CEO founder set the tone - Designer Beautycounter Employee Review

1.0
8 Apr 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great products, worthy mission, nice perks

Cons

The CEO founder was a toxic leader who demeaned many of the very senior and experienced employees, and that trickled down to all roles. The startup vibe was fine (nice lunches and perks) until it was clear how mismanaged all the funds from rounds and rounds of fundraising were spent (on lavish events and trips for their Consultants aka Avon

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5.0
21 Sept 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Loved the generous employee discount

Cons

Low foot traffic at store

5.0
9 Apr 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- The mission is a challenge as its ever evolving as we learn more about health & human impact of choices made from ingredients, packaging, and beyond - Fast paced, entrepreneurial spirit - There is LOTS of opportunity to gain new skills, you just have to put your hand up - You feel proud of the work that goes into the products when you see the amazing clinical results and how happy the consumers are - The brand was at the forefront of the clean beauty movement. There were a lot of followers / imitators, but they never quite met what Beautycounter was. - Gregg is an inspirational leader in my opinion. I don't think she'd be judged as harshly as described in other reviews if she were a man.

Cons

- The company was in fast growth mode and that sometimes made it a challenges to ensure all business verticals were in the know for how quickly decisions and changes happened. - It's not an environment for someone that needs a lot of direction - it's a brand for self-starters or driver/driver personalities - The business model drove the price points high, making it challenging to prove the products were 'worth the price' beyond experiencing them

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