Cosmetics International articles from December 2006

Cosmetics International archives from December 2006

Givaudan acquires Quest in 1.2bn [pounds sterling] deal.(Givaudan Fragrances, Quest International )(Brief article)
December 8, 2006... Givaudan has bought Quest International from ICI for 1.2bn [pounds sterling] in a 10-day swoop. The Swiss manufacturer was already the world's largest flavours supplier, but the Quest acquisition takes it to the top of the fragrance...

Symrise prepares itself for IPO.(Initial public offerings)(Brief article)
December 8, 2006... Following Givaudan's surprise swoop on Quest, attention is turning to the forthcoming IPO of Symrise. The German fragrance and flavours giant will sell a maximum of 81m shares for 15.75 [euro] to 17.75 [euro] each. The company will offer up...

Independence day for Sally Beauty.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Sally Beauty Company Inc.)(Brief article)
December 8, 2006... Alberto-Culver's international distribution unit Sally Beauty Company has begun life as an independent company on the New York Stock Exchange following a $3bn deal. Private equity investment firm Clayton, Dublier & Rice completed its $575m...

Retail revolution looms as Wal-Mart enters India.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Brief article)
December 8, 2006... Wal-Mart has beaten Tesco in the race to enter India's $200bn retail market after striking a deal with Bharti Enterprises. Under the agreement hundreds of Wal-Mart branded stores are expected to open across India over the next five years,...

Danone takes on the cosmetics industry.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Brief article)
December 8, 2006... French food giant Danone is hoping to bridge the gap between inner health and outer beauty with its latest dairy innovation--a cosmetic yoghurt. The company will launch Essensis early next year, impressing on consumers that, where beauty...

Elizabeth Arden.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
December 8, 2006... ELIZABETH ARDEN has revved up its licence programme by signing up a race car star. Nextel Cup Series winner Jimmie Johnson will be the national spokesman for Arden's Daytona 500 fragrance for men and will feature in national advertising,...

Revlon.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Revlon signs Sheryl Crow)(Brief article)
December 8, 2006... REVLON has signed up songstress Sheryl Crow as the face of its new colourant, Revlon Colorist, which is due to launch in January. Crow is also known to be in talks regarding her own merchandising deal. Theresa Brown from brand management...

Watson.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(celebrates opening of new store)(Brief article)
December 8, 2006... AS WATSON has opened its 100th store in Singapore under the Watsons Your Personal Store banner. The 4,500sq ft outlet in the new VivoCity shopping centre stocks more than 10,000 personal care, beauty and health products. Watsons Singapore...

Ferragamo Parfums.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
December 8, 2006... FERRAGAMO PARFUMS has struck a deal with Singapore Airlines to create a travel kit for its first class passengers. The agreement commences in September 2007, with a three-year renewable option, and will see the Italian company produce around...

Markwins lays out Asian plans for ck Beauty.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Markwins International Corp.)(Brief article)
December 8, 2006... More details about the long-awaited rebirth of Calvin Klein cosmetics have emerged. Licensee Markwins International has detailed its plans for the Asian launch of the line. To reach out to the booming Asian market, ck Calvin Klein Beauty...

Scoop enters beauty category.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Scoop NYC launches fragrances for children and women)(Brief article)
December 8, 2006... Fashion retailer Scoop NYC has introduced its first women's and children's fragrances to its 11 stores and website. The signature fragrance, developed by Becker-Eshaya, is a floral bouquet of pear blossom, tangerine, peony, jasmine, pink...

Henkel and Lion divest their shares.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Brief article)
December 8, 2006... Henkel and Lion Corp say they have come to the mutual decision to terminate their cross holding of securities in each other's company. Lion currently owns 1.01m Henkel ordinary shares, which gives it 1.17 per cent of total voting rights....

Garnier to give US nutrition lesson.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Garnier Skincare)(Brief article)
December 8, 2006... Encouraged by the success of its Fructis hair care brand since its US launch in 2003, L'Oreal's Garnier is now planning to enter the skin care fray. Pitting itself against homegrown giants Procter & Gamble and Johnson & Johnson, who lead...

