Cosmetics International articles from July 2008

Cosmetics International archives from July 2008

Clarins to enter new chapter as it exits the Bourse.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
July 4, 2008... French beauty company Clarins is to delist its shares from the Bourse, the French stock exchange. Brothers Christian and Olivier Courtin-Clarins announced their decision to take the company into private ownership after 24 years on the...

Penhaligon's prepares to chart new territory.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
July 4, 2008... Far from being up for sale as rumoured, Penhaligon's is in fact secure in its place in its owner's heart and is busily opening new stores and adding product lines, says managing director Sarah Rotheram. Last month, Penhaligon's opened two...

Shiseido has reportedly ended its contract with Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
July 4, 2008... Shiseido has reportedly ended its contract with Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie. The Japanese company has signed model du jour Agyness Deyn as its brand ambassadress in Asia.

Estee Lauder Companies has filed a $1m lawsuit against CVS Caremark Corp, Family Dollar Stores Inc and a Brooklyn-based fragrance maker for allegedly selling knock-offs of two of its fragrances.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
July 4, 2008... Estee Lauder Companies has filed a $1m lawsuit against CVS Caremark Corp, Family Dollar Stores Inc and a Brooklyn-based fragrance maker for allegedly selling knock-offs of two of its fragrances. The suit charges that Preferred Fragrance Inc...

Procter & Gamble is giving its Pantene hair care line, which is worth an estimated $3bn and sold in 100 countries, a makeover in the US.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
July 4, 2008... Procter & Gamble is giving its Pantene hair care line, which is worth an estimated $3bn and sold in 100 countries, a makeover in the US. Meanwhile, in the UK, PSG's Herbal Essences is also getting a makeover, reportedly switching from a...

The board of Brazilian beauty giant Natura has approved plans to open subsidiaries in Spain and the Netherlands.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
July 4, 2008... The board of Brazilian beauty giant Natura has approved plans to open subsidiaries in Spain and the Netherlands. No date has been set for either opening.

L'Oreal says it has completed its acquisition of YSL Beaute.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
July 4, 2008... L'Oreal says it has completed its acquisition of YSL Beaute. The company consolidated its new business into its luxury products division on 30 June.

Tea time for Miller Harris.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
July 4, 2008... UK niche perfumer Miller Harris is moving into new territory with fragranced teas. Lyn Harris has created three teas using the principles of perfumery--top, middle and base notes. The Petale, The Bergamote and The Fume will debut in late...

L'Oreal to build Russian cosmetics plant.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
July 4, 2008... French beauty giant L'Oreal is investing 45m [euro] in a new cosmetics plant in Russia. The plant will be sited in the Vorsino industrial park outside Kaluga, a city 118 miles south west of Moscow. Set for a 2010 completion, the plant will...

European authorities probe personal care price collusion.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
July 4, 2008... The enquiry into alleged price fixing by cosmetics companies is widening throughout Europe. The UK's Office of Fair Trading fired the first salvo, launching an enquiry into supermarket prices in April (Cosmetics International 2 May 2008)....

Napa Valley comes to Europe.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
July 4, 2008... Niche brand Olivina Napa Valley has brought the natural beauty of California's Napa Valley to Europe for the first time. In the UK, the Olivina bath and body collection is available at The Conran Shop, Liberty, The Shop at Bluebird and...

Irena Eris to move into fragrances.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
July 4, 2008... Polish skin care specialist Laboratorium Kosmetyczne Dr Irena Eris is branching out into fine fragrance. Priced e53.40 for 50ml, the Sin Skin fragrances will be sold in 26 stores in Poland, and three overseas outlets. According to...

Nivea says that feel-good economy could help financial economy too.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
July 4, 2008... Despite the gloomy economic forecasts, there is one way that women can feel better about themselves and help others do the same in what Nivea calls, "The Feel Good Economy." Nivea is one of the latest beauty companies to take a stance on...

Estee Lauder opens doors to Indian market.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
July 4, 2008... Estee Lauder is hoping to cash in on India's middle class and its demand for the latest beauty products with the establishment of the first of four freestanding stores in Mumbai. The Mumbai store will be followed by others in Bangalore and...

