Brands owned by Estée Lauder
The Estée Lauder Companies own Aveda, Origins, MAC Cosmetics, Bobbi Brown, Le Labo and The Ordinary (via Deciem).
New York, United States · Prestige beauty
Official brand directoryThe Estée Lauder portfolio
| Brand | Owned since | Ethics score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aveda | 1997 | Not scored | Reference only |
| MAC Cosmetics | 1998 | Not scored | Reference only |
| Origins | 1990 | Not scored | Reference only |
| The Ordinary | 2021 | Not scored | Reference only |
Estée Lauder's ethics record
Aveda is Leaping Bunny certified and 100% vegan; MAC and several sister brands are not cruelty-free. The group reports renewable-electricity and refillable-packaging targets.
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Brands owned by Estée Lauder — FAQs
What brands are owned by Estée Lauder?+
In our database Estée Lauder owns Aveda, MAC Cosmetics, Origins, The Ordinary. Each links through to its ownership page and, where we hold one, an ethics verdict.
Does buying a Estée Lauder sub-brand support Estée Lauder?+
Yes. Revenue from a subsidiary flows up to the group, even when the sub-brand holds its own Leaping Bunny, B Corp or vegan certification.
Is Estée Lauder cruelty-free?+
Aveda is Leaping Bunny certified and 100% vegan; MAC and several sister brands are not cruelty-free. The group reports renewable-electricity and refillable-packaging targets.
How is this ownership list verified?+
Relationships come from company brand directories, annual reports and acquisition announcements, with the source linked on each brand's ownership page.