Following in grandmother's footsteps.(INTERCHARM 2006)(Brief article)
December 8, 2006... Herbal products have always been extremely popular in Russia, and contemporary brands employ familiar ingredients but with a modern twist. First Decision also combined this reference to the past with modern formulations in its new...

Pyramid selling.(INTERCHARM 2006)(Brief article)
December 8, 2006... Egypt might not be an obvious source of products for Russia, but Luna d'Or's export manager, Mohammad Saad, says the relationship between the two countries goes back 40-odd years. "In the 1960s, there were lots of deals between the two...

Intercharm in bloom.(INTERCHARM 2006)(Brief article)
December 8, 2006... Since the Crocus Expo Centre is so much larger than its old home in Sokolniki, Intercharm could really stretch its legs in 2006. As a result, it attracted 850 exhibitors, 270 of whom came from overseas, up 14% on the previous year. The stands...

Intercharm matched its spanking new home with an eye-catching new feature called Trend Zone.(INTERCHARM 2006)(Brief article)
December 8, 2006... Intercharm matched its spanking new home with an eye-catching new feature called Trend Zone. Split into two areas, the zone looked at current and future lifestyle trends and applied them to cosmetics. The first zone illustrated the two ages of...

Glass cases fixed at eye level along the walls of one of the exhibition halls housed an eye-catching selection of new products presented by Intercharm exhibitors.(INTERCHARM 2006)(Brief article)
December 8, 2006... Glass cases fixed at eye level along the walls of one of the exhibition halls housed an eye-catching selection of new products presented by Intercharm exhibitors. Facial skin care, in particular professional kits for home use, were particularly...

A company fit for a princess.(INTERCHARM 2006)(overview of Cosmetic Markets)(Company overview)
December 8, 2006... If any company expresses the progression of the Russian personal care market it is Cosmetic Markets. The three year old company has rapidly built up a strong position in children's cosmetics, mostly visibly expressed at Intercharm by its...

Red line is a red star.(INTERCHARM 2006)(Krasnya Linya)(Company overview)
December 8, 2006... Krasnya Linya is another symbol of Russian success. The company started out as a distributor of mainly Bulgarian mass market products in 1993, hoping to fill the void in the C&T market left after the disintegration of the Soviet Union by...

Lauder to build temple to beauty in Berlin?(EUROPEAN NEWS)(Fred Langhammer, Ronald Lauder to construct clinic)(Brief article)
December 8, 2006... Former Estee Lauder ceo Fred Langhammer and Ronald Lauder have submitted a bid to turn Berlin's Tempelhof airport into a cutting-edge clinic. Observers believe that an important target group for the proposed medical facility would be...

A sense of occasion.(EUROPEAN NEWS)(Cosmetic Executive Women organises dinner)(Brief article)
December 8, 2006... A recent charity dinner organised by the French branch of Cosmetic Executive Women at the Meurice Hotel offered a new stage for perfumers to display their skills. Chef Yannick Alleno worked with three Takasago perfumers--Sylvie Fischer,...

Victory marks a defeat for Virgin.(EUROPEAN NEWS)(Victory Corporation PLC, Virgin Active)(Brief article)
December 8, 2006... Virgin has agreed to buy the 11.3 per cent of Victory Corp it did not already own. The company is paying 126 pence for each share, a premium of 174 per cent over the closing mid-market share price of 46 pence on 22 November. This values...

German growth.(EUROPEAN NEWS)(market sales of cosmetics)(Brief article)
December 8, 2006... The German C&T industry continued its recovery in 2006 to such an extent that the latest IKW figures report positive performances for every product category except soaps and syndets, which fell 0.2 per cent. The German trade association...

Advertising authorities approve new skin care claims.(EUROPEAN NEWS)
December 8, 2006... The public session of the UK's Cosmetic Toiletries & Perfumery Association (CTPA) Business Forum 2006 gave an update on its joint workshop with advertising authorities which looked at how to avoid damaging reports about rejected advertising...

As Watson-owned health and beauty chain Superdrug is widening its commercial reach with a new website selling more than 1,200 products from its best selling cosmetic, fragrance and skin care ranges.(EUROPEAN NEWS)(Brief article)
December 8, 2006... AS WATSON-owned health and beauty chain Superdrug is widening its commercial reach with a new website selling more than 1,200 products from its best selling cosmetic, fragrance and skin care ranges. The Internet site launches this month with...

