Cosmetics International articles from February 2005

Cosmetics International archives from February 2005

Morgan to tap lucrative teen market.
February 11, 2005... Fashion label Morgan is set to further tap the teenage scent scene with the forthcoming launch of Love Love de Toi, its second female jus. Rolling out worldwide this spring, the fragrance itself is a fruity, floral and musky scent with top...

Lancaster pioneers total sun protection factor.(Brief Article)
February 11, 2005... A new line of facial sun care products from Coty's prestige brand, Lancaster, is promising consumers total protection from the damaging effects of the sun. According to Leonard Zastrow, head of the company's RSD based in Monaco, Precious...

Cosmetics, perfumery and toiletries product sales grew 17.2 per cent in 2004.(International News)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2005... COSMETICS, PERFUMERY and toiletries product sales grew 17.2 per cent in 2004. The net income was US$49.62m, according to preliminary data from the Brazilian Association of Cosmetics, Perfumery and Personal Hygiene Industry (ABIHPEC). That...

Loreal's prestige brand Helena Rubinstein is to close its doors in Brazil.(Brief Article)
February 11, 2005... LOREAL'S PRESTIGE brand Helena Rubinstein is to close its doors in Brazil. The news follows closely on the heels of the UK closure (Cosmetics International, 28 January 2005) and its discontinuation in the US (Cosmetics International, 15 Aug ust...

Coty Inc.(International News)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2005... COTY INC is due to announce the signing of a licensing agreement with Sarah Jessica Parker, as the Sex and the City actress takes her first foray into the fragrance market. The first scent in the range is expected to bow in the US in the...

L'Oreal's Luxury Products International.(International News)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2005... LAURENT KREUTZ has been appointed the new general manager of travel retail for Europe, the Mideast and Africa at L'Oreal's Luxury Products International division. He replaces Florian Chanet who was recently named general manager of the L'Oreal...

Kao looking stronger in international markets.(International News)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2005... For the third quarter of this financial year which ended on 31 December 2004, Kao of Japan announced a 4 per cent rise, or [yen] 27.6bn, from the same period last year. While the growth of the Japanese economy has somewhat plateaued, the good...

The Body Shop boosts whitening skin care line.(International News)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2005... The Body Shop has recently introduced a new night treatment cream that targets dark spots, pigmentation and discolouration of the skin, leaving skin brighter and more luminous. As part of its Moisture White series, the night cream uses Vitamin...

Unilever makes big business sense in small packages.(Unilever Group)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2005... While economy-size may be the way to go in developed markets, Unilever has found that the way to penetrate the IndoChina countries is by packaging its shampoo in sachets and pricing them at one Thai baht (0.02 [euro]) each. Unilever...

P&G/Gillette merger rocks business world.(Procter & Gamble Co., Gillette Co.)
February 11, 2005... The biggest consumer products deal in almost 10 years--Procter & Gamble's (P&G) mega merger with Gillette--has rocked the business world and gives P&G six more prized brands, taking its total brand portfolio to 21. Significantly, the deal puts...

Nivea gets boost stateside from pink dollar.(International News)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2005... In an effort to target gay men, Nivea for Men developed an online advertising campaign that ran on Gay.com and PlanetOut.com last summer. Recently released results not only reveal that the campaign successfully raised brand-awareness among gay...

Del completes DLI merger.(DLI Acquisition Corporation)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2005... Del Laboratories Inc., which manufactures Sally Hansen and Orajel, among other personal care brands, has completed its merger with DLI Acquisition Corporation. The deal is valued at approximately $480m, including the repayment of $70m in...

Caswell-Massey poised for independent growth.(Caswell-Massey Company Ltd.severs ties with BFMA Holding Corp.)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2005... US based toiletries manufacturer, Caswell-Massey, has announced that its 18-month alliance with BFMA Holdings has ended. President Ed Coleman insisted that this would have a favourable impact on Caswell-Massey as it had been spun off to the...

Enrique Iglesias to star for Estee Lauder scent.(Estee Lauder Companies Inc.)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2005... True Star Men is set to be the latest fragrance to be launched by Tommy Hilfiger Toiletries--a division of the Estee Lauder Companies Inc--and in true Hilfiger style, it will have a global music icon as its spokesperson. Enrique Iglesias has...

YSL gets ready for summer with limited editions.(YSL Beaute)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2005... From March, YSL Beaute will present limited edition fragrances for its Boucheron, Van Cleef & Arpels and Oscar de la Renta franchises. The classic Boucheron pour Homme, an intense woody hesperide, will be comple merited by the fresher l'Eau...

