Elizabeth Arden cosmetics and fragrances

Elizabeth Arden is a legendary name in the prestige beauty world, established in 1910 by Florence Nightingale Graham, who used the business name Elizabeth Arden. The brand famously began with the opening of the Red Door Salon on Fifth Avenue in New York City. For over a century, the brand has been a pioneer in skincare, makeup, and high-end perfumery, famously introducing concepts like travel-sized beauty products and scientific formulations for facial creams.

Throughout its history, the brand has undergone several ownership changes to sustain its global reach. After being owned by Eli Lilly and Co. and later Unilever, the brand was acquired by FFI (French Fragrances, Inc.), which subsequently renamed itself Elizabeth Arden, Inc. In 2016, the brand reached its current corporate positioning when it was acquired by the global beauty leader Revlon for approximately $870 million.

Today, Elizabeth Arden operates as a flagship prestige brand under the Revlon umbrella. While manufacturing is primarily concentrated in the United States to maintain quality standards for its iconic products like the Eight Hour Cream and Ceramide capsules, it utilizes a global supply chain for its international distribution. The brand remains headquartered in New York City, honoring its heritage as a quintessential American luxury beauty house.