103 Quotes by Aerin Lauder

The biggest beauty myth is that everyone looks better without makeup. That's not true. Makeup is important.

My day typically starts with an early-morning walk through Central Park. It's a nice moment of calm before my routine starts.

I have always loved beauty and fashion. Some of my earliest memories are of being surrounded by fragrances and lipstick samples.

Estee Lauder was my grandmother. She was an iconic and powerful woman, but to us, she was just Estee. She was the first person to teach me how important it is to be passionate and proud of what you do, and always talked about 'balance.'

I discovered I was passionate about the creative process, the product development, creating a concept around a fragrance or lipstick.

I leave work by 6:30 P.M. so I can spend some time with the children. Inevitably, we'll end up watching basketball or football. I live in a house of boys, and they're all sports mad, so I don't stand a chance.

Just because something is on trend doesn't mean you have to embrace it. You can look at it and admire it, but that doesn't mean you have to wear black nail polish or red lipstick.

I usually keep my personal style simple and streamlined. I like classic colors like black, white, and beige. White and black is my favorite color combination, and I like to finish up my look with an accent of gold jewelry.

My inspiration for new products comes from moments in my life or what's happening around me.