Hilton heiress to extend licence to skin & colour.(Paris Hilton)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2005... Paris Hilton, heiress to the Hilton Hotel empire, has announced plans to launch a men's fragrance, as well as a range of colour cosmetics, skin care and hair care. The US celebrity, who will celebrate her 24th birthday this month, is...

Following sales that exceeded all expectations in Italy, Blue, the fifth scent from the lingerie brand La Perla, is set to hit US counters in March.(Brief Article)
February 11, 2005... FOLLOWING SALES that exceeded all expectations in Italy, Blue, the fifth scent from the lingerie brand La Perla, is set to hit US counters in March. It contains light citrus notes of lemon and violet petals, as well as the more sensual scent of...

Fragrances of the World, a guidebook that escorts readers through a stronghold of 4000 fragrances, is now available in its 21st anniversary edition.(International News)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2005... FRAGRANCES OF the World, a guidebook that escorts readers through a stronghold of 4000 fragrances, is now available in its 21st anniversary edition. Author, Michael Edwards describes it as an essential reference for retailers, perfumers and...

Fragrances including Prada Parfums, Paco Rabanne Pour Elle, Nina Ricci's Love In Paris and Caroline Herrera's 212 and New York, will be presented in a complimentary gift bag to first class travellers on select Continental Airlines flights within the US.(International News)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2005... FRAGRANCES INCLUDING Prada Parfums, Paco Rabanne Pour Elle, Nina Ricci's Love In Paris and Caroline Herrera's 212 and New York, will be presented in a complimentary gift bag to first class travellers on select Continental Airlines flights...

In a recent FT interview, perfumer Jean Kerleo said that fragrances today are 'banal' and that 'there is too much choice'. Do you agree?
February 11, 2005... Marc Rosen, packaging designer creator of the Shanghai fragrance, New York "Patou 1000 is one of my favourite fragrances and when I created Shanghai I hoped to offer consumers the same type of unique, elegant and feminine perfume as he...

L'lle Azuli makes UK debut at Fortnum & Mason store.(International News)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2005... Exclusive London department store, Fortnum & Mason, is the first UK door to roll-out L'lle Azuli, a new luxury organic skin care range. The range comprises nine products; cleansing milk, cleansing gel and tonic lotion, all retailing at 30...

Angel scents bloom in Mugler's Garden of Stars.(Thierry Mugler Parfums)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2005... Thierry Mugler has created a trio of flowery fragrances called Garden of Stars based on its best-selling Angel fragrance, launched in 1992 without a single floral note. Although inspired by the same fairy-tale world as the original oriental...

Poison yen.(Christian Dior S.A. enhances it products)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2005... POISON YEN... Christian Dior has retouched the packaging for its four Poison fragrances to give a more fashionable edge. Poison, Tendre Poison, Hypnotic Poison and Pure Poison are now presented in the original apple-inspired bottle launched in...

Jil Sander sports new fragrance.(European News)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2005... The Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland and Austria will be the first countries to sample Jil Sander Sport, a duo of fragrances produced in conjunction with the Lancaster Group, a division of Coty Inc. Jil Sander Sport for Men and Jil Sander...

As Unilever's company wide path to growth drive continues, it has been announced that its French subsidiaries will be united in a single business entity called Unilever France.(Brief Article)
February 11, 2005... AS UNILEVER'S company wide Path to Growth drive continues, it has been announced that its French subsidiaries will be united in a single business entity called Unilever France. This will encompass Lever Faberge, as well as Unilever Bestfoods...

Viewers of Channel 5 in the UK will once again see Procter & Gamble (P&G) advertisements on their screens after a dispute between the two companies was resolved.(Channel 5 Broadcasting)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2005... VIEWERS OF Channel 5 in the UK will once again see Procter & Gamble (P&G) advertisements on their screens after a dispute between the two companies was resolved. P&G pulled its advertising at the beginning of the year after it failed to agree...

Swiss-based fragrance manufacturer, Givaudan is responsible for creating the first flavoured ice rink.(European News)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2005... SWISS-BASED fragrance manufacturer, Givaudan is responsible for creating the first flavoured ice rink, 57m above the Paris skyline on the first floor of the Eiffel tower. Senior flavourist at Givaudan Paris, Raymonde Menu, created the sweet...

Work has begun again on a production centre in Russia for cosmetics manufacturer, Oriflame, after construction was suspended in spring 2004.(European News)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2005... WORK HAS begun again on a production centre in Russia for cosmetics manufacturer, Oriflame, after construction was suspended in spring 2004. This was due to a reorganisation in the agencies that issue building permits.

