Clinique
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| Company type | Division of holding company (Estée Lauder Companies, Inc.) |
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| Industry | Consumer goods |
| Founded | 1968 |
| Headquarters |  New York, United States of America |
| Products | Cosmetics & beauty |
| Parent | Estée Lauder Companies, Inc. |
| Website | www.clinique.com |
Clinique is a manufacturer of skincare, cosmetics, toiletries and fragrances, owned by the Estée Lauder Corporation.
History
In 1967, American Vogue magazine published an article called “Can Great Skin Be Created?”, written by beauty editor Carol Phillips with Dr. Norman Orentriech, discussing the significance of a skin-care routine. Evelyn Lauder, daughter-in-law of Estée Lauder, read the article[1], and brought it to Estée’s attention. Both Carol Phillips and Dr. Orentreich were recruited to help create the brand, and in August, 1968, Clinique premiered as the world’s first hypo-allergenic, dermatologist-driven line at Saks Fifth Avenue.[2]
Allergy tested
Clinique tests its product for allergic reactions by applying it to 600 people 12 times, with a standard of zero reactions.[citation needed]
Skin care
Clinique's soap contains tallow and lye as the bases. There are three formulas available in North America and Europe; Extra-mild, Mild, and Oily.
Clinique also has a facial care line called CX which contains products targeted towards specialized needs, such as stretch marks associated with pregnancy.
Clinique also carries a skin care line targeted to men.
General cosmetics
Although mostly known as a skincare line, 52%[citation needed] of revenue for Clinique is derived from their foundations. Clinique also carries a line of makeup brushes coated with an antibacterial solution.
Fragrances
Clinique's original fragrance is Aromatics Elixir[3].
Clinique Medical
In 2008, Clinique announced a partnership[4] with Allergan, the maker of Botox and former cosmeceutical partner of Elizabeth Arden, with the result being a new line called Clinique Medical. The line is only available in physician's offices. The 5-product set is designed for pre- and post-operation skin care, and targets complications such as redness, tightness, burning, irritation, discoloration, among others that "slow the healing process."[5] The regimen includes a probiotic cleaner, skin conditioner, recovery complex to treat redness and discoloration, a treatment cream for lines and wrinkles, and a moisturizer with SPF 38.
References
External links
- Clinique's Official International Website
- Official Estée Lauder Corporate Site
- CliniqueTV - Clinique Australia's video based website launched in 2007, offering how-to videos, exclusive behind the scenes event footage, interviews with experts and monthly competitions
