The expansive tan brick cosmetics factory off Interstate 40 in North Little Rock has been a central Arkansas landmark for nearly half a century. Viewed from the road, the building’s west end proclaims Maybelline in vibrant red letters while letters on the east end spell out L’Oreal USA, the French firm that bought the company in 1996 for $508 million.
This year, Maybelline, founded in Chicago in 1915, is celebrating its 100th anniversary while the North Little Rock factory celebrates its 40th year of operation.
The North Little Rock plant produces all of the mascaras, eye shadows, face powders, lip glosses, and nail polishes for the Maybelline New York, L’Oreal Paris, and Essie brands.
See Tuesday’s Style section to learn more.