Estée Lauder
About Company
The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) is a global leader in prestige beauty, producing, marketing, and selling high-quality skincare, makeup, fragrance, and hair-care products. Founded in 1946 by Estée and Joseph Lauder, ELC has grown into a powerhouse in the cosmetics industry, boasting over 30 brands including Clinique, MAC, Jo Malone London, La Mer, and many more. Today, their products are sold in approximately 150 countries and territories, supported by affiliate offices and a workforce of around 57,000 employees globally.
The company is known both for its luxury branding and its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and beauty-industry leadership. ELC invests heavily in research and development, brand experiences, and omni-channel retailing (online and in physical retail/counters). In the UK, its presence includes wholesale of perfume & cosmetics, luxury department store counters, and digital commerce. The company’s registered UK office is in central London at Mortimer Street.
