Maybelline founder Tom Lyle Williams

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Here's what's happening at Maybelline New York, as they continue to Target the Millennials in their Advertising Campaigns.


Gigi Hadid and Maybelline posted announcements to social media to build buzz for #GIGIxMAYBELLINE, a range the 22-year-old model created in collaboration with the brand.



Hadid worked with Maybelline's research and innovation team over the past year on looks, shades, formulas and packaging elements.

Is's amazing to me, a descendant of the Original Maybelline Family, to watch as Maybelline New York, unfolds their new advertising strategy. 

 They now a male face representing Maybelline. 

Bloggers with large following, now collaborate with the the the company to influence a younger audience.

They've changed their "Maybe it's Maybelline" to "Make it Happen.

It's just been announced that they've contracted the  first Asian Global Face of Maybelline.

And, now for the first time, they've pulled out all the stops and come out with products that aren't actually Maybelline, but, created by 22 year old model, Gigi Hadid, ( the face of Maybelline's, products with her name in the packaging. Well Maybelline.)

Maybelline has always been first in innovative advertising, since 1915. So, maybe the Spirit of their founder, my Great uncle, Tom Lyle Williams is still working to keep the brand fresh and growing into another generation. Keep it up Maybelline NY. Tom Lyle would say keep up the good work.






1996 L'Oreal won bidding war with German based company to purchase Maybelline and become Maybelline New York



The original Maybelline Company was founded in 1915, by a nineteen year old boy from Morganfield Kentucky, named Tom Lyle Williams, who turned a 500 dollar loan from his brother Noel J. Williams into a 133 million dollar company.

1967 Williams sold Maybelline to Plough, Inc. which then merged with Schering, becoming Schering-Plough.


1990, Schering-Plough sold Maybelline to a New York investment firm, Wasserstein Perella.


1996 Maybelline company sold to L'Oreal after a tough bidding war Germany's Joh. A. Benckiser GmbH.


Here is the breakdown on the bidding war and sale of the Maybelline Company from Wasserstein Perella to L'Oreal.

NEWS

Government clears Maybelline takeover: L'Oreal SA's $758...

February 8, 1996
Government clears Maybelline takeover: L'Oreal SA's $758 million buyout of cosmetics rival Maybelline Inc. received approval from Justice Department antitrust officials without objections. L'Oreal, after a bidding war for Maybelline with Germany's Joh. A. Benckiser GmbH, said its $44 tender offer for all Maybelline shares is scheduled to expire Friday. Paris-based L'Oreal last month agreed to pay $44 a share for Maybelline and assume $150 million in debt, paying $100...


L'oreal Is Maybelline's Preference

By Stanley Ziemba | January 23, 1996
Maybelline Inc.'s directors recommended selling the Memphis-based cosmetics company to L'Oreal SA after the Paris-based cosmetics firm outbid Germany's Benckiser GmbH with an offer of $758 million. Benckiser said it will not make a counteroffer, ending the nine-day bidding war for the third-largest U.S. cosmetics maker. B302
By Stanley Ziemba | January 20, 1996
U.S. cosmetics giant Maybelline Inc. said that German cosmetics maker Joh A. Benckiser GmbH is willing to offer more money to buy out Maybelline than France's L'Oreal. L'Oreal on Thursday offered $720 million for Memphis-based Maybelline. The firm said Benckiser indicated in a letter that it would be willing to top that bid.
BUSINESS
NEWS
January 19, 1996
Maybelline bidding war: The German company that it is in a bidding war for Maybelline Inc. declined to comment on the increased offer for the cosmetics-maker by France's L'Oreal SA. L'Oreal on Thursday raised its bid to $570 million, or $41 a share, after Joh. A. Benckiser GmbH made its unsolicited $514 million offer, equal to $37 a share, on Wednesday. L'Oreal had agreed in December to buy Maybelline, one of the leading American cosmetics companies, for about $510...


BUSINESS
By George Lazarus | June 8, 1990
Nearly in the blink of an eyelash, Schering-Plough Corp. has found a new buyer for its Maybelline operation. The new parent of Maybelline is Wasserstein Perella, one of the more prominent Manhattan wheeler-dealer firms, which plunked down $300 million for the Memphis-based cosmetics maker. That price is essentially the same as MBP Acquisition Corp., another investment group, agreed to in early April in cutting a deal for Maybelline, a firm with annual sales of about $300 million.


