The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. 2008 Annual Report

La Mer joined The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. in 1995. Sold in more than 40 countries and territories. La Mer represents supreme luxury and serious treatment. Crème de la Mer was conceived by Dr. Max Huber, an aerospace physicist, after an explosion during an experiment resulted in severe chemical burns to his face. Twelve years and 6,000 experiments later, he perfected Crème de la Mer. Since then, it has evolved into what can only be described as a legend. La Mer has expanded from the original, best-selling Crème de la Mer into a complete range of facial skin care and body products. Select products: The Eye Concentrate, The Lifting Face Serum and The Radiant Infusion.

Jo Malone joined The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. in 1999 and is available in 14 countries and territories. The British lifestyle brand is known for its unique fragrance portfolio and luxury products for the home. Having rewritten the rules of perfumery by mixing unexpected combinations of ingredients and providing elegant yet playful concepts, The World of Jo Malone™ continues to inspire a loyal following. Jo Malone favorites include: Lime Basil & Mandarin Cologne and Home Candle, Orange Blossom Cologne, Pomegranate Noir Cologne, Grapefruit Home Candle and Vitamin E Gel.

Darphin joined The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. in 2003. Sold in more than 60 countries and territories. A well-established, Paris-based brand offering prestige skin care based on a 3D program-body care, makeup and massage techniques inspired by its founder Pierre Darphin. All products are created from the finest plant extracts and botanical aromas. Sold in independent European pharmacies, beauty salons and spas worldwide. Select products: 8 Flower Nectar Aromatic Care, Arovita C Line Response Firming Serum, Stimulskin Plus Eye Contour Cream, Predermine Cream, Aromatic Purifying Balm, Denblan whitening toothpaste and Volume Shampoo.

Tom Ford joined The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. when the exclusive global license agreement was signed in 2005. Sold in 16 countries and territories and select travel retail locations. Select products: Tom Ford Black Orchid Eau de Parfum, Tom Ford Black Orchid Perfume, Private Blend Collection and Tom Ford Black Orchid Ancillary Collection including Luminous Hair Perfume, Hydrating Emulsion, Cleansing Oil and Finishing Oil.