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Clinique Skin Supplies for Men Wins Readers' Choice Award for Best Men's Skin Care Line

Backed by Estée Lauder, cosmetics powerhouse Clinique has both the resources and the pedigree to create some of the world's most popular skin care products. Little wonder that Clinique Skin Supplies for Men is the Luxist Awards' Readers' Choice Winner in the best men's skin care line category.

Clinique has seemed destined to succeed ever since its auspicious beginnings in 1968. In the prior year, as the legend goes, Estée Lauder's daughter-in-law read an article in Vogue that suggested great skin could be created simply by maintaining a proper daily skin care routine. She showed the piece to her mother-in-law, who quickly recruited authors Carol Phillips and Dr. Norman Orentreich. By the end of the following summer, the Clinique brand was born, debuting at Saks Fifth Avenue.

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Today, Clinique's offerings encompass skin care, fragrances and other cosmetics for men and women. The company's men's line is among the most extensive in the world, boasting a staggering array of grooming products including shampoo, shower gel, lip balm, deodorant, cologne, and an expansive skin care line.

Clinique Skin Supplies for Men includes concoctions for general skin health and for very specific situations. For men who eschew disposable razors in favor of their modern counterpart, there's the electric shave primer (3.4 oz: $15.50). For those who prefer the more traditional method of removing facial hair, there's the post shave smoother (2.5 oz: $17). As ever, all are still available at Saks Fifth Avenue and other fine retailers.

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Bobbi Brown: Makeup that Looks Like Skin, But Better

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Bobbi Brown is the beauty line and namesake of celebrity makeup artist Bobbi Brown, and a nominee for a Readers' Choice Award in Best Cosmetics Line.

Bobbi Brown worked her way up to makeup stardom through the freelance scene in New York City, gig by gig, in the kind of environment that makes most young hopefuls throw in the towel. Her seven-year perseverance paid off with a Vogue cover featuring supermodel-to-be Naomi Campbell shot by Patrick Demarchelier. She was immediately established as one of the freshest voices in the industry, and the jobs started pouring in.

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Lab Series Skincare for Men: Understanding Men's Physiology

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Thanks to a diverse range of products developed over a quarter-century of existence, Lab Series Skincare for Men is one of the leading names in men's skin care. Its longevity and expertise have earned it a nomination for a Luxist award in the best men's skin care line category.

Established in 1987, Lab Series is one of Estée Lauder's premier brands for men. Every year, the Lab Series Research Center churns out the latest formulas for making men look and feel their best. Products are divided into four categories, or steps: Clean, Shave, Treat, and Hair/Body.

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Lab Series emphasizes the importance of cleansing-the first step in any skin care regimen-and offers a range of exfoliating and oil-removing face washes. For the second step, shaving, there's a selection of creams and oils tailored to an array of preferences. The third step, treatment, includes a line of anti-aging potions and serums. Lab Series' hair/body offerings round out the lineup.

Top sellers include Mild Foaming Face Wash, a cleanser that clears away oil and dirt while maintaining a healthy PH balance (3.4 oz: $16), as well as Daily Moisture Defense Lotion, a lightweight substance packed with anti-oxidants and SPF-15 sun protection (3.4 oz: $37.50). All are available on Lab Series' websites and in most fine retail locations.

Vote for the men's skin care line that you believe is the best of breed. The voting period runs through May 31st and winners will be announced on June 1.

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Clinique Skin Supplies for Men: One of the Most Extensive Lines for Men

by Carrie Coolidge (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Cosmetics and Fragrance

Backed by Estée Lauder, cosmetics powerhouse Clinique has both the resources and the pedigree to create some of the world's most popular skin care products. Little wonder that Clinique Skin Supplies for Men is a Luxist nominee in the best men's skin care line category.

Clinique has seemed destined to succeed ever since its auspicious beginnings in 1968. In the prior year, as the legend goes, Estée Lauder's daughter-in-law read an article in Vogue that suggested great skin could be created simply by maintaining a proper daily skin care routine. She showed the piece to her mother-in-law, who quickly recruited authors Carol Phillips and Dr. Norman Orentreich. By the end of the following summer, the Clinique brand was born, debuting at Saks Fifth Avenue.

