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The Estée Lauder Companies

Established in 1946 by Estée Lauder, The Estée Lauder Companies is a global beauty conglomerate headquartered in New York. The company owns a portfolio of brands across skincare, makeup, fragrance, and haircare, including Estée Lauder, MAC, La Mer, Clinique, The Ordinary and Tom Ford Beauty.

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The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) is a global leader in prestige beauty. We manufacture, market, and sell high-quality skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products, and serve as a steward of consumer-beloved luxury and prestige brands globally.

Driven by a spirit of creativity and innovation, and a desire to have a positive impact on our communities, we strive to create a world that is not just beautiful, but full of possibility.

Our Founder, Mrs. Estée Lauder

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TYPEPublic
ESTABLISHED1946
HEADQUARTERSUnited States
EMPLOYEES> 10,000

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How The Estée Lauder Companies Engages Talent and Prioritises Values Amid Global Transformation

The Estée Lauder Companies, which is behind global beauty brands including Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Clinique, Jo Malone London, La Mer and Tom Ford Beauty, has new leadership driving strategic change and innovation in the workplace. BoF speaks to Pernilla Nyberg, SVP and general manager of UK & Ireland, to learn how the company is engaging and supporting its employees amid the change.

The Estée Lauder Companies has new leadership driving strategic change and innovation in the workplace.
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Estée Lauder’s Surprise Acquisition, Explained

The American cosmetic giant’s buyout of Ayurvedic beauty line Forest Essentials came as a surprise. By picking an under-the-radar brand it knows well, the company can show that it’s still in the M&A game without needing to outbid rivals.

Beauty

Estée Lauder’s Surprise Acquisition, Explained

The American cosmetic giant’s buyout of Ayurvedic beauty line Forest Essentials came as a surprise. By picking an under-the-radar brand it knows well, the company can show that it’s still in the M&A game without needing to outbid rivals.


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The Estée Lauder Companies Acquires Forest Essentials

The luxury Ayurvedic skincare line will be the first deal by the conglomerate under the leadership of Stéphane de La Faverie.

Beauty

The Estée Lauder Companies Acquires Forest Essentials

The luxury Ayurvedic skincare line will be the first deal by the conglomerate under the leadership of Stéphane de La Faverie.


Beauty

The End of Beauty’s Easy Growth Era

Beauty sales are still growing, but shoppers are value-conscious and less loyal than ever, requiring major players to rethink their strategies.

Beauty

The End of Beauty’s Easy Growth Era

Beauty sales are still growing, but shoppers are value-conscious and less loyal than ever, requiring major players to rethink their strategies.


Beauty

Prestige Fragrance’s Online Shopping Problem

More fragrances are now sold through digital channels than in store, posing challenges for the traditional ‘try before you buy’ playbook. As channels like Amazon and TikTok Shop pick up speed, brands must adapt to a new reality.

Beauty

Prestige Fragrance’s Online Shopping Problem

More fragrances are now sold through digital channels than in store, posing challenges for the traditional ‘try before you buy’ playbook. As channels like Amazon and TikTok Shop pick up speed, brands must adapt to a new reality.


Beauty

Are Shoppers Ready for Beauty Robots?

Investors and retailers are bullish on machines that perform beauty services like nails or lashes — but professionals and shoppers aren’t fully on board.

Beauty

Are Shoppers Ready for Beauty Robots?

Investors and retailers are bullish on machines that perform beauty services like nails or lashes — but professionals and shoppers aren’t fully on board.


Beauty

2016’s Hottest Beauty Brands: Where Are They Now?

While social media is nostalgic for the year that birthed the cut crease and contouring, many of the brands that benefitted at the time are now behind the curve.

Beauty

2016’s Hottest Beauty Brands: Where Are They Now?

While social media is nostalgic for the year that birthed the cut crease and contouring, many of the brands that benefitted at the time are now behind the curve.


Beauty

Shiseido Faces Tough Turnaround After Costly Cosmetics Stumbles

Once a formidable challenger to L’Oréal and the Estée Lauder Companies, Japan's largest beauty conglomerate is navigating its biggest challenge in decades, hurt by a costly misfire in North America and pressure from international rivals.

Beauty

Shiseido Faces Tough Turnaround After Costly Cosmetics Stumbles

Once a formidable challenger to L’Oréal and the Estée Lauder Companies, Japan's largest beauty conglomerate is navigating its biggest challenge in decades, hurt by a costly misfire in North America and pressure from international rivals.


Global Markets

How Ronald Lauder Encouraged Trump to Pursue Greenland

The cosmetics scion and friend of the US president has long harboured business interests in the Danish territory and its cache of ‘rare earth minerals,’ according to The Guardian.

Global Markets

How Ronald Lauder Encouraged Trump to Pursue Greenland

The cosmetics scion and friend of the US president has long harboured business interests in the Danish territory and its cache of ‘rare earth minerals,’ according to The Guardian.


Beauty

How the K-Shaped Economy Is Redefining the Lipstick Effect

Skincare, makeup and fragrance are often touted for their ability to withstand market turbulence, but a splintering economic landscape is testing them in new ways.

Beauty

How the K-Shaped Economy Is Redefining the Lipstick Effect

Skincare, makeup and fragrance are often touted for their ability to withstand market turbulence, but a splintering economic landscape is testing them in new ways.


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Exclusive: Estée Lauder Companies Has Put Three Brands Up for Sale

Estée Lauder is strategically shopping a cluster of its brands including Too Faced, Smashbox and Dr. Jart in a package deal.

Beauty

Exclusive: Estée Lauder Companies Has Put Three Brands Up for Sale

Estée Lauder is strategically shopping a cluster of its brands including Too Faced, Smashbox and Dr. Jart in a package deal.