang P. Amin,
who "has been appointed president, chief executive officer and director of E.l.f. Cosmetics".
Product
The company started with only 13 makeup products, but has since developed more than 300 products that include bath
products, skin-care products, mineral-based makeup, professional tools, eyeliners, lipstick, glosses, blushes, bronzers,
brushes, maa, and more. Most items cost $3. The variety of e.l.f. products allows the company to target a
demographic with a broad age range, from teenagers to women in their 40s and 50s.
The company carries different product lines, which include e.l.f. Studio, e.l.f. Minerals, and e.l.f. Essentials. There
used to be e.l.f. Bath & Body, which includes moisturizers, , and fragrances.They have now stopped making those
products.
e.l.f. Studio - makeup line includes professional makeup for professional makeup artists and consumers.
e.l.f. Minerals - consists of makeup made out of natural minerals.
e.l.f. Essentials - includes "every-day" makeup supplies at lower prices, in an effort to be affordable. The newer e.l.f
Elements line from e.l.f. Essentials also allows customers to customize their own makeup palette.
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- Luxuriously smooth, pigmented formula provides your eyes with a bright and beautiful sweep of rich color. The formula blends into skin for a long lasting, beautiful effect. Each quad is comprised of 4 coordinating shades that allow for both natural and dramatic looks. Built in mirror and applicator included. DIRECTIONS Apply to upper lid. Gently glide on powder. Blend as desired. INGREDIENTS Talc, Mica, Zinc Stearate, Kaolin, Paraffinium Liquidu(Mineral Oil), Petrolatum, Bis Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate 2, MethylParaben, Propylparaben, Iron Oxides (CI 77491 , CI 77492 , CI 77499), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Mica (CI 77019), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Yellow No.5 Lake (CI 19140), Red No.40 Lake (CI 16035), Ultramarine Violet (CI 77077), Blue No.1 Lake (CI 42090) .
- Luxuriously smooth, pigmented formula provides your eyes with a bright and beautiful sweep of rich color. The formula blends into skin for a long lasting, beautiful effect. Each quad is comprised of 4 coordinating shades that allow for both natural and dramatic looks. Built-in mirror and applicator included. DIRECTIONS Apply to upper lid. Gently glide on powder. Blend as desired. INGREDIENTSTalc, Mica, Zinc Stearate, Kaolin, Paraffinium Liquidu(Mineral Oil), Petrolatum, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, MethylParaben, Propylparaben, Iron Oxides (CI 77491 , CI 77492 , CI 77499), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Mica (CI 77019), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Yellow No.5 Lake (CI 19140), Red No.40 Lake (CI 16035), Ultramarine Violet (CI 77077), Blue No.1 Lake (CI 42090) .