British Afro.(EUROPEAN NEWS)(Ace Afro Hair And Beauty fined for selling banned products)(Brief article)
December 8, 2006... BRITISH AFRO Caribbean beauty specialist Ace Afro Hair And Beauty has been slapped with a 50,000 [pounds sterling] fine and accused of ignoring public welfare after selling banned skin lightening creams to customers. The creams, containing...

Bulgari.(EUROPEAN NEWS)
December 8, 2006... BULGARI IS opening a new Spanish subsidiary of its fragrance division in a bid to increase sales in the market. The subsidiary will open in mid January at which time the Italian company will also terminate its contract with distributor Hevige...

Aqua Sana refit goes full steam ahead.(EUROPEAN NEWS)(Brief article)
December 8, 2006... Leisure group Center Parcs has completed a multi million pound three-year renovation programme of its Aqua Sana spas at four UK destinations. The group, which now operates as a separate entity from the original Dutch company, spent 2.75m...

John Lewis gets extreme makeover.(EUROPEAN NEWS)(Brief article)
December 8, 2006... After a 61.5m [pounds sterling] spend, John Lewis has unveiled its new-look flagship store on London's Oxford Street. The refurbished Beauty Hall benefits from 3,000sqm of extra selling space, allowing department manager Sophie Clark to...

Sea change for Science et Mer.(EUROPEAN NEWS)(Science et Mer Laboratories launches marine isopeptinoside,anti-ageing cream )(Brief article)
December 8, 2006... For 16 years, Science et Mer Laboratories has created many of the products and treatments used in thalassotherapy centres and spas. The discovery of a new anti-ageing ingredient called marine isopeptinoside has prompted the Breton company...

Schlecker Czechs out Droxi.(EUROPEAN NEWS)(Droxi purchased by german company)(Brief article)
December 8, 2006... German retailer Schlecker, the market leader in the German drugstore segment, has purchased Czech drugstore chain Droxi from its Austrian owners Ragusa for an undisclosed sum. Pending regulatory approval, the agreement will come into force in...

Laura Ashley awarded final sum.(EUROPEAN NEWS)(lawsuit filed against L'Oreal for termination of agreement)(Brief article)
December 8, 2006... L'Oreal has been ordered to pay Laura Ashley 3.5m [pounds sterling] for breaking its licensing agreement with Laura Ashley. The sum was granted by the International Chamber of Commerce in Paris as a final award in a dispute dating back to...

Retailers face Christmas meltdown.(FINANCIAL NEWS)(Brief article)
December 8, 2006... Retailers worldwide are readying themselves for a chilly Christmas with poor sales in many sectors anticipated. A brace of pressures have made many consumers nervous: rising interest rates in just about every major market--the US, UK, Europe,...

Inter Parfums sets guidance for 2007.(FINANCIAL NEWS)(Brief article)
December 8, 2006... Fragrance licensee Inter Parfums is sounding bullish about its prospects for 2007. The company anticipates net sales of around $365m, up 19 per cent on 2006's mid-range guidance of $305.5m. Inter Parfums expects net income of $20.4m,...

Revlon prepares a $100m offer.(FINANCIAL NEWS)(Brief article)
December 8, 2006... Revlon says it will offer up to $100m of rights in an attempt to slash its debt obligations and to buoy up its balance sheet. Revlon Consumer Products Corp, a subsidiary, will also refinance an existing credit agreement, replacing its $800m...

Limited Brands sees November sales climb significantly higher.(FINANCIAL NEWS)(Brief article)
December 8, 2006... You just can't keep the US consumer down. Limited Brands says like-for-like sales during most of November soared 12 per cent compared to sales this time last year. Net sales, it says, pushed up 15 per cent, hitting $937.5m compared to $817.7m...

Plunging dollar a threat to profits.(FINANCIAL NEWS)(Brief article)
December 8, 2006... The US dollar has hit a 14-year low against the euro and sterling, among other currencies. Currently, one US dollar is now worth 51 pence--very close to the critical $2 for 1 [pounds sterling] mark, and the euro has surged to $1.32. This...

