The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.

L’Atelier: where artistry, innovation, and heritage come together to shape the future of fragrance.   La Maison des Parfums. Paris, France.

The Estée Lauder Companies marked a milestone moment in fragrance with the opening of L’Atelier at La Maison des Parfums in the heart of Paris.   The inauguration celebration began with a ribbon-cutting ceremony where Stephane de La Faverie, President and CEO, and William P. Lauder, Chair of the Board of Directors, welcomed guests, government officials, and partners to recognize this moment.   Sumit Bhasin, Executive Vice President, Product Development, Innovation and Global Research, and other members of ELC’s global innovation team, then guided attendees through the Atelier’s co-creation spaces and innovation labs, showcasing the company’s AI-enabled, end-to-end fragrance development capabilities and the advanced technologies driving next-generation scent creation. Guests explored everything from ingredient measurement and scent layering to the ways AI and neuroscience are redefining how fragrances are conceived and experienced.   Susan Malsbury, Executive Director of the Leonard A. Lauder Estée Lauder Companies Archives, joined William P. Lauder to offer a rare look into the company’s fragrance heritage, highlighting vintage fragrances and archival treasures that reflect Mrs. Estée Lauder’s pioneering vision and enduring influence.   Where heritage meets technology, the Atelier stands as a testament to creativity and ELC’s bold next chapter in fragrance.

The Estée Lauder Companies is proud to return as a corporate partner of the AFROTECH 2025 Conference (October 28–31)—celebrating the innovators shaping the future of business and technology.   This year, we’re bringing our portfolio of brands — The Ordinary, Estée Lauder, MAC Cosmetics, and Clinique—and our Global Talent team to deliver immersive demos and career discussions that showcase how we’re reimagining the future of beauty through High-Touch technology.   Join us at booth #615 to see how ELC continues to power creativity through AI, artistry, and inclusion—building a workforce that’s truly representative and responsive to people of all backgrounds.   Share your favorite moments from previous years with us using #ELCHighTouchTech

A new chapter in fragrance begins. In the heart of Paris, The Estée Lauder Companies unveils La Maison des Parfums, home to L’Atelier — a state-of-the-art hub for fragrance innovation, designed to define the future of fragrance. Within the Atelier’s six meticulously crafted rooms, innovation, artistry, and precision come together — where tradition meets technology, and creativity finds new expression. The Atelier reflects craftsmanship, creativity, and scientific excellence. From AI-enabled fragrance development to neuroscience modeling, it reimagine, how scents are conceived, created, and experienced. Rooted in the visionary spirit of Mrs. Estée Lauder — a pioneer who believed in the power of scent to transform emotion and experience — La Maison des Parfums carries forward her legacy, empowering our brands to craft the icons of tomorrow. As part of our global research & innovation network, the Atelier strengthens our end-to-end fragrance ecosystem, accelerating discovery, fostering collaboration, and propelling the art and science of perfumery into the future.

Where heritage, artistry, and innovation shape the future of fragrance. La Maison des Parfums. Paris, France.

Introducing BEAUTY&YOU India 2025 Breakthrough Award Winner: Hitech Formulations Private Limited. Meet Jaspreet Gulati, Founder and Director of Hitech Formulations Private Limited and winner of the Breakthrough Award.  Their cutting-edge Lipocell™ encapsulation technology delivers formulations for pigmentation, anti-aging, and antioxidant-driven skin care. Here’s to the bold ideas and beauty innovations that inspire the future.  Congratulations Hitech Formulations and Jaspreet Singh Gulati, and to all the BEAUTY&YOU India 2025 winners and finalists.

Introducing BEAUTY&YOU India 2025 Grow Award Winner: Antinorm . Meet Aparna Saxena, Founder & CEO of Antinorm and winner of the GROW Award.  Antinorm is transforming the beauty landscape with multifunctional, climate-conscious products that simplify routines without sacrificing performance. By combining data-driven insights with lived experience, the brand designs for women’s needs — replacing multi-step routines with single, high-performing solutions built for India’s lifestyle and climate. Congratulations to Antinorm and Saxena Aparna, and to all the BEAUTY&YOU India 2025 winners and finalists.

Introducing BEAUTY&YOU India 2025 Imagine Award Winner: Mimiq.    Meet Harsha Soundararajan, Founder of Mimiq and winner of the IMAGINE award.    Mimiq is building a new global beauty category for people with visible skin differences — including vitiligo, scars, and birthmarks. With long-wear, waterproof, transfer-proof complexion products and a mission rooted in empathy and innovation, Mimiq is redefining what inclusive beauty looks and feels like.    Congratulations to Mimiq and Harsha Soundararajan, and to all the BEAUTY&YOU India 2025 winners and finalists.

Introducing BEAUTY&YOU India 2025 Visionary Women’s Award Winner: Sohrai Beauty.    Meet Khanak Gupta, Co-Founder and CEO of Sohrai Beauty, and winner of the first-ever Visionary Women’s Award, presented with Startup India. Khanak exemplifies purpose-driven entrepreneurship. Through Sohrai, she’s creating high-performing products using an indigenous ingredient, Mahua, that is sourced through local partnerships that create economic opportunities for tribal communities and women. Like our visionary founder, Mrs. Estée Lauder, Khanak combines creativity, courage, and compassion to redefine what beauty can achieve.   Congratulations to Sohrai Beauty and Khanak Gupta, and to all the BEAUTY&YOU India 2025 winners and finalists.

At ELC's 2025 BEAUTY&YOU India, our judges brought their expertise, passion, and guidance to help shape the future of beauty in India. From reviewing presentations to connecting with finalists and sharing invaluable feedback, they played a vital role in supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs.    A huge thank you to our panel of judges, who helped us name winners in four categories: ◾️ Akhil Shrivastava, EVP & CFO, The Estée Lauder Companies  ◾️ Michelle Freyre, Global Brand President, Clinique and Dermatological Brands  ◾️ Sumit Bhasin, SVP, Global R&D and Innovation, The Estée Lauder Companies  ◾️ Aïda Moudachirou-Rébois, SVP & Global CMO, Global GM, M·A·C Cosmetics  ◾️ Vaziralli Rohan, GM, The Estée Lauder Companies India  ◾️ Katrina Kaif, Actress & Co-Founder, Kay Beauty  ◾️ Anchit Nayar, Executive Director & CEO, Nykaa Beauty  ◾️ Nivruti Rai, Head of Invest India  ◾️ Samrath-Bedi, Executive Director, Forest Essentials  ◾️ Gaurav Gupta Couture, Couturier, Artist, and Designer  ◾️ Diipa Büller-Khosla, Founder, indē wild  ◾️ Vivek Kamath, Co-Founder, Matrix  ◾️ Aabha Bakaya, Founder & CEO, Ladies Who Lead  ◾️ Radhika Ghai, Founder & CEO, kindlife  ◾️ DHRUV KAPOOR, Founder & Designer  ◾️ Gianandrea Ferrari, Chief Commercial Officer, Intercos Group  ◾️ Jaffrey Zaman, CEO & MD, Intercos India  ◾️ Sakshi Chopra, Managing Director, Peak X  ◾️ Ryan J. Piela, Executive Director, New Incubation Ventures, ELC ◾️ Peri Izzo, Executive Director, New Incubation Ventures, ELC ◾️ Lauren Wisniewski, Senior Manager, New Incubation Ventures, ELC