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Amazing Cosmetics |
In 1999 Sue Katz and Lisa Thurman took a longtime friendship to the next level as business partners when they founded AmazingCosmetics. With a shared passion for makeup the pair had always felt that a woman's complexion should not just be treated in the skin care process but with her cosmetics as well. So they decided to combine their business sense and makeup knowledge and pioneer their own brand. Little did Sue and Lisa know that their online startup company would grow to change the faces of women around the world and the face of cosmetics forever. |
Avon |
Avon, the company for women, is a leading global beauty company. As the world's largest direct seller, Avon markets to women in more than 100 countries through 5.4 million independent Avon Sales Reps. Avon's product line includes beauty products, fashion jewelry and apparel, and features such well-recognized brand names as Avon Color, Anew, Skin-So-Soft, Advance Techniques, and Avon Naturals. |
Bare Escentuals |
Love. Understanding. Community. That’s what Bare Escentuals represents. It’s a trusted source. It’s the belief that products can actually be good, makeup can be fun, business can be personal and companies can behave more like communities. It’s an optimistic outlook shared by women everywhere who believe that while makeup can’t change the world, it can change people. And people who are inspired can make all the difference. It began when we asked women to imagine a makeup that would actually change the way they feel about their skin and themselves. |
Beaute |
Beau Nelson, the superbly ambitious creative director of Beauté, thinks beautifully big. Essentially, he’s in the process of creating the ultimate luxury beauty brand, item by marvellous item. Think of him as the Zac Posen of make-up: he’s steeped in Canadian, New York and LA experience, loaded with the know-how that comes from working counters, shows and shoots for highest end agencies, retailers and clients. |
Becca Cosmetics |
Rebecca started her career as a make-up artist in Perth, Australia. Frustrated by her own inability to find the 'perfect foundation' that would look natural, conceal blemishes, feel weightless on the skin and stay fresh all day she set out to create it herself. The result is the ultimate range of skin-perfecting products that make it possible for ALL women to experience the pleasure of a flawless and radiant complexion. Through her passion and persistence, Rebecca has developed a range of cosmetics under the Becca brand that has delighted the most demanding make-up artists of the world. |
Beneft Cosmetics  |
In 1976, the Ford twins created a unique San Francisco beauty boutique with a whimsical candy store atmosphere. "Who says makeup has to be serious to be good?" they said. The shop grew famous for delivering quick fixes for every gal's peskiest beauty dilemmas, and with a "double" dose of wackiness mixed with know-how, the twins successfully built Benefit Cosmetics into a global beauty brand. The "friskiest luxury brand" now has over 2,000 counters in more than 30 countries. |
Bobbi Brown Cosmetics |
What does Bobbi Brown find beautiful? The answer may surprise you? "A strong brow, bedroom eyes, a bump on the nose-these are the features that inspire me. Beauty isn't about looking perfect. It's about celebrating your individuality." Bobbi's view might seem unconventional. But to women around the world, it comes as a welcome relief. Bobbi believes that makeup is a way for a woman to look and feel like herself, only prettier and more confident. Through Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, bobbi enables every woman to enhance her unique beauty. |
Bourjois |
Glittering Paris in the mid 19th century was the place to be. It was the height of fashion, scandalised by the Can-Can, shimmering with lights, music, and theatre. It was also home to the world's first powder blush, the Little Round Pot created by Bourjois. Every generation over almost 150 years has adored these small pots and what they offer: smooth, light blush that blends blissfully in delightful colours. The concept has hardly changed since, only improved, to become the ultimate cult product. Today, more than 3.5 million pots of Bourjois Blush are sold every year throughout the world. |
Terry |
Women, from all walks of life, are addicted to her tips, her products and revolutions. Today, after twenty years developing her creativity, ingeniousness, imagination and expertise in the company of some of the greatest names in fashion, beauty and art, TERRY has decided to launch herself into a new personal and picturesque adventure. In 2001, TERRY ended her collaboration with Yves Saint Laurent in order to devote herself entirely to the development of her brand and the design of new concepts in beauty care. |
Cargo |
In 1996, Cargo founder Hana Zalzal set out to create a professional color cosmetic line that top makeup artists would covet, yet would be easy enough for all women to enjoy. Working with some of the most talented make-up artists in the business, Cargo launched a multitude of award-winning products, never-before-seen packaging, and groundbreaking formulas. It wasn't long before Cargo became the one to watch on the beauty scene. |
Clarins |
