Cosmetics International articles from January 2006

Cosmetics International archives from January 2006

L'Oreal launches HIP & lands Johansson.(L'Oreal Paris)(High Intensity Pigments)
January 13, 2006... L'Oreal Paris, a division of L'Oreal USA, will launch its newest cosmetics line, HIP High Intensity Pigments, in drugstores, food and mass market retailers in February. Tagged "for women who love colour", the line promises quicker colour impact...

Fresh expands male fragrance offering.(Brief Article)
January 13, 2006... LVMH-owned Fresh is adding to its men's portfolio of products with the April launch of a new masculine fragrance, Cannabis Santal. The sensual eau de parfum was created by Lev Glazman, Fresh's ceo and director of product development, in concert...

Brazil gets online cosmetics notification system.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Brief Article)
January 13, 2006... A new online cosmetics notification system that demands more accountability from manufacturers and which promises to avoid multiple notifications of the same product has been introduced in Brazil. The Brazilian Toiletry, Perfumery and Cosmetic...

P&G acquires D&G licence.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Dolce 8 Gabbana)(Procter 8 Gamble)(Brief Article)
January 13, 2006... After 15 years of operating the fragrance licence for Dolce 8 Gabbana (D&G), Euroitalia is officially history. The new multi-year licence holder, with effect from 1 July 2006, is American giant, Procter 8 Gamble (P&G). "The brand fits with...

The Morgan Staley Investment Management (MSIM) investment fund has recently acquired a 1.75 per cent stake.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
January 13, 2006... THE MORGAN Stanley Investment Management (MSIM) investment fund has recently acquired a 1.75 per cent stake in Russia's Kalina cosmetics manufacturer, according to the Interfax news agency.

VEET, the hair removal band owned by Reckitt Benckiser (Lanka) Ltd, has been launched in new international market.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Brief Article)
January 13, 2006... VEET, THE hair removal brand owned by Reckitt Benckiser (Lanka) Ltd, has been launched in a new international market. The Almond Milk variant for sensitive skin and the Silk sku for normal skin will now be available in Sri Lanka. This brings...

China's States Statistics Bureau reports that retail sales of cosmetics in China in November were a substantial 19.4 per cent higher than in the same month in 2004.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
January 13, 2006... CHINA'S STATE Statistics Bureau reports that retail sales of cosmetics in China in November were a substantial 19.4 per cent higher than in the same month in 2004. In comparison, overall retail sales in China were 12.4 per cent higher...

Alberto Culver, the company which operates such brands as Alberto V05, St Ives, Nexxus, Soft & Beautiful and TRESemme, is to spin-off its Sally Beauty Company in a $2.6bn deal.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Brief Article)
January 13, 2006... ALBERTO CULVER, the company which operates such brands as Alberto V05, St Ives, Nexxus, Soft Beautiful and TRESemme, is to spin-off its Sally Beauty Company in a $2.6bn deal. The company will be merged with the Regis Corporation. The sale is...

Demand for flavours and fragrances in cosmetics and toiletries products in the US is forecast to increase 4.7 per cent per year to $1.2bn in 2009.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Brief Article)
January 13, 2006... DEMAND FOR flavours and fragrances in cosmetics and toiletries products in the US is forecast to increase 4.7 per cent per year to $1.2bn in 2009. This is according to a report entitled Flavors & Fragrances, published by Freedonia Group. Skin...

Southern Cosmetics, the Californian marketing and cosmetics company, has announced that its deal to buy the Esteem beauty line from Naomi LLC has been completed.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Brief Article)
January 13, 2006... SOUTHERN COSMETICS, the Californian marketing and cosmetics company, has announced that its deal to buy the Esteem beauty line from Naomi LLC has been completed. The agreement was first announced in October (Cosmetics International 21 October...

US holiday sales fail to impress while internet sales leap.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
January 13, 2006... US holiday sales were lacklustre this year, with an increase of 3.2 per cent overall. Consumers spent $93.2bn in December, up from $90.3bn in 2004, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers. Internet sales jumped 25 per cent....

