Maria Hatzistefanis is a London-based entrepreneur, bestselling author, and founder of Rodial — the results-driven skincare brand she launched in 1999 to deliver instant and long-term benefits.

Maria serves on the advisory boards of both the British Fashion Council and the British Beauty Council. She is also a judge for the prestigious BFC/Vogue Fashion Fund, where she helps champion the next generation of creative talent. Rodial is now stocked in over 2,000 luxury retailers across 35 countries, including Selfridges, Harrods, Space NK, and Neiman Marcus. Among its cult favourites are the Banana Lowlighter, Glass Powder, and the iconic Dragon’s Blood Sculpting Gel.

Rodial is now officially a carbon-neutral company — a major milestone in our commitment to sustainability. By investing in global emission-reduction projects such as renewable energy, biogas, and reforestation, we offset our carbon footprint. We’re also proud to be a 100% cruelty-free brand. Over 90% of our products — including bestsellers like the Vit C Brightening Cleansing Pads, Dragon’s Blood Sculpting Gel, and Glass Powder — are vegan, combining ethical values with high-performance results.