Cosmetics International articles from February 2006

Cosmetics International archives from February 2006

Max Factor sets stage for US comeback.(Max Factor and Co.)(Company Profile)
February 10, 2006... After warming up for the last couple of years, Max Factor, the original make-up artist brand, is staging a US comeback. Once a behemoth in the US cosmetics market, Max Factor founded in 1909 by its famed namesake, had lost its glory. Owned...

Sally Hansen hooks up with fashion designer.(Tracy Reese)
February 10, 2006... Sally Hansen, a perennial leader in nail colour and nail treatment, has forged a partnership with US fashion designer Tracy Reese. For starters, Sally Hansen, a division of Del Laboratories, provided the manicures for Reese's autumn 2006...

Jean-Charles Brosseau, the French niche perfume brand, is preparing to enter the Chinese market this year, as well as increasing its number of doors in the US.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
February 10, 2006... > JEAN-CHARLES Brosseau, the French niche perfume brand, is preparing to enter the Chinese market this year, as well as increasing its number of doors in the US. In China the brand will be distributed through La Souhait. It will be available in...

The winners of the ExTracts best new product awards were announced in New York at the end of last month.(cosmetics )(Brief Article)
February 10, 2006... * THE WINNERS of the ExTracts best new product awards were announced in New York at the end of last month. Hush Fragrances won the Best of Show award for its AromaPulse technology, Two Square Maters LLC won in the Bath & Body category for its...

The Colgate-Palmolive Company has partnered with The Forsyth Institute in order to advance research into oral health.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Brief Article)
February 10, 2006... > THE COLGATE-PALMOLIVE Company has partnered with The Forsyth Institute in order to advance research into oral health. "Partnering with the world's most prominent oral care researchers should lead to identification of leading-edge science and...

Revlon re-enters department store fragrance business with Gemini.(Gemini Cosmetics)(Brief Article)
February 10, 2006... Much to everyone's surprise, Revlon has announced that it is re-entering the department store fragrance business this summer with the launch of a new scent. Industry sources said that the fragrance would be called Flair, but Revlon would...

Jo Malone exits role at Lauder.(Estee Lauder Inc.)(Brief Article)
February 10, 2006... Estee Lauder has confirmed that Jo Malone (pictured below), the name and creative force behind the Jo Malone prestige fragrance, skin, bath and body care brand, is to step down. Her husband, Gary Willcox, who is managing director of the UK...

US retail sales for January better than expected.(markets)(Brief Article)
February 10, 2006... Strong redemption of popular holiday gift cards and unusually warm temperatures increased sales for US retailers for the month of January, and helped to put most in the plus column whose fiscal year ended 31 January. Retailers record revenue...

New phase of Real Beauty campaign for Dove.(Dove brand from Uniliver Inc. targets young women in its latest campaign)(Brief Article)
February 10, 2006... Unilever's Dove brand has begun the next phase of its campaign for Real Beauty, this time targeting the next generation of women, teens and preteens. The goal is to raise self-esteem and make a difference to the lives of one million young...

Clinique explores new ground with Polar Shield.(Clinique Laboratories Inc. developed Polar Shield Cream)(Brief Article)
February 10, 2006... Researchers from Estee Lauder's Clinique brand have developed a skin protection cream with which it hopes Polar explorers, the Ice Warrior team, can break three world records. The Ice Warrior Project is undertaking the 4 Poles Expedition in...

Clairol signs former Miss Universe.(Dayanara Torres to endorse hair color brand)(Brief Article)
February 10, 2006... Dayanara Torres, a model and the former Miss Universe 1993, has been signed as ambassador for the Procter & Gamble-owned (P&G) Clairol Hydrience hair colour brand. "She is a wonderful role model for women and embodies the qualities of the...

Double digit growth for Brazilian market.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
February 10, 2006... The Brazilian beauty market closed 2005 with a growth rate of 14.5 per cent over 2004, according to the Association of Personal Hygiene, Perfume and Cosmetics Industries (Abihpec). This amounted to a turnover of $6.48bn. Around 1.3m tonnes...

What are set to be the hottest fragrance notes in 2006?(perfumes)
February 10, 2006... Katine Dubreuil, perfumer, Mane, Paris "More and more brands ask us to appeal to the Asian taste, and that of the Japanese in particular, which has evolved over the years. They used to like a flowery/green jus. Now they appreciate...

