Cosmetics International articles from December 2003

Cosmetics International archives from December 2003

Shiseido taps into grooming trend.
December 12, 2003... Shiseido has become the latest company to vie for the attention of the 'metrosexual' with its new grooming line, Shiseido Men. "While the Shiseido name may be well known to women, it may not be so well known to men," said Shuichi Tanaka,...

P&G in frame for Oriflame sale?(Brief Article)
December 12, 2003... Procter & Gamble and the Japanese Kao group are among the potential buyers for the Swedish direct sales cosmetics group Oriflame--a company on the brink of expansion into the Russian and CIS cosmetics markets. The company is being offered...

LVMH has opened its flagship outlet on Omotesando avenue in Tokyo at a cost of 30m [euro].(International News)(Brief Article)
December 12, 2003... LVMH HAS opened its flagship outlet on Omotesando avenue in Tokyo at a cost of 30m [euro]. The company now has 26 points of sale in Japan which provides its second major market outside France or 17% of total sales (2002)--envisaged to rise to...

Alberto-Culver has completed its acquisition of West Coast Beauty Supply.(International News)(Brief Article)
December 12, 2003... ALBERTO-CULVER has completed its acquisition of West Coast Beauty Supply. It is expected that West Coast, a wholesale distributor of professional beauty products, will add around $140m in sales to Alberto-Culver's fiscal 2004 balance.

China is a new region for the export of French luxury goods products, according to a study by the Colbert Committee.(International News)(Brief Article)
December 12, 2003... CHINA IS a new region for the export of French luxury goods products, according to a study by the Colbert Committee. The committee's members represent 65 major French luxury brands including those of cosmetics and perfumes with 82% of activity...

Fragrance expert Michael Edwards has launched a new edition of his Fragrances of the World book.(International News)(Book Review)
December 12, 2003... FRAGRANCE EXPERT Michael Edwards has launched a new edition of his Fragrances of the World book. A comprehensive guide to prestige, niche and selected mass-market fragrances, it matches 3,624 fragrances to a 'family' of similar scents.

L'Oreal boosts Shu Uemura stake.(International News)(Brief Article)
December 12, 2003... The Japanese subsidiary of L'Oreal has acquired a controlling interest of 52.6% in the Japanese cosmetics group Shu Uemura--having already acquired international rights to the brand in 2000. L'Oreal has had a 35% stake in the Japanese group...

Rexona Ebony targets Brazil's black consumer.(International News)(Brief Article)
December 12, 2003... Unilever has conducted research into Brazil's black population and has found that it comprises around 75m people, 30% of whom are women aged between 14 and 65 years old. The company interviewed 5,000 women in this group who said that they...

Kose takes over control of Taiwan operations.(International News)(Brief Article)
December 12, 2003... Kose has acquired the remaining 45% stake of a joint venture from its Taiwanese partner, Huashi Touzi, and is now the sole owner of the subsidiary. The value of the transaction was not disclosed. Takumi Hasegawa, Asia Pacific regional...

Bond No. 9 scent heads uptown to Harlem.(International News)(Brief Article)
December 12, 2003... Bond No. 9 is a line of 16 scents, each named after a different New York City neighbourhood, that was launched earlier this year by Laurice Rahme, the US president of Paris-based House of Creed. There is Chelsea Flowers, Broadway Nite and Eau...

CI looks back at this year's beauty headlines.(2003 In Review)(Calendar)
December 12, 2003... JANUARY * Regis acquires Vidal Sassoon salons across US * Estee Lauder announces Darphin deal FEBRUARY * Wella acquires PPS Haircare in Australia * LVMH sells off Hard Candy and Urban Decay brands to Falic MARCH ...

Budget lines pose threat to troubled Revlon.(International News)
December 12, 2003... Beleaguered Revlon, which lost money during all of the past 20 quarters, bought itself some more time last month when it received $125m in unsecured loans from MacAndrews & Forbes. Ronald O Perelman has an 80% stake in Revlon and is the...

Natura moves into Europe.(International News)(Brief Article)
December 12, 2003... The biggest Brazilian direct selling company, Natura, is starting its internationalisation plans by moving into Europe next year. The company, which boasts 335,000 beauty consultants in its home market, is opening its first retail outlet in...

