Cosmetics International articles from April 2004

Cosmetics International archives from April 2004

Cosmeceuticals come of age at Juvena.(Brief Article)
April 9, 2004... Beiersdorf's prestige brand Juvena is launching the world's first cosmeceutical. Juvedical is a new skincare line which represents the first time a cosmetics company has used medical technology in a skincare formula. The combination of skin...

Shiseido & Coca-Cola launch Aroma Works.(Brief Article)
April 9, 2004... Japan's Shiseido Co Ltd has partnered with Coca-Cola (Japan) Co Ltd to create Aroma Works, a new cosmetics and beverage brand slated to launch in Japan on 21 April. The launch follows an announcement by the two companies last year that they...

In an interview with The Financial Times this week.(International News)(Brief Article)
April 9, 2004... IN AN interview with The Financial Times this week, Bernd Beetz of Coty revealed that the Lancaster division would be launching a third Lopez fragrance this autumn.

Strong sales growth has prompted Avon to raise its earnings outlook for the first quarter and full year 2004.(International News)(Brief Article)
April 9, 2004... STRONG SALES growth has prompted Avon to raise its earnings outlook for the first quarter and full year 2004. First quarter earnings are expected to be $0.59 per share (compared to $0.42 in the same period last year) while full-year earnings...

Saks Incorporated.(International News)(Brief Article)
April 9, 2004... SAKS INCORPORATED is to close its Proffitt's store, which is located in the Greenville Mall in Greenville, South Carolina. The 120,000[ft.sup.2] store will close by the end of May; Saks said it would help the 60 employees affected to find jobs...

Gillette's board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of 16.25 cents per common share, which will be payable on 4 June to shareholders of record on 3 May.(International News)(Brief Article)
April 9, 2004... GILLETTE'S BOARD of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of 16.25 cents per common share, which will be payable on 4 June to shareholders of record on 3 May. In a separate announcement, Gillette said its chairman, president and ceo James...

Zirh Skin Nutrition.(International News)(Brief Article)
April 9, 2004... ZIRH SKIN Nutrition has visited nine US Major League Baseball teams to provide players, trainers and equipment manager with grooming tips and advise on the use of Zirh products. Among the teams visited by Zirh were the Atlanta Braves, the Los...

Gillette acquires Rembrandt line ...(International News)(Brief Article)
April 9, 2004... Gillette has purchased the Rembrandt tooth-whitening brand from the privately held Den-Mat Corporation in a deal that is expected to close in the second quarter of 2004. Financial terms were not disclosed. Rembrandt's portfolio includes...

... While whitening products brighten US oral care market.(International News)
April 9, 2004... Strong sales for tooth whitening products provide a bright spot in the otherwise lacklustre oral care category. Several savvy manufacturers are positioning themselves to take advantage. Aging baby boomers are driving sales for the $350m...

New Eternity fragrance from Calvin Klein?(International News)(Brief Article)
April 9, 2004... The much-hyped new Calvin Klein fragrance which will be launched by Unilever Cosmetics International in the autumn is reported to be a modern floral called Eternity Moment. It is thought that it will target a younger audience than the original...

Narumiya launches first line of cosmetics for kids.(International News)(Brief Article)
April 9, 2004... Japan's children lifestyle company Narumiya has teamed up with toy maker Bandai to launch a new range of cosmetics targeted at children. Called Cosmetics Parlour, the cosmetics range consists of make-up, skincare, nail colour and accessories...

Chinese government steps in to regulate beauty market.(International News)(Brief Article)
April 9, 2004... As the cosmetics and beauty industry in China grows, so does the number of complaints. The China Cosmetology and Hairdressing Association estimates in the last decade, over 200,000 malpractice lawsuits have been filed. With larger pockets...

Avon takes over Chinese joint venture in $50m deal.(International News)(Brief Article)
April 9, 2004... Avon has announced that it will acquire the 20% stake currently held by Chinese partner Masson for US$50m. In doing so, Avon would become a solely foreign-owned enterprise, a status still pending the official approval of Chinese authorities....

Vorwerk enters cosmetics business with Jafra purchase.(International News)(Brief Article)
April 9, 2004... Vorwerk 8 Co, the Germany-based direct seller of household appliances, is to acquire beauty company Jafra Cosmetics. The sale is expected to close in the second quarter and to push Vorwerk's turnover up to 2bn [euro]. At present a fund...

