Bobbi Brown is an American professional makeup artist, author, and entrepreneur, best known as the founder of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics. Born on April 14, 1957, in Chicago, Illinois, she graduated from Emerson College with a degree in theatrical makeup and photography. She began her career as a makeup artist in New York City in 1980
. In 1991, Brown launched Bobbi Brown Essentials with a line of ten natural- shade lipsticks, which revolutionized the beauty industry by promoting a natural look in contrast to the bold makeup trends of the time. The brand quickly gained success, leading to its acquisition by Estée Lauder in 1995, while Brown remained as the chief creative officer
. After leaving Bobbi Brown Cosmetics in 2016, she founded Beauty Evolution, LLC, and later launched a second beauty brand, Jones Road, in 2020, which focuses on clean and natural beauty products. Beyond cosmetics, she has authored nine books on beauty and wellness, hosts a beauty podcast, and has been recognized as one of the world's 100 most influential people by Time magazine in 2025
. Brown is also involved in philanthropic efforts supporting women's empowerment and education, and she lives in Montclair, New Jersey, with her husband and family
. In summary, Bobbi Brown is a pioneering makeup artist and businesswoman who transformed the cosmetics industry with her natural makeup philosophy and continues to influence beauty and wellness today
