[video] The Business of Beautiful: Jim Perry, Taiki USA, Inc. @ Luxe Pack LA

Mar 2nd, 2018

Jeb Gleason-Allured, Editor in Chief

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During our visit to Luxe Pack LA/MakeUp in LA in Santa Monica, we visited Jim Perry, president and CEO of Taiki USA, Inc., who gave us a tour of the latest mask formats and trends. Watch the video for the full story.

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