Ruby & Millie, the UK cosmetics brand that is exclusive to Boots, is set to receive a makeover.(EUROPEAN NEWS)
February 10, 2006... > RUBY & MILLIE, the UK cosmetics brand that is exclusive to Boots, is set to receive a makeover. The brand's fixtures, imagery and product line-up will be revamped and Boots plans to give it an increased focus in over 100 stores. This follows...

The future of Australia's Red Earth Beauty brand in the UK is in jeopardy after the company could not secure funding for its roll out plans.(Brief Article)
February 10, 2006... > THE FUTURE of Australia's Red Earth Beauty brand in the UK is in jeopardy after the company could not secure funding for its roll out plans. A deal with brand owner Esprit that would have secured additional investment fell through. Andrew...

Mintel.(EUROPEAN NEWS)
February 10, 2006... > MARKET RESEARCH company Mintel has announced the acquisition of Cosmetic Research, a specialist database that tracks luxury cosmetic product launches.

Avon Colour is to sponsor the fifth series of ITV1's hit UK television show, Footballers Wives.(television advertising)(Brief Article)
February 10, 2006... > AVON COLOUR is to sponsor the fifth series of ITV1's hit UK television show, Footballers Wives. The move is seen as a way of contemporising the brand and exposing it to new, younger consumers. Last year the direct sales company returned to...

Liz Earle moves into men's skin care.(EUROPEAN NEWS)
February 10, 2006... Liz Earle is preparing for the launch of the first two products of a new line: Naturally Active Men's Skincare. The company said that the collection was conceived as a result of frequent requests from customers. It also claims that its usp is...

P&G sweeps board at London's Product of the Year.(awards)(Procter & Gamble)(Brief Article)
February 10, 2006... Procter & Gamble (PSG) was crowned the king of innovation at the recent Product of the Year 2006 awards in London, picking up the Most Categories Winner Award. The consumer giant won 10 of the 26 categories including Hair Styling...

Opulent OPI.(buildings )(Brief Article)
February 10, 2006... OPULENT OPI... Leading nail company OPI opens its first nail bar in top London store Selfridges next week. With two VIP rooms complete with pedicure thrones and sofas, OPI'-s artistic manager, Martin John will also take time out of his catwalk...

Chanel enters self-tan category.(skin care products)(Brief Article)
February 10, 2006... Chanel is adding a new category to its Precision skin care line: facial self-tanners, which will be launched in March. Soleil Identite (SPF8) will come in two variants: Dore (golden) for fair skins and Intense (bronze) for darker skin tones...

Momentum gathers at Cosmetic Valley.(buildings)(Brief Article)
February 10, 2006... France's Cosmetic Valley association is entering a new phase of development. Since its labelling initiative last summer, momentum has gathered pace. Thirty new members have joined and the consortium now covers three regions and eight...

Vichy gets tougher on cellulite.(skin care products)(Brief Article)
February 10, 2006... L'Oreal owned French pharmacy brand Vichy Laboratoires will launch two new slimming products next month. Lipocure (100ml, 24 [euro])is a treatment for stubborn cellulite, while Lipostretch (200ml, 18[euro]) targets firmness all year long. In...

Patou latest jus inspired by India.(Jean Patou Inc)(Brief Article)
February 10, 2006... Jean Patou is launching a new perfume, Sira des Indes, next month. Three edp sizes will be available (30ml, 70[euro]; 50ml, 95[euro] and 75ml, 130[euro]) together with a parfum de luxe (15ml, 255[euro]). The fragrance was created by...

P&G earnings bounce forwards.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
February 10, 2006... Procter & Gamble's (PSG) latest quarterly earnings have--again--punched above investor expectations. The Cincinnati-based conglomerate has reported an acceleration of second quarter net income, from $1.98bn a year ago to $2.55bn--a thumping 29...

Clarins prospers.(company sales)(Brief Article)
February 10, 2006... Clarins has seen a growth rate of 7.1 per cent in 2005, netting sales close to 1 bn[euro]. Fragrance sales reached 408m[euro], compared with 343.3m [euro] in 2004, an increase of 18.8 per cent at average exchange rates. Beauty sales had a...

Avon's 4Q profits plunge.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
February 10, 2006... Weighty interest payments and restructuring expenses have seen Avon's 4Q earnings spiral earthwards, plunging 37 per cent compared to a year ago. Although sales were up four per cent to $2.40bn, a $56m restructuring hit and an expensive share...

Shiseido sees steady sales.(Shiseido Company Ltd)(company sales reports)(Brief Article)
February 10, 2006... Shiseido has seen a modest increase in net sales of 5.9 per cent in the nine-month period ending 31 December 2005, which the company attributes to improvements in corporate earnings in Japan and a rebound in consumer spending. "In the...

