Heritage

Founded 1946

Our storied past is the foundation of our current success, as it inspires our future. Knowing who we are as a business — focused on long-term growth and successfully navigating global uncertainties — and knowing where we came from provides us with a strong footing to strategically adapt and grow.

Today we help millions of people around the world express their individual beauty

while we push the boundaries of the business,

continuing the bold, breakthrough efforts of our founder, Estée Lauder.

Infused throughout our organization is a passion for creativity and innovation

Philosophy

Bringing the best to everyone we touch and being the best in everything we do

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Estée Lauder was an iconic American entrepreneur. She was always in the know about fashion trends, and founded her namesake brand at a time when Givenchy, Chanel, Dior, Balenciaga and other designers were shaping the latest fashions.

Storytelling

“I never dreamed about success. I worked for it.” —Estée Lauder

Estée Lauder, the founder of the company that bears her name, was a visionary and a role model. She was a challenger who proved that anything was possible

Mission

Infusing creativity and innovation, inventing the future of beauty from product development to packaging, sampling to selling, marketing to merchandising, to meet the evolving needs of consumers.

Preservation

Since 1946, Estee Lauder has has gained a worldwide reputation for elegance, luxury and superior quality.