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Who is Lime Crime owned by?

Who is Lime Crime owned by?

Tengram Capital Partners
Lime Crime was originally founded as an independent company by Doe Deere and her husband, Mark Dumbleton, in 2008. However, in 2018, the brand was purchased by Tengram Capital Partners, a private equity firm that aimed to develop Lime Crime as a conventional and commercially acceptable brand.

Is Lime Crime any good?

Although $20 for lipstick may seem a bit steep, the Lime Crime Velvetines are well worth the price. These lipsticks need very few touch-ups throughout the day, making a little product go a long way.

Is Lime Crime ethical?

Is Lime Crime Sold in China? Most imported cosmetics sold in mainland China are required by law to be tested on animals in 2021. Lime Crime has met all of the criteria in our Cruelty-Free Checklist and is included on our List of Cruelty-Free Brands.

Can you dilute lime crime with conditioner?

If you’re not happy with the results, try to alter the color with a conditioner or mix colors together to nail your desired hue! Our Unicorn Hair color mixer in Dilute will lighten semi-permanent shades and our color mixer On Mute will make them instantly smokey.

When did Christine of Temptalia review Lime Crime lipsticks?

In March 2010, Christine of Temptalia reviewed the Lime Crime lipsticks. This was a HUGE deal for an indie brand, as Temptalia was (and is) widely considered the most influential beauty blogger in the world. Christine gave the Lime Crime lipsticks a C-grade. Doe was not best pleased.

When did Lime Crime start their makeup line?

The Lime Crime makeup line launched in October of 2008 with a small collection of brightly colored products — think loose pigments and glitter. The brand made a splash in the indie makeup world, and was reportedly one of the first brands to REALLY go in on the unicorn theme. 2009: Launch of Unicorn Lipsticks + repackaging scandal.

Is the brand Lime Crime still in stores?

Lime Crime was picked up by Sephora, only to have the brand dropped after weeks of customer complaints. Urban Outfitters also began carrying Lime Crime, and still does.

Why was Lime Crime not at IMATS 2016?

Lime Crime could not secure a booth at IMATS LA 2016, most likely due to a #BoycottLimeCrime petition with more than 12,600 signatures.

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