COSMETICS COMPANIES / BEAUTY SUPPLY HOUSE PHONE NUMBERS AND WEBSITES
These numbers are where to purchase or find information
regarding each
company's
products. These numbers include hair, skincare products and makeup. Also
included are
the names and numbers of several beauty supply houses that might make
locating
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Abba 1-800-848-4475
Adrien Arpel 212-333-7700
Advance Group 1-604-8870
Alberto Culver 708-450-3000
Alcone. Retail store: 212-633-0551. Mailorder warehouse and catalogue:
718-361-8373. Makeup for theatre, film, tv and print. Meaning:
anything
from LeClerc powder and Visiora foundation to fake blood,
Kryolan, Joe
Blasco, wigs, brushes etc. etc. etc. Plus, a well-written
catalogue
filled with tips and instructions.
All Set 1-800-323-3219
Almay 1-800-473-8566 (in Canada 919-603-2000)
(Known for their hypoallergenic formulas as well as their liquid
"I-Liner", a favorite of many alt.fashion readers for its ease
of
application.)
Aloe Advantage 800-433-5303
Aloe-Up. 800-537-ALOE
Alpha Hydrox/Neoteric (Some of the most effective and inexpensive Alpha
Hydroxy Acid
products on the market.)
1-800-552-5742
American International (Ardell lashes, Andrea freshups, etc. lots of neato
stuff like Clubman Talc.) 800-621-9585
Amway 800-544-7167
Aqua Glycolic 800-253-9499
Aqua Net 800-626-7283
ARTec 1-800323-6817
AromaVera. 800-669-9514
Aveda 1-800-328-0849
http://www.aveda.com/index.html
(Botanical line of haircare, skincare and makeup. Known for
exceptional lipsticks with a good taste! Perhaps BEST known
for its haircare line of "pure" ingredients.)
Avlon 800-33-AVLON
Avon 1-800-FOR-AVON
Bain de Terre 1-800-242-9283
Ball Beauty Supplies (LA) 213-655-2330
Basis (Beiersdorf, also makes Nivea products) 1-800-925-4832
Bath & Body Works 1-800-395-1001 (A division of Express clothing,
specializing
in botanical toiletries.)
Beauty Without Cruelty 707-769-5120
Belvedere International 905-568-0711
BeneFit 1-800-781-2336
Ben Nye 310-839-1984 (An interesting line, preferred by many pros. Includes
lots of theatrical makeup and special effects
products.)
BeautiControl 1-800-872-0601
http://www.webcom.com/bcontrol (Sells body
glue product
to keep clothing in place!)
Beauty Without Cruelty
http://www.actual.co.uk/beauty.plc/
Bigelow Chemists (Makers of bag balm, an exceptional moisturizer!)
1-800-793-5433
Bioelements 1-800-433-6650
BioMedic 1-800-66-MEDIC
http://www.bioskin.com/
Bindi (New-age-y, based on Ayurvedic principles) 718-268-7347
Bobbi Brown Essentials 212-980-3232 (Excellent makeup brushes and yellow
based
foundations.)
The Body Shop 1-800-541-2535
http://www.The-Body-Shop.com/
(Very good line of reasonably priced skincare, haircare, and
innovative cosmetics. Known for its "trade, not aid" program
and environmental awareness. Coconut Hair Shine and Lipscuff
are among some of thier highly recommended products.)
Bonne Bell 216-221-0800 (LipSmackers, of course, plus the ever-popular Skin
Musk,etc.They manufacture an oil inhibiting lotion which is
very
inexpensive and is identical to Origins' Zero Oil.)
Borghese 212-572-3100
Braun Style Shaper Brush 1-800-272-8611
Breck 1-800-457-8739
Brocato 800-243-0275
Brownes and Co. Apothecary (Miami) 305-532-8703
Bumble and Bumble 1-800-7-BUMBLE
Cabot. 800-532-4232 (All products fortified with Vitamin E, has an
excellent
line of opaque makeup to cover discoloration.)
Caswell-Massey (America's oldest apothecary store feauturing
historically interesting perfumes and toiletries.
1-302-735-8900)
Celeste (Caruso Steamsetter rollers) 800-942-2081
Chanel 212-688-5055 (Known best for their classic fragrances.)
