(1871–1965) a US businesswoman, born in Poland, who created the famous ↑cosmetics company that carries her name. She began her business in 1902 in Australia and later opened ↑salons (= places for beauty treatments) in London, Paris and New York. Her business became a large international company after ↑World War I. She started the Helena Rubinstein Foundation which gives money for educational projects, especially for women and children in New York.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.