Aerin Lauder (born 1970) is an American businesswoman. Read full biography of Aerin Lauder →
My mom has always been kind of my backbone. She keeps me strong. She is a mother, a friend. She is really everything to me.
I have a lot of passion. I have a lot of pride. I think I do get that from my family. But you can be driven and be nice.
Growing up in New York, I loved watching my grandmother Estee put on her make-up - I always admired her sense of style.
I like to entertain at home, to live beautifully but comfortably.
I love market research because you really have an idea of what your consumers are looking for.
I love Pilates, I really do, and I do it three times a week because it works well for me.
I think every woman should be using a foundation, whether it's liquid or compact.
I've always been inspired by beautiful interiors.
In terms of pots and pans, I just use the basics - I'm not a snob like that.
My actual first summer internship was in the design department of Clinique.
My grandmother had a lilac bush at her home in Long Island. I always associate the scent of it with her and try to have lilacs in my home.
The trends that last and the trends that are relevant are the ones that make you look pretty.
You can't be a major company today without paying attention to celebrities. They are the leaders in beauty and fashion.