Estée Lauder partners with University of Leeds to advance complexion shade-matching research
EL•Research collaboration with University of Leeds
Estée Lauder launched a research collaboration with the University of Leeds to improve complexion shade matching using advanced color science.
Work led by Kaida Xiao targets new benchmarks for evaluating foundation and concealer shades under real-world viewing conditions.
The project studies gaps between instrument-measured skin tones and consumer perception to cut shade mismatches across prestige products.




