Location

Santa Fe Springs, California, United States

Founded

2016

Price range

$3 – $22

Shipping

Worldwide

Catalogue

249 products

Size range

25–38

New arrivals

29 this month

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Beauty Creations Cosmetics

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Beauty Creations is one of the great American beauty success stories of the last decade. Founded by Esmeralda Hernandez, the brand began at Southern California swap meets and now sits on shelves at Urban Outfitters and Target, having built a following on a single unfashionable idea: that high-pigment, high-performance makeup should not cost thirty dollars. Based in Santa Fe Springs, California, the range is broad for an independent, covering eyes, face, lips, skin including SPF, body and hair tools. Large eyeshadow palettes and expressive collaboration collections are the brand's signature, with trend-driven launches arriving fast and priced to be bought on impulse rather than saved for. Price is the point. Most products fall between roughly four and sixteen dollars, placing Beauty Creations firmly in the affordable beauty tier and making it a genuine entry point for shoppers building their first collection. The brand describes this as affordable luxury and accessibility for all, and the pricing backs it up. Products are cruelty-free. Hernandez remains at the head of the business, and Beauty Creations is both women-owned and Latina-founded, a combination still underrepresented among mass-market cosmetics brands at this scale. Her story has been covered by Forbes and the US Chamber of Commerce. For shoppers seeking affordable, cruelty-free, women-owned American beauty designed for bold everyday wear rather than restraint, Beauty Creations remains one of the most recognisable independent names in the category.

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Brand Details

Contract manufactured
China
Leaping Bunny
PETA Beauty Without Bunnies
Last reviewed
Oct 2026
Independent brand
Verified
E
Esmeralda Hernandez

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Frequently asked questions

Is Beauty Creations Cosmetics good quality?
Beauty Creations Cosmetics earns praise for pigmented, blendable formulas and a 28 shade foundation range, though some eyeshadow palettes are noted for fallout.
Who founded Beauty Creations Cosmetics?
Beauty Creations Cosmetics was founded by Esmeralda Hernandez, who immigrated from Mexico at age 9 and once resold Barbie dolls at flea markets.
When and where was Beauty Creations Cosmetics founded?
Beauty Creations Cosmetics was founded in 2016 in Santa Fe Springs, California, starting with just nine products before growing into a multi state operation.
What makes Beauty Creations Cosmetics different?
Beauty Creations Cosmetics differentiates itself through pop culture collaborations like Barbie and SpongeBob, plus retail partnerships spanning Walmart, Ulta Mexico, and now CVS.
Is Beauty Creations Cosmetics cruelty free and vegan?
Beauty Creations Cosmetics is certified cruelty free by PETA and has been Leaping Bunny certified for color cosmetics, eye care, and face care since 2024.
What's the bigger story behind Beauty Creations Cosmetics?
Beauty Creations Cosmetics is projected to hit 84 million dollars in revenue in 2025, grown from a bootstrapped, female founded business with no outside investors.

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