They’re legends in their own right.
Individuals working behind the scenes deserve their flowers too.
We wouldn’t have any of our beloved products without the genius work of chemist chemists.
We wouldn’t be kept abreast of the best skincare practices without dermatologists and estheticians.
Ahead, we’re highlighting 20 behind-the-scenes legends making the industry a better place.
Celebrities and editors alike sing the praises of Rouleau’s expert insight and ability to address any skincare concern.
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Dr. Jones apprenticed under some of the city’s top dermatologists.
Dr. Engelman completed her dermatology residency at the Medical University of South Carolina.
She additionally fulfilled a one-year fellowship in Mohs and dermatologic surgery, lasers, liposuction, and vein treatments.
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Dr. Engelman’s skincare expertise also encompasses cosmetic dermatologyincluding neurotoxins, injectable fillers, and chemical peels.
Since then, he’s become one of the leading artists in the industry.
Fine regularly painted the faces of legendary ladies like Iman, Tyra Banks, and Naomi Campbell.
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Nowadays, he also works as the global makeup ambassador for Fashion Fair Cosmetics.
Dubroff has also collaborated with elite photographers like Annie Leibovitz and Peter Lindberg throughout her career.
To top it all off, Dubroff is also one of Chanel’s celebrity makeup artists.
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He was the longtime stylist of the late Princess Diana and has collaborated with fashion houses such as Chanel.
Known as the “queen of bling,” Bui famously uses Swarovski crystals to create her nail sets.
For three decades, she’s been the go-to manicurist for legends like Mary J. Blige and Missy Elliott.
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He’s polished the hands of every celebrity you could think of, from Beyonce to Jennifer Lopez.
As a trained graphic designer, Bachik has an unmatched ability to create eye-catching and artistic nail looks.
In 2019, Sabin signed on as the CEO of Sundial Brands and now oversees brands like SheaMoisture.
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Torvikey Dawkins worked with brands like Bronner Bros and Curlpress on their marketing and promotional strategies.
She later landed at Godrej Consumer Products, where she helped redevelop iconic Black haircare brands like Afro Sheen.
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These days, Torvikey Dawkins serves as the director of product development for Pattern Beauty.
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Robyn Watkinsis the founder of Holistic Beauty Group.
He began his career working for the Clinique division of Estee Lauder Companies in the early ’90s.
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