Cosmetics line that sells in more than 900 stores worldwide.
Education:
Degree in theatrical make-up, Boston
Early career:
10 years in make up for fashion shoots and catwalk shows.
Current Status of Business:
Bought out by Estee Lauder in 1995, but remains as CEO.
Family Life:
Lives in New York. Married to Steven Plofker, they have 3 sons: Dylan 19, Dakota, 17 and Duke, 11; and 2 dogs. Collects antiques, old perfume bottles and unusual furniture.
Defining moment:
‘I wasn’t happy with the make-up that was out there. Most lipsticks looked like my mothers. I hated the way they smelled and I couldn’t find anything natural-looking. So I took my own hand-mixed shades to a chemist.’