Favourable results for Henkel.(Henkel Chemicals Ltd sales reports)(Brief Article)
February 10, 2006... Germany's Henkel has delivered strong results for 2005, with sales up 13 per cent year-on-year to [euro]11,974m. "We generated profitable growth, further expanded our market positions and achieved our primary targets," commented chairman of...

IFF earnings 4Q dip.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
February 10, 2006... International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) has reported a 63 per cent fall in fourth quarterly earnings, down to $15.2m. Gross margins slipped to 40.5 per cent from 42.8 per cent a year ago--despite some price increases--due to raw material...

Estee Lauder profits beaten down.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
February 10, 2006... Estee Lauder, owner of brands such as Aveda, Clinique and MAC, saw their second quarter profits--up to the end of 2005--drop a massive 41 per cent as a direct result of charges connected with the closure of its Stila operations. Profits slipped...

Arden welcomes 4Q profits rise.(Elizabeth Arden Co sales report)(Brief Article)
February 10, 2006... While competitors take a profits pummelling, Elizabeth Arden has reported a modest quarterly profit rise. Up to 31 December 2005, net income pushed up to $34m ($1.15 per share) compared to just under $32m this time last year. Its 2Q sales rose...

Coty's Cutex.(personal care products)(Brief Article)
February 10, 2006... > COW'S CUTEX brand has introduced a new nail polish remover, Ultra Cleansing Nail Polish Remover for Natural Nails (100ml, 1.49 [pounds sterling] and 200ml, 1.99 [pounds sterling]). Containing Multi-Fruit Acid Complex it removes excess oils...

P&G.(PRODUCT NEWS)
February 10, 2006... > P&G HAS launched Olay Ribbons Body Wash in the US. The product includes two separate 'ribbons' or phases: one cleansing, one moisturising. There are three variants--Aloe Extract, Almond Oil and Jojoba Butter--which retail at $3.99 (10oz) and...

L'Oreal Paris.(PRODUCT NEWS)
February 10, 2006... > L'OREAL PARIS' new Double Extension Carbon Black mascara contains double the amount of Ceramide R than the previous formula--together with a more intense black pigment--which means it can deliver longer, stronger and blacker lashes. On...

Plant Earth.(PRODUCT NEWS)
February 10, 2006... > PLANT EARTH, a brand of toiletries and household products in the UK that supports environmental charities, has won distribution of two of its air freshners in Sainsbury. The products, already stocked in Waitrose, will be available in 60 of...

Natural Skincare Company.(PRODUCT NEWS)
February 10, 2006... > THE NATURAL Skincare Company is launching a new natural organic skin care range by Paul Penders. The former US brand is now based in Malaysia and has developed a cold-blended line which keeps the bioactive ingredients at full strength.

Decleor hydrates skin with aquaporins.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Brief Article)
February 10, 2006... French aromatherapy brand, Decleor, is introducing a new skin care line that is said to incorporate a 'drip feed' hydration system. Designed to restore dehydrated skin--as opposed to dry skin--Hydra Floral Anti-Pollution also uses aquaporin...

Nail colour the easy Avon way.(personal care products)(Brief Article)
February 10, 2006... Direct selling company Avon is set to unveil what it claims is a world first in nail care. The Avon Instant Manicure has an already dry nail enamel formula and promises to be more chip-resistant than liquid polishes. The dry formula is on...

Problem-solving skin care line from Mignon.(international trade)(Mignon skin care)(Brief Article)
February 10, 2006... South Africa's Mignon skin care line is looking to enter the UK market. Launching at Professional Beauty 2006, the line targets a variety of skin complaints from acne and rosacea to ageing. Toners form the foundation of the product offering...

In the pink.(PRODUCT NEWS)
February 10, 2006... IN THE PINK... The Bobbi Brown spring look, The Pink Sugar Collection, is based--unsurprisingly--on the colour pink and comprises a range of limited edition products including a pink face palette, a range of glitter lip glosses, a shimmer wash...

Natura injects humour into his & hers scent duo.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Brief Article)
February 10, 2006... Brazil's number one direct sales beauty company, Natura, is launching a male and female fragrance duo this spring called Humor. Introduced at the recent Sao Paulo Fashion Week, the scents celebrate the idea of romantic love in a...