Charles of the Ritz 800-473-8566
Chesebrough-Pond's 800-626-7283
Chattem, makers of Corn Silk powder. 615-821-4571
Citre Shine (Especially well known for the clarifying quality of their
shampoo.)
714-839-1940
Christian Dior 212-759-1840
Clairol 1-800223-5800
Clarins 212-980-1800 (Most highly recommended self-tanner among alt.fashion
readers.)
Clinique 212-572-3800
http://www.univbkstr.com/clinique/prevtips.html (Well
known
for being hypoallergenic and having a wide assortment of products
and
colors.)
Color Me Beautiful 800-533-5503 (A makeup line based upon "seasonal"
coloring.)
Comptoir Sud Pacifique (Pricey French fragrance packed in cool aluminum
spray bottles). 212-333-3200
Cosmania (Specializes in AHA products and anti-oxidant formulas.)
http://intros.com/cosmania/
Cosmetic Center (Atlanta Area and MD,BA,NC,IL, PA) 800-233-0987
Cosmetics Plus (retail store) Beauty Hotline: 800-545-0705
Coty 212-850-2300 (24 hour lipstick and loose powders are highly
recommended.)
Cover Girl 1-800-451-6679
Crabtree & Evelyn 1-800-253-1519 (English toiletries, including Papier du
Poudre
blotting papers.)
Creative Nail Design Systems 1-800-700-4939
Del Labs (Sally Hansen, Naturistics, Natural Glow, La Cross, Propa pH)
516-293-7070 (The Propa pH anti acne mask is highly recommended by
many alt.fashion readers, as is the Natural Glow pressed powder
containing
rice powder.)
Denman. (Excellent hairbrushes and combs from England.) 800-848-6866
Denorex 800-322-3129
Dep Corporation 800-326-2855 (Best known for its hair gels.)
Dermablend (one of the superbest concealers, also the same company that
does Flori Roberts makeup--a line for women of color)
800-631-2158
Dermalogica 1-800-831-5150
Diane Young. A NYC skincare salon with their own products. 212-753-1200
Donna Karan New York 1-800-647-7474 (This line of skincare was not
particularly
liked by most alt.fashion readers, although it got quite a bit of
press in many
fashion magazines as being something exceptional.)
Dove (One of the most widely used facial bars, recommended by
dermatologists.)1-800-451-6679
Dow Brands 800-444-0699
Dudley's 800-334-4150
Ecco Bella Botanicals
http://monsterbit.com/touch/ebb1.html
Elizabeth Arden 212-261-1000
Elke Makeup (Coming soon! See biography section for more information about
alt.fashion's "makeup artist in residence" and her email newsletter
publication.)
Emulgen Cosmetics
http://www.vikora.com/Namaste/business/Emulgen/
English Ideas 1-800-LIPLAST (Makes a cellulose lipsealer-the same ingredient
used
to coat Tylenol caplets!)
Ethocyn 1-800-227-2085
Erno Laszlo 1-800-793-7955
Estee Lauder 212-572-4800 (Very highly recommended skincare, especially
Enriched
Undermakeup Creme and Estoderme Cream. Fruition is a popular
product, but
works better as a moisturizer than an exfoliant because of its
low AHA
content.)
Excelsior 800-236-6001
Faberge Organics 800-243-580
Facepaint Cosmetics
http://www.xensei.com/users/wayward/facepaint/fphome.html
Face Stockholm
Fashion Experience
http://www.cais.com/cosmetics/
Fashion Fair 1-800-631-2158 (Made for women of color.)
Fermodyl 800-223-2339
Finesse 800-621-3379
Flori Roberts 1-800-903-5674 (Made for women of color.)
Focus 21 800-832-2887
Fun! cosmetics 1-800-5000FUN
Framesi 800-245-6323
Fran Wilson (Cool stuff like cake mascara, Moodmatcher Lipstick,
longlasting lipsticks, other stuff, all inexpensive.)
212-838-8600
Fredrick's Beauty Supply Co. (Chicago) 800-439-1994
Freeman 1-310-470-6840 (Pineapple enzyme facial wash is one of their most
popular products among alt.fashion readers. Very
reasonably priced.)