Kanebo posts [yen] 14.4bn loss.(International News)(Brief Article)
December 12, 2003... The Japanese Kanebo group has posted a loss in the six months ending 30 September 2003. The core cosmetics business was also implicated in the loss-making. The pre-tax loss reached [yen] 14.4bn with sales down 13.9% to [yen] 224.7bn. The...

Shiseido plans China expansion.(International News)(Brief Article)
December 12, 2003... The Japanese cosmetics major Shiseido, which opened its Huan Cai Jong speciality cosmetics store in Shanghai recently, is to open four more outlets in Shanghai and the Chinese capital Beijing before the end of the fiscal year. Before the...

Healing Garden joins fight against cellulite.(International News)(The Healing Garden's Spa Theraphy range to introduce Active Anti-Cellulite Treatment)(Brief Article)
December 12, 2003... In March, The Healing Garden's Spa Theraphy range will introduce Active Anti-Cellulite Treatment. According to parent company Coty, the new body treatment has been clinically proven to decrease the appearance of cellulite, hydrate skin and...

Zirh renames controversial scents.(International News)(Brief Article)
December 12, 2003... Zirh has renamed its controversial fcuk him and fcuk her fragrances stateside in an effort to placate offended US consumers and strengthen distribution of the scents. The fragrances will now spell out the licensed brand name French Connection...

Q & A.
December 12, 2003... Cosmetics International talks to Mark Freeman, president, pH Beauty How long have you been in the beauty industry? You could say I've been in it my whole life because I grew up around it. Actually it's been close to 20 years now. I...

French consumers now have more money and time to devote to fragrance, says Mintel.(International News)
December 12, 2003... The French market for fragrances is large and flourishing, but it is not just women consumers who are indulging. Overall sales of fragrances in 2001 were estimated at some 1.4bn [euro], almost 16% higher than in 1997. Although fragrances for...

Wella relents over EGM.(International News)(Brief Article)
December 12, 2003... The German haircare cosmetics group Wella AG is to hold an AGM in early February--probably on 3 February 2004. The move is in response to the request of minority shareholders for an EGM to investigate the Procter & Gamble takeover. Wella has...

ST Dupont posts 2.8m [euro] loss.(International News)(Brief Article)
December 12, 2003... The French luxury products group ST Dupont has posted a first half 2003-04 loss of 2.8m [euro] compared with a profit of 300,000 [euro] in the same period of the previous year. The company blamed the downturn on the impact of the SARS epidemic...

Supermarket beauty layout must change, says L'Oreal.(European News)(Brief Article)
December 12, 2003... L'Oreal, the world's biggest beauty company, is urging UK supermarkets to update the way they sell mass-market beauty products in order to appeal to consumers' emotional desires and maximise sales. "The environment where beauty is sold...

Tomorrow's consumer wants bespoke brands.(European News)(Brief Article)
December 12, 2003... The constant evolution of consumer attitudes is opening up a multitude of opportunities for beauty manufacturers, according to Hilary Taylor, marketing director for Unilever Cosmetics International (UK). Speaking at the Future Beauty & Body...

Perfume Shop boosts profits at Merchant Retail Group.(European News)(Brief Article)
December 12, 2003... The UK's Merchant Retail Group, owner of The Perfume Shop chain, has announced a 25% leap in pre-tax profits in the first half, from 2.52m [pounds sterling] last year to 3.16m [pounds sterling]. Sales increased from 64.03m [pounds sterling]...

What do you regard as the highlight of 2003 and what's the main challenge in 2004?(Hot Topic)
December 12, 2003... Patrick Bousquet-Chavanne, group president, The Estee Lauder Companies, US "The rebound of the Travel Retail channel post-SARS and the Iraqi conflict as international travel resumed to historical levels. Beauty and fragrance got a boost...

Inter Parfums group set to break 100m [euro] barrier in 2004.(European News)(expects sales to grow)(Brief Article)
December 12, 2003... The French Inter Parfums group expects sales to rise to around 104m [euro] in 2004 after strong growth through 2003 and profitability this year at a record level. The company has said that forecasts issued earlier in 2003 for sales and...

Antonio Banderas launches fourth fragrance with Puig.(European News)(Brief Article)
December 12, 2003... Hollywood heartthrob and renowned Spanish actor Antonio Banderas is launching his fourth fragrance through his fragrance licensee, Puig. Spirit joins Diavolo (launched in 1997), Diavolo per donna (1999, his only scent for women), and...

