Stories from the history and science of cosmetics, skin-care and early Beauty Culture.
Glazo started out as a liquid nail polish but evolved into a complete manicure range. Its creation is often credited to Edna Grace Albert who is better known for Odorono, an antiperspirant invented by her father.
Not to be confused with the Du Barry range from Richard Hudnut, this British company began operations in Hove, England in 1916.
The Institut de Beauté Klytia was founded by Marie Valentin Le Brun at 26 Place Vendôme, Paris.
After Marie-Elise Valentin Le Brun died in 1930, her place was taken by her daughter, Henriette Valentin Font.
As the decades progressed Klytia got deeper into trouble. Like other old established brands it had difficulty in attracting new, younger clients.
After moving from Philadelphia Rose Laird started her beauty business in New York in 1903.
The most important development in the Rose Laird range after 1935 was the creation of the Young Skin line for adolescents in 1938.
Max Factor: Ligne de Soins (c.1959)
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