Bobbi Brown facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Bobbi Brown
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Born	(1957-04-14) April 14, 1957 (age 68) Wilmette, Illinois, U.S.
Occupation	Make-up artist businesswoman entrepreneur
Years active	1980−present
Known for	Founder of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics
Height	5 ft 0 in (1.52 m)
Spouse(s)	Steven Plofker ​ (m. 1988)​
Children	3
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Bobbi Brown (born April 14, 1957) is a famous American make-up artist and businesswoman. She is best known for starting Bobbi Brown Cosmetics. She created ten natural-looking lipstick shades that changed the beauty world. Bobbi Brown has also written many books about beauty and healthy living.

After leaving her first company in 2016, she started new projects. She became a health coach and launched wellness products. In 2020, she created a second beauty line called Jones Road. Bobbi Brown also runs a website with articles and tips. She and her husband, Steven Plofker, also own and designed a hotel called The George in Montclair, New Jersey.

Early Life and Makeup Style

Bobbi Brown was born in Chicago, Illinois. She went to Emerson College in Boston. There, she studied theatrical makeup and photography. In 1980, she moved to New York City to work as a professional makeup artist.

Bobbi became known for a special makeup style. She used soft, natural colors. This was very different from the bright, bold colors popular at that time. Her natural look became very popular.

Her Cosmetic Brands

Bobbi Brown Essentials

In 1990, Bobbi Brown worked with a chemist. Together, they created ten natural lipstick shades. In 1991, she and her husband launched their brand, Bobbi Brown Essentials. It first sold at a store called Bergdorf Goodman in New York City. She hoped to sell 100 lipsticks in a month. Instead, she sold 100 in just one day! The next year, she added yellow-toned foundation sticks to her line.

In 1995, a big beauty company called Estée Lauder Companies bought Bobbi Brown Cosmetics. Bobbi stayed with the company. She kept her job and continued to guide the makeup line.

In 2011, the first Bobbi Brown Cosmetics store opened in Auckland, New Zealand. It even had a makeup school inside. By 2014, there were about thirty Bobbi Brown stores around the world. In December 2016, Bobbi decided to leave the company. After that, she kept working in the beauty industry. She created new lines and shared her knowledge through podcasts and her website.

Jones Road Beauty

In October 2020, Bobbi Brown launched her second beauty brand, Jones Road. This happened 25 years after she sold her first company. Jones Road is known as a "clean beauty" brand. This means its products are made with simple, good ingredients.

The brand offers a small collection of makeup and skincare items. These include balms, cream colors, mascaras, and eye shadows. They are also sold in starter kits. Jones Road has been very successful. It made $20 million in its first year.

Other Beauty Products

Bobbi Brown has also created other products. She has a collection of perfumes. She also worked with Safilo Group to create an eyewear collection. She has also been a creative consultant for a department store called Lord & Taylor.

Other Projects and Activities

Evolution 18

In 2019, Bobbi Brown started Evolution_18. This is a wellness line inspired by a healthy lifestyle. She created products like supplements and collagen. These items were sold in stores like Walmart.

The George Hotel

In 2015, Bobbi and her husband bought an old inn in Montclair, New Jersey. It was built in 1902 as a home. They renovated it and renamed it The George Hotel. The hotel opened in 2018 and has 32 guest rooms.

18 Label Studio

Bobbi Brown also helped start 18 Label. This is a film and television studio in New Jersey. Many TV networks have filmed there. The studio is part of The Annex, a large event center. Bobbi has even appeared on TV shows herself, like The Kitchen on Food Network.

Editorial Work

Bobbi Brown has worked as an editor for different publications. She is the Beauty & Lifestyle Editor for Elvis Duran and the Morning Show. She also worked with Elvis Duran to create a special bronzer. From 2014 to 2016, she was the Editor-in-Chief of Yahoo Beauty. She was also a regular beauty expert on NBC's Today show for 12 years. Bobbi has also written columns for other websites.

Books by Bobbi Brown

Bobbi Brown has written many books about beauty and wellness.

Helping Others

Bobbi Brown Cosmetics started the Pretty Powerful Campaign for Women & Girls. This campaign began on International Women's Day in 2013. Pretty Powerful helps organizations that support women and girls. They do this by offering job skills training and education. Some groups they have helped include Dress for Success and the Girl Rising Fund.

Personal Life

Bobbi Brown married Steven Plofker on September 10, 1988. They have three sons and a daughter-in-law. The family lives in Montclair, New Jersey. During the summers, she spends time in Sag Harbor, New York.

Awards and Recognition

Bobbi Brown's work has been featured on the covers of many famous magazines. These include Elle and Vogue.

She has received several important awards. These include the Glamour Woman of the Year Award. She was also chosen by President Obama to be on a special trade committee. Bobbi Brown has been added to the New Jersey Hall of Fame. She also has honorary degrees from several universities. After launching her second makeup company, Allure magazine called her the "world’s patron saint of 'natural makeup.'" In 2015, she was named one of the BBC 100 Women.

See also

In Spanish: Bobbi Brown para niños