P&G infuses Infusium with new life.(International News)(Brief Article)
April 9, 2004... This year, Procter & Gamble (PSG) is turning the spotlight on Infusium 23, a hair care brand it picked up when it acquired Clairol several years ago. In the 70s, Infusium was a salon brand known for its leave-in treatments for damaged...

Del to produce Arden nail care.(International News)(Brief Article)
April 9, 2004... Del Laboratories Inc has licensed the Elizabeth Arden and Red Door names for use on salon nail care products. Del is the number one manufacturer of mass market nail care items, but this marks its debut in the professional salon retail...

Minerals fortify Shaklee's latest cosmetics line.(International News)(Brief Article)
April 9, 2004... Direct-seller Shaklee went digging for the star ingredients in its new cosmetics line: minerals. Minerelles, as the new collection is called, is a 50-item line that replaces Shaklee's previous cosmetics offerings. All of the products...

Growing ethnic target for US hair colour marketers.(International News)(Brief Article)
April 9, 2004... US hair colour manufacturers are the latest marketers to target the ethnic consumer and it's no wonder, what with recent census information indicating that the ethnic population has topped 100m and with predictions calling for it to keep...

Italy remains cagey over prospects for 2004 finds Ray Bryant.(Market Focus)
April 9, 2004... Stagnation in the Italian cosmetics industry, already evident at the end of 2003, is also likely to leave its mark on the first half of 2004. The latest state-of-the-sector report from the national representative body, Unipro, depicts an...

EasyJet founder to pilot launch of new men's line.(Market Focus)(Brief Article)
April 9, 2004... EasyGroup, the company behind no-frills ventures easy Jet and easyCar, is planning to take on personal care companies, with easy4men, its own line of men's grooming products. The company is currently in advanced talks with a number of...

Swallowfield's summer forecast.(Market Focus)(Brief Article)
April 9, 2004... UK contract manufacturer Swallowfield plc has predicted four key cosmetics trends for summer 2004. Each showcases colours and textures that are expected to be popular on the high street this year. "These themes will appeal across the...

Victoires de la Beaute reward innovation.(European News)
April 9, 2004... On the same night the Fragrance Foundation announced the winners of the 2004 French FiFi awards, the French beauty industry gathered at another ceremony to celebrate the second edition of the Victoires de la Beaute awards honouring innovation...

Chanel & Vera Wang prove UK FiFi favourites.(European News)(Brief Article)
April 9, 2004... Chanel No 5 proved just how enduring its popularity is by picking up two awards at the UK FiFis last week. Eighty-three years after its launch the fragrance scooped the people's choice award and the In Style fragrance award for favourite modern...

Some 200m beauty care products and perfumes were produced in France last year by the nearly 100 companies with a 6000-strong workforce operating in the country's "Cosmetic Valley"--the area around Chartres and the department of Eure-et-Loire.(European News)(Brief Article)
April 9, 2004... SOME 200m beauty care products and perfumes were produced in France last year by the nearly 100 companies with a 6000-strong workforce operating in the country's "Cosmetic Valley"--the area around Chartres and the department of Eure-et-Loire....

Lever-Faberge.(European News)(Brief Article)
April 9, 2004... LEVER-FABERGE is to set up a major French logistics centre in the industrial zone of La Couturelle de Bresles, near Beauvais. The centre will cover an area of 33000[m.sup.2] and have 28 loading bays. Total investment in the project will be 35m...

St Dupont.(European News)(Brief Article)
April 9, 2004... ST DUPONT has decided to launch a share issue worth an estimated 22m [euro] in April. The operation was originally mooted last year but postponed because of poor market condtions and left market analysts sceptical about prospects for...

Goldman Sachs examines the gains to be made in hair care.(Stock Watch)(Brief Article)
April 9, 2004... Professional haircare is a very fragmented market. Need proof of that? The top 3 players represent 63% of the global market and No. 1 L'Oreal and No. 2 Wella, a combined 56%. The 'duopolistic' situation has been achieved and maintained through...

