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The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE:EL) is a multinational manufacturer and marketer of prestige beauty products founded in 1946 by Estée Lauder and her husband Joseph Lauder. What began as a small business selling skincare products has evolved into one of the world's leading prestige beauty companies. The company went public in 1995 and is headquartered in New York. Today, Estée Lauder operates a portfolio of over 25 brands across skincare, makeup, fragrance, and hair care categories, selling products in approximately 150 countries and territories worldwide through various retail channels including department stores, specialty retailers, online platforms, and duty-free shops.