Ok, so as I mentioned in my first blog on Ultimate Youth Creme I contacted Estee Lauder (Australia) to try and get some info as to why it was discontinued and if there was a replacement product. I got the following reply:
Thank you for taking the time to contact us and for your interest in Estée Lauder.
Whenever a product or shade is discontinued, it is not done capriciously or without taking into account many important factors. Decisions to discontinue a product are made in response to consumer preferences and purchasing patterns throughout the country. Sometimes, a product is discontinued to make room in the line for a more technologically advanced formula.
For information about the Re-Nutriv product range, please visit www.esteelauder.com.au where you will find an entire section dedicated to this skin care range.
We trust that the above addresses your concern. We hope you will look to Estée Lauder for all your beauty and fragrance needs.
Again, thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and concerns.
Unfortunately, that doesn't really tell me anything at all so I am now going to email the US arm of the company to see if they can provide any more info. Stay tuned!