Juvedical extends range with renewing face mask.(skin care products)(Brief Article)
February 10, 2006... La Prairie Group's Juvena of Switzerland brand is extending its Juvedical line with a renewing mask. Incorporating the line's reputed skin nova technology--derived from first aid medicine--the mask is designed to help repair and revive...

Europe shows its true colours.(surveys on haie colourings)(Brief Article)
February 10, 2006... * 57 per cent of Spanish, French and German women have coloured their hair in the past six months compared to just 47 per cent of British women. * Of all women who have coloured their hair in the past six months, 49 per cent of Spanish...

Frizz-Ease franchise debuts three additions.(PRODUCT NEWS)
February 10, 2006... John Frieda's anti-frizz brand Frizz-Ease, owned by Kao, is extending the range's concept further with the introduction of three new product lines. Straight Ahead and Curl Around are two shampoos and conditioners (all priced 4.49 [pounds...

New scent blossoms at L'Aimant.(Coty Beauty)(Brief Article)
February 10, 2006... Coty's L'Aimant fragrance brand is introducing a new fragrance this month, Caresse d'Orchidee. Presented in the familiar L'Aimant flacon, the blush-coloured scent has top notes of bergamot, orange blossom and blackcurrant with a floral...

L'Oreal Men Expert to tackle body care with Abdo Tone.(target marketing)(Brief Article)
February 10, 2006... L'Oreal's fast growing Men Expert line is taking on the big boys of the prestige market with the launch of Abdo Tone. A category formerly the domain of such luxury brands as Aramis, the new Men Expert product is the first mass market...

Beauty care for underarms.(personal care products)(Brief Article)
February 10, 2006... Beiersdorf's Nivea brand is introducing a deodorant that promises to provide an even skin tone to the underarm area and to make it as attractive as the rest of the body. Deodorant Pearl & Beauty relies on pearl extracts, which provide...

Dove enters self-tan category.(skin care creams)(Brief Article)
February 10, 2006... Unilever's Dove brand is readying itself for the March launch of Dove Summer Glow, a body lotion with a hint of self tan. "More and more women are looking for added benefits in their body lotions," says the company. That is why it has...

Riverside causes a splash for Aura-Soma.(packaging)(Brief Article)
February 10, 2006... Aura-Soma Products, a manufacturer of wellbeing products that has distributors in 36 countries, has selected Welsh company Riverside Plastics to provide a range of 25ml natural HDPE flat oval bottles. The ethos behind AuraSoma is the...

Denny Bros does Fix-a-Form labels for feminine care line.(toiletries)(Brief Article)
February 10, 2006... Denny Bros has been involved in producing Fix-a-Form labels for a promotion run by Spanish feminine care brand, Indasec. Denny Bros was charged with manufacturing two print runs of 400,000 die-cut Fix-a-Form leaflet labels detailing two...

Polimoon takes over Rosti.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)(Brief Article)
February 10, 2006... Rosti, a rigid packaging business that has four factories in Germany and one in Denmark, has been acquired by Polimoon. The deal, worth 17.7m [euro] and financed by bank debt, was reached earlier this month and has only now been completed. ...

European Association of Aluminium Aerosol Container Manufacturers (AEROBAL).(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)(Brief Article)
February 10, 2006... > FOLLOWING THE trend for globalisation, the European Association of Aluminium Aerosol Container Manufacturers (AEROBAL), will be run as an international organisation. New nonEuropean members include CCL Container, Exal and Euro Asia Packaging....

Indena.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
February 10, 2006... > INDENA, AN Italian developer and producer of active principles derived from plants, has announced an agreement in which its cosmetic fluid extract lines will be transferred to Greentech SA, Indena is to focus its cosmetic sector resources on...

Alpha packaging has acquired Pennsylvania-based plastic bottle manufacturer, Yorkbridge Packaging Northeast.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
February 10, 2006... ALPHA PACKAGING has acquired Pennsylvania-based plastic bottle manufacturer, Yorkbridge Packaging Northeast. A spokespeson commented that it would allow Alpha to expand quickly into smaller sizes of PET packaging. It is Alpha's second...

French fragrance and favour company, V Mane ills SA, has announced that its Thai division is to relocate to the Sathom business district.(business relocation)(Brief Article)
February 10, 2006... > FRENCH FRAGRANCE and favour company, V Mane ills SA, has announced that its Thai division is to relocate to the Sathom business district. The move will give its clients a location entirely dedicated to fragrance technology. V Mane fils...

Rexam acquires Chinese beauty packaging business.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
February 10, 2006... The beauty packaging business that was formerly owned by FangXin Limited is to be acquired by global consumer packaging group Rexam. The business is based in China and will be bought for a cash consideration of US$74m, including borrowings...

