How I Started A $700K Beauty Company At 14 Years Old | The Ground Up

In October 2018, Aaliyah Arnold founded her online beauty and skin care brand ‪@BossUpCosmetics‬ when she was only 14 years old. Now at 18 years old, the Houston native expanded her line-up, offering a wide selection of products from eyeshadow pallets and lipsticks to blushes to brushes, along with her signature lip glosses. With over 1.5 million followers on TikTok, she shares a behind the scenes peek into her business where she received shoutouts from pop artist ‪@MeghanTrainor‬ and makeup artist ‪@JamesCharles‬.
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[@shockwavetim5222]

That's my cousin ya'll. Starting a business On her own.

[@DianaQ444]

I follow her on tik tok that’s how I came cross her ❤

[@MichelleCaines]

I love the support ❤ so beautiful, I love the passion

[@quokka_yt]

Do you get a family discount? Lol.

[@sagehenderson7493]

Then why this not pined

[@helenvea9107]

God bless. Blessings are going up

[@joann3190]

“Even though they are kids, there kids that know what they are doing.” Exactly, you can’t just excuse their bad behaviour for being kids! I blame their parents, to be honest. But, glad she is getting recognized! She deserve all the best!❤

[@lilzuplada1564]

I hope that this lady inspires this generation to make something of themselves and learn priority.

[@HKAMILAH]

So proud of her and I don’t know her, I’m 25 and she’s motivating me 🤍

[@heyjamestina]

Right!🥹

[@samanthareviere3243]

She’s on tictok

[@BEWISHMINT]

She’s such a huge inspiration and I absolutely LOVE how her entire family helps support her business. Everyone from her mom down to her cousins help her run the business. I’m so happy for her success. The negative comments she gets I believe are from individuals who don’t have a supportive family, it’s easy to feel a way when you have zero support from those around you. Nonetheless, allow this young woman to motivate you so you can be great too! ❤❤❤❤

[@cali.girllivinnnevada8]

I think it’s absolutely heartbreaking when kids bully each other for things that they have absolutely no control over or can’t change…..💔

[@kandycandy1]

What a beautiful thing to see that a young lady has her own successful business! So proud of her! ❤

[@nicoleford4654]

I'm 49 and you inspire me so much young lady!!❤️

[@justlikeyou4817]

She is an inspiration for this generation .

[@CrackedSociety]

Aaliyah seems like such a sweet girl. Goes to show you can still be nice person and be a Boss B!!! She’s killin it, very inspirational! 💜

[@hasfabahar9945]

What a beautiful mother ❤️and a strong resilient daughter you deserve every success

[@DanceByYourself83]

Awesome video! I’ve ordered from BossUp a few times, it’s a great business and I love the glosses and cups that I’ve purchased!

[@StayKay316]

I love watching the lives on TikTok, although I haven’t been able to buy anything but I cant wait to be able to! Such a huge fan & inspired!!!

[@prettirockstar0427]

I love her and her business!!! 💜Super happy for her😍🥰

[@tkbeauty_SA]

❤you are the reason I started my business a few months ago. Thank you being amazing.

[@ranamaydina3241]

Love watching this. Gives so much of positivity & good vibes. You go girl ❤

[@alefebahls1790]

A real conqueror! Incredible woman and spirit!

[@spiralovelight1353]

Yay 👏👏👏👏 I so love BossUP Cosmetics! I’m a huge fan! 💕💕💕 CONGRATS!! 🎉

[@jennifergoire7891]

Congrats! 🎉Looking forward to my Benito and Wednesday cups 😊

[@VegasSlotsVP]

PROUD of you!!!! I'm waiting on my lip gloss/stain! I'm so excited.

[@Kylabearsjourney]

Your such an inspiration!! You have such a beautiful soul young lady!! ❤

[@The_NUE]

I’m so proud of you and I don’t even know you!! Keep it up sis! 👏🏾

[@Mishtonetterevolus]

Since 2nd grade !! Woww you were born to sucess girl!!!