Cussons sees outlook improve.(FINANCIAL NEWS)(Cussons Group Ltd.)(Brief article)
December 8, 2006... Improved profitability and sales has boosted Nottingham-based PZ Cussons. Cussons said its first half performance remains on target with management predictions, thanks to boosted profitability and growth compared to a year ago. The...

Trouble brews at Parlux as revolt ferments.(FINANCIAL NEWS)(Brief article)
December 8, 2006... Parlux shareholders are angry. The stock has crashed over 60 per cent in value in the last year and enough is enough for Glenn Nussdorf, who owns 12 per cent of Parlux stock. Nussdorf, who also owns a large share in E Com Ventures, one of...

Domestic C&T up to 792m [pounds sterling] in maiden Alliance Boots results.(FINANCIAL NEWS)(Brief article)
December 8, 2006... Alliance Boots has reported 2.9 per cent sales growth to 7.04bn [pounds sterling] in its first interim results since the 8bn [pounds sterling] merger of Boots and Alliance Unichem in July. For the six months to 30 September 2006 the group's...

Avon buy-out rumours lift shares.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
December 8, 2006... Could Avon be taken over? The world's largest direct seller of cosmetics, has soared in value, rising almost 15 per cent this year thanks to a combination of structural and management changes, not to mention talk of a possible buy-out....

Shares latest.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Statistical table)(Brief article)
December 8, 2006... SHARE LATEST NAME VALUE AT VALUE AT ACTUAL 17/11/06 1/12/06 % CHANGE BIGGEST GAINERS (biggest gainers from top) SHISEIDO 2225.00 [yen] 2345.00 [yen]...

Coty warms up for the winter.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Brief article)
December 8, 2006... Fashion designer Kenneth Cole has launched his latest masculine scent with fragrance licensee Coty Prestige. Reaction Thermal is the third fragrance in the Reaction franchise targeted at young, casual consumers and is inspired by the warm,...

Dior heard it on the grapevine.(PRODUCT NEWS)(L'Or de Vie skin care products launched by Dior)(Brief article)
December 8, 2006... Only the best was good enough for Dior when it was sourcing ingredients for its new L'Or de Vie skin care duo. That meant going to the Chateau Yquem vineyard to extract sap from sauvignon vine shoots that have been left six months to...

Babor reveals its 'seacrets'.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Babor Cosmetics America )(Brief article)
December 8, 2006... Babor has extended its SeaCreation range with SeaCreation Concentrate and SeaCreation Eye Cream, both of which are are formulated with deep sea ingredients from the volcanic rifts in Guayamas Bay. The new products contain thermophilus to...

Maybelline gets lippy with Elixir.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Brief article)
December 8, 2006... Mass market colour powerhouse Maybelline says it is the leading make-up brand worldwide and has led the US market for 10 years. Head of marketing Pemra Afinc says that "in the UK we're not there yet but we're steadily getting there." The...

L'Oreal Paris.(PRODUCT NEWS)
December 8, 2006... L'OREAL PARIS has created five eyeshadow palettes and pencils. Aishwarya Rai, Eva Longoria, Laetitia Casta, Doutzen Kroes and Penelope Cruz model the colours created for green, dark, grey, blue and brown eyes. Available from January 2007, the...

Bourjois.(PRODUCT NEWS)
December 8, 2006... BOURJOIS IS giving lessons in make-up application with the launch of the Petit Guide de Style in January 2007. The six magnetised cardboard compacts contain two eyeshadows and a double ended applicator together with a mirror and instructions,...

La Biosthetique.(PRODUCT NEWS)
December 8, 2006... LA BIOSTHETIQUE is moving into selected salons in the UK with its Methode Dynamisante range for dry skin. The range includes Stimulating Cleansing Lotion, Hydrating Toner, Vie Intense Hydratante and Creme Riche. Prices range from 18.95-29.95...

Narciso Rodriguez.(PRODUCT NEWS)
December 8, 2006... NARCISO RODRIGUEZ is guaranteeing a white Christmas with its limited edition women's fragrance and candle. The edt comes in a pure white glass bottle, while the scented candle is housed in a white matte satin-glaze glass. The 100ml edt is...

