The 15 most influential female-founded beauty brands

By Sarah Parsons | Published: 16-Mar-2020
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Powerhouses of the skin care and make-up industry, these female CEOs have helped to redefine what cosmetics means to consumers

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Traackr, the influencer marketing platform, has published a list of the most influential female-founded brands.

From Kat Von D to Tatcha and

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