| Industry | Cosmetics |
|---|---|
| Founded | Los Angeles, California |
| Founder | Toni Ko |
| Headquarters | , |
Key people | Toni Ko |
| Website | www |
NYX Cosmetics is an affordable American cosmetic brand based in Los Angeles, California.[1] The NYX cosmetic company was founded by Toni Ko in 1999.[2]
The brand is mainly sold in stores such as Ulta and Super Target in the United States but is also distributed around the globe.[3] NYX offers many beauty utensils for the eyes, lips and face. NYX also supplies consumers with a large color selection for both professional makeup artists and the average woman.
The name “NYX” originated from the name of the Ancient Greek goddess, Nyx, of the night.[4]
NYX Cosmetics supports many charities such as Musicares, Children's Institute Inc., and the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.[5] NYX cosmetics also hosts the NYX FACE Awards in which well known beauty enthusiasts compete in various challenges involving makeup in the hopes to win not only $25,00 dollars but also a promising career in the beauty industry.[6]
NYX Face Awards
editThe NYX FACE (Fine Artistry of Cosmetic Elites) Awards is an event in the beauty community in which well known web beauty experts compete for $25,000 U.S. dollars and a career in the beauty industry.
| Year Won | Past Winners | YouTube Channel |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Missy Lynn | Start2FinishMUA [7] |
| 2012 | Charis | CharismaStar [8] |
References
edit- ^ http://www.madisonmagazine.com/Blogs/Window-Shopping/February-2014/5-Budget-Beauty-Buys-to-Try/
- ^ http://www.nyxcosmetics.com/t-about.aspx
- ^ http://www.nyxcosmetics.com/locator/
- ^ http://www.nyxcosmetics.com
- ^ http://www.nyxcosmetics.com/press/charities/
- ^ http://www.nyxfaceawards.com/about
- ^ https://makeupmag.com/featured/id/1153/
- ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Z7Db-my7ZQ
External links
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Paulacarolina24 (talk) 02:54, 20 February 2014 (UTC)