Pierre-François-Pascal Guerlain established his first boutique in Paris, France. And in 1870, Guerlain created the first lipstick tube in a refillable case. Among their other accomplishments, Guerlain institute was founded. Guerlain continues to…
Hazel Bishop studied Chemistry and worked as a physician's assistant before creating a cosmetics line. Bishop is famously known for her lipstick advertising with one of the most expensive campaigns of its time. Later Bishop became part of costly…
Helena Rubinstein opened salons in 5 continents before releasing her line of beauty aids. She studied dermatology and began making medicated skin creams as her first products. Helena Rubinstein amassed a large fortune from her business ventures and…
The Wadsworth Watch Case Co., established in 1890, was a gold maker operating out of Dayton, Kentucky. In the 1930s the company started producing compacts under the name, "Wadsworth," as well as the name, "Henriette." Henriette compacts were made in…
A New York City based cosmetics company created by Herbert Roystone. Initially Herbert Roystone sold multiple brands, but over time, La May became the primary line. Unfortunately, the business failed in 1928.
Founded by Morris Shapiro and Joseph Menke, Hi-Hat was manufactured by Keystone Laboratories in Memphis, Tennessee. At the time of its creation, United States segregation laws prevented Hi-Hat products from being sold in stores. They were distributed…
One of the oldest cosmetic brands, Houbigant was founded in 18 century Paris, France by Jean-François Houbigant. In its over 200 years of business Houbigant expanded internationally and developed two lines: Chantilly and Quelque Fleurs. Houbigant…
Joseph Lindemann, the son of a drug store owner, created Irresistible cosmetics through three successful ideas: using one of the most popular pin-up artists in their advertising, keeping the products affordable to most consumers and the name itself.…
In 1835 John Grossmith established his first perfume house in London, England. Grossmith formula books were internationally renowned with over 300 products. The innovation drew the attention of royalty, and J. Grossmith & Son served generations of…