Los Angeles-based Milani Cosmetics is a “masstige” beauty company that encompasses two distinct brands, Milani and Jordana. The company began in 1986 with the creation of Jordana Cosmetics and later grew significantly with the purchase and relaunch of the Milani brand in 2001. The company’s face, lip, and eye products are available in 75 countries and through key domestic retail partners including Walmart, Walgreens, Ulta, Target, and CVS.
- Majority owner: Gryphon Investors (acquired in 2018); The investment in Milani marked Gryphon’s first investment in the beauty and personal care space.
- Minority owners: Ralph Bijou and Laurie Minc
- Headquartered in Los Angeles
- https://www.milanicosmetics.com/
