Building a beauty empire: how celebrity pays off in race to the top

Published: 17-Jun-2019
Finance

Cosmetics and skin care founders Rihanna, Kylie and Huda lead Forbes’ Richest Self-Made Women list

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A background in the cosmetics business has gained a number of women places on Forbes’ America’s Richest Self-Made Women list.

Overall, of the 80 women listed, 10 owe their wealth to founding beauty and skin care brands. 

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