About me
Cerre Francis is a seasoned beauty executive and co-founder of Ciele Cosmetics, a clear-beauty makeup brand launched in August 2022 that prioritizes SPF-driven formulas tailored for acne-prone skin. Before founding Ciele alongside celebrity makeup artist Nikki DeRoest, Cerre built an impressive career in beauty retail and brand development. With over a decade of industry experience—and a unique past as a professional rock climber who earned accolades in print editorials and documentaries—Cerre brings creativity, discipline, and bold thinking to cosmetic product innovation. Together with Nikki, she co-launched Ciele to reimagine what inclusive, clear beauty can be—focusing on clean, acne-safe, SPF-infused cosmetics built with high-performance ingredients.