Not such a merry Christmas after all, says Jacques-Franck Dossin.(Stock Watch)
February 11, 2005... Over Christmas and during the sales season we conducted store checks on a global basis to assess trading conditions, best-performing brands and product categories, level of discounting and advertising. We conclude that the crucial holiday...

Shiseido reports flat 2004.(Shiseido Company Ltd.)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2005... Please go out and buy. That's basically the plea from much of Japanese industry to their consumers currently, and cosmetics player Shiseido is unlikely to be an exception. Shiseido sales for the nine months up to the end of 2004 barely...

Avon boost from overseas sales.(Brief Article)
February 11, 2005... The world's biggest direct cosmetics seller--Avon--has announced a 10 per cent climb in overall 2004 sales. Beauty led the sales charge with a 17 per cent increase on the previous year Skin care sales rose 20 per cent, fragrance increased by 13...

Estee Lauder profits up but scent sales stall.(Financial News)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2005... A rise in profits, but celebrity uncertainty threatens. That's the latest position for New York-based cosmetics giant Estee Lauder, the maker of Aveda and Clinique which has just announced a 10 per cent jump in second quarter profits. The news...

Gucci sales sizzle.(Financial News)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2005... French retail group PPR--formerly known as Pinault Printemps-Redoute--has Gucci to part thank for its 7.4 per cent rise in fourth quarter sales. PPR beat analyst predictions of around $9bn to post revenue results of $9.38bn, with the Gucci...

L'Oreal sales sluggish in Q4.(Financial News)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2005... L'Oreal's sales for the last quarter will disappoint investors. L'Oreal had previously estimated sales would continue to grow by almost 6.5 per cent to the end of December 2004. But L'Oreal's just-released figures miss this target, coming in at...

Carrefour chief ousted in favour of Vandevelde.(Financial News)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2005... After having led French mass retail group Carrefour to its ranking of second largest retailer worldwide behind US rival Wal-Mart, Daniel Bernard, president, ceo and director of French mass retail group Carrefour, has handed over to Luc...

Kiss nail care has introduced the first ever pre-glued artificial French nail kit with specialised shapes for hard to fit fingers.(Product News)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2005... KISS NAIL care has introduced the first ever pre-glued artificial French nail kit with specialised shapes for hard to fit fingers. CustomFit Self-Stick is available in the UK at a price of 7.99 [pounds sterling]. Each kit consists of 20 regular...

The US and UK launch of the Natural Deceptions Nail Kit from Broadway Nails, will take place in March.(Product News)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2005... THE US and UK launch of the Natural Deceptions Nail Kit from Broadway Nails, will take place in March. The kit contains 20 regular shaped nails and eight with a flat shape, helping to ensure a perfect fit for everybody. It also features an...

Fire red, aqua blue, shocking pink, green fever, silver shine and gold star are all shades of Mixed Pickles' Color Hairmascara, which has been launched in Europe and the US.(Product News)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2005... FIRE RED, aqua blue, shocking pink, green fever, silver shine and gold star are all shades of Mixed Pickles' Color Hairmascara, which has been launched in Europe and the US. Mixed Pickles was founded by Austrian Karina LaRossa and is...

Kumana UK's Egyptian Milk range has been extended to outlets of the US-owned Cos Bar in Aspen, Vail and Hawaii, as well as Ludwig Beck's Hautnah store in Munich.(Product News)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2005... KUMANA UK'S Egyptian Milk range has been extended to outlets of the US-owned Cos Bar in Aspen, Vail and Hawaii, as well as Ludwig Beck's Hautnah store in Munich. The skin care range was launched 18 months ago and relies on natural ingredients....

A model of success for Guerlain.(Product News)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2005... Success is what Guerlain is hoping to achieve with its latest Success Model anti-wrinkle range, comprising an SPF 12 ultra firming day care cream, a night cream and a serum. The products are being launched internationally in March and have...

Juvena extends Juvelia range.(Product News)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2005... The introduction of Rich Day Cream Plus and Rich Night Cream Plus will bring the tally of products in Juvena's Juvelia line up to 12. The products will be rolled-out across Europe, the Middle East, the Far East, the US and South Africa in...

Revlon's Fabulash set for European roll-out.(Product News)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2005... Revlon is preparing for the European launch of its sixth mascara, Fabulash, in May. There will be two colour variations available; blackest black and blackened brown; both retailing at 8.49 [pounds sterling]. The UK roll-out will be in...

