Argo Company of Detroit, Michigan released CI-MI in the early 1920s as a cosmetics line of powder and metal compact cases. The brand was only in operation for a short time and pieces from CI-MI are rare.
Carol Phillips, a former editor of Vogue magazine, launched Clinique after her editorial investigation of skincare. Her initial launch comprised of 117 products. Now, Clinique has expanded internationally and is recognized as a top beauty brand.
William Colgate created a soap and candle business in 1806. He died in 1857 and the company expanded into perfume and powders. In 1900, Colgate won awards for best perfumes and soaps at the World's Fair. Colgate expanded into toiletries and dental…
Founder Joseph Marie François Spoturno, Coty had his first boutique in Paris, France during 1912 where its line of cosmetics were developed and made available for sale. Continuing to expand its products and develop new formulas, Coty grew by creating…
Northam Warren sold Cutex originally as a cuticle treatment in New York, New York. Its great success led to sales of full manicure sets. Cutex became a global brand. Due to trends in matching nail polish and lipstick, Cutex expanded into lipstick…
Cornelius De Pree started De Pree Chemical Company as a pharmaceutical company in Holland, Michigan. De Pree Chemical Company released drug store cosmetics in 1913. They were acquired by United Toilet Goods Company and their brand was maintained…
Daggett and Ramsdell started the Debutante makeup line in New York. Debutante was the main cosmetics line of Daggett and Ramsdell. After a relaunch in 1947, two mergers and changes in ownership Daggett and Ramsdell maintains a reputation to this day.
The details of how French cosmetic company, Dorin, came into being are a mystery, but Marguerite Brunet is credited with launching the enterprise in 1780 because of her close relationship with Queen Marie-Antoinette. She and King Louis XVI chose…
Dorothy Gray worked for Elizabeth Arden in New York, New York as a treatment girl. Through her expertise, she developed her own skin care and makeup brand. Dorothy Gray had salons where she used her products in beauty treatments. She was successful…
DUO eyelash adhesive pioneered a new formula of eyelash adhesive developed to be more gentle on the eyelid as well as easier to be removed. It was produced originally by the Knomark company, but was then acquired in 1957 by Revlon. DUO eyelash…