Major discrepancies between segments.(Stock Watch)(Brief Article)
April 9, 2004... We identify hair colour as the category with the highest top-line growth prospects (low teens) and highest margins (20%E). Wella, L'Oreal's Professional division, and Schwartzkopf (Henkel) rule on that category and have been able to benefit...

Technological innovation--key sales driver.(Stock Watch)(Brief Article)
April 9, 2004... As for skincare, technological innovation and market segmentations such as ethnic or baby products, have driven growth in the last few years. Yet, most of the innovation in recent years has come from colourants, followed by styling. Fashion...

Lanvin to discontinue perfume operations.(Stock Watch)(Brief Article)
April 9, 2004... Lanvin, the French luxury products group, is to hive off its perfumes business under licence in a restructuring operation in which the company will refocus on the readymade luxury clothing market. It is hoped that this, along with the closure...

Read my lips.(Stock Watch)(Brief Article)
April 9, 2004... READ MY LIPS... Women's online magazine www.handbag.com has now got a younger sister, which targets its content at 18-24-year-olds, www.getlippy.com went live last week and hopes to have 60,000 readers within a month. Beauty advertisers have...

Spending slowdown hits UK.(Stock Watch)(Brief Article)
April 9, 2004... Britons are not the cash-rich, time-poor people they like to think they are, according to new research from Mintel. While Britons can afford to buy more than they could 10 years ago, only 5% of survey participants said they never had any free...

Perfume sales slip at Clarins.(Financial News)(Brief Article)
April 9, 2004... A combination of the impact of the US dollar rate and the costs of abandoning the Thierry Mugler couture operation made a considerable hole in the accounts of the French cosmetics group Clarins in 2003. Net profits halved at 30.3m [euro] with...

Oriflame expands into Lebanon.(Financial News)(Brief Article)
April 9, 2004... Oriflame Cosmetics is to start operations in Lebanon and says it can see "substantial opportunities" in the market and in those of neighbouring countries. A management team is already in place in the company's main HQ in Beirut. Jesper...

Eugene Perma confident of 200m+ [euro] sales goal by 2006.(Financial News)(Brief Article)
April 9, 2004... The French haircare and colouring products group Eugene Perma has emerged after seven years of restructuring and is forecasting sales of 219m [euro] in 2006. The company has been developing products for the professional hairdressing...

Beiersdorf set to double sales.(Financial News)(Brief Article)
April 9, 2004... The north German Nivea producer Beiersdorf AG has said that sales are set to double over the next 10 years with a net return on sales of some 7%. The announcement came from executive chairman Rolf Kunisch. Kunisch added that after another...

Cosmopolitan Cosmetics proves major for Wella.(Financial News)(Brief Article)
April 9, 2004... The German cosmetics group Wella AG has reported a patchy 2003 with economic problems persisting in some regions of the world including Germany while exchange-rate influences had a negative effect on results. Discounting currency factors, the...

Elizabeth Arden.(Product News)(Brief Article)
April 9, 2004... ELIZABETH ARDEN'S summer colour collection, Bronze Blush, is a mix of sun-kissed shades, with Shimmer Cream Eye Shadow available in Golden Goddess, Beach Girl or Bronze Beauty (each 12 [pounds sterling]), and High Shine Lip Gloss in Sun Pink,...

Coty's Teen.(Product News)(Brief Article)
April 9, 2004... COTY'S TEEN Miss Sporty brand has launched volumising Fabulous Lash Mascara, available in black or brown, as well as waterproof. It retails at 2.99 [pounds sterling].

Et Browne.(Product News)(Brief Article)
April 9, 2004... ET BROWNE has extended its Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula body care line with a vitamin E variant to add moisture and even out skin tone. Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula with Vitamin E For Dry Ashy Skin retails at $5.50.

The Virgin Cosmetics Company.(Product News)(Brief Article)
April 9, 2004... THE VIRGIN Cosmetics Company has launched Virgin Vie Self Tan, a quick-drying self-tanner that works instantly. It retails at 12 [pounds sterling].

Oriflame.(Product News)(Brief Article)
April 9, 2004... ORIFLAME HAS introduced Light Radiance, a pair of products containing light-reflecting pigments and natural actives to make skin glow. Light Radiance Illuminating Day Cream contains vitamin C and B-Carotene, while Light Radiance Revitalising...