Naomi Campbell launches Paradise Passion fragrance.(Product News)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2005... Cosmopolitan Cosmetics has collaborated with Naomi Campbell for a sixth time since their fragrance partnership began in 1999. The result is Paradise Passion, a floriental, fruity, musky scent, which will be rolled-out to Central and Eastern...

One Night Wonder Wax and Wonder Gel are the latest hair styling products to be added to the Xtrovert range from Wella ShockWaves, which is owned by industry giant Procter & Gamble.(Shocking News)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2005... One Night Wonder Wax and Wonder Gel are the latest hair styling products to be added to the Xtrovert range from Wella ShockWaves, which is owned by industry giant Procter & Gamble. Eye catching orange packaging enables shelf standout and...

Europe sticks to lipstick.(Statistics In Focus)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2005... * Spain has the highest penetration with almost 40% of Spanish Women using a lipstick in an average week. In comparison Germany has the lowest involvement in lipsticks with only 28% of German women using it. * However in terms of frequency...

Scott Barnes cosmetics line to launch in UK.(Product News)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2005... Scott Barnes, the well-known celebrity make-up artist, is bringing his range of cosmetics to QVC in the UK, following its success in the US. The line features Body Bling softening lotion with pearl powders at 28.27 [pounds sterling] and...

Lock&Load debut from Rimmel.(Product News)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2005... The stage is set for April's UK launch of Volume Flash mascara from Rimmel London. A spokesperson claims it differs from conventional mascaras because its Lock&Load formula fuses together waxes and polymers in a thermo-mechanical complex for...

Unilever completes Sunsilk rejuvenation.(Product News)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2005... As Unilever puts the final touches to the rejuvenation of the Sunsilk hair care brand, consumers will notice packaging with vibrant colours and a simple, clear, feminine and modern design. Sunsilk was relaunched in 2003 and while it is...

Lauder lists launches for 2005.(Product News)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2005... Estee Lauder has announced three new products that are to hit shelves across the globe in the first half of 2005. March will see the debut of Electric Liquid LipCreme, a vanilla and fig fragranced lipstick and Jip gloss hybrid, which is...

Packaging overhaul for Boots No 7.(Technology & Packaging)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2005... Practicality, convenience and sophistication were top priorities for Priestman Goode when it undertook the design and manufacture of packaging for the relaunched No 7 range by UK giant Boots. The traditional black and gold colours have been...

Dieter in Dubai.(Technology & Packaging)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2005... DIETER IN DUBAI... The four scents in Kamal Osman Jamjoom's latest fragrance line have been packaged in the Annabelle flacon, produced by Dieter Bakic Enterprises (DBE). According to a spokesperson the stylish, trapeze-shaped container...

Hive of activity at IDa Creative Link.(Technology & Packaging)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2005... The freestanding and counter units that house the Solutions skin and nail care ranges from Hive of Beauty are the brainchild of the point of sale specialist, IDa Creative Link. The four-tier white and silver chrome unit for the nail care...

Cornelius expands pearlescent pigment range for cosmetics.(Technology & Packaging)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2005... UK distributor of Engelhard products, Cornelius, has extended its Reflecks range of iridescent pigments for use in cosmetics. Purely Purple G536L, Rich Red G434L and Truly Turquoise G736L have become the latest variants to join a portfolio...

Dieterbakic Enterprises.(Technology & Packaging)(appoints Oksana Nielsen )(Brief Article)
February 11, 2005... DIETERBAKIC Enterprises has announced the appointment of Oksana Nielsen as agent for the Russian market. In this post, Nielsen will be responsible for sales in Russia as well as stimulating business development in the area. She joins...

Leading supplier of high-quality glass and plastic packaging Gerresheimer Glas AG and Gerresheimer Group GmbH, has appointed Jurgen Wiecha as chief financial officer.(Technology & Packaging)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2005... LEADING SUPPLIER of high-quality glass and plastic packaging, Gerresheimer Glas AG and Gerresheimer Group GmbH, has appointed Jurgen Wiecha as chief financial officer. Wiecha has worked for the company for over four years and in the new role...

March will see the completion of a project to expand factory space by 460[m.sup.2] for contract manufacturer, supplier and packer, Expac.(Technology & Packaging)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2005... MARCH WILL see the completion of a project to expand factory space by 460[m.sup.2] for contract manufacturer, supplier and packer, Expac. The company is based in Preston, UK, and this year it celebrates its 25th anniversary. It has been...