Izzard makes his MAC ...(European News)(actor and comedian Eddie Izzard has partnered with MAC to launch a lipstick line)(Brief Article)
December 12, 2003... Cross-dressing actor and comedian Eddie Izzard has launched a lipstick line. The cult star partnered with MAC to release a lipstick and lipglass, named Sexie (after Izzard's current world tour show) and Sexier. Both are described as a 'frosted...

Cosmoprof to stage Russia show.(European News)(Brief Article)
December 12, 2003... Cosmoprof's organisers have announced plans to hold an event in Russia, having recognised the importance of the country's growing beauty market. Next year Cosmoprof will have a pavilion at the Expo Beauty event in Moscow, and in 2005 the...

Biguine branches into day spas.(European News)(Brief Article)
December 12, 2003... French beauty company and hair salon chain Jean-Claude Biguine began the extension of its business into day spas with the inauguration of its first spa on 1 December. Located in Biguine's three-level House of Beauty flagship near the...

Sothys edt completes men's offering.(European News)(Brief Article)
December 12, 2003... French beauty brand Sothys is preparing the launch of its first men's fragrance to complement its debut men's skincare range and male-specific salon treatment introduced earlier this year. Scheduled to hit shelves in January, Sothys Homme is a...

Spanish company De Ruy Perfumes has created a fragrance duo for sportswear giant Nike, which launched last month in various international markets.(Brief Article)
December 12, 2003... SPANISH COMPANY De Ruy Perfumes has created a fragrance duo for sportswear giant Nike, which launched last month in various international markets. The fragrances, called Nike Up or Down, are so-called because the bottles can stand on either...

Ruby Hammer and Millie Kendall, founders of niche brand Ruby & Millie are still seeking a deal to sell their products in the US.(Brief Article)
December 12, 2003... RUBY HAMMER and Millie Kendall, founders of niche brand Ruby & Millie are still seeking a deal to sell their products in the US. Although Kendall told Cosmetics International a year ago that the pair did not want a corporate backer in US, she...

The consumer price of cosmetics and skincare products in Ireland in October was 0.2% lower than in September but 0.4% higher than in October 2002, according to Ireland's Central Statistical Office.(Brief Article)
December 12, 2003... THE CONSUMER price of cosmetics and skincare products in Ireland in October was 0.2% lower than in September but 0.4% higher than in October 2002, according to Ireland's Central Statistical Office. While the price of beauty treatments in...

The operation launched by the Yves Rocher group to acquire the balance of share of Petit Bateau that it does not yet own was to be launched in the first half of December.(Brief Article)
December 12, 2003... THE OPERATION launched by the Yves Rocher group to acquire the balance of share of Petit Bateau that it does not yet own was to be launched in the first half of December. The operation to take up the remaining 3.42% of the capital together with...

Estee Lauder has unveiled Extreme Bright, a vivid summer colour collection which will launch only in the UK and Asia.(Product News)(Brief Article)
December 12, 2003... ESTEE LAUDER has unveiled Extreme Bright, a vivid summer colour collection which will launch only in the UK and Asia. It takes its inspiration from the oranges, blues and whites of the Greek islands, and includes limited edition Pure Color...

Cosmopolitan Cosmetics Yardley London has added two new pampering products to its I Colonali collection, which is inspired by the Far East.(Product News)(Brief Article)
December 12, 2003... COSMOPOLITAN COSMETICS' Yardley London has added two new pampering products to its I Colonali collection, which is inspired by the Far East. The new Smoothing Body Lotion with Japanese Yuzu (13 [pounds sterling] for 200ml) and Aromatic Soap...

Collection 2000 has added Balancing Creme Powder Make-up to its portfolio.(Product News)(Brief Article)
December 12, 2003... COLLECTION 2000 has added Balancing Creme Powder Make-up to its portfolio. The product leaves a powder finish, but does more than just control shine, says the company. It contains ingredients to moisturise dry areas as well as a UVA/UVB...

Estee Lauder is taking colour to the next level with MagnaColor Maximum Intensity Mascara, available in five bright limited edition shades (blue, pink, orange, purple and black).(Product News)(Brief Article)
December 12, 2003... ESTEE LAUDER is taking colour to the next level with MagnaColor Maximum Intensity Mascara, available in five bright limited edition shades (blue, pink, orange, purple and black). The mascara is available now in the US and will hit UK counters...

