American cosmetics brand founded in 1991 by makeup artist Bobbi Brown in New York City, initially built around a ten-shade collection of natural-looking lipsticks. The Estée Lauder Companies acquired the brand in 1995, and it grew to over $1 billion in annual retail sales by 2016. Bobbi Brown departed from her namesake brand in December 2016 after 25 years, following which ELC undertook a comprehensive brand refresh including new packaging, logo, and positioning.

Bobbi Brown Cosmetics

ELC first invested in DECIEM in 2017, increased its stake to become majority owner in 2021, and recently exercised its option to purchase the remaining interests in DECIEM after a three-year period.

The Estée Lauder Companies Completes Acquisition of DECIEM

Children have picked ingredients used by suppliers to two major beauty companies, the BBC reveals.

Luxury perfumes linked to child labour, BBC finds

ELC licenses the TOM FORD trademark to Zegna Group for fashion and accessories and Marcolin Group for eyewear

The Estée Lauder Companies Completes Acquisition of the Tom Ford Brand

Aerin and Jane Lauder, the granddaughters of Estee Lauder, have become billionaires amid a bull market for cosmetics companies.

Estee Lauder keeps its billions in the family

Estée Lauder Bought Too Faced for a whopping $1.45 billion—along with the finalization of its purchase of Becca Cosmetics.

Bobbi Brown Cosmetics is an independent company.

Bobbi Brown Cosmetics