Updated: Best initiatives for budding beauty founders offering funding, mentorship and more

By Lynsey Barber | Published: 12-Aug-2026 Lynsey Barber
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From retailers such as Sephora, Boots and Ulta Beauty, to industry giants like L’Oréal, there are several programmes designed to help new brands and founders make it in the beauty world

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Updated: Best initiatives for budding beauty founders offering funding, mentorship and more

It can be a tough environment for beauty founders and new businesses right now, but there are initiatives out there designed to support them.

From mentoring and operational expertise to promotion in stores and online, Cosmetics Business details the schemes that could help take your beauty business from start-up to global scale.

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