Minimalist is a Jaipur-based skin and hair care brand selling actives-led products including serums, toners, moisturisers and sunscreens, built around transparent labelling of ingredients and concentrations. It sells through its own website and marketplaces including Amazon, Nykaa and Flipkart. The brand is operated by Uprising Science Private Limited, in which Hindustan Unilever acquired a 90.5% stake in 2025.
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2020Founded
Beauty & Personal CareSector
Aug 2026Latest coverage
Financials
Revenue and profit after tax as filed with the Registrar of Companies.
Founded in Jaipur by brothers Mohit Yadav and Rahul Yadav as an actives-led skin and hair care brand built around transparent ingredient labelling. ↗
Jan 2025 · acquisition
Hindustan Unilever announces the acquisition of a 90.5% stake at a stated valuation of ₹2,955 crore, with a path to the remaining 9.5% within two years. ↗
Apr 2025 · milestone
HUL completes the purchase of the 90.5% stake in Uprising Science for ₹2,706.44 crore, through a combination of secondary purchase and primary infusion. ↗
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Minimalist is a Jaipur-based skin and hair care brand selling actives-led products including serums, toners, moisturisers and sunscreens, built around transparent labelling of ingredients and concentrations. It sells through its own website and marketplaces including Amazon, Nykaa and Flipkart. The brand is operated by Uprising Science Private Limited, in which Hindustan Unilever acquired a 90.5% stake in 2025.
Who founded Minimalist?
Minimalist is associated with Mohit Yadav, Rahul Yadav.
Is Minimalist profitable?
Per its FY26 consolidated filing, Minimalist reported ₹690 Cr in revenue, with a ₹26 Cr profit.
What is the latest news on Minimalist?
The most recent StartupFox coverage is “Minimalist Reports ₹690 Crore Revenue in FY26 and ₹26 Crore Profit in First Full Year Under HUL” (17 August 2026). All stories are listed on this page.