BUSINESS
By George Lazarus | June 7, 1990
Schering-Plough Corp.'s deal to unload its Maybelline operation has run into a snag. MBP Acquisition Corp., an Eastern investment group that in early April agreed to acquire the Memphis-based cosmetics maker for $300 million, has backed away from the deal, sources say. MBP, whose other interests include Playtex lines of products, reportedly couldn`t come up with sufficient financing. Closing had been scheduled by the end of this month. Other sources suggested that MBP balked at the...

BUSINESS
April 4, 1990
- Schering-Plough Corp., seeking to disentangle itself from the financially unpredictable beauty-products business, agreed to sell its Maybelline unit for $300 million to a group including the unit's management and Playtex Family Products Corp. The price was below what analysts thought the unit would fetch.

By George Lazarus | December 13, 1989
Long-rumored buyout target Maybelline was officially put on the block Tuesday, its owner, Schering-Plough, set to field what likely will be a horde of prospective buyers. While acquisition-hungry Unilever has been identified as a prime potential buyer, a source close to Schering-Plough said, "With Maybelline on the loose, I think you`ll find buyers coming out of the woodwork." One possibility may even be a leveraged buyout by Maybelline's management, which soon will be headed by...

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From the family who brought Maybelline Mascara into the world...Congratulations and Happy 100th Birthday Maybelline New York,

My name is Sharrie Williams, I am the grandniece of Maybelline founder, Tom Lyle Williams's.  My book, The Maybelline Story, gives a never before told story and an insider's view into the genesis of a corporate giant, Maybelline a story that spans from 1915 to present. 
My Maybelline Book Blog has had clost to two million views, from 105 countries--including the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, China France, Ukrine, Australia, Russia, the Netherlands and Poland. 
My connection power continues to be robust (to date my book has been translated into 4 languages: Chinese,Poland,  Estonia and Spain) 2015 looks to be very exciting for me as I have several "One Women Shows" scheduled and many interviews scheduled to break out in beautiful online fashion magazines and a second book coming this Fall and a Miniseries in the works. So watch for my Brand to grow as The Maybelline Story unfolds around the Globe!




The entire Maybelline family celebrates Maybelline's "100 year Birthday" in 2015 and we pay honor to our great uncle, Tom Lyle Williams, Mabel Williams and Noel James Williams, the original founders of this incredible company.



From a little mail order company in 1915 to a world wide global brand in 2015, we also salute Maybelline New York for carrying on the Maybelline tradition of Advertising being the secret to 100 years                             of unprecedented worldwide success.




As a family we salute Maybelline New York as the King of Advertising, just as we saluted our great uncle, Tom Lyle Williams who held the title for over 50 years.



It is with much love and appreciation we say "Happy 100th Birthday" to Maybelline New York.





The photographs were taken by talented photographer Kenneth Willardt, who was inspired by confident women, brave inventors and revolutionary innovations that have made an impact in Maybelline New York’s history


GETLOWORLD


Maybelline New York "Please bring back Ultra Big Ultra Lash Waterproof Mascara" says my Guest Blogger Deborah Oxley



Deborah OxleySharrie Williams






 However, I was unable to post a comment so I am doing it here in almost desperation. I am 56 years old and have spent a large not small fortune on trying new mascaras since Maybelline discontinued "Ultra Big Ultra Lash Waterproof Mascara." I have long straight lashes so they have to be curled.

This was the ONLY mascara I have EVER had that.......did not wilt my curl; did not even wilt in the shower if I put a wash cloth over my eyes; it even would look better on day two or three due to being able to add another layer; was not brittle; did not flake or smudge; had a wonderful conditioner in it; the brush was the bomb; I got so many compliments on my lashes; mostly asking if they were false, but they were not...just great mascara.




 I cannot say enough great things about that mascara and was shocked when it was taken off the market, especially when I started trying other mascaras. I used to love my eyes and got some many compliments. Not any more. I wrote Maybelline about a year or so after it was discontinued and got no response. Please! What can I do to help bring this mascara back on the market. It is selling on a well known site for $75 a tube. I don't know how many they have in stock and it HAS to be old even though never opened. I just can't justify spending that much money on something I loved so much and then not being able to get it again.