Lancaster captures Essence of Marc Jacobs.(Product News)(Brief Article)
December 12, 2003... Lancaster's new fragrance from fashion designer Marc Jacobs aims to build on the success of the designer's first women's scent, Marc Jacobs Perfume, which launched in 2001. The new fragrance is named Essence and takes its inspiration from...

Victoria's Secret adds Sexy scent.(Product News)(to introduce a women's version called Very Sexy For Her 2)(Brief Article)
December 12, 2003... Just one month after Very Sexy For Him 2 hit US shelves, Victoria's Secret has announced plans to introduce a women's version--Very Sexy For Her 2. The fragrance, which rolls out gradually between now and March, brings the number of fragrances...

City slickers ...(Product News)(Brief Article)
December 12, 2003... Niche cosmetics brand Urban Decay will launch its Lube in a Tube lip balm worldwide in March. Lube in a Tube contains mango and shea butter to moisturise as well as vanilla and mint for a delicious smell. The four different colours are each...

Guerlain adds to Happylogy.(Product News)(with complementary night-time product and eye treatment)(Brief Article)
December 12, 2003... Guerlain is following up its Happylogy day cream and serum (which both launched in January 2003) with a complementary night-time product and eye treatment. These two are on counter from 1 January 2004 and, like the original Happylogy products,...

Poet inspires latest Puig scent.(Product News)(Brief Article)
December 12, 2003... Spanish poet Lorca is the inspiration behind Agua de Rocio (morning dew), the latest fragrance from Victorio & Lucchino. Puig, holder of the Victorio & Lucchino licence, wanted to create a fragrance that evoked the freshness of Andalusian...

Male skincare comes good.(Statistics In Focus)(market research)(Illustration)
December 12, 2003... * The Facial Skincare database includes all rinse off and wipe off cleansers and all products used to care for the face (moisturisers, anti-ageing products, nourishers and any general purpose or body caring products used on the face). *...

Men's line takes aromatherapy approach.(Product News)(Brief Article)
December 12, 2003... London's upmarket men's grooming salon, The Refinery, has launched its own men's line. The 10-sku range differentiates itself in an increasingly competitive market by having an aromatherapy focus which, says the company, "combines cutting edge...

Oriflame creates line for menopausal women.(Product News)(new skincare range)(Brief Article)
December 12, 2003... Direct seller Oriflame has developed a new skincare range especially for women who are affected by the menopause. The company says that as the body goes through hormonal changes, the skin becomes drier, dull and more sensitive, as well as...

Liz Claiborne to target younger consumers with Curve Crush.(Product News)(Brief Article)
December 12, 2003... In January Liz Claiborne Cosmetics will launch Curve Crush, a pair of fragrances designed to be younger partners to the existing Curve fragrance duo. Target audiences for Curve Crush are men and women aged 16-24 years, although the firm...

Rimmel & Lycra get flexible.(Product News)(Brief Article)
December 12, 2003... Less than six months after Coty signed a contract allowing it to use the Lycra brand with relation to its cosmetic products, it has announced the launch of Rimmel Lycra Wear Nail Polish. The company worked with INVISTA, maker of Lycra, to...

Spotlight on Boxes Prestige.(Technology & Packaging)(Brief Article)
December 12, 2003... Boxes Prestige triumphed at the recent Spotlight Awards thanks to its creations for Virgin Cosmetics Company and Liz Earle Cosmetics. The company won the award for Creative Use of Folding Boxboard for its Virgin Vie Goddess cartons. These...

Octel agent in the thick of things.(Technology & Packaging)(Brief Article)
December 12, 2003... Octel Performance Chemicals has created a thickening agent suitable for use in cosmetics applications from creams to hair gels. Octacare RM100 is based on sodium polacrylate, which is compatible with many cosmetic ingredients and free from...

IBC standards in miniature.(Technology & Packaging)(Brief Article)
December 12, 2003... International Bottle Company (IBC) has introduced miniature versions of its most popular bottles, to give manufacturers more of a choice when choosing sample containers, and to enable them to keep a consistent brand image no matter what sized...