C&T industry growth dependent on key 50+ demographic group.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Brief Article)
January 13, 2006... According to a new report by Datamonitor, Senior Persona/ Care Behaviours & Occasions, cosmetics companies can grow their market by recognising the needs of seniors and helping them overcome their diminishing perceptions of self-beauty. ...

Sri Lankan hair care line makes international debut.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
January 13, 2006... The Janet Group, a Sri Lankan provider of ayurvedic beauty solutions, is preparing to tap into new markets with the international launch of its new hair care line. The range of shampoos, conditioners, nutritive oils and natural hair...

P&G learns to integrate Gillette after merger.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
January 13, 2006... Whereas previous acquisitions have involved integrating companies into Procter & Gamble's (P&G) existing infrastructure, the consumer goods titan has revealed that it is taking a different approach to blade giant Gillette, which it acquired...

Lepore debuts second scent.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Riviera Concepts)(Brief Article)
January 13, 2006... Riviera Concepts will launch the second Nanette Lepore fragrance, Shanghai Butterfly, in April. The fragrance has top notes of lemon slice, mandarin, green snow apple and spicy carnation. Its heart contains poet's jasmine, lily of the...

Skin care outflanks make-up & fragrance in cosmetics sales.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
January 13, 2006... Skin care products generated sales in excess of $5.3bn in the mass and prestige department store channel in 2004, according to a report published by The NPD Group entitled Skin Care Awareness and Usage. Skin care is the most used beauty...

Thailand's Pan Group lays growth plans for new year.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Pan Rajdhevee Group)(Brief Article)
January 13, 2006... The Pan Rajdhevee Group has announced that it will double its marketing budget for the new year to Bt150m. The company will launch a Pan@Face campaign to aggressively promote its three cosmetics and skin care brands, namely Pan Cosmetics +,...

Beautyworld takes stand against piracy.(EUROPEAN NEWS)(Brief Article)
January 13, 2006... Messe Frankfurt, the organisers of the Beautyworld exhibition in Frankfurt (25-29 January), has launched a campaign against product and brand piracy. Under the banner 'Messe Frankfurt against copying', the aim is to inform exhibitors about how...

Lalique launches limited edition fragrances.(EUROPEAN NEWS)
January 13, 2006... Lalique, the crystalware manufacturer founded by French art deco glass and jewellery maker Rene Lalique more than 100 years ago, is launching new male and female limited edition fragrances for 2006. Both scents rely on Greek mythology and...

UK consumers spent 173m [pounds sterling] on cosmetics and toiletries that were labelled with the Humane Cosmetics Standard stamp in 2005.(EUROPEAN NEWS)
January 13, 2006... UK CONSUMERS spent 173m [pounds sterling] on cosmetics and toiletries that were labelled with the Humane Cosmetics Standard stamp in 2005, according to figures from the British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection (BUAV).

Fine Fragrances and Cosmetics Ltd, the owner of brands such as Jerome Russell Bblonde and Fade Out, has appointed The Miles Group as a new distributor.(EUROPEAN NEWS)(Brief Article)
January 13, 2006... FINE FRAGRANCES and Cosmetics Ltd, the owner of brands such as Jerome Russell Bblonde and Fade Out, has appointed The Miles Group as a new distributor. "Fine Fragrances and Cosmetics is set to benefit from the new distributor's network of...

Kamana UK, the high-end skin care brand, has entered the beauty market in the Ukraine.(EUROPEAN NEWS)
January 13, 2006... KAMANA UK, the high-end skin care brand, has entered the beauty market in the Ukraine. Products will be stocked in the Elemental Beauty-Concept store in Dnepropetrovsk. Indeed it was this Ukrainian company that first approached Kamana to...

