Iman

Iman is a once revolutionary model who has created a skin care line for women of color to help them appreciation their own natural beauty. Learn more about Iman and her skincare line below:

Skincare, a beauty company that created the first cosmetics and skincare collection designed for all women with skin of color.

Launched in 1994, the IMAN brand philosophy holds that women with skin of color represent many races, cultures and ethnicities. IMAN Cosmetics is designed for African American, Asian, Latina and multi-cultural women with skin tones in a myriad of shades. The brand offers skincare and cosmetics, including 16 foundation shades. IMAN Cosmetics is sold throughout the world including the United States, Canada, UK, France, Brazil, Africa and the Caribbean.

In 2004, IMAN Cosmetics announced its strategic alliance with Proctor & Gamble. Under the licensing and distribution agreement, the prestige brand once again broke convention and is now available at mass retailers including Target, Wal-Mart, Walgreens and Duane Reade.

In addition to running a global beauty company, Iman is actively involved in several charities, Including The Children’s Defense Fund, For All Kids Foundation, and Action Against Hunger. Iman’s first book, entitled I AM IMAN was an autobiographical sketchbook of her career that questions the unserious business of fashion and beauty and its serious affect on identity.

Iman began her career in 1975 as a model and has challenged the prevailing notions of beauty ever since. The day of an African diplomat, Iman was born in Somalia and grew up speaking five languages. She studied political science at Nairobi University where she was discovered by legendary photographer Peter Beard.

Her first modeling assignment was for Vogue in 1976. Iman was an instant success in the fashion world, and a muse for fashion designers including St. Laurent, Versace, Calvin Klein and Donna Karan. During her 14 years as a model, she with top photographers Helmut Newton, Richard Avedon, Irving Penn and Annie Lieovitz.