Friends Beauty Supply (LA) 818-769-3834
Galderma Laboratories, Inc. (Makers of highly recommended Cetaphil cleanser,
a product
often recommended by dermatologists. Many
alt.fashion readers
have found however that it is not particularly
effective in
removing makeup. Some blend it with baking soda to
make it
more abrasive and exfoliant. Perhaps best known for
being
advocated by Paula Begoun, see biography section for
more
information about her.)
Fort Worth, TX 76133
Gale Hayman. Who can resist the tiny leopard-print lipstick tubes? A pretty
good catalogue resource. 800-FOR-GALE
Galina Zigmond Cosmetics (Touts itself to be the "world's first truly
all-natural
cosmetic company".)
http://www.webmerchants.com/galina/products.html
Garden Botanika 800-968-7842 (Hair, skincare, and makeup. Has an impressive
array
of fragrances and essential oils.)
Gary Gerard 1-800-437-2731
Gilette company (also makes Jafra skincare products)1-800-872-7202
Goldwell 1-800-869-9322
Grace Cosmetics
http://www.qldnet.com.au/fitz/proma/grace.htm
Graham Webb 1-800-869-9322
Guerlain 1-800-882-8820 (Makes one of the best powder bronzer quads on the
market. No
glitter and very natural looking.)
Guinot Skincare 1-800-444-6621
Halsa 1-800-326-2855
Hard Candy nailpolish (Nail polish in brights and pastels.)
http://www.nando.net/ads/hbelk/candy.html
Hayashi 1-800-448-9500
Hazel Bishop
http://cybersight.com/cgi-bin/hb/s
Head & Shoulders 1-800-723-9569
Helene Curtis 1-800-621-3379
Hugo Boss Cologne
http://www.wordslam.hugo.com/
H20 Plus 1-800-242-BATH (Also makes a line of makeup.)
Il-Makiage 1-800-722-1011 (A professional line of makeup, also carries one
of the
most popular makeup cases among makeup artists.)
Image 1-800-421-8528
Iman cosmetics. For women of color. Highly recommended, especially the
mascara.
212-582-3473.
Infusium 1-800-223-5800 (Infusium 21 leave-in spray is one of thier most
highly
recommended products. Very inexpensive as well.)
Ivory 1-800-723-9569
Jafra skincare
http://www.xmission.com:80/~jafravh/
Jane Cosmetics 1-800-820-JANE
http://troom.com/lookinggood/lookinggood.html
(Geared toward younger girls, but very reasonably priced and
botanically enhanced ingredients. Browned-down Red is a
lipstick
shade very popular among alt.fashion readers.)
Japonesque 1-800-955-6662 (Known for their makeup brushes and lipstick
cases.)
P.O.Box 644
Sausalito, CA 94966
Jason Natural Cosmetics. 310-277-0437
Jennifer's Model Search Cosmetics
http://www.hollywoodmall.com/makeup/Mmenu2.htm
Jergens 513-421-1400
Jheri Redding 1-800-326-6247
Jhirmack 1-800-222-0453
J.F. Lazartigue 1-212-288-2250 (A VERY expensive line of haircare products.)
Joe Blasco (professional line, on the heavy side). 800-553-1580
John Frieda (Makers of Frizz-Ease Serum and many other good
products.)1-800-521-3189
Johnson & Johnson 1-800-526-3967 (Makes the Clean&Clear line of skincare as
well as
Purpose moisturizer, highly recommended by
dermatologists.)
Joico 1-800-44-JOICO
Jolen Cream Bleach 1-303-255-4449
Jose Eber 1-800-548-8663
Judith August Cosmetics 800 528-4878
Karin Herzog. The skincare products that are favored by Uma Thurman and
Linda
Evangelista, if you care about such things. For info on where
to find
Karin Herzog, call Skinformation at 1-800-261-7261. Expensive
stuff
(like $35 for a really teeny jar.)
Kanan Beauty Supply 1-800-408-8885
Kenra 1-800-428-8073
Key West Aloe
http://key-west.com/stores/kwaloe.html
Kiehls 1-800-KIEHLS-1 (A company that's been around since the 1800's and has
some
of the best moisturizers and lip balm made. Many of the
haircare
products are used by the top hairstylists in the
country.)
