Started in the midst of the Great Depression in 1932 with a single product - a new type of nail enamel. Within 6 years the company had become a multimillion dollar organisation. By 1940, Revlon had brought out a total manicure product and lipstick and during WWII it created makeup and related products to the US Army. In 1973, Revlon introduced Charlie, a fragrance designed for the working woman's budget.Their follow-up fragrance, Jontue, quickly began the number 2 best seller.