Estee Lauder is a public company based in New York City and listed on the New York Stock Exchange. The company was founded in 1946 by Estee Lauder herself and has become one of the leading manufacturers of cosmetics and skin care products in the world. Much of Estee Lauder’s $10 trillion in annual sales comes from in-person purchases at makeup counters located inside of top department stores; however, the company does offer an online website for customers who prefer to buy direct. At EsteeLauder.com, shoppers can purchase all of the latest makeup, skin care products, fragrance products and beauty tools from the brand.