Billion Dollar.(PRODUCT NEWS)(services of teeth whitening)(Brief article)
December 8, 2006... BILLION DOLLAR smile is a new teeth whitening service that straddles the home and professional categories. A trained technician takes an impression of the teeth and creates a mouth tray which is delivered to the home. The tray is filled with a...

Prevention is better than cure.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Elizabeth Arden launches Intervene Pause 8 Effect Moisture Cream and Lotion and Daily 3-in-1 Cleanser Exfoliator Primer)(Brief article)
December 8, 2006... Elizabeth Arden says it has found a way to press the pause button and put the signs of ageing on hold. Billed as a pre-emptive rather than a corrective range, Intervene Pause 8 Effect Moisture Cream and Lotion and Daily 3-in-1 Cleanser...

Lauder's new firm favourites.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Estee Lauder launches Reslience Lift Extreme Ultra Firming Mask)(Brief article)
December 8, 2006... Resilience Lift Extreme Ultra Firming Mask is Estee Lauder's new counterblast against skin's mid-life crisis. The mask promises to lift the skin and add vitality and moisture thanks to the patent-pending ExtremeLift3 Complex, which contains...

Guerlain plants another orchid.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Orchidee Imperiale Exceptional Complete Care Eye and Lip Cream launched by Guerlain )(Brief article)
December 8, 2006... Guerlain has taken the orchid extract used in its high-powered, and high-priced, Orchidee Imperiale Cream and Fluid and applied it to eyes and lips. Orchidee Imperiale Exceptional Complete Care Eye and Lip Cream is described as the first...

Rimmel nails its new image.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Coty Beauty launches Wear Maxx Nail Polish )
December 8, 2006... Any suggestion that Coty Beauty might take its foot off the Rimmel pedal in light of the launch of Rimmel Underground has been refuted by a new logo and a new nail line. Emphasising its British heritage, the Rimmel logo now boasts a red...

RoC celebrates the golden years.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Rafferrmin, skin cream for women launched by RoC)(Brief article)
December 8, 2006... RoC is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2007 in appropriate style with a new skin care line for women in their 50s. CompleteLift offers a day and night cream duo, eye contour gel and serum designed for women prone to sagging skin. The...

Crown sells Risdon.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)(Brief article)
December 8, 2006... Crown Holdings has sold its Risdon cosmetic packaging components business to a team of private investors. The new owners have renamed the business Risdon International Inc and say they intend to develop it into an expanded global packaging...

Gemology finds luxury in standard packaging.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)(packaging of DieterBakic Enterprises)(Brief article)
December 8, 2006... DieterBakic Enterprises says it has used a standard packaging range to achieve a luxury look for the new Gemology skin care line from French cosmetic expert Chrystelle Lannoy, of the Institut de Spa in Paris. Gemology features designs taken...

Cosfibel creates Nivea gift box.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)(Cosfibel Polysensoriel)(Brief article)
December 8, 2006... Promotional packaging manufacturer Cosfibel Creative Packaging has used its Smartbox design to produce three coffrets for Beiersdorf UK's Christmas collections. The gift boxes each contain three products from Nivea's skin care, body care...

Sleever International.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
December 8, 2006... SLEEVER INTERNATIONAL has launched what it claims to be the world's first ever internet portal for shrink sleeves. The new portal is designed to provide detailed, up to the minute information for packaging users, including advances in...

Contract Manufacturer Cosi has created a new line of temporary colour highlights for hair.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
December 8, 2006... CONTRACT MANUFACTURER Cosi has created a new line of temporary colour highlights for hair. Aurora Hair Lights is available in blue, red, pink, purple and yellow. The gel-based formula contains glitter pigments blended with colour. The shimmer...

Plasticum Group.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
December 8, 2006... PLASTICUM GROUP is to acquire part of medical device manufacturer Bespak Europe's consumer business. The plastic packaging supplier will take over the assets of Bespak's trigger sprayers, fine mist spray pumps, lotion dispensing pumps and...

Tricor Braun.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)(creats packaging for skin conditioners, Nascar)(Brief article)
December 8, 2006... TRICOR BRAUN used a combination of tube and bottle to create the packaging for a new range of Nascar-branded skin conditioners with sun block. Race Face is hung on a lanyard around the neck of the spectator for easy accessibility. The sunscreen...

