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Estée Lauder Decides Against Selling Too Faced, Smashbox and Dr.Jart

The Estée Lauder Companies has concluded its strategic review of Too Faced, Smashbox, and Dr.Jart without a sale. Instead, the beauty giant will focus on internal restructuring to improve the performance of these three brands within its portfolio.

By Project Chintan Newsroom
14 July 2026 · 1 min read

The Estée Lauder Companies has officially decided to retain ownership of Too Faced, Smashbox, and Dr.Jart. This decision follows a period of exploration where the company evaluated various strategic options for the future of these specific assets.

Rather than proceeding with a sale, the multinational beauty corporation intends to restructure the operating models for these brands. This shift is designed to optimize internal processes and better align the brands with the company's long-term financial and growth objectives.

Industry analysts had closely watched the potential divestiture as part of Estée Lauder's broader efforts to streamline its portfolio. The decision to keep the brands indicates a renewed focus on internal turnaround strategies for these labels. Source: Global Cosmetics News.

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