{"id":995443,"date":"2026-08-14T09:03:07","date_gmt":"2026-08-14T13:03:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/the-estee-lauder-companies-and-university-of-leeds-partner-to-advance-the-future-of-complexion-shade-matching\/"},"modified":"2026-08-14T09:03:07","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T13:03:07","slug":"the-estee-lauder-companies-and-university-of-leeds-partner-to-advance-the-future-of-complexion-shade-matching","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/the-estee-lauder-companies-and-university-of-leeds-partner-to-advance-the-future-of-complexion-shade-matching\/","title":{"rendered":"The Est\u00e9e Lauder Companies and University of Leeds Partner to Advance the Future of Complexion Shade Matching"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>        <!--.bwalignc { text-align: center; list-style-position: inside }body {font:normal small Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#000;background-color:#fff;padding:24px;margin:0;} a img {border:0;} h3 {font-size:medium;color:#000;margin:0 0 1em 0; text-align:center;}-->  <\/p>\n<p class=\"bwalignc\"><b>The Est\u00e9e Lauder Companies and University of Leeds Partner to Advance the Future of Complexion Shade Matching<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"bwalignc\"><i>New research aims to tackle one of beauty\u2019s most persistent challenges: accurately matching shade complexion-enhancing products to the full, diverse spectrum of global skin tones<\/i><\/p>\n<p>NEW YORK&#8211;(<a href=\"http:\/\/www.businesswire.com\">BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)&#8211;<br \/>\nThe Est\u00e9e Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE: EL) today announced a research collaboration with the School of Design, University of Leeds, United Kingdom, and Dr. Kaida Xiao, a world-renowned leader in color science and visual perception. Despite significant advances in beauty innovation, finding the right foundation or concealer shade remains one of the most common consumer frustrations.<\/p>\n<p id=\"news-body-cta\">This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20260814256032\/en\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20260814256032\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"bwbodyimg\" style=\"width: 480px;float:left;padding-left:0px;padding-right:20px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260814256032\/en\/2875502\/4\/Foundation_Concealer_University_Leads_2.jpg\" alt=\"Foundation shades are evaluated as part of color science research.\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:85%\">Foundation shades are evaluated as part of color science research.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\nBy combining advanced color science with research into how consumers perceive their own skin, this partnership aims to strengthen the development of luxury and prestige complexion-enhancing products with more precise shade matching and improved formulas. The findings could help establish new scientific benchmarks for evaluating foundation, concealer and other complexion products to deliver more natural-looking results in everyday life.<\/p>\n<p>\nThe project, led by <b>Dr. Kaida Xiao<\/b>, Professor of Color and Imaging Science at the Leeds Institute of Textiles and Color (LITAC), School of Design, University of Leeds, uses advanced psychophysical methods \u2013 ways of studying how people see and notice differences, rooted in visual perception science \u2013 to investigate how individuals perceive color undertones and detect subtle differences in color.<\/p>\n<p>\nBy examining the relationship between how color is measured by scientific instruments and human visual perception of the same colors, particularly in real-world viewing conditions, the research seeks to identify when subtle differences in tone become noticeable to consumers and when they do not. These insights will help improve how complexion products are evaluated and developed, reducing mismatches and enabling more natural-looking results.<\/p>\n<p>\n\u201cDelivering transformative innovation in complexion and color cosmetics begins with a deeper understanding of how consumers perceive their own skin tone,\u201d said <b>Claude Saliou<\/b>, Senior Vice President, Advanced Technologies and Global Clinical and Consumer Sciences, The Est\u00e9e Lauder Companies.<\/p>\n<p>\n\u201cWhile skin tone can be measured with increasing precision, understanding how consumers perceive their tone in the real world remains a complex scientific challenge. By partnering with the University of Leeds, a global leader in color science, we have an opportunity to better understand how consumers experience shade matching in the real world. These insights help us improve shade accuracy, develop higher-performing formulas that look more natural and consistent, and support continued innovation across our luxury and prestige portfolio. This partnership helps us prioritize inclusivity at the center of innovation, creating formulas where every consumer can find their exact, natural-looking match.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\n\u201cSkin color perception is highly complex, shaped by subtle interactions between multiple factors,\u201d said<b> Dr. Kaida Xiao<\/b>, Professor of Color and Imaging Science, University of Leeds. \u201cWe are thrilled to collaborate with The Est\u00e9e Lauder Companies, a global leader in prestige beauty recognized for its long-standing dedication to advancing skin science and its commitment to scientific excellence. This partnership brings together academic expertise and industry leadership to advance understanding in this important area of color science.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><b>About The Est\u00e9e Lauder Companies<br \/>\n<br \/><\/b><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.elcompanies.com%2Fen&amp;esheet=54589246&amp;newsitemid=20260814256032&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=The+Est%26eacute%3Be+Lauder+Companies+Inc.&amp;index=1&amp;md5=fdd8201d69d816b8d569c8d01874f28b\">The Est\u00e9e Lauder Companies Inc.