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e.l.f. Beauty finalizes $1 billion acquisition of Hailey Bieber’s Rhode

Rhode will debut in Sephora stores this fall under Bieber’s creative leadership at e.l.f. Beauty.

Overview

  • The deal structure allocates $800 million in cash and shares plus a potential $200 million earn-out tied to performance.
  • Hailey Bieber will serve as Chief Creative Officer and Head of Innovation at e.l.f. Beauty, guiding Rhode’s product development and marketing.
  • Rhode products are scheduled to launch in Sephora outlets across North America and the U.K. in fall 2025.
  • The brand’s growth has been fueled by scientifically validated formulas, an expert advisory board and viral marketing rooted in Bieber’s personal branding.
  • The acquisition underscores the expanding role of celebrity-founded beauty lines following examples such as Fenty Beauty, Kylie Cosmetics and Rare Beauty.