What's the best part of your day?
First of all, the people I work with are amazing, and I love working with them. Secondly, the creative conception is the most stimulating thing I do -- the packaging, the colors and the layout.
The worst?
The pressure of deadlines. The general attitude the first time I hear about something is "we need it yesterday."
What has been the highlight of your career?
The biggest highlight is having a huge impact and changing part of the world of cosmetics. When I walk around and see girls wearing pastels and bright colors and glitter eyeliner, I think, "Wow, I influenced that." Selling my company to LVMH was also a highlight.
What are some common misconceptions people have about your job or working in beauty?
They think I'm in a lab mixing things up or that I'm some sort of makeup magician. When people think about working in beauty, I don't think they think about the actual operations -- it's romanticized.
What's next?
I just finished developing a lip lacquer category called "The Shining" with eight shades this year. It's an Italian formula that we spent a lot of time perfecting. It's out Fall 2015!
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