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乔伊Shamah didn't set out to create a social network for cosmetics enthusiasts. But after introducing a beauty blog and other community features on his cosmetics website (eyeslipsface.com) in June 2007, e-commerce sales leapt 50 percent, and the length of customer visits tripled.
Shamah, 27, has a vested interest in beauty. His $20 million company, Eyes, Lips, Face Cosmetics (e.l.f. for short), sells oodles of eyeliners, lipsticks, glosses and other makeup under its brand. About half those sales are generated through the website, and many of the items go for about $1 each.
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