January 1,

Mom Knows Best

The best beauty lessons we’ve learned from our moms and shared
with our children.

Working for Estée Lauder, we’ve accrued our fair share of beauty tips. We know how to give our cat eyes the perfect flick, that a consistent skincare routine is everything, and the one nude lipstick that looks flattering on everyone (it’s Pure Color Envy Sculpting Lipstick in Rebellious Rose, by the way). But there are certain bits of life advice that only a mother knows. In celebration of Mother’s Day, we got our teammates to share their best family secrets. Click through for some beauty wisdom to add to your routine and share with the women in your life.

Confidence Is Everything

“My mom came to the United States with an open mind and was ready for a new start. As an independent woman, she created her own path in a completely strange, new country and met my father in her mid-twenties. That’s what inspires me most about her—she took a chance, stretched her boundaries, and tested herself. As Estée Lauder herself said, ‘Confidence breeds beauty.’ My mother usually has a clean face with barely any makeup on, and she glows. I’ve learned from her that less is more, and, in fact, it’s what’s on the inside that shows on the outside. But a little Advanced Night Repair doesn’t hurt!”
–Kali Mehrotra, Assistant Manager, Consumer Engagement, Influencer Marketing & Communications

Shine From Within

“I want my daughter to choose her own path, but, most importantly, I want her to have an incredible relationship with herself, knowing that she deserves to feel good and that it is okay to take the time to invest in herself. She should know that her beauty should shine from within...and that her lashes deserve a good mascara!”
–Juliana Hendershot, Executive Director, Global Makeup Marketing

Start Young to Stay Young

“From the age of 15, my mom told me I need to take care of my skin. Even as a teenager, if I thought my skin was perfect, she told me I’d regret it if I didn’t prevent the imperfections I’d start to see by age 30. I’m so thankful I listened—because [of the fact that] I had a skincare routine long before my friends did, I can really see the difference now.”
–Denisse Guerra, Executive Director, Latin America

Find Your Signature

“My mother is the ultimate beauty girl. She never left the house without red lipstick and perfume (and she wore the same shade and scent for 10 years). She took great pride in her beauty routine, so growing up I always watched her get ready. Of course, I learned a thing or two, and although they may be simple, I fully intend on passing these lessons down to my future children. For starters, less is more! Don’t cake on the makeup—and let skin breathe. The essentials I got from her are face powder (to reduce shine), red lipstick (makes teeth look whiter and pulls your look together), and perfume. Additionally, my mother always told me to wash my face at night—regardless of whether or not I wore makeup. Going to bed with a clean face is the best thing you can do for your skin. Lastly, she would always put my hair in braids and made me sleep with a satin bonnet before bed. And I still do that to this day! It makes the most perfect kinky curls in the morning.”
–Eileen Dautruche, Director, Global Communications & Influencer Partnerships

Consistency Is Key

“My mother, Anne, is a natural beauty. My friends are always in awe of how radiant she looks, and how youthful and glowing she is. When people say we look like sisters, they are not exaggerating. So how does she achieve such true agelessness? She is refreshingly low maintenance, but her beauty routine does involve a few hard and fast rules: remove your makeup at the end of the day, remember to moisturize, and always wear sunscreen. She taught me from an early age that beauty trends will come and go, but a good skincare routine will serve you for your whole life.”
–Katie Barton, Senior Designer, Global Creative Services

The Beauty of Simplicity

“The biggest beauty lesson my mom has shared with me that I will pass on to my daughter Isabella is to keep it simple: Take good care of your skin. Remove your makeup and wash your face every night before you go to sleep. Take the time to pamper yourself and relax. Drink A LOT of water. Be happy, grateful and smile—it’s the most beautiful of all.”
–Alexandra Hardyment, Vice President, Strategic Marketing Initiatives, Estée Lauder Companies

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