KMS 1800-342-5567 (Their silicone shine enhancer is highly recommended by
many
alt.fashion readers.)
Kryolan. (Ooooh. For Halloween especially, but they also have wonderful
basics. Glitter. Fake blood. Black lipstick. White greaspaint.
Silver
hairspray. Great concealers. A makeup-artist resource.Excellent,
professional quality. Beautiful palettes that look like artist's
watercolor
sets, but they're lipsticks or eyeshadows or concealers.)
415-863-9684
LA Looks 1-800-326-2855
Lagona Kosmetik
http://cymetric.com/earth_general/catdocs/logonlog.htm
Lancaster (212) 593-7400
Lancie Cosmetics1-800-308-2920
Lancome (212) 984-4444(Foundation, skincare and Intencils mascara are all
highly
recommended by alt.fashion readers. The Bi-Facil makeup remover is
exceptional.)
L'anza 1-800-423-0307
Lange 1-800-227-1406
Laura Geller 800 MAKEUP-4U or 212 570-LIPS
La Prairie (Quite possibly THE most expensive cosmetics line...)
1-800-821-5718
http://199.170.0.191/index.html
L'Oreal 1-800-322-2036 (Owned by Cosmair, same company as Lancome. Many of
the
same kinds of products in terms of quality, especially the
Plentitude line of
skincare.Make some of the best mascaras on the market, especially
for the
price.)
Lubriderm 1-800-223-0182
Logics International 1-800-3-LOGICS
LORAC 1-213-882-4477
Lori Davis 1-800-832-4430
Luster's Pink 1-800-621-4255
MAC 1-800-387-6707 (Especially well known for their longlasting matte
lipsticks and
exceptional foundations. A favorite brand, recommended by
many
alt.fashion readers. A truly exceptional line of
professional
quality makeup.StudioFix powder foundation is one of
their most
popular, and Viva Glam matte red lipstick is one of the
best shades
of red to be found!)
Madeline Mono 1-800-621-6333
The Makeup Center (NYC retail store with house brand and others, makeup
lessons, too)
212-977-9494
Makeup Forever 800 757-5175
Mane 'N' Tail 1-800-827-9815
Manic Panic Cosmetics (Known for their intense shades of makeup and
haircolor...bright
reds, greens, blues, silver glitter lipstick, etc.)
64-66 White Street, Third Floor
New York, NY 10013
Marcelle 1-800-387-7710
Marilyn Miglin. 800-447-8555
Mary Kay Cosmetics 1-800-MARY KAY
http://cyberzine.org/html/Cosmetics/cosmetics2.html
Mason Pearson (Quite possibly THE best hairbrushes on the market.)
516-599-1770
Mastey 1-800-6-MASTEY
Matrix 1-800-282-2822
http://www.inetbiz.com/madison/gs104.htm
Max Factor 1-800-526-8787
Maybelline 901-320-4778
M.D. Formulations 1-800-822-1223
Merle Norman http://www.dnet.net/merle/
Monteil of Paris 212-593-7400
Murad 1-800-336-8723 (An expensive line, but very much liked by most
alt.fashion
readers.Contains AHA and salicylic acid and hydroquinone as
its
main ingredients. Some alt.fashion readers claim Alpha
Hydrox
products work just as well, for much less money.)
Naimie's Film & TV Beauty Supply (LA) 1-818-763-7072
Nature Food Centers (Kiss My Face,etc.) 1-800-USE-NATURE
NeoStrata 1-800-628-9904 (One of the better AHA products around.)
Neutrogena 1-800-421-6857 (AHA cream recommended by dermatologists for under
eye
area.)
Newway
http://www.aescon.com/alexandra/other.htm (This is an exceptionally
informative
homepage with lots of information regarding product ingredients.)
Nexxus 1-800-444-6399
New York Cosmetics- 800 537-5301
Nina Ricci 1-800-525-NINA
Nioxin 1-800-628-9890
Nordstrom Beauty Hotline 1-800-7-BEAUTY
Nivea 1-800-233-2340 (Hydro-Cleansing Gel is a highly recommended face wash,
as are
their moisturizers and lotions.)