... and introduces mini replica for full size fragrances.(fragrances)(Brief Article)
February 10, 2006... Rexam Dispensing Systems is readying itself for the launch of Soficard, a mini package that is designed to replicate exactly the appearance of a full size fragrance. The Soficard comprises a card that is glued around a miniature spray...

Sampling innovations" finishing touch.(toiletries)(Brief Article)
February 10, 2006... An innovative sensory format for promotional sachets, which encourages the consumer to interact with the sachet and the product inside, has been developed by Sampling Innovations. Called Touch Me, the sachet incorporates a textured varnish...

RPC does pet.(RPC Verpackungen Celle)(Brief Article)
February 10, 2006... RPC DOES PET... A 300ml liquid soap dispenser in PET has been manufactured on behalf of Dutch company Haal Verpakkingen by RPC Verpackungen Kutenholz. "Once more we have profited from the company's extensive capability for manufacturing...

Q&A: Cosmetics International talks to Kristin Petrovich, who founded the premium Sjal skin care brand, along with her mother Karen.(Interview)
February 10, 2006... How do you find working as a mother and daughter team? For the most part fantastic. My mother moved from Los Angeles to help me with our office in New York over two years ago and I recently relocated to Zurich where I am now heading Europe...

Sheldrake goes back to Chanel.(Brief Article)
February 10, 2006... Christopher Sheldrake, a perfumer at Quest International for more than 22 years, has returned to Chanel as director of research and development for its fragrances. Sheldrake reports to Jacques Polge and will be based in Paris. In an...

Replogle appointed ceo at Burt's Bees.(Brief Article)
February 10, 2006... Former Unilever executive, John Replogle, has been appointed ceo and president of Burt's Bees. He will be charged with leading the next phase of the company's growth and development. "Burt's Bees is a powerful brand with a unique place in...

Swallowfield plc.(PEOPLE)
February 10, 2006... > TONY WARDELL (pictured below) is retiring as ceo of UK contract manufacturer, Swallowfield plc. Ian Mackinnon, current group finance director, will take over the role from 1 March. Wardell will become a non-executive director and continue to...

Elizabeth Arden Greater China.(appointments)(Brief Article)
February 10, 2006... > SMITH CHISH-HSIN CHEN has been appointed president of Elizabeth Arden Greater China. He was previously a senior executive at Avon Products Inc. Also Tamara Minick-Scoklao joins Arden as senior vp Europe and will be responsible for the sales...

L'Oreal's Lancome USA.(appointments)(Brief Article)
February 10, 2006... > GALIA SANDRES has been promoted to the position of vice president of promotional marketing for L'Oreal's Lancome USA division. It is a newly-created role and Sandres will be based in New York. She was previously employed as division manager...

Diary dates.(Calendar)
February 10, 2006... > 18-20 FEBRUARY Venue: Barcelona Tel: +34 93 241 46 90 COSMOBELLEZA Fax: +34 93 414 01 60 Email: organizacion@cosmobelleza.com ...

Lancome launches first travel retail exclusive.(Lancome Parfumes et Cie.)
February 24, 2006... Six months after the international launch of Hypnose, its first major perfume launch for five years, Lancome is upping the ante again with its first fragrance foray into travel retail exclusives. And unlike the offerings of LVMH-owned Parfums...

Andrea Robinson changes role at Estee Lauder.(Tom Ford Beauty and Prescriptives Worldwide)(Brief article)
February 24, 2006... Andrea Robinson, formerly chief marketing officer of the Estee Lauder brand, has been named president of Tom Ford Beauty and Prescriptives Worldwide. Robinson will assume her new responsibilities on 1 March and will continue to report to John...

Kiss made up with fragrance deal.(Kiss rock band )(Brief article)
February 24, 2006... Kiss, the veteran rock band famed for their painted faces and over the top stage shows, has inked a fragrance licensing deal with Gemini Cosmetics. "Today Kiss is nearly a one billion dollar brand," commented Neil Katz, president and ceo...

Boscov's acquires 10 stores after Federated divestment.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
February 24, 2006... Boscov's, Inc. will acquire 10 department store locations from Federated Department Stores, which represent duplicate locations targeted for divestiture as a result of its acquisition of The May Department Stores Company. Terms of the sale were...

