"Throughout my career,
I had to create makeup that looked
good on me by being a good chemist."

Through years of personal and professional cosmetic experience, accomplished model turned actress Iman realized that, though there were products for African-American and Caucasian women, there were no lines that encompassed all women of color specifically; Native American, Hispanic, Asian, Indian, African and Middle Eastern women. In June 1994, Iman bridged this gap with the launch of her namesake multi-cultural cosmetic and skin care line; IMAN.

"I decided to introduce my own line because I realized that there wasn't a product on the market that met my needs or the needs of all women with skin of color," explained Iman.

Unlike many cosmetic companies that simply expand existing shade ranges to include women of color, IMAN Cosmetics and Skin care products are precisely formulated for darker skin tones. Iman is involved in every aspect of the line including product development, package design and marketing. By assembling a team of experts, Iman has ensured that IMAN Cosmetics and Skincare utilizes break through ingredients and advanced technology to develop superior products for women of color. Today, IMAN Cosmetics and Skincare can be found all over the world in upscale and mid-fashion department stores like Carson Pirie Scott and JCPenney, as well as, cosmetic and fragrance destinations like Cosmetics Plus.