Cult by name, Cult by nature. - Anonymous employee Cult Beauty Employee Review

1.0
20 Nov 2019
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Nice office Staff discount Fruit baskets Free samples

Cons

Severe case of founder's syndrome - if you aren't part of the legacy group you will essentially be ignored. The company has grown so fast however this has not translated into how head office operates. If you are a new hire your opinions and expertise will be ignored over that of the long-term employees'. Even if you were hired to utilise your specialised knowledge in an area, you will have to fight to be heard and will still be cast aside if this does not align with their opinion. The company has lost a significant amount of talent this year due to this very reason. Poor management goes unnoticed, there is no system in place for escalation. Managers clearly have biases towards certain employees and are inconsistent with how they treat other employees. Stunted growth - no real opportunity to grow or develop skills. Incredibly stifling micromanagement from managers. Painfully slow and inefficient - expect to spend the vast majority of your time chasing other people for feedback and/or a response. Communication between teams is poor and often the reason why issues arise.

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Cult Beauty Response
6y
Hello! Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We really value feedback- sometimes it doesn't reach the right person in time who can influence change to make improvements. We will definitely look into these comments, its really important to us that people leave us feeling happy and fulfilled and it looks like we have a little way to go if people are leaving us feeling like this! Wishing you all the best for the future.

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2.0
1 Sept 2019
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Pros

Decent pay, Gratis and discount, brand training sessions

Cons

Unstable environment, favouritism, micro management, unsupportive HR, the new management has brought nothing but condescension and rudeness to the role

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Cult Beauty Response
6y
Hello! Thank you for taking the time to write a review and giving us some feedback on your experience working here. We are really sorry to hear that you feel and felt this way, we definitely don't want people to feel like this working for us. We obviously have some work to do and some improvements to make if you left feeling this way. Thanks again for your review and all the best for the future!
1.0
25 June 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

pro: employee discount + freebies

Cons

cons: 1. Ways of working can feel quite rigid 2. Internal systems feel outdated so they are less efficient 3. Management style may feel overly controlling depending on the team 4. Workplace culture may not suit those seeking a more collaborative environment, hierarchy is strongly enforced 6. Poor work life balance 7. wifi is always down yet office based working is preferred 8. It’s common for people to eat lunch at their desks

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