Il Makiage

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Il Makiage
Company type Private
Industry Cosmetics
Founded1972
HeadquartersSoHo, New York City, U.S.
Key people
Dmitri Kaplun (CEO)
Website ilmakiage.com

Il Makiage is a tech-focused beauty brand based in New York City. [1] [2] [3] In May 2020 they launched in the United Kingdom, launched in Germany in November 2020 and Australia in June 2021. Il Makiage is a part of the ODDITY platform.

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Name origin

The name is an intentionally simplified version of the French word Maquillage, meaning "makeup".

Company overview

Il Makiage was founded in 1972 by New York-based makeup artist Ilana Harkavi. [4] [5]

In June 2017, L Catterton purchased a minority stake of the company for $29 million. After the initial investment, brother and sister Oran Holtzman and Shiran Holtzman-Erel, who had previously purchased the brand, re-launched it in 2018 and started its digital approach. [6] [7]

Dmitri Kaplun is the present CEO of the company. [8]

Technology

The company uses AI and machine learning to match users with beauty and skincare products. [9] [10] In November 2019, Il Makiage acquired Israeli artificial-intelligence company NeoWize Inc. to integrate it with their machine learning programs. [11] In August 2021, the company acquired computer vision startup Voyage81 to further enhance their vision, AI and machine learning capabilities. [12] Il Makiage's parent company ODDITY acquired AI-based molecular discovery company Revela in June 2023. [13]

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References

  1. ↑ "Zaha Hadid Architects Designs Pop-Up Store for Il Makiage". Metropolis. June 7, 2018. Retrieved November 14, 2019.
  2. ↑ רבט, הגר (October 23, 2019). "חברת IL MAKIAGE רוכשת את הפעילות בישראל של הסטארט-אפ Missbeez". כלכליסט - www.calcalist.co.il. Retrieved November 14, 2019.
  3. ↑ Ravet, Hagar (October 23, 2019). "Cosmetics Company Il Makiage Acquires Israeli Operation of On-Demand Beauty Services Startup Missbeez". CTECH - www.calcalistech.com. Retrieved November 14, 2019.
  4. ↑ "Zaha Hadid Architects designs pop-up pavilion for Il Makiage". Archpaper.com. June 8, 2018. Retrieved November 14, 2019.
  5. ↑ Chang, Lulu (April 5, 2019). "This beauty startup uses a highly accurate foundation-matching quiz to help you find the right color — it got mine right on the first try". Business Insider. Retrieved November 14, 2019.
  6. ↑ "Il Makiage buys Israeli startup Missbeez". Globes (in Hebrew). October 23, 2019. Retrieved November 14, 2019.
  7. ↑ "Il Makiage recruits influencers to launch immersive new beauty app, Kenzza". The Star Online. July 12, 2019. Retrieved November 14, 2019.
  8. ↑ "The Top 50 Household and Personal Products Companies". happi.com. July 1, 2022. Retrieved October 10, 2022.
  9. ↑ רבט, הגר (October 23, 2019). "חברת IL MAKIAGE רוכשת את הפעילות בישראל של הסטארט-אפ Missbeez". כלכליסט - www.calcalist.co.il. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
  10. ↑ Denton, Elizabeth (November 8, 2019). "Il Makiage Wants You to Say "F*ck, I'm Flawless" With New Concealer". StyleCaster. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
  11. ↑ Garcia, Luis (November 22, 2019). "L Catterton-backed Il Makiage Buys AI Startup NeoWize". Wall Street Journal. ISSN   0099-9660 . Retrieved June 16, 2020.
  12. ↑ Tietjen, Alexa (August 12, 2021). "Il Makiage Invests in Hyperspectral Imaging Ahead of Wellness Launch". WWD. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
  13. ↑ Fonrouge, Gabrielle (April 27, 2023). "Il Makiage parent Oddity buys biotech startup Revela to design new molecules for beauty products". CNBC. Retrieved July 7, 2023.


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