Nancy Jeffries10.31.16
The beauty industry honored five of the most accomplished women leaders, as Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) presented its 41st annual Achiever Awards luncheon on October 21, 2016, at New York’s Waldorf Astoria.
The honorees, who were recognized for their outstanding leadership and support of women’s advancement in the industry, included Katia Beauchamp, co-founder and CEO, Birchbox; Beth DiNardo, global brand president, Smashbox Cosmetics and GLAMGLOW; Michelle Freyre, president, US Beauty, Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc.; Sarah Hibberson, senior vice president, human resources, L’Oréal USA; and Marla Malcom Beck, CEO and co-founder, Bluemercury, Inc.
Jill Scalamandre, chairwoman, CEW, and president, Global Makeup Center of Excellence, Shiseido, began the presentation saying that CEW launched the first Achiever Awards in 1975. Noting that 2016 attendance at the day’s event numbered 1,200, she observed, “Our commitment is as strong as ever. We started by honoring one woman and now we are honoring five, as we continue CEW’s mission of empowering women; and today, we are celebrating the 37-year career of our Lifetime Achievement Award winner, Karen Fondu.”
Scalamandre thanked sponsors, Time Inc., Arcade Beauty, 24/Seven, IFF, DSM, Nordstrom Beauty, American Association of University Women (AAUW), H20+, Rpr, Amazon Beauty, Beauty Inc., Wells Fargo Securities, Links London, Willis Towers Watson, Pixafy, WWD, Suite K, Consultancy Media, Kaplow, Amway and Walgreens for their support of the event.
Welcoming remarks were provided by Lauren Newman, president, Beauty, Time Inc., who discussed Time Inc.’s support of the CEW cause, citing the reach of Time Inc., and its range of brands, including Essence, InStyle, and People, and the 90 million diverse women that are reached via editorials that impact and empower women, like those celebrated by CEW.
Shown above - the Award winners and presenters, left to right: Alex Keith, P&G, Keynote Speaker; Sarah Hibberson, L’Oréal USA; Rachel Field, Vapor Communications; Katia Beauchamp, Co-Founder and CEO, Birchbox; Karen Fondu, President, L’Oréal Paris USA; Tamara Rogers, Executive Vice President, Unilever, Personal Care; Michelle Freyre, President, US Beauty, Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc.; Beth DiNardo, Smashbox and GLAMGLOW; and Marla Beck, Bluemercury. (Photo credit: JF Productions)
Challenges of Leadership
Keynote Speaker, Alex Keith, president, Global Skin and Personal Care, P&G, began the program. As a 25-year P&G veteran, Keith created a new category with the launch of Olay Complete and was instrumental in putting mass male grooming on the map with Old Spice Body Wash.
Keith described the challenges of the roles she undertook in her career, noting the lessons she learned from her successes and her failures, and urged individuals to “grasp opportunity and take on the roles you never expected to be offered to you.” She said, “Looking back, that is how I learned the most about delegation and how to become a courageous leader.”
She noted how failures taught her about blind spots, and the importance of marketing and execution, observing, “It’s important to show people that you can have failure and still succeed.” In closing, Keith emphasized the importance of developing the next generation of women leaders, saying, “While challenges are daunting, it’s important to take a deep breath, assess your reality, and create an organization in which everyone can thrive.”
Lifetime Honors
Carlotta Jacobson, president, CEW, welcomed attendees, saying, “Recognizing women’s achievements and empowering each member’s professional ambitions is in CEW’s DNA. That’s why the Achiever Awards are such an important part of CEW and the beauty industry as a whole. Once again we are recognizing an exceptional group of female leaders, and this year, we are proud to honor the remarkable Karen Fondu with the Lifetime Achievement Award for her exceptional career and contributions to the beauty industry, and to recognize Unilever for their outstanding commitment to uplifting and empowering women across the world.”
Jacobson noted the previous Lifetime Achiever Award honorees, Estée Lauder, Jeanette Wagner, Susan J. Kropf, Leonard Lauder, and Lynne Greene, and now, Karen Fondu. “I have always admired her love of L’Oréal and her love for the industry, and I am honored to present her with the Lifetime Achievement Award,” said Jacobson.
