Laura Mercier Cosmetics
Encyclopedia
Laura Mercier Cosmetics is a brand of cosmetics
produced by Gurwitch Products
, and owned by Alticor
.
and Gary Kusin in 1996, and was named after French make-up artist Laura Mercier
, who was already known for her work in Hollywood and New York City
.
. Annual sales approach $120 million. Janet Gurwitch remained CEO of the company until 2008; co-founder Gary Kusin has moved on to become CEO of Kinko's. Sharon Collier is the company's current CEO.
Sharon Collier is no longer the CEO of Laura Mercier She left in 2010. The new CEO comes from AVON ( Mark Brand of Avon ).
Alticor is also known as Amway.
Cosmetics
Cosmetics are substances used to enhance the appearance or odor of the human body. Cosmetics include skin-care creams, lotions, powders, perfumes, lipsticks, fingernail and toe nail polish, eye and facial makeup, towelettes, permanent waves, colored contact lenses, hair colors, hair sprays and...
produced by Gurwitch Products
Gurwitch Products
Gurwitch Products produces, manages and markets Laura Mercier Cosmetics, a global brand of high-end cosmetics, skincare and body and bath. Launched in 1996 and based in Houston, Texas, the Laura Mercier line is available in over 650 doors in 24 countries....
, and owned by Alticor
Alticor
Alticor is a privately held corporation, owned and run by members of the DeVos and Van Andel families. It was established in 1999 to serve as the parent company for a handful of business ventures, most notably the direct selling company Amway and Quixtar and a manufacturing and distribution...
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History
Laura Mercier Cosmetics was founded by Janet GurwitchJanet Gurwitch
Janet Gurwitch is the co-founder of Gurwitch Products, manufacturer of Laura Mercier Cosmetics. She founded the company in 1995 and launched the Laura Mercier line in March, 1996.-Biography:...
and Gary Kusin in 1996, and was named after French make-up artist Laura Mercier
Laura Mercier
Laura Mercier is a French make-up artist who has lent her name to a line of cosmetics.-External links:*...
, who was already known for her work in Hollywood and New York City
New York City
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The company today
Laura Mercier Cosmetics are manufactured by Gurwitch Products, LLC, a company that is itself majority-owned by AlticorAlticor
Alticor is a privately held corporation, owned and run by members of the DeVos and Van Andel families. It was established in 1999 to serve as the parent company for a handful of business ventures, most notably the direct selling company Amway and Quixtar and a manufacturing and distribution...
. Annual sales approach $120 million. Janet Gurwitch remained CEO of the company until 2008; co-founder Gary Kusin has moved on to become CEO of Kinko's. Sharon Collier is the company's current CEO.
Sharon Collier is no longer the CEO of Laura Mercier She left in 2010. The new CEO comes from AVON ( Mark Brand of Avon ).
Alticor is also known as Amway.