Act Products UK.(Product News)
April 9, 2004... ACT PRODUCTS UK has launched Flavashave, a kit containing spearmint gel, shaving brush and shave enhancer. The enhancer aims to minimise shaving rash by removing the calcium and magnesium ions from water, softening it and helping the razor to...

Asprey makes the leap into fragrance.(Product News)(Brief Article)
April 9, 2004... British luxury goods house Asprey has launched its debut fragrance, which can be worn by both men and women. Purple Water is designed to convey Asprey's rich heritage and 'luxurious, exciting present'. It takes its name from Asprey's...

Decleor aroma aids slimming.(Product News)(Brief Article)
April 9, 2004... Decleor has taken its use of aromatherapy a step further with the new Contour range--it claims to be the first company to use the olfactory and cutaneous qualities of essential oils to help consumers look slimmer. The products in the...

Collinge's blonde ambition.(Product News)(Brief Article)
April 9, 2004... This month hairdresser Andrew Collinge launches a hair care range especially for blondes. The Perfect Blonde products can be used on both natural and dyed blonde hair; they are designed to remove the brassy, dull tones that blonde hair is prone...

Throwing a curve ball ...(Product News)(Brief Article)
April 9, 2004... THROWING A CURVE BALL... Dove hopes to raise the profile of its Dove Firming range in the UK with a 4m [pounds sterling] advertising campaign featuring 'real women', rather than models. The campaign, which has the tagline 'As tested on real...

Clarins creates Wrinkle Control product--for men.(Product News)(Brief Article)
April 9, 2004... Clarins is urging men to follow women's example and fight the signs of ageing with a skincare product that has been specifically designed for their skin. Total Wrinkle Control gel-cream is the latest product in the ClarinsMen range, and it...

Bond no. 9 captures essence of New York.(Product News)(Brief Article)
April 9, 2004... Bond No. 9 launches its seventeenth New York-inspired scent in May, just a few months after its last introduction--the unisex New Haarlem. Eau de New York is slated for a May launch in the US, rolling out internationally in the autumn...

Nivea for men extends sensitive option in UK.(Product News)(Brief Article)
April 9, 2004... With over 46% of UK men claiming to suffer from sensitive skin, it is little wonder that Beiersdorf is extending its Nivea for Men sensitive offering beyond an aftershave balm, shaving foam and gel. In May, the line will be joined by Nivea...

Marc Daniels hair care comes to UK.(Product News)(Brief Article)
April 9, 2004... Australian hair care line Marc Daniels First Aid For Hair has launched its full range of products in the UK, where they can be found at selected Asda stores. While the hair care products are already available at Superdrug in sachet form, this...

Body Shop unveils summer collection.(Product News)(Brief Article)
April 9, 2004... Next month The Body Shop introduces a number of limited edition products in preparation for summer. The Bronze Shimmer Waves and Blush Shimmer Waves compacts each contain five different shades that can be used alone on the eyes and cheeks...

Marlies Moller launches sun care line for hair.(Product News)(Brief Article)
April 9, 2004... Marlies Moller is reminding consumers not to neglect their hair when it comes to sun protection this summer. The Beiersdorf-owned brand has introduced In-Sun Hair Spray (22 [euro] for 125ml) and After-Sun Hair Mask (24 [euro] for 100ml). ...

About face.(Product News)(Brief Article)
April 9, 2004... ABOUT FACE... Keyline Brands has relaunched its Aapri face care brand with a new look, six new products and a new ad campaign. The brand's new image is summed with the tagline 'beauty, uncomplicated', and copy which reads: 'If you want a...

IsaDora launches summer products.(Product News)(Brief Article)
April 9, 2004... Sweden's IsaDora has launched a new fragrance, Isatique, which is designed to evoke the feeling of summer. Top notes are bergamot, lemon, tangerine, marine accord, neroli, melon and violet leaves, heart notes are jasmine, peach, rose, lily of...

Airspray supplies answer for Red Star ...(Technology & Packaging)(Brief Article)
April 9, 2004... Red Star Hand Crafted Soaps, a UK-based soap manufacturer founded in 2002, has launched its first liquid soap. Like all products produced by Red Star, the lavender-scented Genuine Hand Crafted Liquid Soap contains no animal-derived...