Frosty look from J&J.(Technology & Packaging)(Brief Article)
December 12, 2003... Packaging manufacturer Jonhsen & Jorgensen (J&J) has introduced a new range of cosmetics jars in 15ml, 50ml and 150ml sizes. The containers each have a frosted finish and are available in a number of tinted colours. Caps come in both pastel...

Neal's Yard gets a makeover.(Technology & Packaging)(Brief Article)
December 12, 2003... Neal's Yard Remedies, purveyor of natural health and aromatherapy products, has brought its image up to date with a new store design. British design company The Nest carried out a full refit for the company's store in Elgin Crescent,...

Inprint takes labels to new level.(Technology & Packaging)(Brief Article)
December 12, 2003... Inprint, the original creator of the leaflet label, has taken its invention one step further with the development of a plastic version. The new Synthetic Extended Text leaflet label is designed to be used with products for which a paper leaflet...

Sessions launches lighter printer.(Technology & Packaging)(Brief Article)
December 12, 2003... Sessions of York has launched the CatPrint hot foil printer, which it claims is lighter and more compact than other units. The CatPrint offers a print area of 40mm by 40mm and prints up to 300 pulses per minute. It doesn't require a...

Farrugia hands over reins at Lancome make-up.(Technology & Packaging)(make-up artist Fred Farrugia to leave his role company's artistic director for make-up collections; to be replaced by Gucci Westman)(Brief Article)
December 12, 2003... French make-up artist Fred Farrugia will leave his role as Lancome's artistic director for make-up collections next spring and hand over the reins to Swedish-American counterpart Gucci Westman. After a seven-year partnership, Farrugia and...

Revlon fortifies European team.(Technology & Packaging)(has restructured its European marketing operations; announces promotions, new appointments)(Brief Article)
December 12, 2003... Revlon has restructured its European marketing operations to drive greater brand alignment across the continent. A number of promotions and new appointments have been announced as part of this--Ian McCarthy becomes European marketing manager...

Gasperment to head L'Oreal UK.(Technology & Packaging)(Sophie Gasperment appointed managing director)(Brief Article)
December 12, 2003... Sophie Gasperment has been appointed md for L'Oreal's consumer and professional products divisions in the UK, taking over from Geoff Skingsley, who has been promoted to deputy director general of the company's global human resources department...

Eastman creates European position.(Technology & Packaging)(Eastman Specialty Plastics promoted Vincent Gugumus to the post of marketing manager cosmetics, European division)(Brief Article)
December 12, 2003... Eastman Specialty Plastics has promoted Vincent Gugumus to the newly-created post of marketing manager cosmetics for the company's European division. Gugumus has been at Eastman since 1996. He was most recently manager marketing...

Christian Dior.(People)(named Pierre Bouissou skincare marketing director)(Brief Article)
December 12, 2003... CHRISTIAN DIOR has named Pierre Bouissou skincare marketing director in addition to the role of director of communications and new business development for skincare which he has held since joining the company in March. He replaces former...

Parfums Leonard.(People)(appointed Vincent Ragueneau export sales manager)(Brief Article)
December 12, 2003... FRENCH FRAGRANCE company Parfums Leonard has appointed Vincent Ragueneau export sales manager in charge of the company's business in some 50 countries in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Latin America. Ragueneau worked previously for...

Printemps.(People)(named David Flow director of the beauty, lingerie and children's departments)(Brief Article)
December 12, 2003... FRENCH DEPARTMENT store chain Printemps named David Flow director of the beauty, lingerie and children's departments. Flory joins Printemps from L'Occitane, where he spent three years as director for France, and takes over from Elisabeth Cazola...

Lancaster Group.(People)(Regine Pasquet named international director of training worldwide)(Brief Article)
December 12, 2003... REGINE PASQUET has joined Lancaster Group as international director of training worldwide for the company's portfolio of brands. Pasquet, who replaces Cecile Leroux, has managed training centres for Givenchy, Carita and Payot and is a professor...

Diary dates.(listing of various cosmetics industry events)(Calendar)
December 12, 2003... DIARY DATES > 16-17 FEBRUARY 2004 Venue: Raffles The Plaza Hotel, Singapore COSMETICS, SKINCARE & Tel: +65 6536 8676 FRAGRANCES FORUM Fax: +65 6536 4356 Email:...