Young Millionaires: Class of 2004Think it's nearly impossible to become a multimillionaire before you're 40? Meet 23 young entrepreneurs who did just that--and learn the inside secrets to their success.

ByEntrepreneur Staff•Nov 1, 2004

Duwop
Company description:Manufacturer of specialty makeup and body creams
Founders:Christina Bartolucci, 39, and Laura DeLuisa, 37
Location:Glendale, California
Projected 2004 sales:$5 million

Behind the Scenes:Cristina Bartolucci and Laura DeLuisa met and found their inspiration in the trenches, doing makeup and hair on movie sets. "An actress would come in [with puffy eyes] in the morning and have to look perfect at 7 a.m.," says Bartolucci. "We would pack [her] eyes with gauze soaked with ice water, which was uncomfortable and messy." To solve the problem, the pair invented their first product, I gels, in 1999. Today, signature products like Lip Venom lip gloss and Revolotion body makeup are popular with fans including Jennifer Aniston and Kelly Ripa.

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