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e.l.f. Beauty

Anything is e.l.f.ing possible—beauty for everyone, everywhere.

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Consumer Products
Founded 2004
570 10th St, Oakland, CA
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Profile last updated: July 2026

About e.l.f. Beauty

Consumer ProductsFounded 2004

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e.l.f. Beauty (NYSE: ELF) is fueled by a belief that anything is e.l.f.ing possible. We are a different kind of company that disrupts norms, shapes culture and connects communities, committed to positivity, inclusivity and accessibility. Our mission is clear: to make the best of beauty accessible to every eye, lip, face and skin concern. e.l.f. Cosmetics, e.l.f. SKIN, Keys Soulcare, Well People and NATURIUM are led by purpose, driven by results and elevated by our superpowers. e.l.f. Beauty has double Cruelty Free certifications from both Leaping Bunny and PETA, offers e.l.f. clean and vegan products, and proudly stands as the first beauty company to achieve Fair Trade certification across our supply chain. A kind heart is at the center of our ethos: We donate 2% of net profits to organizations that make positive impacts.

Quick Facts

  • IndustryConsumer Products
  • Founded2004
  • Headquarters570 10th St, Oakland, CA
  • Certifications2

What Sets Us Apart

Purpose-Driven Impact

Donates 2% of net profits to organizations making positive impacts, embedding social responsibility into every decision and empowering employees to work toward meaningful change.

Industry-Leading Certifications

First beauty company with Fair Trade certification across supply chain, plus double Cruelty Free certifications from Leaping Bunny and PETA, demonstrating unwavering commitment to ethical practices.

Culture of Inclusivity & Disruption

Celebrates diversity, shapes culture, and disrupts norms by making beauty accessible to everyone, fostering an environment where employees feel empowered to be authentically themselves.

Our Culture

The lived experience at e.l.f. Beauty

E.L.F. Speed & Quality

We move with intention and urgency, delivering results faster than industry standards while refusing to compromise on quality. Our teams execute with excellence because we know our community experiences what we create every day.

Collaborative Teamwork

High-performance isn't a solo sport at e.l.f.—it's built on genuine partnership and mutual support. Teams are friendly, collaborative, and genuinely invested in each other's success and growth.

Fearless Experimentation

We embrace change as a constant and believe experimentation is fundamental to growth. Our culture celebrates bold thinking, calculated risks, and learning from both successes and failures as we push the industry forward.

Human-First Belonging

People are invited to show up authentically at work, bringing their full selves to every interaction. We intentionally foster an environment where diversity is celebrated, voices are heard, and genuine belonging isn't aspirational—it's our lived reality.

Purpose-Driven Impact

Everything we do connects back to our mission of democratizing beauty and shaping culture. When work feels meaningful and aligned with shared values, teams are energized and committed to excellence.

Our Culture DNA

The core values that drive e.l.f. Beauty

DisruptiveInclusiveAccessibleBoldAuthenticCollaborativeInnovativeCompassionateTransparentPurpose-driven

Frequently Asked Questions about e.l.f. Beauty

Common questions about working at e.l.f. Beauty, their culture, and benefits.

e.l.f. Beauty is a bold disruptor with a kind heart. We're committed to making high-quality, cruelty-free beauty accessible to everyone at affordable prices. We move at 'e.l.f. speed'—innovating faster than the industry average—while maintaining our core values of positivity, inclusivity, and accessibility. Our diverse portfolio of brands (e.l.f. Cosmetics, e.l.f. SKIN, Keys Soulcare, Well People, and NATURIUM) each deliver on this promise in unique ways.

Our culture is human-first and values-driven. We champion high-performance teamwork, embrace change through fearless experimentation, and execute with quality and speed. We believe anything is e.l.f.ing possible, and we encourage employees to bring their full selves to work. Our environment is inclusive, collaborative, and genuinely supportive—we celebrate diversity and foster belonging at every level.

We invest significantly in our people's growth. We offer continuous learning programs, our e.l.f.tern apprenticeship program (which provides real responsibilities and training for future roles), mentorship opportunities, leadership development, and clear pathways for career advancement. We encourage experimentation and bold thinking, which creates natural opportunities for professional growth and innovation.

Work-life balance is a priority at e.l.f. We offer unlimited PTO and sick time, up to 20 weeks of gender-neutral parental leave, generous volunteer time off, fertility and adoption support, and even pawternity leave for those adopting shelter animals. Our flexible work arrangements and human-first approach create space for employees to thrive both professionally and personally.

Diversity and inclusion are woven into our DNA. We actively build an inclusive work environment where people feel they belong. Our teams are intentionally diverse, and we champion real representation both within our company and in our marketing and product development. We celebrate different perspectives and backgrounds because we believe they make us stronger and help us better serve our diverse global community.

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This profile is based on data from LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, and the company's public career page. All certifications are independently verified by Best Practice Institute.