Gallery: Clinique for Men

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Estee Lauder Plans Drastic Job Cuts

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Filed under: Cosmetics and Fragrance

The cosmetics and skincare industry is supposed to be one of the safe spots in a down economy but that doesn't seem to be true any longer. Estee Lauder recently announced a four-year turnaround plan that will result in a six percent reduction in its work force and a freeze on merit pay increases. A total of 2,000 jobs will be cut over the next two years and a hiring freeze is in place. The news comes as Estee Lauder reported a fourth quarter net income that fell 30% to $158 million, or 80 cents a share, from $224.4 million, or $1.14 a share, a year earlier. During the most recent quarter ending December 31, sales of Estee Lauder's makeup brands, which also include Clinique and MAC fell 12 percent while sales of skin-care products fell 7.1 percent.

Pictured above are Hilary Rhoda, Gwyneth Paltrow, Elizabeth Hurley and Carolyn Murphy at the worldwide debut of the new Estee Lauder fragrance 'Sensuous' at Bloomingdale's in New York City last summer.

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Cosmetics Chairman Gives Big Museum Gift

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Cosmetics heir Leonard Lauder, chairman of the Estée Lauder Companies, has made New York's Whitney Museum of American Art feel pretty this week. He has donated $131 million which is the largest donation ever received by the museum in its 77-year history.Lauder is also the museum's chairman and donated the money through his arts foundation, The American Contemporary Art Foundation Inc. The money was given partially to ensure that museum will keep the Marcel Breuer-designed building on Madison Avenue at 75th Street even though it plans to open a satellite museum in the meatpacking district. The Whitney specializes in 20th and 21st- century American art and has the largest body of work by Alexander Calder in any museum. Lauder had a net worth of $3.2 billion in 2007 according to Forbes.

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Estee Lauder Butterfly Compact

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Filed under: Decor, Cosmetics and Fragrance

Estee Lauder makes some of the most beautiful perfume compacts around. Current designs includes the Great Wall of China, a crystal-covered feather, a tiny turtle and a sparkling sailboat. Perhaps the most extraordinary is the design they have created to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Neiman Marcus. The monarch butterfly is made of black enamel, orange and clear crystals and golden highlights. The compact is filled with Beautiful solid perfume and sells for $300.

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Estee Lauder Goes After Mustang Men

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Filed under: Luxury Cars & Autos, Cosmetics and Fragrance

Autoblog shot us an e-mail about this fragrant little story, and frankly, we're surprised this product didn't come around earlier. Estee Lauder's Aramis division has created a fragrance that mustang owners will no doubt want to keep in their glove boxes -- Mustang, the new fragrance for men, set to launch in July.

The Ford Mustang joins the ranks of brands teaming with the fragrance designer for cross-promotion purposes, including Donna Karan, Tommy Hilfiger and Coach. Their marketing folks no doubt had a meeting as well, because the fragrance is described as "bold, daring and legendary," words Ford's marketing people also associate with the vehicle.

The bold scents are lavender, ginger and lemon, while the daring is pipe tobacco and cedarwood. Legendary, represented by amber, fir balsam and patchouli, finishes off the scent.

The base model of the fragrance, so to speak, will be the cologne and aftershave, both of which will start at $20.

[via Autoblog.com]

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Diddy's Unforgivable Multi Platinum

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Filed under: Cosmetics and Fragrance

When Sean "Diddy"Combs teamed up with Estée Lauder to create the men's cologne Unforgiven, he did it Diddy-style, with suggestive advertising that turned off a lot of retailers. The controversy didn't hurt sales and now he's back with Unforgivable Multi Platinum, a limited edition version of the original.

Comparing his new scent to a fine wine, he says this luxury version is a better grade of "juice". At $65 for 2.5 ounces, it sells for $10 more than the original version.

