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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.

Hailey Bieber attends the Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2025 in New York City.
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Bieber promotes her brand to her 55 million Instagram followers

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.