Frederic Rozé, president and CEO of L’Oréal Paris USA, extended the accolades, saying, “Karen Fondu has been a fantastic partner since I arrived seven years ago. She has passion, charisma, and great quality experience, and always rose to the occasion in each role she has taken on. She has trained and mentored, and she has developed and represented the DNA of the L’Oréal brand,” which he noted was today a $7 billion brand. Rozé concluded, “With respect, honor, and affection, I wish her every success in the new life that lies ahead of her. Hats off to you. We love you.”
Indeed, Fondu, since joining L’Oréal USA in 1979, has held management positions in all segments of the Consumer Products Division. She has established and built many brands in the beauty industry, from the early years, in what was at the time the only mass division, until 1992, when she was appointed vice president, sales, of the L’Oréal Cosmetics and Fragrance Division, where she launched Plenitude, the first prestige skin care line in the mass market. She later became president within Maybelline Garnier brands, where, under her leadership, Maybelline became the leading cosmetics brand in the U.S., and Garnier took a commanding position with the successes of Garnier Fructis and Garnier Nutrisse. She also expanded key franchises, including L’Oréal Paris Advanced Haircare, and strengthened the L’Oréal Paris positioning as the No.1 beauty brand in the US.
Under her direction, the brand’s iconic philosophy, “because you’re worth it,” has flourished, celebrating its 12th anniversary in 2012. In addition to her business accomplishments, Fondu has expanded and globalized the brand’s signature philanthropy initiative, Women of Worth, which honors the beauty of giving back by recognizing women making a difference in their communities; and she continues to broaden the L’Oréal Paris footprint in supporting the Melanoma Research Alliance.
In thanking CEW for the award, Fondu recognized the support of the 1,200 people in the audience and acknowledged her gratitude to be standing among the echelon of CEW achievers. “Going up against the giants of the industry is amazing, and being part of L’Oréal’s growth has been an honor,” she said. She thanked her retailers, partners, and competitors, as well, adding, “To have this organization, that serves so many, and receive this honor is validation. My advice to aspiring women and men is to enjoy and embrace the journey. It goes faster than you can imagine. Have passion for what you do and never forget the human connection. Nurture your dreams, never forget them, for you are so worth it.”
The 2016 Achiever Award Honorees
Ido Leffler, co-founder of Yes To and Yoobi, introduced Katia Beauchamp, co-founder and CEO, Birchbox, a beauty retailer which offers a personalized way to discover and shop for products via a monthly subscription of deluxe samples tailored to customers’ profiles. Beauchamp and co-founder, Hayley Barna, launched the company in September 2010, redefining the ecommerce experience with sample selection as a path to purchase of full size products.
Beauchamp, who noted that as a 19-year-old she had met Leonard and Evelyn Lauder, and fallen hard for “the amazing business of beauty,” felt that the beauty industry was “the holy grail of places to build a career.” She thanked the beauty industry for its welcome to her and for making a space for Birchbox.
Leonard Lauder presented the next award to Beth DiNardo, global brand president of Smashbox Cosmetics, noting that Smashbox was the fastest growing brand they have had at Lauder. In referring to a conversation DiNardo had with Fabrizio Freda, Lauder recalled DiNardo saying, “Let’s do nothing but put the money into the product,” an approach for which both he and DiNardo are now thankful.
Further, Lauder said, “For those who want to follow a shooting star, follow Beth, follow Smashbox.” He called upon the industry to welcome diversity and acknowledged the beginnings of the Lauder business at the same time. “My family came from Eastern Europe. Beth’s family came from Italy. This is a nation of immigrants,” noted Lauder, speaking of the richness of diversity, with welcome words in challenging times.
DiNardo, who worked on both small and large brands, said that her range of experience helped her develop the muscle she needed to work on Smashbox. She advised attendees to work with the people you want alongside you, and speaking firsthand, said, “Don’t be daunted if one of your experiences includes working out of a supply closet. Get out of your comfort zone, be with the people you value, and do not leave if you see the job you want.”
Jeff Smith, company group chairman, North America, Johnson & Johnson, presented the next award to Michelle Freyre, president, US Beauty, Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. Freyre is responsible for the company’s portfolio of beauty brands, including Neutrogena, Aveeno, Clean & Clear, Lubriderm, RoC, and Rogaine. Most recently, she was the general manager of Neutrogena, the largest brand within Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc.