 Seriously, Maybelline needs to wake up and listen to everyday women. Have you seen the mascara brushes all brands are pushing on us these days. Way, way too big around. And don't even get me started on the actual product. Waste of money. I bought 3 more different brands just yesterday and threw all three away this morning when getting ready for work. So frustrated! Can you help? Thanks for your time and reading my story.




Comments from ladies wishing Maybelline New York would bring back Big Ultra Lash Mascara!!!



ULTRA BIG ULTRA LASH UPDATE FOR ALL THOSE WISHING TO HAVE IT BACK..I finally found the Ultra Big Ultra Lash Mascara on Ebay and paid $29.99 for it. It is the ONLY mascara that keeps my lashes curled and soft. Maybelline Great Lash is awful, I makes lashes hard and brittle and does not keep the curl! I called Maybelline after receiving my Ultra Big Ultra Lash because my lashes now look like they did when I was 25 because of this mascara. WHY did Maybelline discontinue??? WHY?? PLEASE bring it back! It's selling for $50.00 to $75.00 per tube on the Internet! PLEASE! Pamela. MAYBELLINE ULTRA BIG ULTRA LASH MASCARA

Helen Tanguay February 19, 2013 6:20 pm I agree with all lovers of this mascara. I have used it as well, since my teen years and never had need to give it up till it was sadly discontinued. It was the best ever mascara of all time for me. Went on perfectly with no globs or clumps...smoothly, evenly, naturally and it kept the curl. It lengthened beautifully as well. I received so many compliments way back when, on my eyelashes. The brush was the best design ever. I HATE those big fat brushes out there that don't allow any control whatsoever. I have never been happy with any mascara since, (and I have been searching for over 20 years. PLEASE bring it back! on MAYBELLINE ULTRA BIG ULTRA LASH MASCARA

I was more than disappointed when I was unable to find this mascara. I was just telling my 3 daughters this morning, on the way to school and they were apply mascara, talking about their new mascaras. Yes, they all use something different and have their favorites. Well be the stay at home mom with no makeup on, yet, I had to chime in on the fact that there's not a mascara in the world that could touch UBUL! I have used it since I started wearing makeup and when they stopped making it, I went to every store buying up all they had. For over 10 years now I have tried every brand and every brands type! Still to this day 1/20/2013 NO SUCCESS! Now the girls are like "mom, try to see if they have repackaged it under a different name, you know Google it". So I did and came across this site. PLEASE tell me they will bring this back or sell the recipe for it to a brand that will! Robin Pierce, Atlanta GA on MAYBELLINE ULTRA BIG ULTRA LASH MASCARA I truly feel as if your email today was heaven sent! Unfortunately, they are out of stock at the moment and I am anxiously waiting their reply. Thank you so much for taking the time to refer their website to me. PS - just came home from shopping and the fresh peaches were on sail. I am going to try your Aunt Mabel's recipe for peach cobbler. I saw a video link for you actually making it and it looked delish! You made my day twice today, thank you.


I'm thinking of doing a poll here on the Maybelline Book Blog to see if enough people would like me to petition Maybelline New York to bring back "Ultra Big Ultra Lash Mascara"  leave me a comment below if you want it back.


Which one of these Maybelline New York Mascaras... is your all time favorite... Mine is number 4...


Number 1...

Colossal Volume Express...Lush Collagen formula and claw brush fill out lashes up to 8 x the volume with fabulous cat-like corners, instantly.


Number 2...


XXL Extensions  Up to 85% visibly longer lashes

Number 3...





Mega Plus Volume express. Maybelline New York's first gel-mousse mascara with 40% less hard waxes for massive volume with a supple touch.



Number 4....



Great Lash Mascara...The iconic pink-and-green tube was inspired by fashion designer Lilly Pulitzer, but it's what's on the inside that makes Great Lash a true wonder. The spiral-shaped brush is designed to coat evenly, and the formula dries in seconds for fuller lashes with one quick swipe. ($6.40; at drugstore

Number 5...




One by one Volume Express...It's Patented Lash Catcher™ brush has 3 bristles per lash to make every lash count wild!

Number 6...
The Falsies Volume Express...has a wand that follows the shape of your lash line, so it's a cinch to reach every last lash. It gives you dramatically glam lashes—even providing a little curl—with no clumps or flakes.