<\/a> is one of the world\u2019s leading manufacturers, marketers, and sellers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products, and is a steward of luxury and prestige brands globally. The company\u2019s products are sold in approximately 150 countries and territories under brand names including: Est\u00e9e Lauder, Aramis, Clinique, Lab Series, Origins, M\u00b7A\u00b7C, La Mer, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Aveda, Jo Malone London, Bumble and bumble, Darphin Paris, TOM FORD, Smashbox, AERIN Beauty, Le Labo, Editions de Parfums Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric Malle, GLAMGLOW, KILIAN PARIS, Too Faced, Dr.Jart+, the DECIEM family of brands, including The Ordinary and NIOD, and BALMAIN Beauty.<\/p>\n<p>\nWith Research &amp; Innovation Centers around the world, The Est\u00e9e Lauder Companies\u2019 scientists have multidisciplinary expertise ranging from basic science and advanced technologies to the intersections of physics, chemistry, biology, and engineering. The company has 75 years of formulation authority and is deeply integrated into the scientific community, regularly presenting at leading events, publishing in peer-reviewed journals, including partnerships with leading scientists, institutions, and academia across a broad array of sectors. The Est\u00e9e Lauder Companies\u2019 Research &amp; Innovation team consistently aims to develop the next generation of transformative, science-driven prestige beauty products, packaging, and experiences that deliver exceptional quality and performance for our consumers around the world.<\/p>\n<p>\nThe UK plays an important role in that innovation heritage. Launched in 1960, the UK was the Est\u00e9e Lauder Companies\u2019 first international market. Today, the company\u2019s UK operations span corporate and brand offices, hundreds of points of sale and a manufacturing facility \u2013 Whitman Laboratories Ltd \u2013 which celebrated its 60<sup>th<\/sup> anniversary this year.<\/p>\n<p><b>About the University of Leeds<br \/>\n<br \/><\/b><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.leeds.ac.uk&amp;esheet=54589246&amp;newsitemid=20260814256032&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=The+University+of+Leeds&amp;index=2&amp;md5=9aa4ea1c9f43e08c4e6853de583237ec\">The University of Leeds<\/a> is one of the largest higher education institutions in the UK, with more than 40,000 students from about 140 different countries. The university is renowned globally for the quality of our teaching and research. The University of Leeds is a values-driven university and harnesses its expertise in research and education to help shape a better future for humanity, working through collaboration to tackle inequalities, achieve societal impact and drive change. The University is a member of the Russell Group of research-intensive universities, and is a major partner in the Alan Turing, Rosalind Franklin and Royce Institutes.<\/p>\n<p>\nThe School of Design was established in 1874 and has evolved into a globally renowned institution at the University of Leeds. Today, that legacy of applied science and creativity is supported by a robust community of over 100 academics and research fellows. Its profound impact is further cemented by the Leeds Institute of Textiles and Color (LITAC), an interdisciplinary research institute established within the School through a significant \u00a321.1 million co-investment from The Clothworkers\u2019 Company and the University.<\/p>\n<p>\nELC-C<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=bwnews&amp;sty=20260814256032r1&amp;sid=flmnd&amp;distro=nx&amp;lang=en\" style=\"width:0;height:0\" \/><span class=\"bwct31415\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"mmgallerylink\"><span id=\"mmgallerylink-phrase\">View source version on businesswire.com: <\/span><span id=\"mmgallerylink-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20260814256032\/en\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20260814256032\/en\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>News Contacts:<br \/>\n<\/b><br \/><b>Global Media: Brendan Riley<br \/>\n<\/b><br \/><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"mailto:briley@estee.com\">briley@estee.com<br \/>\n<\/a><br \/>767 Fifth Avenue<br \/>\n<br \/>New York, NY 10153<\/p>\n<p><b>UK Media: Maria Allen<br \/>\n<\/b><br \/><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"mailto:maallen@estee-lauder.co.uk\">maallen@estee-lauder.co.uk<br \/>\n<\/a><br \/>6 Mortimer Street<br \/>\n<br \/>London W1T 3JJ<\/p>\n<p><b>KEYWORDS:<\/b> New York United States North America<\/p>\n<p><b>INDUSTRY KEYWORDS:<\/b> Other Consumer Luxury Research Cosmetics University Consumer Retail Science Education<\/p>\n<p><b>MEDIA:<\/b><\/p>\n<table cellpadding=\"3\" cellspacing=\"3\">\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"><b>Photo<\/b><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260814256032\/en\/2875502\/3\/Foundation_Concealer_University_Leads_2.jpg\" alt=\"Photo\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\">Foundation shades are evaluated as part of color science research.<\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"><b>Photo<\/b><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260814256032\/en\/2875501\/3\/Foundation-Concealer_University_Leads2.jpg\" alt=\"Photo\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\">Foundation shades are blended as part of color science research.<\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"><b>Photo<\/b><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260814256032\/en\/2875495\/3\/Dr_Xiao.jpg\" alt=\"Photo\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\">Dr. Kaida Xiao, Professor of Color and Imaging Science at the University of Leeds, holds a color chart.<\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"><b>Logo<\/b><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260814256032\/en\/399480\/3\/elcompanieslogo655.jpg\" alt=\"Logo\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Est\u00e9e Lauder Companies and University of Leeds Partner to Advance the Future of Complexion Shade Matching New research aims to tackle one of beauty\u2019s most persistent challenges: accurately matching shade complexion-enhancing products to the full, diverse spectrum of global skin tones NEW YORK&#8211;(BUSINESS WIRE)&#8211; The Est\u00e9e Lauder Companies Inc. 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