Morphe Cosmetics
Morphe Cosmetics, also known as Morphe Brushes, legally known as Morphe Holdings (stylized as MORPHE), is a Los Angeles cosmetics and beauty manufacturer founded in 2008. The company specializes in the digital retail direct-to-consumer distribution of beauty and personal care products using partnerships with social media influencers. Morphe has cut ties with multiple partners after many influencers became embroiled in controversy.
Closed Morphe store in Dadeland Mall, Kendall, Florida | |
| MORPHE, Morphe Cosmetics | |
| Company type | Privately Held, Subsidiary |
| Industry | Cosmetics |
| Founded | November 2008 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Founders | Chris Tawli & Linda Tawli, Summit Partners |
| Headquarters | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Products | Cosmetics |
| Parent | General Atlantic Forma Brands LLC |
| Website | www |
In August 2019, Morphe Holdings announced the company had formed new partnership with General Atlantic, who would acquire a majority stake. Additional terms of the deal were not disclosed, however, Morphe's existing shareholders would continue to be investors in the company.
On January 5, 2023 Morphe announced on social media that all stores in the US would close immediately after facing criticism for employee working conditions, and to focus more on their digital storefront. Seven days later, on January 12, 2023, Morphe′s parent company Forma Brands filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. At the time, Morphe owed YouTube stars and beauty gurus Jaclyn Hill $2 million and Jeffree Star $1.4 million, respectively, in unsecured claims. That March, Morphe′s main creditors bought Forma for $690 million.