Freyre noted the cultural sensitivity of the Johnson & Johnson organization, which offered her an environment in which she could thrive professionally and personally. “As a Hispanic woman it’s very important to see that supporting a diverse workforce is essential,” said Freyre. She highlighted the value of taking risks in both her academic and professional lives, and emphasized supporting women’s achievements. “For women, it is our responsibility to help future generations of women,” she said, adding that choices in life are key. Quoting Eleanor Roosevelt, Freyre concluded, “Do one thing every day that scares you.”
Frederic Rozé returned to the podium to introduce award winner Sarah Hibberson, senior vice president of human resources, L’Oréal USA. The L’Oréal Group, with 2014 sales of 22.53 billion euros, is present in 130 countries, with 32 international brands, and employs more than 78,600 employees worldwide. Sarah Hibberson oversees all Human Resources strategy and functions for L’Oréal USA and the Americas, and is responsible for all HR activities pertaining to L’Oréal’s portfolio of brands.
Hibberson, with more than 30 years of experience in the field, gratefully acknowledged her award and described her upbringing, in which family was foremost. “Moving to Boston from England had its challenges,” she said, noting that her father had built an ice hockey rink for her brother, to help in the assimilation process, and her mother, whose teaching credentials from England were not accepted in Boston, went back to college for her teaching degree. These gestures demonstrated important life lessons for her. She attended Rutgers University, where she received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. “It is all about the people, the people, the people. For me, HR has always had a voice at the table,” said Hibberson.
Jacobson returned to present the Women’s Empowerment Award, presented in partnership with the American Association of University Women. Presented to Unilever, the award acknowledges a company that demonstrates corporate and social responsibility and commitment to empowering women. Through campaigns like #unstereotype, Unilever demonstrates its belief that women represent the single greatest opportunity for human development and economic growth.
Cordy Galligan, vice president, marketing and communications, AAUW, said, “Unilever embodies the message to combat gender inequality. It is gender-balanced, offering 16 weeks of maternity leave, among other benefits, and has demonstrated its mission to empower women in a world where young women should not be disadvantaged by gender.” Tamara Rogers, executive vice president, Unilever, Personal Care, accepted the award on behalf of all the men and women at Unilever, saying, “Empowering women is at the heart of this award. By lifting women, we lift whole communities. We are honored to accept an award that recognizes the championing of women around the world. Our thanks to CEW, and our sons and daughters will thank us,” said Rogers.
CEW’s Great Idea Award for Fragrance was presented by Dionisio Ferenc, vice president, Global Fine Fragrance, International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc., and awarded to Rachel Field, co-founder & vice president of Discovery – Vapor Communications. Field graduated from Harvard with a degree in engineering. Ferenc explained how Field has brought digital scent into peoples’ lives with the Cyrano sensory immersion speaker and app, saying, “She has the passion to combine technology with profound sensory science.”
The scent speaker she created along with her Harvard professor and inventor, David Edwards, is a fist-sized speaker containing a replaceable scent cartridge that, when synched with its app, can be activated by its user as to which scent to play, when, and for how long. Scents can also be delivered from one Cyrano user to another. According to Field, who thanked IFF for its partnership and advocacy in the development of Cyrano, “I hope to be able to continue to pair technology and beauty, and make people feel better and happier every day.”
The final award of the afternoon, presented by Terry Lundgren, to Marla Malcolm Beck, Co-Founder and CEO, Bluemercury, Inc., brought to light the challenges of building a business from the ground up. Beck, who holds an MBA from Harvard Business School, MPA from Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government, and a BA in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley, founded Bluemercury, Inc., a high-growth luxury beauty retailer and cosmetics brand developer when she was 29 years old. Bluemercury recently opened its 100th location. In 2015, Macy’s Inc. acquired the company. Beck also co-founded M-61 Laboratories, makers of M-61 Skincare, a highly technical, natural cosmeceutical brand, and the makers of Lune and Aster Cosmetics, a vegan cosmetics line.
Beck noted that Bluemercury is a company that is 93% women, and stated her affinity for working hard and playing hard. She offered thanks to her family, team, Leonard Lauder and Terry Lundgren, and her husband, Barry Beck, with whom she built the company; and poignantly noted that October 21st, the day of the Achiever Awards ceremony, was also the anniversary of her parents’ passing. Quoting her family’s motto, she said, “Anything is possible and rules are meant to be broken.” In sum, “If something is terrifying and amazing, you should definitely do it.” That said, Beck concluded with a quote from Freud, “Love and work, work and love. What else is there?”