Every 1.7 seconds a Great Lash is being sold someplace in the world.



And it all started with with Tom Lyle Williams, his sister Mabel Williams and brother Noel J. Williams.....  
98 years ago...









My guest blogger, YouTube Personality Kathryn A. Fisher, tells The Maybelline Story and gives a great Tutorial


I am a 56 year old makeup junkie with a ton of ideas to help baby boomers look fabulous! I will be producing videos about skincare and makeup aimed at my fellow over 45 crowd with an eye for bargains...I will also do DIY beauty and pretty cool giveaways. : ) I've lately been doing what is known as a "Docutorial", a combination of a documentary of the cosmetic brand and a makeup tutorial.

I've got loads of experience from using makeup throughout the years. I am a true victim of five decades of fads and makeup mistakes. Experience comes in handy!
I should get credit for the sheer guts to appear on YouTube without makeup on for my tutorials! lol
: D
I look forward to meeting new virtual sisters (and brothers)here. We can all learn from each other in this wonderful beauty blogging community!




Kathy A's: MAYBELLINE History and Full Face Make Over !


Thank you Kathy for making this wonderful video of The Maybelline Story along with showing everyone how to apply Maybelline New York's products today.  I learned a couple new tricks myself and though I still love Maybelline's Great Lash, I will try Maybelline Rocket Mascara  asap.  Your YouTube Channel is great and I love your voice and camera persona.  Your voice is so calm and pleasant and your demonstration easy to follow.  Great  job!  I'm a subscriber now!!!
















ULTRA BIG ULTRA LASH UPDATE FOR ALL THOSE WISHING TO HAVE IT BACK..

I finally found the Ultra Big Ultra Lash Mascara on Ebay and paid $29.99 for it. It is the ONLY mascara that keeps my lashes curled and soft. Maybelline Great Lash is awful, I makes lashes hard and brittle and does not keep the curl! I called Maybelline after receiving my Ultra Big Ultra Lash because my lashes now look like they did when I was 25 because of this mascara. WHY did Maybelline discontinue??? WHY?? PLEASE bring it back! It's selling for $50.00 to $75.00 per tube on the Internet! PLEASE! Pamela. MAYBELLINE ULTRA BIG ULTRA LASH MASCARA


Helen Tanguay February 19, 2013 6:20 pm I agree with all lovers of this mascara. I have used it as well, since my teen years and never had need to give it up till it was sadly discontinued. It was the best ever mascara of all time for me. Went on perfectly with no globs or clumps...smoothly, evenly, naturally and it kept the curl. It lengthened beautifully as well. I received so many compliments way back when, on my eyelashes. The brush was the best design ever. I HATE those big fat brushes out there that don't allow any control whatsoever. I have never been happy with any mascara since, (and I have been searching for over 20 years. PLEASE bring it back! on MAYBELLINE ULTRA BIG ULTRA LASH MASCARA


I was more than disappointed when I was unable to find this mascara. I was just telling my 3 daughters this morning, on the way to school and they were apply mascara, talking about their new mascaras. Yes, they all use something different and have their favorites. Well be the stay at home mom with no makeup on, yet, I had to chime in on the fact that there's not a mascara in the world that could touch UBUL! I have used it since I started wearing makeup and when they stopped making it, I went to every store buying up all they had. For over 10 years now I have tried every brand and every brands type! Still to this day 1/20/2013 NO SUCCESS! Now the girls are like "mom, try to see if they have repackaged it under a different name, you know Google it". So I did and came across this site. PLEASE tell me they will bring this back or sell the recipe for it to a brand that will! Robin Pierce, Atlanta GA onMAYBELLINE ULTRA BIG ULTRA LASH MASCARA


I truly feel as if your email today was heaven sent! Unfortunately, they are out of stock at the moment and I am anxiously waiting their reply. Thank you so much for taking the time to refer their website to me. PS - just came home from shopping and the fresh peaches were on sail. I am going to try your Aunt Mabel's recipe for peach cobbler. I saw a video link for you actually making it and it looked delish! You made my day twice today, thank you.





I'm thinking of doing a poll here on the Maybelline Book Blog to see if enough people would like me to petition Maybelline New York to bring back "Ultra Big Ultra Lash Mascara"  leave me a comment below if you want it back.