Alliora creates wintry pack for Lolita Lempicka.(Technology & Packaging)(Brief Article)
April 9, 2004... Ileos Group subsidiary Alliora has produced new packaging for both Lolita Lempicka and Shiseido. For Lolita Lempicka's holiday gift set, the company took its inspiration from winter snow scenes. Alliora produced a white paper box which was...

Mentholatum repackages Softlips balm.(Technology & Packaging)(Brief Article)
April 9, 2004... Personal care manufacturer Mentholatum has given its Softlips lip balm a new look, following consumer research which found that the old blister packs were in need of improvement. The product is still presented in a lipstick shape, but the...

... And for Malibu.(Technology & Packaging)(Brief Article)
April 9, 2004... Airspray foam pump technology is also incorporated in three new mousse products from budget sun care brand Malibu. The new Moisturising Self-Tanning Mousse, SPF12 Sun Protection Mousse and SPF20 High Protection Mousse are packaged in oval...

Omega bottle is so right for Incos.(Technology & Packaging)(Brief Article)
April 9, 2004... Incos has chosen to package its So...? On the Wild Side teen fragrance in a standard Omega bottle from the International Bottle Company (IBC). The tall Omega bottle was personalised with a pearlised mauve cap and mauve printing. IBC's...

The Gerresheimer Group.(Technology & Packaging)(Brief Article)
April 9, 2004... * THE GERRESHEIMER Group has given its subsidiaries a uniform identity by placing them under the umbrella name of Gerrasheimer. The group's two main areas of competence--glass packaging and pharmaceutical systems will form the key pillars of...

RSSL Pharma.(Technology & Packaging)(Brief Article)
April 9, 2004... * RSSL PHARMA is adding SPF testing to its selection of dermatological testing services for the cosmetics industry. It can be carried out alongside photo-irritancy and photo-sensitisation patch tests and studies such as sensory evaluation.

Harlands Labels.(Technology & Packaging)(Brief Article)
April 9, 2004... * HARLANDS LABELS has appointed Lesley Sandy assistant company accountant, She will work closely with finance director Emma Dutton. "We have implemented many measures that help us to track our performance day by day and the new role will be...

Gretagmacbeth.(Technology & Packaging)(Brief Article)
April 9, 2004... * GRETAGMACBETH'S TWO-DAY summer workshops on The Fundamentals of Colour and Appearance will be held on 25 & 25 May, 30 June & 1 July end 18 & 19 August.

Pfeiffer.(Technology & Packaging)(Brief Article)
April 9, 2004... * PFEIFFER HAS announced the winners of its Packaging & Dispensing Systems for Perfumery and Cosmetics design competition: First place went to Jorn Alexander Stelzner, a student at Fachhochschule Potsdam university, while second place was...

Dow Corning launches hair-protecting silicone.(Technology & Packaging)(Brief Article)
April 9, 2004... Dow Corning has introduced a new silicone, which it says is suitable for use in styling aids, to protect against heat styling and moisture loss. New research from the company has found that silicones spread easily across the hair surface,...

Eastman Chemical opts for design-focused site.(Technology & Packaging)(Brief Article)
April 9, 2004... Eastman Chemical Company has created The Eastman Innovation Lab, a website designed to help designers in their search for innovative material solutions. It can be seen at www.eastmaninnovationlab.com. "The Eastman Innovation Lab is intended...

Angus additives designed to meet regulation.(Technology & Packaging)(Brief Article)
April 9, 2004... Angus Chemical Company, a subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company, has introduced two new additives which have been designed to meet the requirements of the European Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC. The benefits of Amp-Ultra PC and Tris Amino...

The whole package ...(Technology & Packaging)(Brief Article)
April 9, 2004... THE WHOLE PACKAGE... Lever Faberge has revamped the packaging of its Impulse range, which is now described as 'bodyfragrance', rather than "bodyspray', in order to highlight the fragrance credentials of the brand. The products feature a new...

Zirh International.(People)(Brief Article)
April 9, 2004... * MICHAEL ZIMMER has been appointed director of purchasing at Zirh International. In this newly created position he will be responsible for global supply chain management, contract negotiations, value analysis and product and packaging...