The honorees, who were recognized for their outstanding leadership and support of women’s advancement in the industry, included Katia Beauchamp, co-founder and CEO, Birchbox; Beth DiNardo, global brand president, Smashbox Cosmetics and GLAMGLOW; Michelle Freyre, president, US Beauty, Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc.; Sarah Hibberson, senior vice president, human resources, L’Oréal USA; and Marla Malcom Beck, CEO and co-founder, Bluemercury, Inc.
Jill Scalamandre, chairwoman, CEW, and president, Global Makeup Center of Excellence, Shiseido, began the presentation saying that CEW launched the first Achiever Awards in 1975. Noting that 2016 attendance at the day’s event numbered 1,200, she observed, “Our commitment is as strong as ever. We started by honoring one woman and now we are honoring five, as we continue CEW’s mission of empowering women; and today, we are celebrating the 37-year career of our Lifetime Achievement Award winner, Karen Fondu.”
Scalamandre thanked sponsors, Time Inc., Arcade Beauty, 24/Seven, IFF, DSM, Nordstrom Beauty, American Association of University Women (AAUW), H20+, Rpr, Amazon Beauty, Beauty Inc., Wells Fargo Securities, Links London, Willis Towers Watson, Pixafy, WWD, Suite K, Consultancy Media, Kaplow, Amway and Walgreens for their support of the event.
Welcoming remarks were provided by Lauren Newman, president, Beauty, Time Inc., who discussed Time Inc.’s support of the CEW cause, citing the reach of Time Inc., and its range of brands, including Essence, InStyle, and People, and the 90 million diverse women that are reached via editorials that impact and empower women, like those celebrated by CEW.
Shown above - the Award winners and presenters, left to right: Alex Keith, P&G, Keynote Speaker; Sarah Hibberson, L’Oréal USA; Rachel Field, Vapor Communications; Katia Beauchamp, Co-Founder and CEO, Birchbox; Karen Fondu, President, L’Oréal Paris USA; Tamara Rogers, Executive Vice President, Unilever, Personal Care; Michelle Freyre, President, US Beauty, Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc.; Beth DiNardo, Smashbox and GLAMGLOW; and Marla Beck, Bluemercury. (Photo credit: JF Productions)
Challenges of Leadership
Keynote Speaker, Alex Keith, president, Global Skin and Personal Care, P&G, began the program. As a 25-year P&G veteran, Keith created a new category with the launch of Olay Complete and was instrumental in putting mass male grooming on the map with Old Spice Body Wash.
Keith described the challenges of the roles she undertook in her career, noting the lessons she learned from her successes and her failures, and urged individuals to “grasp opportunity and take on the roles you never expected to be offered to you.” She said, “Looking back, that is how I learned the most about delegation and how to become a courageous leader.”
She noted how failures taught her about blind spots, and the importance of marketing and execution, observing, “It’s important to show people that you can have failure and still succeed.” In closing, Keith emphasized the importance of developing the next generation of women leaders, saying, “While challenges are daunting, it’s important to take a deep breath, assess your reality, and create an organization in which everyone can thrive.”
Lifetime Honors
Carlotta Jacobson, president, CEW, welcomed attendees, saying, “Recognizing women’s achievements and empowering each member’s professional ambitions is in CEW’s DNA. That’s why the Achiever Awards are such an important part of CEW and the beauty industry as a whole. Once again we are recognizing an exceptional group of female leaders, and this year, we are proud to honor the remarkable Karen Fondu with the Lifetime Achievement Award for her exceptional career and contributions to the beauty industry, and to recognize Unilever for their outstanding commitment to uplifting and empowering women across the world.”
Jacobson noted the previous Lifetime Achiever Award honorees, Estée Lauder, Jeanette Wagner, Susan J. Kropf, Leonard Lauder, and Lynne Greene, and now, Karen Fondu. “I have always admired her love of L’Oréal and her love for the industry, and I am honored to present her with the Lifetime Achievement Award,” said Jacobson.
Frederic Rozé, president and CEO of L’Oréal Paris USA, extended the accolades, saying, “Karen Fondu has been a fantastic partner since I arrived seven years ago. She has passion, charisma, and great quality experience, and always rose to the occasion in each role she has taken on. She has trained and mentored, and she has developed and represented the DNA of the L’Oréal brand,” which he noted was today a $7 billion brand. Rozé concluded, “With respect, honor, and affection, I wish her every success in the new life that lies ahead of her. Hats off to you. We love you.”