In 1954, Jacques Courtin-Clarins decided to “take beauty seriously” and developed 1 unique philosophy: Develop a dialogue with women to satisfy their desires for well-being and respect them by offering a range of the best plant-based skin care products distinguished by their innovation and effectiveness. On this basis, in the early nineties the Group became the European leader in skin care products and expanded into 2 other cosmetic segments: make-up and perfume. Today the Group has well-established worldwide reputation supported by an expanding international network of 20 distribution subsidiaries and a presence in 150 countries. |
Clinique  |
Clinique Laboratories, LLC. is one of the world's leading manufacturers and marketers of prestige skin care, makeup and fragrance products. Clinique was first launched in 1968 with skin care and makeup products that are all allergy tested and 100% fragrance free. Our products have been designed to address individual skin types and needs. The products are based on research and related expertise of leading dermatologists. Clinique's skin care products are marketed as part of the Three- Step System: Cleanse, Exfoliate, Moisturize. |
Elizabeth Arden  |
Elizabeth Arden was a woman ahead of her time - a true pioneer in the way she approached life and business, not to mention the field of beauty. She was a creative visionary and an equally smart businesswoman who had the drive to make her dreams come true. At age 30, she decided to go to New York. Filled with hope and expectation, when she arrived in New York, it was love at first sight. She befriended a chemist, and began her research into the future of "beauty cream," an unknown concept until then. |
Estee Lauder |
Estée Lauder founded this Company in 1946 armed with four products and an unshakeable belief: that every woman can be beautiful. Today, more than 60 years later, that simple notion has literally changed the face of the beauty business. Born Josephine Esther Mentzer, Estée Lauder was raised in Corona, Queens, by her Hungarian mother, Rose, and Czechfather, Max. The name Estée was a variation on her family nickname, Esty. Always interested in beauty, she was mentored by her uncle,chemist John Schotz, and began her business by selling skin care products to beauty salons and hotels. |
Global Goddess |
The brainchild of Celebrity Makeup Artist and Author, Shalini Vadhera, Global Goddess Beauty unlocks this treasure chest of the best beauty secrets from around the world. Shalini's products bring you age-old secrets and unique, exotic ingredients. Different countries and cultures join on this journey with one goal in mind—a destination of ultimate beauty. Gathered from her extensive overseas travel, first generation Indian-American, Shalini, has incorporated beauty secrets from women everywhere into a line of skincare and color that makes leading a glamorous jet set lifestyle an everyday possibility. |
Lancome |
Sixty years of experience on three continents and the backing of the world's most powerful research facilities have given Lancôme unparalleled knowledge of the skin and its specific needs. Backed by this unique experience Lancôme can develop high-technology products, which combine performance, pleasure, safety and creativity. When daring, culture and charm combine with beauty, the result is a French art of living, which Lancôme delights in delivering to the whole world. An art of living bathed in the soft tones of simple and refined elegance. Lancôme is marketed in over 140 countries. |
Laura Mercier Cosmetics |
Laura Mercier's philosophy is simple. Making your skin look perfect is the first and most important thing you can do to achieve a truly great look. In 1996, Mercier developed her own line to benefit women of all ages and skin types. She personally created the colors to satisfy the needs of her clients, based on a classic and always-current palette, rather than seasonal trends only. The line is available in over 650 stores in 24 countries and has expanded to include skincare, bath and body and fragrance lines. |
Lorac |
With a hairstylist father and a manicurist mother, it's safe to say that Lorac creator Carol Shaw was born into the beauty business. As a teenager, a makeover at a Beverly Hills salon changed not only her look, but her life as well. "I'll never forget how incredible that makeup artist made me feel, I looked and felt like a star!" says Shaw, who left that day realizing her destiny: To be a makeup artist. Shaw got her start at a posh L.A. salon frequented by some of Hollywood's most famous faces. She started working with world famous photographers and models. Shaw has been known to book-up a year in advance. |
L'Oreal Paris  |
The L'Oreal Paris division of L'oreal USA, Inc. is a total beauty care company that combines the latest in technology with the highest in quality for the ultimate in luxury beauty at mass. L'Oreal Paris is a truly global beauty brand with many internationally renowned products. For most, the name "L'Oreal" is immediatly evocative of the brand's signature phrase, "Because I'm Worth It." Today, it represents the essense of the L'Oreal Paris brand as a whole, a spirit which is about helping every woman embrace her unique beauty while reinforcing her innate sense of self-worth. |
M.A.C. Cosmetics  |
