Lion Pose

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Clinical skincare tested on diverse skin, now available in Sephora.

Winter 2021Founded 20213 peopleSan Francisco, CA, USA; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Remote

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SaaSSubscription · $40 off 3-product bundles; bundle promotions (e.g., 'EVERYTHING BUNDLE' with discounts) and regular product pricing listed on site; no explicit standalone subscription price shown

Lion Pose offers clinically-tested skincare products designed for people of color, marketed with a focus on barrier repair, pigmentation reduction, and hydration. The brand emphasizes ethnic dermatology credentials and provides products available for purchase online and in Sephora. The site highlights a 3-step system and clinically-backed formulations.

Lion Pose sells a range of skincare products including serums, creams, and tinted SPF. Notable items include Unspotted® AHA Serum, Pep Talk™ Bio-Peptide Barrier Repair Cream, The Placenta Facial, and Unghosted™ Tinted SPF. The site promotes a 3-step routine and bundles (e.g., 3-product bundles) with discounts, and emphasizes barrier repair, hydration, and pigmentation reduction through clinically-tested formulations and a medical board.

Who it’s for: People of color seeking dermatologist-backed skincare solutions for hyperpigmentation, redness, and barrier support, who value clinical testing and ethical formulation.

Features

clinically tested on diverse skin tones
3-step skincare system
barrier repair and hydration focus
pigmentation reduction and acne scar care
ceramides and vegan BIO-Placenta peptides
bundle discounts and multi-product offers
dermatologist-backed formulations

mentions of a medical board, clinical trials spend, and ecommerce storefront; evidence of traction via bundles, reviews, and press features

Founders · 1

Nisha PhatakFounder

Google

Harvard

Carnegie Mellon

Cofounder & CEO of Lion Pose, making clinical skincare products tested on all skin tones. Formerly ran Operations at Great Jones (DTC cookware) and Huggable (DTC infant formula). Former Head of Business Development at Indiegogo and led the Google partnership at Box. Alum of Harvard Business School, Carnegie Mellon (Statistics), Y Combinator, and Sephora's accelerator program. Recovering financial analyst :)

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