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Hilco Global Seeks Offers for Color Cosmetics Brand Pat McGrath Labs

Dec 23rd, 2025
Bids are due to Hilco Global on or before January 26, 2026 at 7 a.m. PST, and an auction will be conducted via Zoom the next day.
Bids are due to Hilco Global on or before January 26, 2026 at 7 a.m. PST, and an auction will be conducted via Zoom the next day.
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Hilco Global's IP Practice is opening the acquisition of luxury beauty and color cosmetics brand Pat McGrath Labs, including collateral pledged by Pat McGrath Cosmetics, LLC and Patricia McGrath.

According to Hilco Global, Pat McGrath Labs is known for its high-performance formulas, richly pigmented eyeshadows, iconic lip products and luxurious, statement-making collections. The brand is said to push technical and creative boundaries. 

Bids are due to Hilco Global on or before January 26, 2026 at 7 a.m. PST, and an auction will be conducted via Zoom (with an option to appear in person) on January 27, 2026 at 7 a.m. PST. 

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