color_lover456
Well-known member
Hey guys
I just took a peek at Estee Lauder's financial statements, and I was pretty distraught: they make 8 billion dollars a year selling makeup, but the makeup itself only cost 2 billion. Selling costs take up 5 billion.
What this means: on average, for a $14 lipgloss or eyeshadow, it actually costs $3.5 to make. but they spend $8.75 of that 14 to market it...
I realize that estee lauder is home to many of the higher end makeup, but do I really want to pay almost $9 of selling fees for my $14 lipgloss?
What are you guys' thoughts?
I just took a peek at Estee Lauder's financial statements, and I was pretty distraught: they make 8 billion dollars a year selling makeup, but the makeup itself only cost 2 billion. Selling costs take up 5 billion.
What this means: on average, for a $14 lipgloss or eyeshadow, it actually costs $3.5 to make. but they spend $8.75 of that 14 to market it...
I realize that estee lauder is home to many of the higher end makeup, but do I really want to pay almost $9 of selling fees for my $14 lipgloss?
What are you guys' thoughts?