Laura Mercier Cosmetics

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Laura Mercier Cosmetics is a brand of cosmetics produced by Gurwitch Products.

Contents 1 History 2 The company today 3 See also 4 External links 5 References

[edit] History

Laura Mercier Cosmetics was founded by Janet Gurwitch 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.

[edit] The company today

Laura Mercier Cosmetics are manufactured by Gurwitch Products, LLC, a company that is itself majority-owned by Neiman Marcus. Annual sales approach $120 million. Janet Gurwitch remains CEO of the company; co-founder Gary Kusin has moved on to become CEO of Kinko's.

[edit] See also

• Neiman Marcus

[edit] External links

• Official site of Laura Mercier Cosmetics

[edit] References

• CNN/Money.com, “Yes, More Mascara: How to launch a good-looking cosmetics brand”, July 1, 2004. Retrieved March 24, 2006.