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Elaine Piche
owner, and CAROL JOYCE
products user for over 50+ years.
Email: elaine@caroljoycecosmetics.com
Phone: (925) 679-8777
1160 West Cypress Road
Oakley, CA 94561
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Carol Joyce - Founder
Passed in 1996 at the age of 97 |
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The Founder
Carol Joyce Cosmetics
"For The Skin That's Forever Young"
1899 - 1996
Carol Joyce was born on February 27, 1899. In her forties she encountered skin problems. She then began researching the skin care market. With the help of a friend, doctor/chemist, they came up with the Carol Joyce formulas. These formulas helped Carol Joyce so much that her family and friends also wanted to try them. Carol Joyce was prompted to make these skin care products available to the public so that all could benefit.
Carol Joyce started her mail order business in 1948. In 1950 she opened three salons in California; Long Beach, Compton, and San Diego. For several years she operated through her salons and mail order.
In 1954 a lady of great marketing expertise joined her company. Carol Joyce taught her the skin care and cosmetic business, and she in turn taught Carol Joyce how to best market her products. The lady that helped her is none other than the first lady of cosmetics, Mary Kay. She was so impressed with Carol Joyce’s skin care line that she gave Carol Joyce an offer to purchase her formulas so she could start her own line. Carol Joyce was doing quite well and turned down her proposal. Shortly after, in 1958, Carol Joyce and Mary Kay parted friends. Mary Kay went on to open her own business in 1963. The rest is history.
Sometime later, Carol Joyce’s husband became seriously ill, so she closed her salons and moved to Carmel, California. In Carmel, Carol Joyce continued to market her products through mail order and home party shows. At this time, Peter Revson of the Revlon Cosmetic Empire approached Carol Joyce. Peter also wanted to market his own cosmetic line. By this time Carol Joyce had a number of Beauty Consultants working throughout the country, so she turned him down.
In 1986 Carol Joyce retired. As one of her Beauty Consultants, Carol Joyce gave me the opportunity to purchase the company. I was elated that Carol Joyce considered passing on her legacy to me. Not only was she my mentor and a friend, she was also a Great Lady.
Many customers have met Carol Joyce during her lifetime, and those of you that have, know that she was a wonderful caring person. Her glowing skin truly reflected Carol Joyce skin care to its fullest. Throughout her life Carol Joyce remained dedicated to her customers. She quietly passed away in her sleep on August 13, 1996.
Her caring attitude and knowledge in this field is continued on through Carol Joyce Cosmetics today.
Carol Joyce Cosmetics
Elaine G. Piché, President
Thank you Carol Joyce for leaving us all your legacy of skin care,
“For The Skin That’s Forever Young".
Phone (925) 679-8777 · E-mail elaine@caroljoycecosmetics.com |
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