Richard J. Santagati Joins Revlon's Board of Directors

NEW YORK, Oct 30, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Revlon, Inc. (NYSE: REV) (the "Company") today announced that its Board of Directors has elected Richard J.

Santagati as a Director, effective October 28, 2009.

Mr. Santagati (66) has served in senior executive capacities in business and higher education throughout his career, and most recently served as the President of Merrimack College in Massachusetts from 1994 to 2008. Prior to 1994, Mr. Santagati held many senior management roles, including President and Chief Executive Officer of Artel Communications Corporation, a high-tech company, Partner of Lighthouse Capital, Inc., a private investment management firm, Chief Executive Officer of Gaston & Snow, a law firm, and President and Chief Executive Officer of NYNEX Business Information Systems. Mr. Santagati has served on the boards of directors of several companies and is involved with a number of civic organizations and institutions.

Revlon's President and Chief Executive Officer, Alan T. Ennis, commented, "I am delighted to welcome Richard to our Board of Directors; his executive management experience and experience as a director will provide even greater breadth and depth to our Board." Commenting on his appointment to Revlon's Board of Directors, Mr. Santagati said, "I am honored to be joining Revlon's Board of Directors. Revlon is an iconic brand in the consumer products industry, and I look forward to working with the distinguished members of Revlon's Board and the management team as we seek to grow Revlon's business and continue to execute the Company's business strategy." Revlon continues to have a majority of independent Directors on its Board. With the election of Mr. Santagati, Revlon's Board of Directors is now comprised of twelve members, eight of whom constitute independent Directors under NYSE standards.

About Revlon Revlon is a worldwide cosmetics, hair color, beauty tools, fragrances, skincare, anti-perspirants/deodorants and beauty care products company. The Company's vision is to provide glamour, excitement and innovation to consumers through high-quality products at affordable prices. Websites featuring current product and promotional information can be reached at www.revlon.com, www.almay.com and www.mitchumman.com. Corporate and investor relations information can be accessed at www.revloninc.com. The Company's brands, which are sold worldwide, include Revlon(R), Almay(R), Mitchum(R), Charlie(R), Gatineau(R) and Ultima II(R).

SOURCE: Revlon, Inc.

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