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Estée Lauder Reunites with Paulina Porizkova to Challenge Beauty Norms
Estée Lauder welcomes back model, writer, and anti-ageism advocate Paulina Porizkova as its newest Global Brand Ambassador. Porizkova, who previously represented the brand from 1988 to 1995, returns with a mission to challenge beauty standards and celebrate aging. She will endorse skincare and makeup products that align with her pro-aging values, with her first campaign launching in Spring 2025. Estée Lauder Global Brand President Justin Boxford emphasized the significance of her return, noting that Porizkova’s authenticity and connection with women embody the brand's values. The collaboration aims to reinforce the message that beauty is ageless and challenge societal norms surrounding age and beauty.
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