Clinique came about in 1968 following an article in US Vogue which discussed whether great skin can actually be achieved through a proper skin care regime. Acting like some kind of beautifying magical trinity, US Vogue editor Carol Philips, Evelyn Lauder (daughter-in-law of Estee), and dermatologist Norman Orentreich MD worked together to develop a brand that brought dermatological thinking to cosmetics. Clinique was launched and is now one of the biggest skin care and cosmetic brands on the market with stores in 135 different countries.