Elysée Scientific Cosmetics
Providing innovative, quality products designed to negate the effects of gaining upon the skin has been the mission of Elysée Scientific Cosmetics since its inception. Under the leadership of Linda Marshall, the Verona-based company has achieved this goal with a great measure of success.
Founded on reliable and proven European formulas by Dr. Elizabeth Blumenthal, Elysée was brought to the United States in 1940. In 1975, Elysée moved its Corporate Headquarters from San Francisco, Calif., to Madison. Their product line has received perhaps the greatest public endorsement a cosmetic company can: A strong celebrity following, including the likes of Dionne Warwick, Stephanie Powers, two celebrities the company has developed fragrances for, and actress Jennette McCurdy, co-star on Nickelodeon's iCarly.
The key to garnering favor from such heady clientele, according to President/ Owner Linda Marshall, is a matter of avoiding becoming a “me too” company, one that makes use of other companies’ formulas and techniques without any unique innovation.
“What really sets us apart from the majority of other cosmetic companies is the fact that we do all of our own formulating, manufacturing and testing of our products right here, in house,” she says.
Common in today’s beautification lexicon are terms such as “alpha hydroxy acids,” “vitamin A” and “anti-aging ingredients.”
Much like other cosmetic companies, Elysée has incorporated each of these substances into their products. However, unlike their competitors, Elysée has been employing these ingredients in their skin care products since the 1940’s, roughly 40 years earlier than anyone else in this country.
But their formulating department, which is headed by Marshall’s son, John, is not resting on their laurels based upon those early innovations. Quite to the contrary, they have busied themselves studying the science behind skin cell aging, and how to counteract it, an endeavor Marshall finds promising:
“We’re living in exciting times,” she says. “We now know that we can extend the lifespan of these cells, and keep skin looking healthier.”
The scientific study and production of pure, high-quality products are only pieces in the greater puzzle of corporate success, according to Marshall. She also believes it is also of great import to keep in mind “the importance of the whole family” as well as giving back to the community. Which is why, in accordance with this sentiment, the Marshall family has set up the James E. Marshall OCD Foundation, named in honor of Marshall’s late son and dedicated to raising money for genetic research and education regarding Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. The firm has also become involved with the Look Good…Feel Better program designed to nurture the self-esteem and confidence of breast cancer patients and is a supporter of shelters for abused women and children.
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