UK shopper numbers in December were down just 0.1 per cent year-on-year, according to SPSL's Retail Traffic Index.(EUROPEAN NEWS)(Brief Article)
January 13, 2006... UK SHOPPER numbers in December were down just 0.1 per cent year-on-year, according to SPSL's Retail Traffic Index. This is in contrast to the more pessimistic footfall results some retailers were expecting. In addition, the final week before...

Anti-cellulite market shapes up.(STATISTICS IN FOCUS)(Brief Article)
January 13, 2006... France is the market for anti-cellulite products in the Big5. % users of body firm/tone/anti-cellulite products in an average week, women aged 11-74 All Countries 5 France 8 Germany 5 Italy ...

Lynx clicks with Ben Affleck.(EUROPEAN NEWS)(Brief Article)
January 13, 2006... For the first time in its 21 year history, Unilever's Lynx brand has signed a celebrity to appear in its advertising campaign. Ben Affleck will endorse the newest fragrance variant, called Click, which goes on counter this month. It is...

Lauder, L'Oreal & Euroitalia return to Cosmoprof Bologna.(EUROPEAN NEWS)(Brief Article)
January 13, 2006... Estee Lauder, Euroitalia and Monarimport (the distributor for Clarins in Italy) will all be back at Cosmoprof in Bologna this April, following their noted absence from the international beauty show last year. L'Oreal, which ceased exhibiting at...

Care Co takes own label route.(EUROPEAN NEWS)(Care Co Skin Solutions)(Brief Article)
January 13, 2006... Care Co Skin Solutions, the Aspects Beauty-owned portfolio that brings together a plethora of brands that target specific problems, is to launch its own range of products. "There are gaps within the existing portfolio," said Jill Hill,...

Pulse debuts new beauty retail concept in UK mall.(EUROPEAN NEWS)(Brief Article)
January 13, 2006... Pulse is the latest beauty retailer to enter the UK market, having opened its first store door in The Maltings shopping centre (in St Albans) last month. It is a whole new retail concept, according to founder and director, Juliette Price, and...

Phytomer to introduce slimming market first.(EUROPEAN NEWS)(Brief Article)
January 13, 2006... Phytomer is to launch a body slimming cream specifically for older women, a move which the French salon brand claims to be a market first. The fourth addition to the established Declic range is: AgeDeclic, a firming contouring cream (150ml,...

Molinard memory.(EUROPEAN NEWS)(Brief Article)
January 13, 2006... MOLINARD MEMORY... French perfume house Molinard is relaunching one of its traditional favourites: its solid perfume, Le Concreta. Four of its most famous female fragrances will be available in the format: Habanita (the best seller, created in...

Adrian Holliday looks back at the financial highs and lows of 2005.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
January 13, 2006... Look back at 2005 and several stand-out names refused to keep a tow profile, like Boots. Although it ended 2005 married off to Alliance Unichem, it also managed to flog off its over the counter business Boots Healthcare International (BHI),...

Kao wins Kanebo deal.(FINANCIAL NEWS)(Brief Article)
January 13, 2006... Kao, in the end, got what it wanted. Sealed just before Christmas, Kao's $2.4bn offer for Kanebo was accepted by bailout agency the Industrial Revitalization Corporation of Japan (IRCJ), giving Kao, at last, the muscle to challenge Shiseido....

Oriflame sells UK & Ireland operation.(FINANCIAL NEWS)(Oriflame Cosmetics)(Brief Article)
January 13, 2006... Oriflame Cosmetics, the direct-selling Swedish cosmetics company, has sold its UK and Ireland operations following significant losses in 2004 and 2005. Premier Direct Group plc (PDG), a UK-based shopping-at-work provider, is the new owner...

Unilever resists calls for dual listing.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
January 13, 2006... Won't change, not going to change. Corporate governance lobbyists won't like it one bit, but personal care giant Unilever has resisted pressure to scrap its dual listed structure. Instead, Unilever is offering shareholders the chance to...

Nocibe shareholders sell out to Charterhouse Capital.(FINANCIAL NEWS)(Brief Article)
January 13, 2006... The shareholders behind French perfumery group Nocibe--private equity players Bridgepoint and TCR combined with financial institution ICG--have sold their combined Nocibe holdings to another private equity player, Charterhouse Capital....

