Event Description

Join speaker Robbie Amodeo for a fascinating look at the women who built the multi-billion-dollar beauty industry such as Helena Rubenstein, Elizabeth Arden and Estee Lauder.

Trace the evolution of beauty from Ancient Egypt to 19th-century Paris and beyond, discovering how makeup and skincare became both a business empire and a reflection of cultural change.

Learn how cosmetics played a surprising role in world events, including World War II, and how the industry transformed from taboo to mainstream.

With experience in Broadway, television, and film, Amodeo brings history to life through engaging slides, videos, and rare artifacts.