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Estée Lauder is bringing a beauty tech moment to AfroTech and we’re here for it. By now we’ve established that the tech, AI, and the IoT are creating endless opportunities and innovation for every industry they touch, and the beauty industry is no exception. So what exactly happens when beauty science meets tech? Estée Lauder’s answer to that question is Color Capture , a tech-powered experience that takes foundation shade-matching beyond the makeup counter. And did we mention they’re debuting this new technology at the conference? Using a professional spectrophotometer (think: high-tech color scanner), Color Capture measures skin tones and instantly recommends the best foundation fit across the brand’s 55+ Double Wear shades. “Through the use of advanced color capture technology, we are able to ground shade development in both science and inclusivity. This ensures our shade portfolio continues to evolve with the right match for diverse skin tones and undertones worldwide.” Ashani...

Adut Akech will join the ranks of Ana de Armas, Bianca Brandolini D’Adda, Carolyn Murphy, Diana Penty, Grace Elizabeth, Karlie Kloss, Kōki, and Yang Mi when it comes to being part of the esteemed Estée Lauder team. The prestigious beauty brand recently announced that the supermodel is their newest global ambassador. “Adut is one of fashion’s biggest and most influential stars,” said Stéphane de La Faverie, Group President, The Estée Lauder Companies & Global Brand President, Estée Lauder and AERIN said in a press release. “We believe her incredible story, personality and beauty will help us continue to inspire and connect with our consumers and establish her as a beauty icon of her generation.” The 21-year-old, South Sudanese-Australian model is excited to step into a role she’s always dreamed of landing. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Adut Akech Bior (@adutakech) “I resonated with Estée Lauder because not only is it an iconic brand, but I think just even the...

Estée Lauder is making equity and representation a priority at all levels of its brand. Today, the company established a new Equity and Engagement Center of Excellence (COE), according to Business Wire. This creation will engage The Estée Lauder Companies’ (ELC) commitment to building more representation and equity within every aspect of its business including both consumers and employees. Nicole Monson will lead the Equity and Engagement COE and will serve as Senior Vice President, Equity and Engagement. She will report directly to Michael O’Hare, Executive Vice President, Global Human Resources. Following the events of 2020, company’s like Estée Lauder have been taking action to advance not only equal representation but to promote advocacy and inclusion across their organizations. “Our collective vision is to be the most inclusive, equitable, and diverse global prestige beauty company for our employees and consumers alike. This important new capability will enhance employee...

Howard University is on a mission to empower its women. In a new announcement, the HBCU revealed that they will work alongside The Estée Lauder Companies to launch a new program to provide a career resource lab for women professionals. She’s Howard: Own Your Power is set to be a space for Howard alumni to not only develop skillsets to apply for high-profile job opportunities, but a space to connect via virtual networking workshops and events. “My HBCU experience, like no other experience I’ve had, prepared me, not just for my career, but for life,” said Nicole Monson, senior vice president and deputy general counsel for The Estée Lauder Companies, who also just happens to be a Howard alum. “It instilled in me a confidence that I can handle anything that comes my way because I was prepared, in large part, by what I learned during my matriculations,” she said. “I have no doubt that my career and the opportunities I’ve had in corporate America are largely attributable to my HBCU...