Correction.(Correction Notice)
January 13, 2006... In a recent story headlined "Schwarzkopf fastest growing hair brand in Europe" (Cosmetics International 18 November 2005), we incorrectly attributed the sales figure of 1,300m [euro] to the Schwarzkopf brand for the 3Q of 2005. The figure...

Limited Brands shows modest sales growth.(FINANCIAL NEWS)(Brief Article)
January 13, 2006... The operator behind Victoria's Secret and Bath & Body Works --Limited Brands--has just announced a modest three per cent rise same store sales during December. Overall Limited Brands sales climbed to $1.91bn compared to $1.82bn a year ago, a...

Swallowfield issues half year profits warning.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
January 13, 2006... A profit warning from toiletry and cosmetics company Swallowfield has dented its share price on news that half year profits are predicted to go south. Swallowfield group managing director, Tony Wardell, blamed the rough trading conditions...

Global debut for Pupa sun care.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Brief Article)
January 13, 2006... Italian company Pupa is preparing for the worldwide debut of its Miss Milkie sun care range. The brand differentiates itself by using packaging inspired by the dairy industry and the sun care line is no exception. The range features low...

Johnson & Johnson delivers new baby line.(PRODUCT NEWS)
January 13, 2006... Following an in-depth study of infant skin which found that a baby's epidermis rapidly changes during the first years of life, Johnson & Johnson is introducing Johnsons Soothing Natural, a range targeted specifically at this demographic. Its...

Simple moves into anti-ageing sector.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Brief Article)
January 13, 2006... Simple, the Accantia-owned brand with a 45 year heritage in providing care products fer sensitive skin, is moving into the anti-ageing market. The debut of its Simple Regeneration Plus Advanced Anti-Ageing range is slated for this month. ...

Origins, the Estee Lauder-owned brand, is launching its Halo Effect liquid illuminator in a new Golden Glow shade.(PRODUCT NEWS)
January 13, 2006... ORIGINS, THE Estee Lauder-owned brand, is launching its Halo Effect liquid illuminator in a new Golden Glow shade. Based on rosemary, mint, sage leaf extract, white birch extract, cucumber oil, lemon, orange and pine needle, it promises to...

Eylure has introduced Easy Tweezy Brow Balm, which the company claims will take the pain out of brow plucking.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Brief Article)
January 13, 2006... EYLURE HAS introduced Easy Tweezy Brow Balm, which the company claims will take the pain out of brow plucking. It contains calmosensine, which is a desensitising ingredient; shea butter to prime and moisturise the area; and jasmine flower milk...

A best-selling Australian hair, body and skin care range that is free from sulfates, parabens, petrochemical cleansers, silicones, phthalates, artificial colours, animal ingredients and animal testing is now available in the UK.(PRODUCT NEWS)
January 13, 2006... A BEST-SELLING Australian hair, body and skin care range that is free from sulfates, parabens, petrochemical cleansers, silicones, phthalates, artificial colours, animal ingredients and animal testing is now available in the UK. Called [A'kin],...

Creative Nail Design has unveiled its spring shades for fingers and toes.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Brief Article)
January 13, 2006... CREATIVE NAIL Design has unveiled its spring shades for fingers and toes. Rejoice is white with periwinkle undertones; Celebrate is a warm gold; Free is a pale pinky-peach; Replenish is oyster shell white; Vitality is a bright coral; and...

L'Oreal Paris expands True Match franchise.(face powder introduced)
January 13, 2006... Further to the launch of True Match foundation in January last year (Cosmetics International 19 November 2005), beauty giant L'Oreal will be rolling out a face powder that utilises the same texture- and tone-matching technology. True Match...

Yves Saint Laurent extends Lisse Expert.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Brief Article)
January 13, 2006... Yves Saint Laurent has added two more products to its Lisse Expert anti-wrinkle range. This follows the introduction of the Advanced Creme Intensive Anti-Rides in February last year (Cosmetics International 28 January 2005). Called Serum...