[@m_y_v_]

SO HAPPY FOR HER!!! 😍

[@alanajones409]

I litteraly love this queen

[@shellyortiz1977]

Shes s big inspiration......u believe in your products... There good quality.....and u don't give up ur willing to put the work anything is possible

[@popaglosscosmetics]

So proud of you Aaliyah!!!

[@whoswhowho4872]

Her journey is an inspiration. Best blessings to her.🎉🎉🎉

[@shericemiller8098]

You’re such an inspiration! Thank you ! !!!

[@suayluxe]

You inspired me and continue to do so

[@africanabombshell]

I’m so happy for this beautiful young. Never bully someone for you don’t know what they will become in the future. Also bulling is for losers and people who are not happy with their self.

[@roshondapayne]

Great interview!

[@nikolgreen]

Sooooo inspiring!💕

[@tongulajones9910]

I'm so inspired ✨️ may God continue to bless you and your family ❤

[@KristenNicole222]

Amazing story. Beautiful, smart, creative young lady. Wonderful mama too.

[@nancyvang0321]

What an inspiration! I love everything about this boss woman! ❤

[@emilycmc662]

Yesss girl , I love this

[@user-ov2rn6vd7i]

Great going darling proud of you

[@pliktl]

❤she also has a personality that shines through the screen❤ such natural warmth.

[@jred9168]

So awesome! Congrats!

[@alvaraigoza7321]

I love this sooo much- ❤

[@gracedarealbarb]

So inspirational ❤❤

[@vibewithmeleena]

Congratulations this is inspiring!

[@ssssannn]

Keep going girl ❤

[@ItsDeniaPerez]

Can’t wait omg!

[@peacefreedom4930]

I’m so proud of her

[@jascrm1440]

so proud of my sister. she’s come so far🫶🏼

[@Latindama]

She’s an amazing 🤩 young lady and very inspiring ❤❤❤

[@claudiarios304]

Just amazing❤

[@MamaCeesay98]

You go girl.😊

[@yv0118]

You’re such a beautiful young Lady and inspirational. Many blessings❤

[@samyvanegas]

Ali! Niña latina! Vos podes! Seguí adelante. I'll be buying lip gloss soon !

[@goose8546]

What an inspirational young lady. ❤

[@theyluvvchenoa]

Love her sm❤❤

[@jrlion5422]

i hope she hits target!

[@sandyhoward6755]

❤❤❤ Great job mama, the MESS USUALLY turns into Success !!! My Niece at 9 years old, I began teaching her how to make rope bracelets with the purpose to eventually begin selling Handmade Jewelry on line. At 12 years old, she had actual Clients of grown Women, braiding hair, styles that were worth $150 at the Salons .... But of course being a child, she had to charge half the price, Lol KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK DARLIN & ALWAYS SHOW GRATITUDE TO YOUR GREATEST SUPPORTERS, YOUR FAMILY !!

[@amandapoe2]

Girl….YES!

[@Sulanboujetbeauty]

Congrats young lady

[@therapyfamily405]

Such an inspiration! Congratulations

[@user-kj1oz2yr4o]

So amazing

[@grapeskunk4003]

Amazing young lady ❤❤

[@tamaraweed3124]

BEAUTIFUL ❤❤❤

[@AngelAngela]

Stop hating. She did her thing. Y’all mad she beat the odds. GOD DID IT!

[@SophisticatedLadies7]

Congratulations

[@itstheguyfromfortnite7838]

I love her❤❤❤❤❤

[@AdvicebySkye467]

I want to create a lip gloss business. I am 14 and I need some help. Like any tips on what to do. I want to be able to have a business but I need some help. Any help or tips would be greatly appreciated.

[@user-tl1me9ix4m]

Soon you will ship to Oman😍

[@destinycritcher3527]

I follow her already this is amazing

[@sharonkhalsa]

I’m happy for her and her business, but I honestly have a hard time considering buying from them because I don’t know if I believe everything is sanitary and the chemicals in the products aren’t toxic/bad for you…

[@user-ml5ro5mm8v]

😢❤ I love you girl

[@danielmunson5451]

I ordered it and got the clear, wanted the tinted lip oil😢

[@wonderingsoul8021]

Children are horrible. I started homeschooling this year. I think its great what her and her family do! Great job!

