Fortnite-Branded Cosmetics Roll Out As Gaming And Beauty Merge
Executive Summary
Revolution Beauty x Fortnite is the first Fortnite-branded cosmetics and skin-care line, developed through a deal between Epic Games, Inc. and UK-based Revolution Beauty Group Limited. Separately, The Procter & Gamble Co.’s Gillette brand kicks off its second annual Gillette Cup featuring Fortnite.
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