What Costa Brazil does

Costa Brazil is a privately held clean beauty company founded in 2017-2018 by Brazilian fashion designer Francisco Costa (former creative director of Calvin Klein) after he returned to Brazil in 2016 to study Amazonian healing rituals. The New York-registered company develops and sells a portfolio of plant-based skincare, body care, fragrance, hair care, and home products built around a proprietary Jungle Complex™ of rare Amazonian ingredients — Kaya, Cacay, and Breu — sourced sustainably in partnership with Conservation International and local Brazilian agriculturists; the lineup includes additional proprietary compounds such as CBA (derived from Copaiba and Passion Fruit Oils) and is formulated without parabens, phthalates, silicones, sulfates, or artificial colorants.

The product catalog spans hero items such as Kaya Jungle Firming Body Oil, Face Serum, Kaya Anti-Aging Face Oil, the award-winning AROMA Eau de Parfum and its refill, body creams and duos, bath salts, candles, incense, massage tools, and a dedicated Hotel Collection (shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, body lotion) sold both direct-to-consumer and to luxury hotels. Pricing spans roughly $15 travel sizes to $225+ bundles, with subscription options and a 15% first-order newsletter incentive.

Costa Brazil sells through direct-to-consumer e-commerce (livecostabrazil.com), a curated set of premium wholesale partners including Bluemercury (US, 50+ locations), Sephora (Brazil), Space NK (UK), Mecca (Australia), Violet Grey, Shopbop, Revolve, and Moda Operandi; through its new NYC flagship store; via the Hotel Collection amenity channel with boutique hospitality properties such as Cristalino Lodge; and via an inflight partnership with LATAM Airlines (Business Class "Altitude Collection" kits). With 11-50 employees, a single disclosed 2019 funding round led by Waldencast, worldwide shipping to 32+ countries, and certification by Leaping Bunny, PETA, Positive Luxury, and FSC, the company operates as a small but distributionally diversified premium indie brand anchored in sustainability-driven product positioning.

Name

Costa Brazil

Legal name

Costa Brazil

Website

https://livecostabrazil.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Costa Brazil is a New York-based, privately held clean beauty brand founded by Francisco Costa that develops Amazonian-botanical skincare, body care, fragrance, and hotel amenity products sold through DTC e-commerce, premium retailers (Bluemercury, Sephora, Space NK, Mecca), and a LATAM Airlines partnership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Skincare and Beauty

NAICS

Cosmetics, Beauty Supplies, and Perfume Retailers (45612), Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561)

SIC

Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844), Soap, Detergents, Cleang Preparations, Perfumes, Cosmetics (2840)

akta.pro primary industry

Natural & Clean Fragrance (CRABADAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Air Care & Home Fragrance (Air Fresheners, Candles, Plug-ins, Diffusers) (CRADAKAI), Fine Fragrance (Women’s/Men’s/Unisex) (CRABADAA)

Keywords

• Clean beauty products
• Amazonian skincare
• Sustainable luxury cosmetics
• Plant-based body care
• Natural fragrance line

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Direct E-commerce Sales: Revenue from direct-to-consumer sales through livecostabrazil.com. Products sold at various price points from $15 travel sizes to $225+ bundles. Offers subscription model for recurring purchases.
2. Wholesale/Retail Distribution: Revenue from wholesale distribution through retail partners including Bluemercury (US), Sephora (Brazil), Space NK (UK), and online marketplaces including Shopbop, Revolve, Violet Grey, and Moda Operandi.
3. Hotel & Hospitality Amenities: Supply of Hotel Collection products including shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, body lotion, and amenities to luxury hotels worldwide. Partnership with Cristalino Lodge in Brazil and exclusive spa partner for luxury hotels.
4. Travel/Airlines Channel: Partnership with LATAM Airlines to supply Costa Brazil products in Business Class kits for inflight amenities, with 'Altitude Collection' inspired by Latin American elevations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Costa Brazil manufactures and sells clean, sustainable luxury beauty products formulated with proprietary Amazonian ingredients, including its Jungle Complex of Kaya, Cacay, and Breu. The brand offers body oils, face serums, fragrances, candles, bath salts, hair care, and hotel amenity lines distributed via direct e-commerce, premium retailers, online marketplaces, hospitality partners, and an airline partnership with LATAM.

