MIEKO
Mieko escaped from Japan at the beginning of World War II. She later moved to America to build a new life for her family.
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NAMESAKES
Each of our shades are named after remarkable people in our community, some of whom our customers have nominated themselves.
Featured Namesakes
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NALIE
Nalie was diagnosed with cancer at 24 years old. In her best-selling memoir, she uncovers her most profound life lessons.
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RIJI
Riji Raja is the founder of Affirmation Darling, a stationery brand created to empower others to follow their dreams.
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Meet Ruth
Named after a kind, funny, positive lady who was truly unique and had a love for life. Learn more about Ruth's story below.
Meet the Women Behind the Shades
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Dr. Q
Shop the Shade in Infinity Waterproof Eyeshadow Stick™Dr. Q: La Quita “Q” Frederick, Ed.D. — aka Dr. Q — is a powerhouse educator who uses her teaching talents to empower emerging leaders through her company, The Frederick Firm. Engaging, imaginative, and tenacious, she has made an indelible impact on the culture of Thrive Causemetics®. Shop Dr. Q's universally flattering shade below.
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Gailon
Shop the Shade in Infinity Waterproof Eyeshadow Stick™Gailon Wixson was one of the first beneficiaries of our Bigger Than Beauty™ program, joining the Thrive Causemetics community back in 2014. She was only 18 years old when she learned she had sarcoma cancer. Gailon left college to undergo chemotherapy treatment, and with determination and tenacity, she ultimately beat cancer. Since then, Gailon returned to college, graduated with a master’s degree, and has dedicated her life to helping people through her work at a local hospital in Washington State.
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Mieko
Mieko was born in Japan, and as a young child, she escaped to Mongolia at the beginning of World War II. As the eldest child in her family, Mieko looked after her siblings and cousins while traveling in open train cars. Throughout her life, she displayed strength, tenacity, and exceptional courage. Inspired by Mieko's story? Shop her shade below.
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Nalie
Shop The Shade in Infinity Waterproof Eyeliner™Nalie was diagnosed with breast cancer at 24 years old, and she dedicated her life to helping others through openly sharing her journey. Before her passing in 2022, she authored the best-selling memoir The Diary of Nalie, in whiche readers can discover her most profound life lessons and reflections learned throughout her journey thriving with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. In Karissa’s words, “Nalie is someone who has a magnetic spirit and instantaneously makes you know that you matter and that you belong.”
“Take your silver lining and paint it gold.” — Nalie Agustin
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Nikki
Nikki Benjamin is a longtime employee who embodies our Giving mission of helping others thrive. Thanks to her passion for supporting others, Nikki has taken on many roles within our community: customer experience aficionado, packaging professional, executive assistant, and now a program manager. Support our Bigger Than Beauty® mission by shopping her shade below.Shop the Shade in Infinity Waterproof Eyeshadow Stick™ -
Pili
Pili is part of the Native Hawaiian community and a social leader advocating for women and childrens’ safety on the islands of Maui and Lanai. As a domestic-abuse survivor herself, she supports other survivors through her work at Women Helping Women Maui, one of Thrive Causemetics’ Giving Partners. Pili has made a huge impact on the lives of domestic-abuse survivors in the Pacific Islander community.Shop The Shade in Brilliant Eye Brightener™ -
Riji
Riji Raja is the founder of Affirmation Darling, a stationery brand created to help others feel empowered no matter their life situation. In 2016, Riji moved with her husband to Los Angeles to pursue a career in acting and quickly faced the adversity of homelessness. After two years, Riji got back on her feet. She turned pain into purpose and has helped many others rise up in similar situations. Riji advocates for better mental and to replace negative thinking with self-love.Shop the Shade in Infinity Waterproof Eyeshadow Stick™ -
Ruth
Ruth is the mother of Jamie Greenberg, a celebrity makeup artist and friend of Thrive Causemetics®’ Founder and CEO, Karissa. Jamie introduced Thrive Causemetics® to our Giving Partner, The Ovarian Cancer Circle, an organization that focuses on ovarian cancer education and finding a cure. Support our Bigger Than Beauty® mission by shopping Ruth's shades below.
Shop the Shade in Lip Filler Long-Wearing + Plumping Lip Liner™
