Who owns Kate Somerville?
Kate Somerville is owned by Unilever (the United Kingdom, LSE: ULVR), which has owned the brand since 1 November 2015.[1] Kate Somerville was founded in 2004 in the United States and was independent until 2015.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Unilever PLC verified
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (2004–2015)
- Owner HQ
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, London
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Founded
- 2004
- Category
- Personal care & beauty › Skin care › Dermocosmetics & clinical skin care
- Parent ticker
- LSE: ULVR NYSE: UL AEX: UNA
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Kate Somerville
Kate Somerville is a skin care brand created in 2004 by the aesthetician of the same name, growing out of her Los Angeles clinic and its client list. The products are positioned as clinic-strength treatments for consumer use. Unilever acquired the brand in 2015 during its push into prestige beauty.
Ownership timeline of Kate Somerville
Where Kate Somerville sits in Unilever
Controlling ownership as of . Brands grouped under the entity that owns them; large groups are collapsed.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Kate Somerville?
The parent company of Kate Somerville is Unilever, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United Kingdom.
Is Kate Somerville American or British?
Kate Somerville originated in the United States in 2004, but it is owned today by Unilever, which is headquartered in the United Kingdom. So Kate Somerville is an American-origin brand under British ownership.
Since when has Unilever owned Kate Somerville?
Unilever has owned Kate Somerville since 1 November 2015.
Who owned Kate Somerville before Unilever?
Kate Somerville was an independent company from its founding in 2004 until Unilever acquired it in 2015.
Is Kate Somerville still owned by Unilever?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Kate Somerville is still owned by Unilever. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Unilever PLC Annual Report on Form 20-F filed 2026-03-12 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 20-F, published 12 March 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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