About
Lisa Eldridge, MBE (born 26 October 1971) is a New Zealand-born England-based make-up artist, entrepreneur, author, and YouTuber. Her professional career began when she was booked by Elle magazine to work with model Cindy Crawford. From 2003 to 2013, Eldridge was the creative director for Boots No7, where she was responsible for developing, re-designing, and re-launching the brand. From 2015 to 2026, Eldridge was the global creative director of Lancôme. In 2024, it was announced Eldridge would be awarded an MBE for her service to the cosmetic and fashion industries. The Prince of Wales bestowed the award formally during an investiture ceremony held on 21 March 2025.
Born on 26 October 1971 in New Zealand, Eldridge later moved to the UK and settled with her family in Liverpool. She gained interest in cosmetics at age six, when she discovered a box of her mother’s vintage Mary Quant and Coty make-up from the 1960s at her grandmother’s house. Her interest deepened when she was given a book on theatrical stage make-up as a teenager, and it was then that she decided to pursue a career in make-up artistry.
After moving to London, Eldridge took a course in photographic…
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