Estee Lauder is a cosmetics maker, best known for its namesake brand of makeup and skincare products. Founded in 1946 by Joseph and Estee Lauder, the company has grown to become one of the world's leading manufacturers of beauty products. Estee Lauder is renowned for its high-quality products, which are sold in more than 150 countries around the world. The company also owns several other popular brands, such as Clinique, MAC, Bobbi Brown, and Origins.