Indeed, Fondu, since joining L’Oréal USA in 1979, has held management positions in all segments of the Consumer Products Division. She has established and built many brands in the beauty industry, from the early years, in what was at the time the only mass division, until 1992, when she was appointed vice president, sales, of the L’Oréal Cosmetics and Fragrance Division, where she launched Plenitude, the first prestige skin care line in the mass market. She later became president within Maybelline Garnier brands, where, under her leadership, Maybelline became the leading cosmetics brand in the U.S., and Garnier took a commanding position with the successes of Garnier Fructis and Garnier Nutrisse. She also expanded key franchises, including L’Oréal Paris Advanced Haircare, and strengthened the L’Oréal Paris positioning as the No.1 beauty brand in the US.
Under her direction, the brand’s iconic philosophy, “because you’re worth it,” has flourished, celebrating its 12th anniversary in 2012. In addition to her business accomplishments, Fondu has expanded and globalized the brand’s signature philanthropy initiative, Women of Worth, which honors the beauty of giving back by recognizing women making a difference in their communities; and she continues to broaden the L’Oréal Paris footprint in supporting the Melanoma Research Alliance.
In thanking CEW for the award, Fondu recognized the support of the 1,200 people in the audience and acknowledged her gratitude to be standing among the echelon of CEW achievers. “Going up against the giants of the industry is amazing, and being part of L’Oréal’s growth has been an honor,” she said. She thanked her retailers, partners, and competitors, as well, adding, “To have this organization, that serves so many, and receive this honor is validation. My advice to aspiring women and men is to enjoy and embrace the journey. It goes faster than you can imagine. Have passion for what you do and never forget the human connection. Nurture your dreams, never forget them, for you are so worth it.”
The 2016 Achiever Award Honorees
Ido Leffler, co-founder of Yes To and Yoobi, introduced Katia Beauchamp, co-founder and CEO, Birchbox, a beauty retailer which offers a personalized way to discover and shop for products via a monthly subscription of deluxe samples tailored to customers’ profiles. Beauchamp and co-founder, Hayley Barna, launched the company in September 2010, redefining the ecommerce experience with sample selection as a path to purchase of full size products.
Beauchamp, who noted that as a 19-year-old she had met Leonard and Evelyn Lauder, and fallen hard for “the amazing business of beauty,” felt that the beauty industry was “the holy grail of places to build a career.” She thanked the beauty industry for its welcome to her and for making a space for Birchbox.
Leonard Lauder presented the next award to Beth DiNardo, global brand president of Smashbox Cosmetics, noting that Smashbox was the fastest growing brand they have had at Lauder. In referring to a conversation DiNardo had with Fabrizio Freda, Lauder recalled DiNardo saying, “Let’s do nothing but put the money into the product,” an approach for which both he and DiNardo are now thankful.
Further, Lauder said, “For those who want to follow a shooting star, follow Beth, follow Smashbox.” He called upon the industry to welcome diversity and acknowledged the beginnings of the Lauder business at the same time. “My family came from Eastern Europe. Beth’s family came from Italy. This is a nation of immigrants,” noted Lauder, speaking of the richness of diversity, with welcome words in challenging times.
DiNardo, who worked on both small and large brands, said that her range of experience helped her develop the muscle she needed to work on Smashbox. She advised attendees to work with the people you want alongside you, and speaking firsthand, said, “Don’t be daunted if one of your experiences includes working out of a supply closet. Get out of your comfort zone, be with the people you value, and do not leave if you see the job you want.”
Jeff Smith, company group chairman, North America, Johnson & Johnson, presented the next award to Michelle Freyre, president, US Beauty, Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. Freyre is responsible for the company’s portfolio of beauty brands, including Neutrogena, Aveeno, Clean & Clear, Lubriderm, RoC, and Rogaine. Most recently, she was the general manager of Neutrogena, the largest brand within Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc.