A blend of bergamot and iris, the scent is a bit more understated than you might expect from the flamboyant rapper. Always the ladies man, Combs is working on Unforgivable Woman, expected in stores this fall

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Lauder Heritage Miniaudiere, Handbag of the Day

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Filed under: Handbags, Cosmetics and Fragrance

This seashell-shaped evening clutch looks as if it was just unearthed from your grandmother's closet. That's because it could have come from Estée Lauder's closet. The Heritage Collection was created by Aerin Lauder and inspired by her grandmother, Estée. The golden evening clutch comes with a lipstick in a classic red and a golden compact with a blue enamel face. The set sells for $550.

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Tom Ford Estee Lauder Amber Nude Miniaudiere

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When Tom Ford first partnered up with Estee Lauder I had my doubts. The king of sexy fashion teaming up with a makeup line headed toward a bit of a dowager image didn't seem like a natural fit. I stand corrected. Ford has managed to turn the old product lines of Youth Dew and Azurée hot again. While Azurée is a summery beachy line with coral tones, the new Youth Dew Amber Nude makeup line for fall is warmer with a touch of gold in the makeup for a gilded look. The look stresses a neutral mouth with a dark and dramatic eye. The Minaudiere limited edition comes with The Face and The Lip Polish and sells for $550.

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FiFi Award Winners Announced

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The fragrance industry just hosted their 34th annual FiFi Awards, the industry's biggest event. The FiFis recognize the best scents, best packaging and best ad campaigns in the industry. Top honors for women's and men's luxe fragrances went to euphoria by Calvin Klein and Armani Code by Giorgio Armani, respectively. The other 2006 winners included:

Best Women’s Direct Sell : So in Love by Victoria’s Secret Beauty
Best Men’s Direct Sell: Today. Tomorrow. Always for Men by Avon
Best Women’s Popular Appeal: Spirit by Antonio Banderas for Women
Best Men’s Popular Appeal: Stetson Black
Best Packaging Women's and Men's: Armani Privé by Giorgio Armani
Best Televised National Advertising Campaign: Lovely by Sarah Jessica Parker

The Senior Corporate Vice President of Estée Lauder, Evelyn H. Lauder, was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award for bringing "extraordinary ingenuity, dedication and inner resources [to her company and] to the fragrance industry as a whole."

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Estee Lauder Sun Goddess Compact

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Estee Lauder is famous for their elegant powder compacts that often feature designs like astrological symbols or intricate flowers rendered in Swarovski crystals. Usually the compacts feature pressed powder but for summer they have this beautiful golden collectible compact that is filled with bronzer. The compact sells for $60.

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Tom Ford's Latest Fragrance

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A Socialite's Life has the scoop on the next Tom Ford fragrance. As we've mentioned before, Ford has worked on the Youth Dew Amber Nude and the new version of Azuree. According to Miu, who received a reader tip, the new fragrance is Tom Ford Black Orchid. Given Ford's propensity for heady scents this seems like a good fit. I'm definitely thinking this will be a very lush and heavy floral doing its best to be sexy in a bottle.

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Estee Lauder Oscar Swag

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And the Oscar swagfest begins... Estee Lauder has announced their 2006 Estee Lauder Luxury Beauty Spa Experience for nominees to indulge, relax and prepare for their big night with a spa experience. The Estee Lauder "Dream Team" will travel to each nominee and let them choose a customized spa day. Those in need of a little boost can check out the Perfectionist Power Facial by Dr. Jay Calvert which includes a light laser procedure and then a Power Patch placed on the area around the eye for 20 minutes. And for sunless tan addicts (like Charlize Theron) there is new Winning Glow Tanning Treatment which provides a full face and body exfoliation and bronzing with Estee Lauder's sunless tanners. A Bentley Continental Flying Spur will transport nominees to and from their Spa appointments and chauffeur the Estee Lauder Dream Team to the nominees on location. And of course there is a swag bag which includes Estee Lauder products, Manolo Blahnik sandals, Michael Kors sunglasses, a tiger's eye necklace, a set of Harcourt black crystal wine goblets and La Grande Dame Veuve Clicquot champagne (very similar to last year's offering).

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