Visitors to this year's In-Cosmetics show in Berlin (12-14 April) are being encouraged to join the New Ideas Run/Walk for Charity, hosted by Uniqema.(Technology & Packaging)
February 11, 2005... VISITORS TO this year's In-Cosmetics show in Berlin (12-14 April) are being encouraged to join the New Ideas Run/Walk for Charity, hosted by Uniqema. The 5 kilometre run (or 2.5 kilometre walk)--in aid of the Look Good, Feel Better...

DS Smith goes green with reusable shipping containers.(Technology & Packaging)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2005... DS Smith Tri-Wall--a UK-based corrugated and cardboard packaging designer and manufacturer--has created a reusable container for semi bulk shipments for a major natural cosmetics producer. The environmentally-friendly container replaces one...

Cosfibel creates seasonal packs.(Technology & Packaging)(Cosfibel Creative Packaging)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2005... Cosfibel Creative Packaging was responsible for the creation of Biotherm and Gucci's seasonal packaging. A shiny, nuanced, holographic effect characterised Biotherm's Skin Loving Colors range. It was created using two types of silk...

PPS & Scatolificio Cristina sign exclusivity deal.(Technology & Packaging)(Professional Packaging Services)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2005... Professional Packaging Services (PPS) and Scatolificio Cristina have formalised their 10 year working relationship by signing an exclusivity agreement. PPS is the largest supplier of clear packaging in the UK, with sites also in Hong Kong...

Crabtree Evelyn pack proves child's play.(Technology & Packaging)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2005... Crabtree & Evelyn's new Nursery Tails collection of bath care for children is packaged in cartons displaying seven colours with high gloss varnish and a special animal friend, all designed by Boxes Prestige. The UK-based packaging...

Shiseido.(People)(Shinzo Maeda and Morio Ikeda joins Shiseido Company Ltd.)
February 11, 2005... SHISEIDO HAS named Shinzo Maeda as its new president and ceo. Morio Ikeda has moved to the position of chairman of the board and director. Both appointments will become official after shareholders give their approval at the company's June AGM.

The Virgin Cosmetics Company (South Central and Northern Ireland) won the Direct Sales Team of the Year Award at the recent National Sales Awards in the UK.(People)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2005... THE VIRGIN Cosmetics Company (South Central and Northern Ireland) won the Direct Sales Team of the Year Award at the recent National Sales Awards in the UK. The team, comprised of 1500 consultants and 92 managers, credited their success to...

Fashion Hairstylist Guido Palau, has been signed to Redken in a new promotional deal.(People)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2005... FASHION HAIRSTYLIST, Guido Palau, has been signed to Redken in a new promotional deal. Palau's creations are regularly featured in the women's top glossies in the US.

PPR.(People)(Francois-Henri Pinault)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2005... FRANCOIS-HENRI Pinault has been appointed chairman of the management board of the newly re-branded PPR (Cosmetics International 28 January 2005.) He succeeds Serge Weinberg, who has been in the position for a decade. Pinault's role will involve...

The Dial Corporation, a manufacturer of consumer goods which was acquired by Henkel in December 2003, has announced that its president and ceo Herbert Baum will retire.(People)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2005... THE DIAL Corporation, a manufacturer of consumer goods which was acquired by Henkel in December 2003, has announced that its president and ceo Herbert Baum will retire. He joined the company five years ago.

Krivda moves to Givaudan.(Technology & Packaging)(James Krivda joins Givaudan)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2005... James Krivda has joined Givaudan's fine fragrance creative centre in New York as vice president Perfumery. He will report to Cosimo Policastro, executive vice president of the company's fine fragrance division. A former president of the...

Breen takes reins at Lauder North America.(Technology & Packaging)(Thia Breen appointed in Estee Lauder, North America)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2005... Thia Breen has been appointed president Estee Lauder, North America. She takes over from Janet Cook who retired last July and reports directly to John Demsey, global brand president Estee Lauder. "Thia is superbly experienced for this...

Q & A.(Technology & Packaging)(Julie Edinborough of Kao Brands Europe)(Interview)
February 11, 2005... Cosmetics International talks to Julie Edinborough, managing director, Kao Brands Europe What's your background in the industry? My background has been both in the retailing and the brand ownership side of the business. This mixture of...

Diary dates.(Calendar)
February 11, 2005... DIARY DATES 4-6 MARCH 2005 Venue: Hall 9-13, Dusseldorf Exhibition Centre BEAUTY INTERNATIONAL Tel: +49 211 4560 01 DUSSELDORF Fax: +49 211 4560 668 ...