Freyre noted the cultural sensitivity of the Johnson & Johnson organization, which offered her an environment in which she could thrive professionally and personally. “As a Hispanic woman it’s very important to see that supporting a diverse workforce is essential,” said Freyre. She highlighted the value of taking risks in both her academic and professional lives, and emphasized supporting women’s achievements. “For women, it is our responsibility to help future generations of women,” she said, adding that choices in life are key. Quoting Eleanor Roosevelt, Freyre concluded, “Do one thing every day that scares you.”
Frederic Rozé returned to the podium to introduce award winner Sarah Hibberson, senior vice president of human resources, L’Oréal USA. The L’Oréal Group, with 2014 sales of 22.53 billion euros, is present in 130 countries, with 32 international brands, and employs more than 78,600 employees worldwide. Sarah Hibberson oversees all Human Resources strategy and functions for L’Oréal USA and the Americas, and is responsible for all HR activities pertaining to L’Oréal’s portfolio of brands.
Hibberson, with more than 30 years of experience in the field, gratefully acknowledged her award and described her upbringing, in which family was foremost. “Moving to Boston from England had its challenges,” she said, noting that her father had built an ice hockey rink for her brother, to help in the assimilation process, and her mother, whose teaching credentials from England were not accepted in Boston, went back to college for her teaching degree. These gestures demonstrated important life lessons for her. She attended Rutgers University, where she received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. “It is all about the people, the people, the people. For me, HR has always had a voice at the table,” said Hibberson.
Jacobson returned to present the Women’s Empowerment Award, presented in partnership with the American Association of University Women. Presented to Unilever, the award acknowledges a company that demonstrates corporate and social responsibility and commitment to empowering women. Through campaigns like #unstereotype, Unilever demonstrates its belief that women represent the single greatest opportunity for human development and economic growth.
Cordy Galligan, vice president, marketing and communications, AAUW, said, “Unilever embodies the message to combat gender inequality. It is gender-balanced, offering 16 weeks of maternity leave, among other benefits, and has demonstrated its mission to empower women in a world where young women should not be disadvantaged by gender.” Tamara Rogers, executive vice president, Unilever, Personal Care, accepted the award on behalf of all the men and women at Unilever, saying, “Empowering women is at the heart of this award. By lifting women, we lift whole communities. We are honored to accept an award that recognizes the championing of women around the world. Our thanks to CEW, and our sons and daughters will thank us,” said Rogers.
CEW’s Great Idea Award for Fragrance was presented by Dionisio Ferenc, vice president, Global Fine Fragrance, International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc., and awarded to Rachel Field, co-founder & vice president of Discovery – Vapor Communications. Field graduated from Harvard with a degree in engineering. Ferenc explained how Field has brought digital scent into peoples’ lives with the Cyrano sensory immersion speaker and app, saying, “She has the passion to combine technology with profound sensory science.”
The scent speaker she created along with her Harvard professor and inventor, David Edwards, is a fist-sized speaker containing a replaceable scent cartridge that, when synched with its app, can be activated by its user as to which scent to play, when, and for how long. Scents can also be delivered from one Cyrano user to another. According to Field, who thanked IFF for its partnership and advocacy in the development of Cyrano, “I hope to be able to continue to pair technology and beauty, and make people feel better and happier every day.”
The final award of the afternoon, presented by Terry Lundgren, to Marla Malcolm Beck, Co-Founder and CEO, Bluemercury, Inc., brought to light the challenges of building a business from the ground up. Beck, who holds an MBA from Harvard Business School, MPA from Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government, and a BA in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley, founded Bluemercury, Inc., a high-growth luxury beauty retailer and cosmetics brand developer when she was 29 years old. Bluemercury recently opened its 100th location. In 2015, Macy’s Inc. acquired the company. Beck also co-founded M-61 Laboratories, makers of M-61 Skincare, a highly technical, natural cosmeceutical brand, and the makers of Lune and Aster Cosmetics, a vegan cosmetics line.
Beck noted that Bluemercury is a company that is 93% women, and stated her affinity for working hard and playing hard. She offered thanks to her family, team, Leonard Lauder and Terry Lundgren, and her husband, Barry Beck, with whom she built the company; and poignantly noted that October 21st, the day of the Achiever Awards ceremony, was also the anniversary of her parents’ passing. Quoting her family’s motto, she said, “Anything is possible and rules are meant to be broken.” In sum, “If something is terrifying and amazing, you should definitely do it.” That said, Beck concluded with a quote from Freud, “Love and work, work and love. What else is there?”