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Range Beauty Shark Tank Deal Update

Breaking barriers and turning heads in the beauty industry, one brand just changed the game on national TV.

Published: Jul 7, 2025 4:18 PM

By Jeanel Alvarado

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Range Beauty Shark Tank Deal Update

Breaking barriers and turning heads in the beauty industry, one brand just changed the game on national TV. Range Beauty’s appearance on Season 13 of Shark Tank was a landmark moment, not just for the brand but for the entire beauty industry. Founded by cousins Alicia Scott and Myisha Fantroy, Range Beauty became the first Black woman-owned makeup brand to secure a deal on the show, setting a new standard for inclusive entrepreneurship.

Founding Story: Necessity Sparks Innovation Alicia Scott, founder and CEO, was motivated by her own struggles with eczema and cystic acne, as well as the lack of makeup products suitable for both her skin tone and sensitive skin.

Inspired to create a solution, she launched Range Beauty to offer products that address the needs of people with similar challenges. Scott’s cousin, Myisha Fantroy, joined as operations manager, helping to scale the company.

Together, they focused on forgotten shades and overlooked skincare conditions, aiming to serve women of color who often found themselves ignored by mainstream beauty brands.

The Shark Tank Pitch: The Ask and Valuation When Scott and Fantroy took the stage, they asked for $150,000 in exchange for 6% equity, valuing Range Beauty at $2.5 million…

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Range Beauty Shark Tank Deal Update

Breaking barriers and turning heads in the beauty industry, one brand just changed the game on national TV.

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