[@buzzy33]

Can't wait to see those bullies' faces how much aaliyah's become a successful businesswoman.

[@kellyann8569]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@doriangelyskuilan7126]

❤❤❤❤

[@theshanny8]

Love you sweetheart❤❤❤

[@Asi_de_bello]

❤🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥

[@CosmaNascimento-vs1di]

🎀💕

[@teebaby3663]

👏🏽👏🏽💐💐💐

[@shafie4276]

موفق باشی

[@Celeste_Dragons]

Not clear living near Conroe

[@MW713]

That's Capitalism baby. She rocks! So proud of her!

[@griffinvanderhoof-smith7084]

Hey! Since you want to branch out in 2023, I have a business proposal for you! I’m currently living in Amman, Jordan with my husband to help his family and we have plans to move to Dubai. There is a HUGE craving for good cosmetics here and we have a lot of friends that do business with selling American items here and selling Jordanian products in the US. We’re currently working on our first small business of selling items in the US right now. I am a huge craft person and my husband is all about marketing and sales, so I would love to hear from you and start a conversation, gain some trust with each other and see how far your dream goes! I’m rooting for you! ❤️Griffin

[@Bigdaddy0622]

Can anyone find the video of her showing how much she pays her family???

[@user-qw5pi2eq7i]

كلام االله ليس حق بشر وعلة الناس الاتزام ولعدل ونصرته اين ماكان ولاخذبه وينشر السلام الدائم المحترم والحقوقي ولايقول ان الدين حقه مثل اليهود والنصارى ومسلمين الحوثه بل الاسلام حق الله ومن اتبعه للعالم ونصرت فلسطين والقدس والمقدسات والارضي الفلسطينيه وتكون معهم بصدق ونيه صدقه وبوفاء وعدم الرجوع الى الحرب والحتلال الغاشم ونصرته الباطل والظالم مثل علي الغادر وغيره الجبنا بل ظلم والخزي العار لهم ومن تبعهم

[@Xxpumpkinqueen13]

هذا غير ذي صلة هنا خذ فيتنا إلى مكان آخر

[@Noooooothankyou]

?….why

[@ilikecats10]

lots and lots of plastics going down drains everywhere . for mama planet to swallow

[@Xxpumpkinqueen13]

Y’all can’t stand to see someone up when you’re down. Why do you have to bring a talented young woman down with you just because you’re jealous someone is doing something themself?

[@cartqueen6114]

@@Xxpumpkinqueen13Maybe he actually cares about the planet. I don’t agree w him but it’s weird to assume people are jealous just because they have a different opinion from you

[@Xxpumpkinqueen13]

@@cartqueen6114 I think it’s weird to insert your political opinions everywhere and i think they should have just let this girl enjoy her success without trying to bring her down, which is what a jealous person would do

[@abdulrahmansheesh88]

​@@Xxpumpkinqueen13thats not even a political opinion

[@Xxpumpkinqueen13]

@@abdulrahmansheesh88 yes it is

[@user-cn8br6vh9q]

700k but you are using stanley brand cups to sell and make money off of. Use your own brand name.

[@hrtsforvi]

Her glosses and skincare etc all have her brand name. it’s fine to let her use Stanley’s, just let it slide. She’s known for glosses too.

[@AngelAngela]

She has so many orders you think she’s wasting 7 hrs on one cup for cheap. It’s time consuming . She also advertised for them for free. Stop hating.

[@nms6862]

About to place my second order with her company 🤍 love her products!

[@teachermatti]

@Aaliyah, Do you have an email address I can send you an email at?? I’d love to talk with you about being a guest speaker on zoom for my high school entrepreneurship students. You’re such a great example to our young people!! Glo girl!!