Fred W. Stecher started Pompeian as a skin cream company in Cleveland, Ohio. Pompeian experimented with many promotional materials, but came to be known for their beauty posters. A range of cosmetics under the name, "Nymfaun," were released and…
Myram Picker founded Outdoor Girl Cosmetics in New York, New York. He successfully ran Crystal Chemical Company manufacturing toiletries and cosmetics. The brand focused on an American audience of women who spent time outdoors and wanted to wear…
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…
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…
Marie Germaine Moratille established Germaine Monteil in Paris, France. At a fashion show in New York City Germaine Monteil premiered its line of cosmetics. Despite launching its makeup line during the Great Depression, Germaine became a luxuary…
Frances Denney started as the Victoria Toilet Company in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The brand invested in tinctures and treatments. Then it expanded into makeup. Frances Denney operated in the family until it was sold.
Edna Wallace Hopper established her cosmetics company through her reputation of youthfulness and her acting career in Waukesha, Wisconsin. She developed creams promising the youthful beauty she possessed. Edna Wallace Hopper continued to be a figure…
Richard Hudnut began his business producing perfumes and travel boxes. Hudnut purchased stores and began producing compacts, lipsticks, creams and more. Du Barry, Marvelous and Gemey lines were released within the Richard Hudnut brand. Production…