Norma Kamali 1-800-4-KAMALI
Nu Skin 1-801-345-1000
Nucleic-A 1-800-444-0699
Oil of Olay 1-800-285-5170 (One of the most reasonably priced and
recommended SPF 15
moisturizers on the market.)
OPI 1-800-341-9999 (High quality nail color and treatments. Well known for
color
variety.)
Oribe at Elizabeth Arden 212-319-3910
Oriental Beauty Collection
http://www.primenet.com/~glenda/oriental_beauty.html
Origins 1-800-723-7310 (One of the more reasonably priced department store
lines,
specializing in botanical skincare and makeup. Known for
their
very sheer foundation in the "Some" formula, medium
coverage in
the "More" formula, and opaque coverage in "Most".)
Orlane/Kelemata. 212-750-1111
Orly 1-800-275-1111
Ouidad 1-800-677-HAIR
Pantene 1-800-723-9569
Paul Mitchell 1-800-793-8790
Perlier 1-800-755-5009 (Wonderful soaps and toiletries in scents such as
honey, white
almond, and vanilla. Definitely recommended by most
alt.fashion
readers.A skincare line containing milk is also among
their
products.)
Pert 1-800-723-9569
Physicians Formuala 1-800-968-3855
Phytology 1800-55PHYTO
Phytotherathrie 1-800-648-0349
Pond's 1-800-243-5804
Poppy. The Australian lipstick princess. 212-598-4400
Prescriptives 1-212-572-4400 (Especially well known for their extensive
range of
foundations, including customized blending of foundation colors and
powders to suit any skin tone.)
Prestige Cosmetics 1-800-722-7488 (Very reasonably priced lip and eyeliners
of
outstanding quality.)
Pro 10 (Excellent nail polish color assortment.) 1-800-444-0563
Proctor & Gamble 1-800-723-9569
Professionals (makeup) 212-247-9299
Quantum 1-800621-3379
Rachel Perry (Excellent, inexpensive botanical skincare. Tangerine Dream
face wash is
a favorite among many alt.fashion readers.) 818-888-5881
Rave 1-800-626-RAVE
Ray Beauty Supply (NYC)1-800-253-0993
Resource Ultra Sensitive Skincare. Products for those with sensitive skin,
specifically formulated for people on
Retin-A.
800-ASK-DERM
Redken 1-800-423-5369
Redmond (Aussie line of haircare. 3 Minute Miracle is one of the most
reasonably
priced conditioners for the quality to be found.)1-800-328-0159
Repechage 1-800-284-5044
http://www.repechage.com/index.html
Retin A 1-800-99-RETIN-A
Revlon 1-800-473-8566 (Colorstay, their line of longwearing makeup has found
to be
VERY longlasting but somewhat difficult to remove . Though rather
drying, their
Colorstay lipsticks are longer lasting than other similar formulas on
the
market.)
Ricky's Beauty Supply (NYC) 212-979-5232
Robert Craig (Regular contributor to alt.fashion; created "The Bad Hair Day
Kit"
mentioned
as an editor's favorite in March 1996 Allure
magazine.)1-800-91-SALON
He contributed extensively to the hair color FAQ,
see also the
biography section.
Rubigo. They make Rubligo bronzing powder--the one in the little terracotta
pots, also an excellent plastic eyelash comb. Note: company name is
Rubigo
(without the l, product name is Rubiglo, don't ask me why...)
201-784-8670
Rusk. (Hair stuff, including Rusk Radical Creme) 800-USERUSK
Sally Beauty Supply (national chain in US) 1-800-284-SALLY
Salon Selectives 1-800-621-3379
Salon Style 1-800-44-0699
Samuel Par 1-800-448-0800 (Known for excellent blemish treatment wand.)
Schawarzkopf 1-800-324-4672
Scruples 1-800-457-0016
Sebastian 1-800-829-7322 (One of the most extensive array of haircare
products to be
found! Potion No 9 leave-in conditioner is a
favorite among
many alt.fashion readers. L'Oreals "Anti-Frizz" is a
similar, less expensive product.)
