Younique - Overview (US)

Younique is part of Coty

About Coty Inc.

Coty is one of the world’s largest beauty companies with over $9 billion in revenue, an iconic portfolio of brands and a purpose to celebrate and liberate the diversity of consumers’ beauty. We believe the beauty of humanity lies in the individuality of its people; beauty is at its best when authentic; and beauty should make you feel happy, never sad.

"During 2Q19, Younique revenues and profit remained pressured due to a decline in product sales and presenter sponsorship as we continue to refine our product offerings and compensation plan structure to drive improvements in presenter sales activity, recruitment and retention. Our loyalty and subscription programs gained traction in the quarter, driving growth in customer revenues, although weakness in active presenters more than offset this growth. In 3Q19, Younique launched a customizable skincare line, YOU·OLOGY."

5 Stars from me because:

Younique is a disruptive, peer-to-peer e-commerce platform that enables its community of independent presenters to leverage social media to market and distribute Younique’s line of innovative beauty products. Younique offers high-quality cosmetic and skin care products via its approximately 200,000 active presenters, selling in 10 countries.

Coty has completed the acquisition of a 60% stake in Younique in this new partnership, Younique’s Founders continue to own the remaining 40%.

Younique will operate as a separate business within Coty’s Consumer Beauty division. It will continue to be led by its current CEO, Derek Maxfield, Chief Visionary Officer, Melanie Huscroft, and Younique’s management team, in partnership with Coty.