RPC Bramlage-Wiko has expanded its Magic pump lotion line with a new oval version of the airless dispenser.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
December 8, 2006... RPC Bramlage-Wiko has expanded its Magic pump lotion line with a new oval version of the airless dispenser. Magic Oval comes in 50ml, 100ml and 150ml sizes.

Wilden widens cosmetic offering.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)(The Wilden Group )(Brief article)
December 8, 2006... Injection moulding specialist The Wilden Group has extended its offering to the cosmetics industry with the introduction of a new airless system designed for the make-up and skin care categories. Wilden Premium is an extension of the Wilden...

A pretty pump is like a melody.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)(MeadWestvaco Calmar)(Brief article)
December 8, 2006... Pump specialist MeadWestvaco Calmar is rebranding its fragrance pumps based on a musical theme following the introduction of Melodie, described as its star product for the fragrance market. The launch of the ultra low profile pump has...

Airless joins digital age.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)(Airlesssystems)(Brief article)
December 8, 2006... Airless Systems has created a new cosmetic cream dispenser that is designed to improve the preservation and application of sensitive skin care formulations. The new Digital applicator can be used to deposit serums, balsams, gels and...

Alcan squares up for Givenchy.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)(Alcan Packaging, Givenchy Corp)(Brief article)
December 8, 2006... Alcan Packaging Beauty has collaborated with Givenchy to create a solution for its latest loose powder product, Prisme Libre, a compact with four different coloured powders. The base of the case is made from untreated crystal PMMA with thin...

Recent years have seen Helena Rubinstein overhaul its products, packaging and retailing. International general manager Simona Cattaneo tells Cosmetics International about the brand's new direction.(Q & A)(Interview)
December 8, 2006... What lies behind the change of image at Helena Rubinstein? We have clarified the role of Helena Rubinstein within the L'Oreal Luxury Products Division portfolio. HR has now been repositioned as its premium luxury beauty brand. Merchandising...

Coty's Galantic heads to Chanel.(PEOPLE)(John Galantic, Coty Beauty )(Brief article)
December 8, 2006... President of Coty Beauty US, John Galantic, is heading into the luxury goods market as the new president and ceo of Chanel Inc. He replaces Maureen Chiquet, who has been promoted to global chief executive officer of Chanel, effective 1 January...

Gillikin bows out at Clarins.(PEOPLE)(Clarins USA Inc, Benjamin Gillikin)(Brief article)
December 8, 2006... Benjamin Gillikin will retire as president of Clarins Fragrance Group at the end of the year after more than two years at the helm of the division. He will be succeeded by president and ceo of Clarins USA Jonathan Zrihen on 1 January 2007. ...

Margaret Sharkey.(PEOPLE)
December 8, 2006... MARGARET SHARKEY is retiring after 30 years at L'Oreal USA. She joined the company in 1976 as marketing manager for Lancome and went on to hold key positions at Biotherm and Helena Rubenstein before taking on her current post as senior vice...

Fabrice Weber.(PEOPLE)
December 8, 2006... FABRICE WEBER has been named Estee Lauder Companies' new president for the Asia/Pacific region. Weber succeeds Michel Grunberg, who is retiring, and will be based in Hong Kong as of 1 January 2007. Weber has been president of the Aramis and...

Veronique Gabaipinsky.(PEOPLE)
December 8, 2006... VERONIQUE GABAIPINSKY, meanwhile, succeeds Weber as president of The Estee Lauder Companies Aramis and Designer Fragrances division. She has been senior vice president, general manager of the division since 2003.

Thibault Villet.(PEOPLE)
December 8, 2006... THIBAULT VILLET has been appointed vice president of Nihon L'Oreal and general manager of the company's Luxury Products division in Japan. Villet is currently general manager of L'Oreal's Luxury Products division in China and will be succeeded...

Anne de Brugerolle.(PEOPLE)
December 8, 2006... ANNE DE BRUGEROLLE has been named managing director of L'Or6al-owned SkinEthic. The company specialises in skin engineering and reconstruction.

Hein Verloop.(PEOPLE)
December 8, 2006... HEIN VERLOOP has become chairman of the supervisory board of Plasticum Group BV. He is joined by Look de Vries, coo of Royal Ten Cate.

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