American skincare brand founded in 1990 by Leonard Lauder, son of Estée Lauder, as the first wellness-oriented brand in US department stores. Origins was created internally by The Estée Lauder Companies and built around plant-powered, environmentally conscious formulations, with products packaged in recycled materials. The brand launched the first USDA-certified 95% organic cosmetic line in the US in 2007 and operates approximately 1,400 points of sale globally.

Origins

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.

Origins is an independent company.

Origins