Selsun Blue- 1-800-227-5767
Senna Cosmetics 1-800-537-3662
Senscience 1800-22-VITAL
Sheseido 1-800-354-2160
http://www.shiseido.co.jp/e/info_e/sstory_e/sstory.html
(Excellent eyelash curler, made specifically for Asian eyes.)
Shu Uemura (Especially known for their quality makeup brushes and loose
powder.)
1-800-743-8205
Soft Sheen 1-800-621-6143
Sorbie 1-800-322-8738
Stagelight Cosmetics 212-889-7833(Very good resource for glittery shades.)
Stila 1-800-883-0400
STUDIO GEAR 800 617-9483 for locations
Style 1-800-444-0699
Suave 1-800-621-3379
Susan Lucci 1-800-345-1515
St. Ives (A very reasonably priced line of botanical skincare and haircare
products. A
favorite among many alt.fashion readers--especially their Swiss
Vanilla
shampoo and conditioner.)818-709-5500
http://www.stives.com (Excellent
website with free sample giveaway!)
Sudden Youth 1-800-628-6471
Taut Facial Cleanser 1-800-GETTAUT
Terre a Savon 1-800-345-6404
TIGI 1-800-256-9391
Trade Secret (beauty supply, call for a store near you)1-800-8117
Tresemme 708-450-3000
Tressa 1-800-879-8737
Tri 1-800-458-8874
T'riffic Skincare http://www.trific.com/
Trish McEvoy 1-800-431-4306 (Excellent makeup brushes.)
Trucco Cosmetics (made by Sebastian)
http://www.lookinggreat.com/sebastia/index.html
Tweezerman 1-800-645-3340
http://www.tweezerman.com
Ultima II 1-800-473-8566 (Excellent neutral palettes of eyeshadow and
blush.)
Ultra Swim 1-800-745-2429
United Beauty Supply 1-800-635-3950
Urban Decay Cosmetics (A company catering to Generation X, selling lipstick
and
nailcolor in such shades as Roach, Bruise, Asphyxia, and
Mildew...)
1-800-784-URBAN
http://www.urbandecay.com
US Beauty Supply (Chicago) 312-651-9300
Valerie, Beverly Hills 310 274-7348 or 800 282-5374
Verify Cosmetics
http://branch.com/verify/verify.html
Vibrance 1-800-621-3379
Victoria Jackson 1-800-848-7990
Victoria's Secret 1-800-888-8200
Vidal Sassoon 1-800-262-1637
Wella 1-800-843-2656
Wet 'n' Wild. An alt.fashion favorite.(Blackest Red lipstick is quite
similar to
Chanel's Vamp and their megalash mascara is
thought
by some to be the best around. All for
around
ninety-nine cents!) 914-353-3000
White Rain 1-800-872-7202
Yardley. 800-323-2897
Yves Rocher 1-800-321-3434 (Excellent skincare, but iffy customer service.)
Yves St. Laurent 1-212-621-7300 (Excellent lightning concealer, diffuses
light.)
Zenue/Frederique. Smell like a supermodel. 203-862-8412
Zhen Cosmetics (Specializes in the cosmetic needs of Asian women.)
http://www.dgi.net/zhen/
Zotos 1-800-242-9283
Additional sites related specifically to cosmetics and hair products:
(See also the HAIR section of the FAQ.)
Food and Drug administration homepage, Cosmetic Safety section.
http://vm.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/cos-toc.html
This site also includes information on shelf life of cosmetics as well
as ingredient information.
The Lipstick Page. Well over 400 lipsticks indexed and catalogued. A
wonderfully
fun page filled with lipstick colors and makeup application.
http://www.wineasy.se/bjornt/lip.html
The Hairnet. A page dedicated to hair and its maintenance.
http://www.hairnet.com/
CREDITS:
A very special thanks to Mary Clarke, regular alt.fashion contributor (see
biography section for more information), for her help regarding this section
of the FAQ. Elisa Libera's efforts were also much appreciated. Many of the
numbers and more in depth reviews of each of these lines can be found in
_Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me_ and _Don't Go Shopping
for Hair Care Products Without Me_ by Paula Begoun (see the biography
section for more information about this very special consumer advocate and
alt.fashion contributor.)