Product overview

Costa Brazil is a clean beauty brand offering a comprehensive portfolio of plant-based skincare, body care, and fragrance products centered on the proprietary Jungle Complex of rare Amazonian ingredients. The product line includes award-winning hero products like KAYA JUNGLE FIRMING BODY OIL and AROMA fragrance, supported by complementary offerings across facial care (FACE SERUM, KAYA ANTI-AGING FACE OIL), body treatments (body creams, bath salts), aromatherapy (CANDLE, INCENSO DE BREU), hair care, massage tools, and the HOTEL COLLECTION hospitality amenity line. Products leverage exclusive Amazonian ingredients including Kaya Oil, Cacay Oil, and Breu Branco, formulated without parabens, phthalates, silicones, sulfates, or artificial colorants. The brand also offers curated sets and bundles (TRAVEL HYDRATION TRIO, FACE DUO, SPA-TO-GO KIT) and a GIFT CARD program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AROMA Eau De Parfum Unisex award-winning fragrance inspired by the Amazon at dawn, featuring White Jungle Flora, Patchouli, Cedarwood, Vetiver and Amber notes, available in 30ml with a refill option.
• KAYA JUNGLE FIRMING BODY OIL Award-winning lightweight body oil featuring the exclusive cold-pressed Jungle Complex of rare Amazonian ingredients, formulated to firm, soften and hydrate skin with omegas 3, 6, 9 and vitamins A and E.
• FACE SERUM High-performance lightweight serum combining hyaluronic acid, açaí and Brazilian botanicals to brighten dull skin, lock in moisture and soften fine lines. Rich in vitamin C and omegas 3, 6, 9.
• KAYA ANTI-AGING FACE OIL Face oil designed to reduce fine lines, moisturize, and improve firmness using Amazonian ingredients including Cacay Oil and Kaya Oil.
• TRAVEL BODY CREAM DUO Body cream duo for travel featuring the Jungle Complex with Murumuru, providing lasting hydration and radiance with omegas 3, 6, 9 and vitamins A, B3, C and E.
• JUNGLE CANDLE Aromatic candle in 8oz and 16.5oz sizes featuring Breu resin and Coconut Wax for a clean-burning ambient fragrance experience.
• BATH SALT Mineral bath salt made with Mineral Sea and Epsom Salts to ease tension, soothe and soften skin; available in standard and 1kg refill sizes.
• AROMATIC OLEO RESIN WITH CERAMIC TRAY (BREU) Aromatic Breu oleo resin paired with a ceramic tray, valued for antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.
• AROMA IN OIL Oil-based fragrance offering an alternative expression of the AROMA scent profile for topical fragrance wear.
• STAINLESS STEEL MASSAGE TOOL Stainless steel massage tool designed for body massage rituals, sold standalone at $198.
• COSTA BRAZIL LYMPHATIC DRY BRUSH Dry brush designed to promote lymphatic flow and reveal smoother, more radiant skin.
• HAIR CARE RITUAL TRIO Hair care set formulated to hydrate, detangle and add shine to hair.
• SPA-TO-GO KIT Travel kit containing 70ml sizes of Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash, Body Lotion and a Travel Bag.
• HOTEL COLLECTION AMENITY LINE Hotel-grade amenity products including shampoo, conditioner, shower gel and body lotion (450ml sizes) supplied to luxury hotels and hospitality partners.
• GIFT CARD Digital gift cards available in $100+ increments for purchase on the Costa Brazil website.
• INCENSO DE BREU Breu and charcoal incense product in the fragrance and aromatherapy category.
• BREU SOAP LIMITED EDITION Limited edition bar soap featuring the Breu ingredient with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% felt skin was more hydrated after using KAYA Body Oil*
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LATAM AirlinescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCosta Brazil and LATAM Airlines unite to create inflight rituals reflecting Latin America's natural richness. Costa Brazil products are featured in LATAM Business Class kits, with the 'Altitude Collection' inspired by continental elevations (Amazon, Atacama, Salar de Uyuni, Lake Titicaca, Vinicunca, Aconcagua). Offers 20% savings for passengers using code LATAM+CB_Launch.
• Conservation InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCosta Brazil is a committed partner to Conservation International, working to follow best production practices. Partnership helps identify existing farm lands and offer opportunities to river-side agricultural communities. A portion of proceeds goes to Conservation International's Amazon Forever campaign. Raised $70,000+ through Pangaia collaboration for Amazon indigenous communities.
• Cristalino LodgeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProud Amenities partner and friend of Cristalino Lodge in Brazil. Committed to helping visitors enjoy authentic Amazon experience and rainforest protection.
• PangaiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCosta Brazil X Pangaia collaboration where 100% of profits were donated to Amazon Forever campaign supporting Amazon indigenous communities affected by COVID-19.
• Beauty UnitedminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to donate 2,000 Body Creams to COVID-19 patients and healthcare professionals in NYC.
• Creative Coalition ArtistsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreative Coalition invites artists to create work with donations to Conservation International. First #givelove campaign with photographer David Croland helps protect 80 acres (~20,000 trees).

