Debbie Perelman Discusses Revlon Now

“Transforming beauty, impacting our world, and beauty with a conscience. In a single sentence, this is Revlon now,” said Debbie Perelman, president and chief executive officer of Revlon. Perelman highlighted the changing nature of the beauty industry, saying it may be “the most exciting time the industry has ever seen.” She credited the beauty innovators who came before, noting that people still like to wear Elizabeth Arden’s red lip. And that she remains inspired by Revlon founder Charles Revson, who used the money from selling his then innovative nail enamel to fund schools and hospitals, and Jan Arnold, the founder of CND, whose “attention to detail and innovation with technology to find gel nail enamel, with our brand shellac, revolutionized the pro nail business and is found on runways around the world.” She also credited Ashley Graham, who she said has taught people to appreciate themselves for who they are and not who they are told to be. “A lot has changed, and a lot will continue to change. One thing will remain the same, and that is there are always opportunities every day to develop and build something better,” Perelman said. “We must transform beauty. We must focus on doing that not only once,

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