The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. 2008 Annual Report
[Intro]
[Chairman's Message]
[Chief Executive's Review]
[Fiscal 2008 Highlights]
[Multi-National Expansion]
[Multi-Channel Distribution]
[Multi-Brand Leadership]
[Portfolio of Brands]
[Board of Directors]
[Executive Officers]
[Financial Section]
[Stockholder Information]
[Environmental Profile]
[Form 10K]
BeautyBank Brands
American Beauty LogoAmerican Beauty was launched in 2004 as one of the three original BeautyBank brands. American Beauty is a luxurious makeup, skin care and fragrance brand that celebrates the beauty of American style. American Beauty is available exclusively in the United States at Kohl's Department Stores and online at kohls.com. In 2008, American Beauty launched internationally in Target Australia. Select products: Beloved™ Perfume Spray, Perfect Mineral™ Powder Makeup, Beauty Boost™ Overnight Radiance Cream and Luxury for Lips™ Moisture Rich Lipcolor.
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Flirt! LogoOne of the three original BeautyBank brands, Flirt! was launched in 2004. Flirt! is a makeup line with over 300 shades to flirt with the possibilities. Products are housed in innovative, color-matched packaging for easy shade selection. Flirt! is available exclusively in the United States at Kohl's Department Stores and online at kohls.com. In 2008, Flirt! launched internationally in Korea on www.flirtcosmetics.co.kr and in Target Australia. Select products: Glamourazzi™ Extreme Lip Lacquers, Dreamy Eyes™ Eyeshadow, Far Out™ Lengthening Mascara, Squeeze Me™ Super Shiny Lip Gloss and Flirtatious™ Perfume Spray.

good skin LogoGood Skin™ was introduced in 2004 by BeautyBank as a dermatologist-formulated, fragrance-free skin care brand with simple, color-coded packages that allow for self-diagnosis by skin concern. In January 2006, Good Skin™ Labs was launched as a sub-brand of Good Skin. Good Skin Labs offers advanced performance products targeted to specific skin issues. Select products: Tri-Aktiline™ Instant Deep Wrinkle Filler, Eyliplex-2™ Eye Lift + Circle Reducer, Smooth-365™ Intensive Clarity + Smoothing Peptide Serum and All Firm™ Moisture Cream. Good Skin and Good Skin Labs are available exclusively in the United States at Kohl's Department Stores, kohls.com and in select international markets.

Tri-Aktiline LogoIn January 2007, Tri-Aktiline™ Instant Deep Wrinkle Filler was launched in the United States as the first product from Good Skin Labs. In September 2007, Tri-Aktiline launched in Sephora Europe, quickly becoming a top-selling product. The highly successful European launch was followed by other international markets including the United Kingdom, Germany, Korea, Malaysia, Taiwan and Australia.

grassroots LogoGrassroots, introduced in 2005, is a line of naturally-sourced products blended from pure essential oils. Grassroots has product categories for face, body and hair. Recognizing the power of both science and nature, grassroots Research Labs, a sub-brand of grassroots, was introduced in March 2008 and uses natural ingredients that are effective, potent and offer the latest in skin care technology. Grassroots and grassroots Research Labs are available exclusively in the United States at Kohl's Department Stores and online at kohls.com. Select products: Pomegranate Super Anti-Oxidant Cream and Serum, Happily Ever After™ Moisture Cream SPF 15 and In Good Hands™ Comforting Hand Cream.

Daisy Fuentes LogoDaisy Fuentes Beauty was established in fiscal 2007 by BeautyBank. An entrepreneur and fashion designer, Daisy Fuentes is a proven business woman. Expanding on the success of her line of sportswear available at Kohl's Department Stores, Daisy entered the fragrance, bath and body category with the launch of her first fragrance, Dianoche. In 2007, Daisy introduced her second fragrance, So Luxurious, followed in 2008 by her third fragrance, Dianoche Ocean. All fragrances and ancillary products are available exclusively in the United States at Kohl's Department Stores and online at kohls.com.

Eyes by Design LogoEyes by Design was created by BeautyBank in 2008 as the first prestige cosmetics line designed specifically for direct response television and that focuses its expertise on the eyes. By narrowing the collection to only the essentials in treatment, color and tools, Eyes by Design takes the guesswork out of every step, from selection to application. Eyes by Design takes the application process a step further by offering detailed, yet professional guidance on how to apply individual looks, giving women confidence to experiment and try new looks on their own. Select products include: Transforming Eye Cream, Transforming Eye Palettes and Retouching Cream. Eyes by Design launched in the United States in July 2008 exclusively on HSN and HSN.com.