The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is a publicly owned American multinational manufacturer and marketer of prestige skincare, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products. Founded in 1946 by Estée Lauder and her husband Joseph Lauder, the company is headquartered in New York City and employs over 24,860 people worldwide. The Estée Lauder Companies owns a diverse portfolio of brands, including Estée Lauder, Clinique, Bobbi Brown, MAC Cosmetics, La Mer, and Aveda, among others. The company's products are sold in over 150 countries and territories through department stores, specialty stores, online retailers, and its own retail stores.