Lookfantastic - About the company
Lookfantastic is an acquired company based in Brighton (United Kingdom), founded in 1996 by John Gallemore, Matthew Moulding and Daniel Crown. It operates as an Online store offering multi-category products. The company has 118 active competitors, including 1 funded and 10 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like feelunique.com, Beauty Bay and Fragrance Direct.
Company Details
Online store offering multi-category products. The product catalog includes haircare, make up, skin care, nails and fragrances.
- Website
- www.lookfantastic.com/
- Social
- Email ID
- *****@thehutgroup.com
- Phone Number
- +44 **********
Key Metrics
Founded Year
1996
Location
Brighton, United Kingdom
Stage
Acquired
Ranked
3rd among 118 active competitors
Employee Count
167 as on Aug 31, 2026
Exit Details
Acquired by THG (Nov 09, 2010)
Legal entities associated with Lookfantastic
Lookfantastic is associated with 1 legal entity given below:
Legal Entity Name | Date of Incorporation | Revenue | Latest Employee Count | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
LOOKFANTASTIC.COM.LTD CIN: 3519634 , Germany, Active | Mar 01, 1998 | - | - |
Lookfantastic's acquisition details
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Lookfantastic's funding and investors
Lookfantastic has not raised any funding rounds yet.
Lookfantastic's founders and board of directors
Founder? Claim ProfileHere are the details of Lookfantastic's key team members:
- John Gallemore: Co-Founder of Lookfantastic and founder of 3 other companies, THG, Lookfantastic and Myprotein. They serve on the board of 1 company.Contact Info: 1 email address
- Matthew Moulding: Co-Founder & CEO of Lookfantastic and founder of 2 other companies, Lookfantastic and AllSole.
- Daniel Crown: Co-Founder & CEO of Lookfantastic and founder of 1 other company.
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Lookfantastic's employee count trend
Lookfantastic has 167 employees as of Aug 26. Here is Lookfantastic's employee count trend over the years:
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Lookfantastic's Competitors and alternates
Top competitors of Lookfantastic include feelunique.com, Beauty Bay and Fragrance Direct. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Lookfantastic, ranked by Tracxn score:
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Rank | Company Details | Short Description | Total Funding | Investors | Tracxn Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st | feelunique.com 2005, London (United Kingdom), Acquired | Europe’s online beauty retailer | $28.4M | 59/100 | |
2nd | Beauty Bay 1999, Manchester (United Kingdom), Acquired | Online Retailer for Beauty Products | - | - | 50/100 |
3rd | Lookfantastic 1996, Brighton (United Kingdom), Acquired | Online store offering multi-category products | - | - | 49/100 |
4th | Fragrance Direct 1993, Macclesfield (United Kingdom), Acquired | Online retailer of fragrances and cosmetics | - | - | 45/100 |
5th |  Cult Beauty 2008, London (United Kingdom), Acquired | Online retailer offering multi-category beauty products | - | 43/100 | |
6th | Beauty Expert 2006, Northwich (United Kingdom), Unfunded | Online retailer of beauty products | - | - | 39/100 |
7th | HQhair 1999, Northwich (United Kingdom), Acquired | Online retailer of beauty products | - | - | 39/100 |
8th | Mankind 2011, Northwich (United Kingdom), Acquired | Online retailer of personal care products | - | - | 39/100 |
9th | My Showcase 2012, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom), Deadpooled | Cosmetics retailer | $7.44M | 33/100 | |
10th | _1559619143334.png?devicePixelRatio=2&height=30&width=30){kind=logo} Justmylook 2002, Leeds (United Kingdom), Unfunded | Online retailer offering multi-category of beauty products | - | - | 30/100 |
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Lookfantastic's Investments and acquisitions
Lookfantastic has made no investments or acquisitions yet.
Reports related to Lookfantastic
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News related to Lookfantastic
Filter this listMedia has covered Lookfantastic for a total of 6 events in the last 1 year, 3 of them have been about partnerships and 2 about company updates.
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LookFantastic to Launch Limited-Time Beauty Gifting Pop-Up Event in LondonFashion Network•Sep 22, 2026•Lookfantastic
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Deliveroo partners with Lookfantastic for on-demand beauty deliveryRetail Gazette•Aug 12, 2026•Lookfantastic
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Lookfantastic names Olivia Attwood as new brand ambassadorFashion Network•Apr 24, 2026•Lookfantastic
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Shark Beauty & LOOKFANTASTIC Partner for Live Social Commerce on Shoppable CatwalkRetail Technology Innovation Hub•Feb 24, 2026•Lookfantastic,
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LookFantastic launches same-day delivery partnership with Uber EatsFashion Network•Dec 22, 2025•Lookfantastic, UberEATS
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LookFantastic Partners with Laneige for Physical Pop-Up in ManchesterFashion Network•Jul 08, 2025•Lookfantastic, Laneige
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Le Monde Gourmand Expands into the United Kingdom with LOOKFANTASTICPR Newswire•Feb 18, 2025•Gourmand Beauty, Lookfantastic
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THG’s LOOKFANTASTIC lands The White Company exclusiveProlific North•Nov 13, 2024•Lookfantastic, The White Company
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Look Fantastic welcomes The White Company to its brand portfolioThe Retail Bulletin•Nov 13, 2024•Lookfantastic, The White Company
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