15 years ago, Marissa Shipman left New York City with a dream to make her mark in the cosmetics industry. A former television production professional, she ventured to San Francisco, doggedly pursuing employment at numerous companies involved in the manufacturing of makeup. After being turned down for every job, Marissa Shipman refused to give up on her dream and instead decided to start her own cosmetics company. After extensive research on how to manufacture these products, she founded theBalm and began selling her proprietary lip balm. Since then, she has experienced a great deal of success, opening her first San Francisco brick-and-mortar store in 2014.
In line with her vision, theBalm’s products are formulated from all-natural ingredients and are certified talc-free and cruelty-free. From its humble beginnings, Marissa Shipman has guided her company to become a major player in the industry, with her fully American-manufactured products sold in some 100 countries worldwide.
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