introduction of Estee Lauder
1.1 COMPANY HISTORY/ BACKGROUND
Estée Lauder, the founder of the $8 billion company that bears her name, started her business with four skin care products and a simple premise where that every woman can be beautiful. Armed with that philosophy, plus drive, creativity and passion, she literally changed the face of the cosmetics industry.
Born Josephine Esther Mentzer, Estée Lauder was raised in Queens, N.Y., by her Hungarian mother, Rose, and Czech father, Max. The name Estée was a variation of her nickname, Esty. Her interest in beauty was sparked in high school when her Hungarian uncle came to live with her family and created velvety skin creams, first in the kitchen, then in a laboratory in a stable out back. Estée got her start selling skin care and makeup in beauty salons, demonstrating her products on women while they were sitting under hair dryers.
In 1946 she and her husband, Joseph Lauder, officially launched the Company and a year later got their first major order which is $800 worth of products from Saks Fifth Avenue. They first carried only four products which are Super-Rich All Purpose Creme, Creme Pack, Cleansing Oil, and Skin Lotion. Two years later, they established their first department store account with Saks Fifth Avenue in New York. Estée Lauder Companies, is a manufacturer and marketer of prestige skincare, makeup, fragrance and hair care products. The company has its headquarters in Midtown Manhattan, New York City.
Over time, five additional brands were developed internally. Aramis, a line of prestige fragrance and grooming products for men, was launched in 1964. Clinique, the first dermatologist-guided, allergy-tested, fragrance-free cosmetics brand, followed in 1968. Prescriptives, a color authority with an advanced collection of highly individualized products, was founded in 1979. Lab Series Skincare for Men, specializing in men 's treatment, debuted in 1987. Origins, a plant-based line of skin care, makeup, bath or
Estée Lauder, the founder of the $8 billion company that bears her name, started her business with four skin care products and a simple premise where that every woman can be beautiful. Armed with that philosophy, plus drive, creativity and passion, she literally changed the face of the cosmetics industry.
Born Josephine Esther Mentzer, Estée Lauder was raised in Queens, N.Y., by her Hungarian mother, Rose, and Czech father, Max. The name Estée was a variation of her nickname, Esty. Her interest in beauty was sparked in high school when her Hungarian uncle came to live with her family and created velvety skin creams, first in the kitchen, then in a laboratory in a stable out back. Estée got her start selling skin care and makeup in beauty salons, demonstrating her products on women while they were sitting under hair dryers.
In 1946 she and her husband, Joseph Lauder, officially launched the Company and a year later got their first major order which is $800 worth of products from Saks Fifth Avenue. They first carried only four products which are Super-Rich All Purpose Creme, Creme Pack, Cleansing Oil, and Skin Lotion. Two years later, they established their first department store account with Saks Fifth Avenue in New York. Estée Lauder Companies, is a manufacturer and marketer of prestige skincare, makeup, fragrance and hair care products. The company has its headquarters in Midtown Manhattan, New York City.
Over time, five additional brands were developed internally. Aramis, a line of prestige fragrance and grooming products for men, was launched in 1964. Clinique, the first dermatologist-guided, allergy-tested, fragrance-free cosmetics brand, followed in 1968. Prescriptives, a color authority with an advanced collection of highly individualized products, was founded in 1979. Lab Series Skincare for Men, specializing in men 's treatment, debuted in 1987. Origins, a plant-based line of skin care, makeup, bath or
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