Antiperspirant and deodorant brands Right Guard, Soft & Dri and Dry Idea are to be acquired by The Dial Corporation--which is owned by the Henkel Group--following their divestment by Procter Gamble (P& G) after its merger with Gillette.
February 24, 2006... ANTIPERSPIRANT AND deodorant brands Right Guard, Soft & Dri and Dry Idea are to be acquired by The Dial Corporation--which is owned by the Henkel Group--following their divestment by Procter Gamble (P& G) after its merger with Gillette. The...

Very cool for Men and Very Cool for Women is the latest fragrance duo from Gemini Cosmetics' Tommy Bahama brand.
February 24, 2006... VERY COOL for Men and Very Cool for Women is the latest fragrance duo from Gemini Cosmetics' Tommy Bahama brand. Due on counter this spring, the male jus is a fresh aquatic with mint mojito, mandarin, ginger root and bergamot. The women's...

As part of Chanel Fragrance and Beaute's ongoing management realignment in the US, Annette Falso's and Richard Bleaman's roles have been reabsorbed into the company.(Brief article)
February 24, 2006... AS PART of Chanel Fragrance and Beaute's ongoing management realignment in the US, Annette Falso's and Richard Bleaman's roles have been reabsorbed into the company. Falso was vp of new product development and training, while Bleaman was vp of...

Guerlain extends top-selling perfect White range in Asia ...(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Brief article)
February 24, 2006... As a result of healthy first year sales of the Perfect White C range of whitening products, Guerlain is adding five new products to the mix. Brightening Daily Emulsion SPF-PA+ (50ml, S$85), Brightening High Protection SPF 50-PA+ + + (50ml,...

... And signs actress Hilary Swank.(Guerlain S.A., endorsement)(Brief article)
February 24, 2006... LVMH-owned Guerlain has announced that American actress Hilary Sawnk will be the muse for its new perfume to be launched in September. The double Academy Awards winner (Boys Don't Cry and Million Dollar Baby) has signed a three year...

US bath category overflows with optimistic new entrants: Laura Klepacki reports from the recent EPPS Cosmetics, Fragrance and Bath tradeshow in Boston.
February 24, 2006... This once robust segment has seen sales drain in recent years as consumers lost interest in the novelty of fruity scents that smelled good but offered few other benefits. According to a 2005 Packaged Facts study, the total US bath and shower...

Mary-Kate Ashley widens distribution.(Coty Inc. signs marketing agreement with Claire's Stores Inc.)(Brief article)
February 24, 2006... Coty's Mary-Kate and Ashley brand, named after teen twins Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, is to expand its presence in the US after inking a deal with Claire's stores. The agreement win include the marketing of not only fragrances, such as Coast to...

Pantene goes after frizz control market.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
February 24, 2006... This month Procter & Gamble's Pantene brand will introduce two new problem solving hair treatment collections in the US. The five-sku Pantene Pro-V Restoratives Frizz Control Collection is designed to restore moisture for virtually frizz-free...

US direct selling channel on the up.(economic aspects)(Brief article)
February 24, 2006... The direct selling industry contributed $72bn to the US economy in 2004, with personal care products accounting for the most sales. This is according to a new report conducted by Ernst & Young in conjunction with the Direct Selling Association...

Allen Burke, director of beauty & cosmetics at QVC, tells CI how the channel has become the go-to venue for upcoming beauty gurus in the US.(television, shopping)
February 24, 2006... Reaching 89m households in the US, Allen Burke, director of beauty & cosmetics for QVC, believes that QVC has an unlimited opportunity to build its beauty business in the future. Last year, beauty represented about 10 per cent of QVC's total US...

L'Oreal launches first electro-cosmetic kit.(HOT TOPIC)(Brief article)
February 24, 2006... April will see the introduction of L'Oreal Paris' first electro-cosmetic kit in the form of the cellulite-busting PerfectSlim Pro. The French company worked in conjunction with Dutch electrical expert Philips to bring the two-step...

Wellbeing centre takes off at Heathrow.(plans of opening of Rejuve club )(Brief article)
February 24, 2006... Europe's busiest airport, Heathrow, is to be the venue for the world's first airport wellbeing centre. Opening in May, the Rejuve club includes a fitness zone, barbershop, shower room, juice bar and eight treatment rooms, as well as a...

"If there was one thing you could change about TV beauty ads, what would it be?".(HOT TOPIC)
February 24, 2006... Nathalie Bouville, group account director, Ogilvy & Mather, Paris "Well, my gut reaction is please let Claudia go! I really don't like these L'Oreal ads with Claudia Schiffer. I am just soooo tired of her. French beauty advertising is...