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.
The Best of BoF 2025: The New Food Chain
Beauty’s biggest companies have seen their growth moderate, while a flurry of M&A activity and consolidation has begun to shift the playing field.
The Best of BoF 2025: The New Food Chain
Beauty’s biggest companies have seen their growth moderate, while a flurry of M&A activity and consolidation has begun to shift the playing field.
Ronald Lauder Is Optimistic About 2026 but Worried About Mamdani
Billionaire cosmetics heir Ronald Lauder, 81, remains optimistic about 2026 expressing hope for solving problems and focusing on defeating incumbent Democrat Kathy Hochul in the New York governor’s race.
Ronald Lauder Is Optimistic About 2026 but Worried About Mamdani
Billionaire cosmetics heir Ronald Lauder, 81, remains optimistic about 2026 expressing hope for solving problems and focusing on defeating incumbent Democrat Kathy Hochul in the New York governor’s race.
MAC, Chappell Roan and the Power of Polarisation in Marketing
In the wake of the announcement that the Gen Z pop star would become the latest face of MAC Cosmetics, some of her fans criticised her decision. But landing the star will likely still prove to be beneficial for the brand in the end.
MAC, Chappell Roan and the Power of Polarisation in Marketing
In the wake of the announcement that the Gen Z pop star would become the latest face of MAC Cosmetics, some of her fans criticised her decision. But landing the star will likely still prove to be beneficial for the brand in the end.
How MAC Signed Chappell Roan, the Anti-Brand Ambassador
Despite setting a monumentally high bar for brand collaborations, Roan has committed a long-term, global deal with the Lauder-owned cosmetics label.
How MAC Signed Chappell Roan, the Anti-Brand Ambassador
Despite setting a monumentally high bar for brand collaborations, Roan has committed a long-term, global deal with the Lauder-owned cosmetics label.
China’s Biggest Beauty Firm Lays Out Strategy to Rival L’Oréal
Proya reported sales above 10 billion yuan last year, the first Chinese beauty company to do so. Its billionaire founder is now on the hunt for European brands.
China’s Biggest Beauty Firm Lays Out Strategy to Rival L’Oréal
Proya reported sales above 10 billion yuan last year, the first Chinese beauty company to do so. Its billionaire founder is now on the hunt for European brands.
Why Beauty’s Biggest Companies Are Struggling to Grow
This season’s earnings paints a gloomy picture of the fiscal year ahead, thanks to a downturn in the US and a cooling fragrance market, but agile firms are finding brighter spots.
Why Beauty’s Biggest Companies Are Struggling to Grow
This season’s earnings paints a gloomy picture of the fiscal year ahead, thanks to a downturn in the US and a cooling fragrance market, but agile firms are finding brighter spots.
Estée Lauder Is Growing Again. Now Comes the Hard Part.
The US giant handily beat expectations and its own guidance in its latest earnings, but softness in the US and its hair and makeup businesses show it can’t take its foot off the gas yet.
Estée Lauder Is Growing Again. Now Comes the Hard Part.
The US giant handily beat expectations and its own guidance in its latest earnings, but softness in the US and its hair and makeup businesses show it can’t take its foot off the gas yet.
Luxury’s High-Stakes Gamble on China’s Mini-Dramas
Brands like Loewe are betting on the craze for bite-sized soap operas, testing how far they can stretch mass-market entertainment without undermining their prestige positioning.
Luxury’s High-Stakes Gamble on China’s Mini-Dramas
Brands like Loewe are betting on the craze for bite-sized soap operas, testing how far they can stretch mass-market entertainment without undermining their prestige positioning.
BoF Careers Community Event: Meeting Fashion and Beauty Employee Needs
BoF Careers brought together HR executives from the likes of Louis Vuitton, The Estée Lauder Companies, Christian Dior Couture, Cartier, Pomellato, Polène and Sephora to an intimate presentation and cocktail event in Paris to explore shifting workplace dynamics.
BoF Careers Community Event: Meeting Fashion and Beauty Employee Needs
BoF Careers brought together HR executives from the likes of Louis Vuitton, The Estée Lauder Companies, Christian Dior Couture, Cartier, Pomellato, Polène and Sephora to an intimate presentation and cocktail event in Paris to explore shifting workplace dynamics.
Estée Lauder Companies’ CEO Says Fragrance Is Key to its Turnaround
While the US beauty conglomerate unveils its first fragrance-focussed innovation centre in Paris, executives including CEO Stéphane de La Faverie outlined new opportunities for its luxury and prestige perfume portfolio, which spans brands like Tom Ford and Le Labo.
Estée Lauder Companies’ CEO Says Fragrance Is Key to its Turnaround
While the US beauty conglomerate unveils its first fragrance-focussed innovation centre in Paris, executives including CEO Stéphane de La Faverie outlined new opportunities for its luxury and prestige perfume portfolio, which spans brands like Tom Ford and Le Labo.