Jamie Kern Lima and Paulo Lima, Co-Founders and Co-Chief Executive Officers of IT Cosmetics, were honored by Columbia University with the prestigious 2019 Medal for Excellence, the highest award bestowed to alumnus or alumna for exceptional achievements in scholarship, public service and/or professional success.

IT Cosmetics is a top-selling makeup and skincare brand that was developed with plastic surgeons and creates skin-loving, clinically tested products that deliver real results to millions of people globally. In 2016, L'Oréal acquired IT Cosmetics in its largest US acquisition to date, making Jamie the first female CEO in L'Oréal's 100+ year history.

Jamie and Paulo, who both received MBAs from Columbia Business School, are passionate about inspiring and mentoring entrepreneurs, building businesses, making a difference in the lives of women and girls and giving back in a big way. They work passionately with many philanthropic causes including Look Good Feel Better®, where IT Cosmetics has donated $40 million in product to date to help people face the appearance-related side effects of cancer with confidence.

About IT Cosmetics

Developed with plastic surgeons, IT Cosmetics creates clinically tested, innovative, problem-solving makeup and skincare products that harness cutting-edge anti-aging technologies and high-performance skin-loving ingredients to provide you with serious beauty solutions that help you look and feel your most beautiful! IT Cosmetics is a top beauty brand sold at ULTA Beauty, Sephora, QVC, Macy's, Selfridges, Nocibé, Douglas, Boots, Kicks and itcosmetics.com. Discover it. Love it. Believe it.