MAC Cosmetics was founded in Toronto, Canada by Frank Toskan and Frank Angelo in 1985. The first U.S MAC store opened in 1991, located at Greenwich Village. Estée Lauder Companies acquired controlling interest of MAC in 1994, then completed their acquisition of the company in 1998. The company's product were originally designed specifically for professional make-up artists, but are now sold to consumers worldwide. |
Nars |
At the heart of Nars is François Nars' mission to empower women to experiment and have fun with makeup by teaching them how to enhance their natural beauty and individual characteristics. Nars believes there are no rules when it comes to beauty; whatever makes you look and feel good is right. Nars has the ability to be many things to many people: a stylish accessory, a guilty pleasure or a makeup wardrobe staple, but it's a certain allure imparted by François Nars that makes Nars a state of mind and a lifestyle brand for the future. |
Paula Dorf  |
Paula Dorf is the creative mastermind behind Paula Dorf Cosmetics; a high quality collection of brushes and color cosmetics. Paula’s products are admired as the best in the business by fellow professional makeup artists, celebrities and most importantly, makeup lovers around the world. It is the ultimate tribute to Paula that industry leaders know her collection of unique products “did not exist” until Paula created them. She first envisioned many of these products while working as the lead makeup artist on album covers, music videos, and films during the 1980s and 1990s in New York City. |
Revlon  |
Revlon is a world leader in cosmetics, skin care, fragrance and personal care. Revlon's vision is to provide glamour, excitement and innovation through quality products at affordable prices. To pursue this vision, Revlon's management team combines the creativity of a cosmetics and fashion company with the marketing, sales and operating system of a consumer packaged goods company. Revlon's products are sold in approximately 175 countries and territories. |
Rimmel London  |
Rimmel brings its unique London look to more than 40 countries worldwide and establishing itself as Britain’s best-selling cosmetics brand. Kate Moss, who has been using Rimmel since she was a teenager – “Heather Shimmer lipstick was my favourite!” she remembers – closely identifies with the brand’s London connections. “There’s so much going on in London, with all the clubs, galleries and our amazing designers,” she comments. “We’ve got freedom of choice, and people can create their own style.” |
Shu Uemura |
Shu Uemura blends the best elements of "Nature, Science, & Art" to create contemporary make-up, innovative skincare and high quality professional tools that fuse simplicity with elegance. Inspired since 1958 by an aesthetic and professional spirit, Shu Uemura's make-up provides a wide artistic palette of precise colors and textures to play with for a trendy, natural, or sophisticated finish. Colors in skincare-like formulas easy to blend, to apply, fitting well with skin, providing long- lasting effects. |
Smashbox Cosmetics |
Long before Smashbox Cosmetics was created, its founders, Dean & Davis Factor, were becoming legends as the ambassadors of style in Los Angeles. It began when these brothers - two very unique entrepreneurs and the great-grandsons of makeup legend Max Factor - combined their talent & heritage to create Smashbox Photo Studios in 1991. Dean & Davis decided to combine their skills - Dean, a business guru with an MBA, and Davis, a leading celebrity and fashion photographer - and in 1996 created Smashbox Cosmetics. |
Stila Cosmetics |
Created in 1994 by a top celebrity makeup artist, Stila is known for its modern, sophisticated, non-intimidating approach to beauty. The brand's innovative, multi-tasking formulas, eco-friendly packaging, and fashion-forward colors have cemented its place on must-have lists of top beauty editors around the world. The prestige color brand is a regular on the pages of magazines like Allure and InStyle, and frequents the runways of top designers during New York fashion week.. |
Tarte |
Before Maureen Kelly started tarte out of her one bedroom apartment in 1999, she was a total beauty addict but quickly became frustrated when she couldn’t find healthy, nourishing cosmetics. And whether it was department store makeup or one of the very few ‘healthy’ makeup lines she was able to find, the packaging was so unglamorous she hardly wanted to buy it let alone take it out of her purse in public. So she set out to create a line called Tarte that would prove that glamour can be good for you by pioneering the use of high-performance naturals that bring clinical results to the everyday woman. |
Tweezerman |
The ‘little black dress of beauty tools’, Tweezerman is incomparable in quality, performance, and value. They believe that, as beauty tool experts, they also need to be beauty experts. They understand what each tool must flawlessly achieve so that you can get that perfect “look”. Their tools are designed to be true beauty solutions, and each tool is developed to be uniquely best at what is created to do. No matter what the beauty trend, you’ll always need your Tweezerman tools to help you look and feel your very best. |
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