Williamson to fuse fashion with fragrance.(Matthew Williamson )
February 25, 2005... British fashion designer Matthew Williamson has joined forces with Juniper Brand Development to launch his first global fragrance. Juniper is the company that launched Savile Row tailor, Richard James's first fragrance in 2003, which went on to...

KMI seeks larger slice of female shave market.(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... In a market dominated by Gillette's Satincare, KMI is going after a bigger slice of the female shave market with the launch of King of Shaves Woman. It is the company's second foray in this small but significant category (worth 9m [pounds...

The UK beauty brand Pout--which describes itself as sassy, sophisticated and very, very sexy--is preparing for the launch of its website, www.pout.co.uk.(International News)(Pout (London, England))(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... THE UK beauty brand Pout--which describes itself as sassy, sophisticated and very, very sexy--is preparing for the launch of its website, www.pout.co.uk. From March, customers will be able to purchase products online which were previously only...

Strivectin, a product that was originally sold in US maternity shops as an anti-stretch mark cream, has taken the French anti-ageing skin care market by storm.(International News)(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... STRIVECTIN, A product that was originally sold in US maternity shops as an anti-stretch mark cream, has taken the French anti-ageing skin care market by storm. It was launched at Sephora's flagship store in Paris and was so well received that...

A fragrance licensing agreement has been reached between Nautica Apparel Inc and Lancaster, the prestige division of Coty Inc.(International News)(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... A FRAGRANCE licensing agreement has been reached between Nautica Apparel Inc and Lancaster, the prestige division of Coty Inc. Under the agreement a men's scent will be launched and production of the three existing fragrances--Nautica Classic,...

Correction.(International News)(Correction Notice)
February 25, 2005... CORRECTION: INTER Parfums holds the fragrance licence for the LVMH designer, Celine, not the singer Celine Dion, as reported in Cosmetics International 28 January 2005. The company would also like to point out that the income and share figures...

PZ Cussons moves production to Thailand in cost-saving strategy.(International News)(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... PZ Cussons has announced that it will be closing its key bar soap factory in Nottingham, England in 2007 and transfering the production to Thailand. The new plant, to be situated in the industrial town of Pathum Thani, is estimated to cost...

Chloe launches limited edition scent.(International News)(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... Unilever is teaming up with trendy French fashion label, Chloe to introduce a limited edition women's fragrance that will be available in approximately 5000 doors worldwide from April to August. With the roll-out of Chloe Collection 2005,...

Jessica Simpson serves up more Dessert.(International News)(Dessert Beauty )(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... Following the successful launch of Dessert Beauty in April 2004, American pop star Jessica Simpson is introducing Dessert Treats to the US mass marketplace. Repeating the Dessert Beauty formula of 'kissable' and 'tasteable' beauty...

Markwins extends reach beyond budget colour.(International News)(Markwins International Corp.)(Soho Cosmetics)(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... Markwins International has signed a definitive agreement to acquire make up brand Soho Cosmetics, from City of Industry. The deal is scheduled to close next month and terms have not been disclosed. Soho Cosmetics was founded in 2001 by...

Gonna getcha good?(International News)(Coty Inc. to collaborate Shania Twain and Matthew McConaughey )(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... GONNA GETCHA GOOD?... Country & western star, Shania Twain is collaborating with celebrity fragrance magnet, Coty, to launch a new scent under the Stetson banner. The Shania by Stetson fragrance will be introduced to the US in July, along with...

Bond No. 9 pays visit to New York's Chinatown.(International News)(product introduction)(perfumes)(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... Come Mother's Day in the US, fragrance house Bond No. 9 will continue its tradition of introducing New York City centric fragrances with the launch of Chinatown. Bond No. 9's Chinatown is meant to capture the exuberance and colour of the...

Don't forget the ethnic consumer in the anti-ageing skin care boom, warns Mintel.(Market Focus)
February 25, 2005... Baby Boomers, and their love of anti-ageing products are driving the US facial skin care market. Testament to this demand are the 6856 new facial skin care products introduced in 2004 alone, according to Mintel's GNPD. Manufacturers of...

Malaysia's Mase makes international moves.(Market Focus)(Mase Industries)(to market the Amby London worldwide)(Brief Article)
February 25, 2005... Mase Industries is embarking on an ambitious plan to market the Amby London range of men's products worldwide. The range of personal care and grooming products are already available in Singapore, Greater China, Indonesia, Pakistan and Sri...