New Boss & Lacoste scents.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Brief Article)
January 13, 2006... Procter & Gamble (P&G) has rolled out numerous scents since acquiring the fragrance licenses for Lacoste in 2001 and Hugo Boss in 1993. And February will see new additions to each of these fragrance portfolios globally. The Hugo Duo for...

Dior brings catwalk flamboyance to spring look.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Christian Dior)
January 13, 2006... Christian Dior has unveiled a spring look inspired by the flamboyant fabrics of the Dior Couture fashion collection and characterised by gender blending and boyish beauty. From this month Diorblush will be available in two new limited...

Pantina prepares for new season.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Pantina Corporation)(Brief Article)
January 13, 2006... "The dichotomy of subtle shades paired with bright, striking colours is all the rage for this season's hottest fashions," according to US cosmetics company, Pantina Corporation. Indeed this is the inspiration for its new spring collection. ...

MAC unveils summer shades.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Brief Article)
January 13, 2006... Estee Lauder's MAC colour cosmetics brand has revealed that its spring and summer '06 collections will be characterised by prettiness with beautiful textures and a soft focus effect. "Skin will be bare and almost urchin-like," according to...

Lip & mascara packs get Crowning glory.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
January 13, 2006... Double-ended lip and mascara packages that can accommodate various types of brush and applicator have been introduced by Crown Risdon. Called the Duo, the packs feature two bottles made from a polypropylene and PVC material, which are then...

Rieke's finger-tip foamers feature on Polish range.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
January 13, 2006... A dispenser that draws the product from the container and mixes it with air to enable it to foam without the use of traditional aerosol technology has been manufactured by Rieke Packaging Systems, Englass, for use in a Polish personal care...

MeadWestvaco has opened its new Packaging Innovation Centre at the Richmond, Virginia office in the US.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)(Brief Article)
January 13, 2006... MEADWESTVACO HAS opened its new Packaging Innovation Centre at the Richmond, Virginia office in the US. "The Packaging Innovation Centre was created to highlight our forward-thinking design capabilities and to reflect MeadWestvaco's belief that...

The International Federation Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC) has announced that its Maison G de Navarre Young Scientist Prize competition is now open.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
January 13, 2006... THE INTERNATIONAL Federation Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC) has announced that its Maison G de Navarre Young Scientist Prize competition is now open. The 2006 winner will be invited to attend the IFSCC Congress to be held in Osaka,...

Designer and manufacturer of spray and dispensing systems, Valois, has named Christophe Staelen sales & marketing director in the perfumery & cosmetics division.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
January 13, 2006... DESIGNER AND manufacturer of spray and dispensing systems, Valois, has named Christophe Staelen sales & marketing director in the perfumery & cosmetics division. He succeeds Eric Vaxelaire.

Hugo Energise, the male jus from Procter & Gamble (P&G), utilises Rexam's Snap In SP8 pump mechanism.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)(Brief Article)
January 13, 2006... HUGO ENERGISE, the male jus from Procter & Gamble (P&G), utilises Rexam's Snap In SP8 pump mechanism. This accommodates the low neck on the bottle's squat profile. A complex spray-through actuator assembly activates the spray. The pack is...

Slimline dispensers from RPC.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)(RPC Bramlage-Wiko)
January 13, 2006... Brands wishing to provide customers with a compact option can look to RPC Bramlage-Wiko for slimline dispensers. The company has extended its Magic Star dispenser range to encompass a handbag-sized 35mm diameter option suitable for lotions,...

Alpha Packaging extends range.(pet bottles and pet jars introduced)(Brief Article)
January 13, 2006... Four new styles of PET bottles and jars have been added to Alpha Packaging's existing portfolio. In addition, the company claims that its in-house capabilities ensure a rapid package development cycle whereby brands can launch entirely new...

