About

Ray & Max Cosmetics was founded by best friends, Rachel Moore and Chanel Smith, ESQ in June 2021. With Rachel's previous experience in the cosmetic industry coupled with their mutual love for all things cosmetic, lipstick particularly, Rachel and Chanel decided to take a leap of faith. After working in the buying office at Lord & Taylor within the cosmetic department for over two years, Rachel was laid off due to company downsizing. Shortly thereafter, the Covid-19 Pandemic hit which made finding a new position extremely difficult. As a result, she pitched the idea of starting a lipstick brand to Chanel who jumped at the opportunity as it gave them both the chance to combine three of their passions, cosmetics, encouraging women, and giving back. It was in that moment when Ray & Max Cosmetics was birthed.