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Beauty & Personal Care · Mumbai, Maharashtra

Disguise Cosmetics

Vegan, PETA-approved makeup formulated by scientists for Indian skin tones.

Founded by Desiree Pereira, Shivangi Shah

Snapshot

Founded
2018
Business model
D2C
Funding stage
Bootstrapped
Markets
India
Last updated
28 June 2026

About Disguise Cosmetics

Disguise Cosmetics is a Mumbai-based women-led beauty and personal-care brand, started in 2018. Disguise Cosmetics was co-founded by Desiree Pereira and Shivangi Shah. It operates on a D2C model, serving consumers. The company is bootstrapped, self-funded rather than venture-backed.

Founders

Desiree Pereira

Woman Founder

Co-founder

Shivangi Shah

Woman Founder

Co-founders: Lakshay Mohindroo — Head of Process & Operations.

Industry classification

Beauty & Personal Care Colour Cosmetics

Ideal customers

Consumers (D2C)

Typical customer segments for a beauty & personal care company.

Website, social

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Frequently asked questions

What does Disguise Cosmetics do?
Disguise Cosmetics is a Mumbai-based women-led beauty and personal-care brand, started in 2018. Disguise Cosmetics was co-founded by Desiree Pereira and Shivangi Shah. It operates on a D2C model, serving consumers. The company is bootstrapped, self-funded rather than venture-backed.
Who founded Disguise Cosmetics?
Disguise Cosmetics was founded by Desiree Pereira and Shivangi Shah.
Where is Disguise Cosmetics headquartered?
Disguise Cosmetics is headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Is Disguise Cosmetics funded?
Disguise Cosmetics is bootstrapped — self-funded rather than venture-backed.
When was Disguise Cosmetics founded?
Disguise Cosmetics was founded in 2018.