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Le Labo: Le Labo (LVMH-owned) operates in the same luxury fragrance + hotel amenities + niche retail universe, with cult-status fragrances and a wholesale hotel program that closely mirrors Costa Brazil's Aroma fragrance and Hotel Collection strategy.
• Drunk Elephant: Drunk Elephant (Shiseido-owned) is a clean beauty brand with premium pricing, ingredient-led positioning, and broad Sephora and Bluemercury placement — directly comparable to Costa Brazil on retail footprint, channel mix, and clean-beauty narrative.
• Aesop: Aesop (L'Oréal-owned) is the benchmark luxury clean beauty brand with botanically-led formulations, apothecary-style retail, and an established hotel amenities program — the closest comparable to Costa Brazil across premium positioning, plant-led story, and hospitality channel.
• Necessaire: Necessaire is a clean, premium body-care brand sold DTC and through Sephora-class retailers with minimalist packaging and clinical efficacy claims — comparable to Costa Brazil on body-care focus, premium positioning, and modern clean-beauty distribution.
• OSEA Malibu: OSEA is a clean, plant- and seaweed-based body care brand with DTC + premium retail + spa/hotel channel overlap, sharing Costa Brazil's natural-ingredient luxury, body-care bias, and wellness-driven customer.
• Malin+Goetz: Malin+Goetz combines apothecary-style clean formulations with a strong hotel amenities program and own-retail flagships, mirroring Costa Brazil's combination of hospitality channel, own-store expansion (NYC), and botanical positioning.
• True Botanicals: True Botanicals is a luxury clean beauty brand built on clinically validated, plant-derived formulations sold DTC and through premium retailers — analogous to Costa Brazil in sustainability credentials, premium pricing, and efficacy messaging.
• Tata Harper: Tata Harper is a luxury clean beauty brand built around farm-grown botanical ingredients, premium pricing, and DTC + selective retail — directly comparable to Costa Brazil on the natural-ingredient-led luxury skincare story.

Emerging players

• Herbivore Botanicals: Herbivore is a smaller, natural-ingredient-led skincare brand with Sephora and DTC presence — comparable to Costa Brazil on the clean-beauty, botanical-ingredient angle, but at a smaller scale and without the hotel/airline channel.

Broad incumbents

• Tatcha: Tatcha (L'Oréal-owned) operates at much larger scale but shares Costa Brazil's Japanese-ritual meets botanical ingredients, Sephora/clean-beauty positioning, and premium gifting franchise — a benchmark incumbent in adjacent premium clean beauty.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• TikToktiktok.com/@costabrazil
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/costa-brazil

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors3 records

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M&A

Investments

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