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Estee Lauder Question

Mistreatedbycs — Wed, 24 Aug 2016 14:26:01 GMT

So I'm reading all the politics out there and one of the representatives had a special interest in the US trading relations with China.....I guess EL donated somewhere

between 100 to 250K....

so a company wouldn't donate that kind of money if they didn't have an iron in the fire, are these cosmetics all made in China?

Where do you find this out...been researching and can't find a country of origin.

Re: Estee Lauder Question

SahmIam — Wed, 24 Aug 2016 14:37:27 GMT

To sell in China, you must comply with their laws and they require animal testing. This is why many customers now boycott companies once they start selling their: EL owns a HUGE number of cosmetic lines.

A simple google search will bring up everything. : )

Re: Estee Lauder Question

sunshine45 — Wed, 24 Aug 2016 14:39:31 GMT

Employees Approximately 44,000 full-time employees worldwide at June 30, 2015
Research and Development Approximately 750 employees in 6 principal facilities at June 30, 2015: Melville, New York; Blaine, Minnesota; Oevel, Belgium; Ontario, Canada; Shanghai, China and Tokyo, Japan
Manufacturing Approximately 11 factories in 5 countries: United States, Belgium, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and Canada
Business Offices Wholly owned or majority-owned and operated offices in over 50 countries and territories

http://www.elcompanies.com/Pages/Fact-Sheet.aspx

Re: Estee Lauder Question

GATORGIRL — Wed, 24 Aug 2016 14:48:51 GMT

WE OPERATE ON A GLOBAL BASIS, WITH THE MAJORITY OF OUR NET SALES GENERATED OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES

And this:

THE ESTÉE LAUDER COMPANIES OPENS ASIA INNOVATION CENTER IN SHANGHAI
This new innovation center expands the Company's existing research capabilities, reinforcing its strong commitment to local consumers by developing products tailored to the specific needs of Chinese and Asian skin.

ELC’S REGIONAL ACTIVITY

The Americas
This region is our largest in terms of sales, accounting for 42 percent of total global sales. Latin America, while still small, is one of our fastest growing sub-regions.
Europe, the Middle East and Africa
This geographic area contributes the highest percentage of our operating income and includes our Travel Retail business, which has enjoyed huge sales growth during the last two years. We have also posted solid gains in well-established European countries, as well as in emerging markets, including Russia, the Middle East and Eastern Europe.
Asia/Pacific
Greater China is driving significant sales gains in this area. China has become our second largest market in the region after Japan, fueled by a rapidly growing middle class that desires luxury, aspirational brands. Sales in this region are heavily skewed toward skin care, our largest product category.

http://www.elcompanies.com/Pages/Worldwide-Initiatives.aspx

Re: Estee Lauder Question

luv-the-Q — Wed, 24 Aug 2016 14:51:01 GMT

Their website has an entire page focusing on this issue.

Re: Estee Lauder Question

SahmIam — Wed, 24 Aug 2016 14:57:03 GMT

Geez OP, I read your quesiton completely wrong and I apologize.

El has a huge factory in NY. They make their own products in their own facilities where as most contract through labs/companies that make products for multiple lines (not owned by EL).

It wouldn't suprise me if EL was going to open a plant in China simply to get product quicker to parts of the world/larger customer base.

I'm going to read up on this; thank you for posting the question!

Re: Estee Lauder Question

Q4u — Wed, 24 Aug 2016 15:20:12 GMT

I will be interested in whatever information is found on this subject. I have been a loyal user of one of their perfumes (Estee) since the 70's..... I've found that in all those years the product has remained the same, quality, etc. Only recently have they changed their bottle to a smaller size and upped their price a bit more...

Re: Estee Lauder Question

suzyQ3 — Wed, 24 Aug 2016 17:29:47 GMT

@Mistreatedbycs wrote:
So I'm reading all the politics out there and one of the representatives had a special interest in the US trading relations with China.....I guess EL donated somewhere
between 100 to 250K....

so a company wouldn't donate that kind of money if they didn't have an iron in the fire, are these cosmetics all made in China?

Where do you find this out...been researching and can't find a country of origin.

If you can get to a store that sells Estee Lauder, you can look at the package of any product to find country of origin. You can also call the company and ask, especially if ou have a specific product in mind.

But there are reasons for wanting trade relations with a country other than manufacturing products there.

Re: Estee Lauder Question

SarahDergson — Wed, 24 Aug 2016 20:14:02 GMT

It is important to know that as a previous poster said if a product is sold in China, it must pass animal testing regularions.

Just as important to know is that if a product is made, but not sold, in China it does not require animal testing.

Re: Estee Lauder Question

HappyDaze — Wed, 24 Aug 2016 22:12:48 GMT

@SarahDergson wrote:
It is important to know that as a previous poster said if a product is sold in China, it must pass animal testing regularions.

Just as important to know is that if a product is made, but not sold, in China it does not require animal testing.

This is actually NOT 100% true- the Chinese government allows a few other methods to prove safety but it is more expensive so most companies, like L'oreal, choose to test on animals instead.

And yes, L'oreal DOES test on animals if that matters to anyone.

Re: Estee Lauder Question

January121 — Wed, 24 Aug 2016 22:45:45 GMT

@suzyQ3 wrote:
@Mistreatedbycs wrote:
So I'm reading all the politics out there and one of the representatives had a special interest in the US trading relations with China.....I guess EL donated somewhere
between 100 to 250K....

so a company wouldn't donate that kind of money if they didn't have an iron in the fire, are these cosmetics all made in China?

Where do you find this out...been researching and can't find a country of origin.
If you can get to a store that sells Estee Lauder, you can look at the package of any product to find country of origin. You can also call the company and ask, especially if ou have a specific product in mind.

But there are reasons for wanting trade relations with a country other than manufacturing products there.

@suzyQ3 @Mistreatedbycs .... I have been using Estée Lauder Fresh Air Makeup Base for over 25 years ... I just went & checked the box that it comes in .....it is made in Belgum .... at least it's not made in China because if it was I would not continue to use it!!!!

Re: Estee Lauder Question

Mistreatedbycs — Thu, 25 Aug 2016 03:39:47 GMT

Thank you so very much for the information and now I understand completely.

It's just sad what money can do and how much. A business

should be able to stand on its' own and not need thousands to millions to be able to do what they do best, sell.