Charles Revson was a pioneering American businessman and philanthropist, best known as the founder of Revlon Cosmetics. He started the company in 1932, during the Great Depression, with a single product: a new type of nail enamel. Revson's marketing genius and relentless perfectionism transformed Revlon into a global beauty empire. His innovative strategies, including creating seasonal color collections and using celebrity endorsements, fundamentally shaped the modern cosmetics industry.