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Famous Makeup Brand Founding Dates

By emilyannmua

  • Avon

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    Photo Credit: avoncompany.com Avon was created in 1886 by David H. McConnell. This company is one of the first to use female sales representatives for promoting their product.

  • L'Oreal

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    Photo Credit: loreal.com/group/history L'Oreal was founded by Eugene Schueller in 1909. It is now one of the most famous brands in the world.

  • Neutrogena

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    Photo Credit: neutrogena.com Neutrogena was first created in 1930 by Emanuel Stolaroff. It was first called "Natone." In 1962, the company officially changed its name to "Neutrogena."

  • Lancome

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    More Information Photo Credit: www.lancome-usa.com Lancome was created in France by Armand Petijean. The name was inspired by the ruins of the castle, "Le Château de Lancosme."

  • Estee Lauder

    Estee Lauder
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    Photo Credit: www.elcompanies.com Estee Lauder founded this company in 1946 with only four products and has grown in a very large way. Estee Lauder companies now own 30 brands.

  • Clinique

    Clinique
    More Information Photo Credit: http://www.clinique.jobs/clinique/our-history.html Clinique was created in 1967 after Vogue Editor, Carol Phillips, interviewed Dr. Norman Orentreich who was a high profile dermatologist located in New York. It was the first ever dermatologist created, allergy-tested, fragrance-free collection of beauty products.

  • Makeup Forever

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    More InformationPhoto Credit: makeupforever.com Makeup Forever was created by Dany Sanz, a makeup professor who created the first professional makeup school in Europe in the 70s.

  • MAC

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    Photo Credit: maccosmetics.com MAC Cosmetics was founded in March of 1984 by Frank Toskan and Frank Angelo. The first MAC store was launched in a department store in Toronto.

  • Obesessive Compulsive Cosmetics (OCC)

    Obesessive Compulsive Cosmetics (OCC)
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    Photo Credit: occmakeup.com OCC was created in 2004 by makeup artist, David Klasfeld. The brand was created in New York City and is 100 percent vegan and cruelty free.

  • Kat Von D Beauty

    Kat Von D Beauty
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    Photo Credit: katvondbeauty.com Kat Von D created Kat Von D Beauty in 2008. It is highly inspired by her tattoo work and shop, High Voltage Tattoo.