Melt Cosmetics

Makes bold, highly pigmented lipsticks, eyeshadows and other makeup.

Founded: 2012
Website: meltcosmetics.com

What they make

Beauty & Skincare Makeup

Ownership

Women-founded

Verified by Femzen

Women-founded. Confirmed against 2 sources. Updated 17 October 2026.

The evidence

The brand's own site says: The story of Melt is not just another story about two young women who created a business that quickly outgrew their homes. see the page
The brand's own site says: Founded in 2012 when Lora Arellano and Dana Bomar identified that highly pigmented, ultra-matte, bold shades of lipstick were missing from the cosmetics world; Melt Cosmetics set out to fill that void. see the page
Named in: 20 Female-Founded Indie Brands You'll Love To Support Founders Lora Arellano and Dana Bomar discussed their shared love of bold matte lipsticks and their disappointment read the article
Recent coverage: Melt cosmetics Bad side zodiac Water palette #flashbackfriday #54 - YouTube YouTube 2026-04-24
Recent coverage: 20 Days of 420: Quality Beauty Meets Weed With This Eyeshadow Palette From Melt Cosmetics - VICE VICE 2026-04-18
Recent coverage: Melt Cosmetics’ New ‘Edward Scissorhands’ Makeup Collection Is on Point - The Pop Insider The Pop Insider 2025-11-05

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