Bernard Potier has left his position as president and chief executive officer of Christian Dior Perfumes in the US.(People)(Brief Article)
April 9, 2004... * BERNARD POTIER has left his position as president and chief executive officer of Christian Dior Perfumes in the US. It is believed that the company will not be replacing him. This follows the departure of Camille McDonald, who left her...

L'Oreal USA.(People)(Brief Article)
April 9, 2004... * L'OREAL USA has promoted Chris Salgardo, currently senior vp of Shu Uemura, to the position of general manager of the niche beauty brand. The company has also appointed Joyce Green as vp of sales and education for Kiehl's specialty store...

Sherwood Technology.(People)(Brief Article)
April 9, 2004... * DAVID MILLER has joined Sherwood Technology, to lead business development activities. Miller was formerly a consultant with Xpirt Ltd where he advised various companies on the use of laser technology. This experience will be important to...

Gillette promotes Leckie & Shirley.(People)(Brief Article)
April 9, 2004... Gillette has promoted two of its senior managers following the retirement of Ernst A Haberli, the head of international commercial operations and Braun. Mark M Leckie, who currently serves as president of Duracell, will now assume...

Williams takes helm at Keyline Brands.(People)(Brief Article)
April 9, 2004... Colin Williams has been appointed md of Keyline Brands, the niche UK personal care manufacturer which owns Aapri and Nulon. Williams was ceo of Network Health 8 Beauty until September 2003, before which he had worked for Alberto-Culver and...

Q & A.(Interview)
April 9, 2004... Cosmetics International talks to Marcel Frydman, president, Marionnaud What made you enter the beauty industry? A friend. We said to each other: "Why not buy a perfumery for our wives?" So we bought one in Montreuil in 1984. We knew...

Diary dates.(Calendar)
April 9, 2004... DIARY DATES 12-14 APRIL Venue: Porte de Versailles, Paris, PERSONAL CARE France INGREDIENTS EUROPE (PCIE) Tel: +44 1892 518877 Fax: +44 1892 518811 ...

Bogart re-enters men's fragrance forum.
April 23, 2004... Jacques Konckier, founder of the $69m Groupe Jacques Bogart, has launched his first fragrance for six years. Called Bogart pour Homme the fragrance harks back to the classic male scents of the 70s and is said to be the first fragrance ever to...

O Boticario to pioneer new perfume museum.(Brief Article)
April 23, 2004... After years of research, Miguel Krigsner, president of the K&G group, the power house behind Brazil's highly successful O Boticario brand, is fulfilling a personal lifelong dream of establishing the country's first ever fragrance museum. ...

HDS Cosmetic Labs has sold a controlling interest of the company to private equity firm North Castle Partners for an undisclosed sum.(International News)(Brief Article)
April 23, 2004... HDS COSMETIC Labs has sold a controlling interest of the company to private equity firm North Castle Partners for an undisclosed sum. North Castle, which is based in Connecticut has a range of C&T investments in companies such as Elizabeth...

In an interview with German magazine Focus Money this week, Beiersdorf's ceo Rolf Kunisch revealed he remains keen on pursuing a US acquisition in the beauty market but said that there were no concrete negotiations currently going on.(International News)(Brief Article)
April 23, 2004... IN AN interview with German magazine Focus Money this week, Beiersdorf's ceo Rolf Kunisch revealed he remains keen on pursuing a US acquisition in the beauty market but said that there were no concrete negotiations currently going on. The...

Coty is extending the US distribution for its colour cosmetics brand Rimmel.(International News)(Brief Article)
April 23, 2004... COTY IS extending the US distribution for its colour cosmetics brand Rimmel. No longer will it be limited to Wal-Mart stores but, from this autumn, offered to the rest of America's drugstore and discount retailers. The goal is to triple...

Kanebo has set up a Management Clean-Up Investigation Committee in order to reform its management.(International News)(Brief Article)
April 23, 2004... KANEBO HAS set up a Management Clean-Up Investigation Committee in order to reform its management. Kanebo, struggling with heavy debts, is to be restructured with an aid package of $3.39bn. It is due to hive off its cosmetics business later...

Suave opts for professional route in US.(International News)(Brief Article)
April 23, 2004... Even Procter & Gamble's budget-brand Suave is looking to hairdressers for some help with selling hairstyling products. Sales of traditional hairstyling products have been down in the American mass market while the volume for...