Estee Stories: Beauty Blog and Inspiration

Brand Story: Born for Beauty

The niece of a Hungarian chemist, Estée was trained in the art of face creams at an early age.

Brand Story: The Start of Something Beautiful

Estée built the company with the perfect mix of know-how, dedication, persistence, passion, family commitment–and a lot of free samples.

Brand Story: Beauty Breakthroughs

"Success depends on daring to act on dreams," according to Estée, who turned a homespun cream into a global cosmetics empire.

Brand Story: Going the Distance

Estée Lauder began expanding internationally in 1960 and is now sold in over 150 countries.

Brand Story: A Lasting Legacy

In 2004, Estée passed away at the age of 97 leaving behind a family and a company to carry on her legacy.