Eastman's glass polymer combines strength with finesse.(Eastman Chemical Co., Antonio Puig S.A.)
January 13, 2006... Eastman Chemical's glass polymer has been an essential component of fragrance packaging for Puig in its pocket sprays and for 331 International's exclusive fragrance, Ether de lunx. The Puig pocket spray is thin, flat and rectangular in...

Case takes helm at Malone & La Mer.(Maureen Case promoted at Estee Lauder Inc.)(Brief Article)
January 13, 2006... Maureen Case, a 30-year veteran of Estee Lauder, has been made president of the Jo Malone and La Mer brands. She will also continue as president of Bobbi Brown Worldwide, a role she has held since 2002. "Maureen Case is an exceptional...

Lee & Seifert join Revlon board.(Debra Lee and Kathi Seifert appointed)
January 13, 2006... Revlon has announced that Debra Lee and Kathi Seifert have both been elected to the board of directors, bringing the tally to 12. "They are two outstanding women with extensive backgrounds in business development, management, and the...

Cosmetics International talks to Woon-Ho Jung, ceo of South Korea's fastest growing beauty retailer, The Face Shop.(Interview)
January 13, 2006... What is your background in the cosmetics industry? I started a cosmetics agency in 1992 and developed business know-how as I experienced various distribution channels such as wholesalers and franchise stores. In April 1993, I established...

PPR.(Francois Palus appointed)(Brief Article)
January 13, 2006... FRANCOIS PALUS has been promoted to the position of chief financial officer at French luxury goods and retail conglomerate PPR. He will continue to report to group chairman and chief executive officer, Francois-Henri Pinault. Palus joined PPR...

Estee Lauder.(PEOPLE)
January 13, 2006... JEAN-YVES DESMOTTES has been made managing director of Estee Lauder's Darphin skin care and makeup brand. The post has been vacant for some time. Desmottes joined Darphin in September from Bioderma, where he was international operations...

Unilever.(PEOPLE)
January 13, 2006... LUIS MARIO Castro has stepped down as president of the Argentine division of Anglo-Dutch giant Unilever. He spent 15 years with the company. His replacement is Miguel Kozuszok, who previously occupied the position of director of the company's...

Bloomingdale.(PEOPLE)
January 13, 2006... PAT ENNIS, Bloomingdale's chief beauty buyer is to retire at the end of the month. She joined the retail chain in 1972.

L'Occitane.(PEOPLE)
January 13, 2006... YVES POLITI, travel retail director for L'Occitane, is to leave the company. Marcin Jasiak, managing director for export and travel retail, has been charged with finding his successor.

BCM Kosmetik.(PEOPLE)
January 13, 2006... ANOUSCHKA SIWIEC has been appointed sales director of Germany's BCM Kosmetik. She replaces Friedhelm Hagenbruch who is retiring.

Diary dates.(Calendar)
January 13, 2006... * 25-29 JANUARY BEAUTYWORLD FRANKFURT Venue: Messe Frankfurt Tel: +49 697 575 6852 Fax: +49 697 575 6608 Web: www.beautyworld.messefrankfurt.com A showcase of product innovations for the fragrance, cosmetics and hair...

Clarins & Lancome step up a gear in Asia.(Skin Renew Whitening)(Blanc Expert Neurowhite)
January 27, 2006... In the increasingly competitive market of skin whitening, cosmetics companies in Asia are meeting the challenge with a slew of new products boasting additional features to win over consumers. Clarins' latest offering is the White Plus Skin...

Laura Mercier takes plunge with deep sea skin care.(Brief article)
January 27, 2006... Laura Mercier, the make-up artist brand established in 1996 and owned by Houston-based Gurwitch Products, is preparing to launch a new skin care line. The Flawless Skin collection, infused with deep sea water from Japan, will go on counter in...

Institutional Investor magazine has published "America's Best Ceos' list.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
January 27, 2006... INSTITUTIONAL INVESTOR magazine has published "America's Best Ceos' list. The three top ceos in the Cosmetics, Household Personal Care Products category were: (Top) Alan Lafley, Procter & Gamble, followed by Andrea Jung, Avon Products, and...

After the opening of its new R&D facility in Shanghai, China in September (Cosmetics International 7 October 2005), L'Oreal has purchased another piece of land adjacent to it to further expand its R&D capacity.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
January 27, 2006... AFTER THE opening of its new R&D facility in Shanghai, China in September (Cosmetics International 7 October 2005), L'Oreal has purchased another piece of land adjacent to it to further expand its R&D capacity. Although officials refused to...

Personal care titan Procter & Gamble has reformulated its Olay Regenerist skin care line and is currently rolling out the upgraded products in Europe where the line goes under the Oil of Olaz banner.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
January 27, 2006... PERSONAL CARE titan Procter & Gamble has reformulated its Olay Regenerist skin care line and is currently rolling out the upgraded products in Europe where the line goes under the Oil of Olaz banner. The newest ingredient in the pentapeptide...

Arden proves its In Control with Britney.(Elizabeth Arden Co. introducing a new Britney Spears fragrance portfolio)(Brief article)
January 27, 2006... Elizabeth Arden is introducing a new flanker to the Britney Spears fragrance portfolio. In Control Curious goes on counter in the US in April. It follows the original Curious, which was launched in September 2004, and Fantasy, which made its...

L'Oreal fuels fragrance deal with Diesel.(licensing deal)(Brief article)
January 27, 2006... A fragrance licensing agreement has been signed between cosmetics colossus L'Oreal and high-end Italian jeans and casual wear creator, Diesel. The first jus is slated for launch in 2007 and a full line of fragrances will follow. "After...

Rachel Weisz fronts new Burberry launch.(Burberry London fragrance)(Brief article)
January 27, 2006... Golden Globe winner Rachel Weisz is the face of Burberry's new pillar fragrance, Burberry London. Launching worldwide this spring, it will hit UK and US counters in mid-February, followed by a pan-European rollout in March and the Far East...

Penelope Cruz latest star signing for Elvive.(L'Oreal S.A.)(Brief article)
January 27, 2006... Following the announcement that it had signed Hollywood star Scarlett Johansson, French cosmetics giant L'Oreal Paris has added another celebrity face to the list. Actress Penelope Cruz will represent Elvive shampoo, Elnett hairspray and a...

Armani establishes a new Code for Women.(Armani Code for Women)(Brief article)
January 27, 2006... L'Oreal's Giorgio Armani Parfums is preparing for the spring roll-out of Armani Code for Women, which it hopes will become the first Armani pillar in the female fragrance market. It follows the launch of the male Armani Code jus in France in...

Kao Biore whips up a cleanser.(Biore Marshmallow Whip facial cleanser)(Brief article)
January 27, 2006... Japan's Kao has launched a new facial cleanser. Dispensed by pump, the Biore Marshmallow Whip facial cleanser has a fine lather with a texture which claims to be similar to that of the candy. Kao market research found that women consider...

Scannavini to head new Coty Prestige business.(Michele Scannavini)(Brief article)
January 27, 2006... Coty Inc has announced that its new prestige division, born of the union between the recently-acquired Unilever Cosmetics International and what was formerly the Lancaster Group, is to be called Coty Prestige. "Our new organisation has been...

Industry insight: Tracy Stone, head of beauty buying for House of Fraser, tells CI why the department store is enjoying a revival.(House of Fraser)
January 27, 2006... Standing beside one of the newly installed beauty counters in the refurbished flagship store on London's Oxford Street, Tracy Stone is confident the department store channel is alive and kicking. "The department store sector is enjoying a...

"What's the current beauty equivalent of the iPod nano?".
January 27, 2006... Allen Burke, director of beauty for QVC, US "Dirt Texturizing Paste from hair stylist Jonathan Antin is a clean way to get the look and feel of 'day-after' hair and has been very successful on QVC. It is also a best seller on sephora.com."...