Marionnaud creates first organic skin care line.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
July 4, 2008... AS Watson-owned perfumery chain Marionnaud will launch its own organic skin care line at the end of this month. La Beaute Bio par Marionnaud will be available in over 550 Marionnaud stores in France initially, and, depending on its success,...

Oscar de la Renta sues Elizabeth Arden.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
July 4, 2008... Fragrance house Oscar de la Renta is suing Elzabeth Arden for trademark infringement and unfair competition. The fashion house accuses Arden of selling a perfume at Wal-Mart which was only intended as a gift with purchase. "Sale of such a...

Unilever invests in African beauty.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
July 4, 2008... Unilever has announced the acquisition of soap company Cosmivoire. Based in Cote d'lvoire, Cosmivoire manufactures cosmetics, soaps and edible oils. Unilever hopes to leverage Cosmivoire's market presence throughout Francophone West...

Shiseido concentrates on cosmetics to win in China.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
July 4, 2008... Following its decision to streamline its cosmetics brands by 30% to make it more competitive, Japanese beauty group Shiseido is planning to be even leaner and meaner to ward off competition in the Chinese market. Shiseido says it will shut...

Premium skin care sales rise in China.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
July 4, 2008... The premium skin care market is on the rise in China, according to a new report from the NPD Group. NPD says sales of products priced over $112 grew to account for 31% of the facial skin care market in the second half of 2007, up from a 28%...

Ex-Body Shop worker fined 85,000 [pounds sterling].(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Brief article)
July 4, 2008... A former Body Shop employee has been fined 85,000 [pounds sterling] for market abuse by the UK's Financial Services Authority. IT worker John Shevlin used advanced warning of the Body Shop's poor Christmas 2005 trading results to bet on a...

Art meets commerce at Bond No9.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(collaboration between Andy Warhol Foundation Swarovski and Bond No. 9)(Brief article)
July 4, 2008... Following its collaborations with the Andy Warhol Foundation and Swarovski, Bond No9 is in talks with other potential partners. "There's a whole movement between art and commerce and I'm going to be working on that in the future," says...

LVMH-eBay contest isn't over yet.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
July 4, 2008... LVMH may have won a ruling in the French courts against eBay, but the online retailer isn't giving up the fight just yet. The Tribunal de Commerce in Paris fined eBay 40m [euro] ($63m) for selling fake LVMH products, including Dior,...

Beiersdorf may be best known for its skin care business, but hair care could be its best route into new markets, says Euromonitor's Oru Mohiuddin.(COMPANY FOCUS)
July 4, 2008... Beiersdorf recently stated its intention to focus on Central Asia in the future. This follows its acquisition in 2007 of the Chinese hair care company C-Bons, which helped Beiersdorf grow its overall C&T sales by 10% in 2007 and demonstrates...

Hermes is one of the world's true luxury houses, and Hermes Parfums ceo Catherine Fulconis says it is the company's dedication to luxury and creativity that has driven the success of its fragrances.(INDUSTRY INSIGHT)(Company overview)
July 4, 2008... Founded in 1837, French luxury house Hermes may be best known for its scarves and leatherware but it also has a thriving and influential fragrance business. At a time when fine fragrance sales growth is hard to come by, Hermes saw its sales...

Beauty sales in the travel retail channel rose 15.6% to $9.89bn in 2007, according to preliminary figures released by Generation.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
July 4, 2008... Beauty sales in the travel retail channel rose 15.6% to $9.89bn in 2007, according to preliminary figures released by Generation. The overall travel retail total reached $33bn, up 13.8%.

In its 102nd annual general meeting, Kao announced consolidated sales of [yen] 1.31bn for the fiscal year ended 31 March 2008.(FINANCIAL NEWS)(Financial report)(Brief article)
July 4, 2008... In its 102nd annual general meeting, Kao announced consolidated sales of [yen] 1.31bn for the fiscal year ended 31 March 2008. Operating income, however, fell nearly 5% to [yen] 116.2bn, hit by rising raw materials prices and investment in...

The troubled takeover of US-based chemicals group Huntsman has ended up in the courts.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
July 4, 2008... The troubled takeover of US-based chemicals group Huntsman has ended up in the courts. Prospective suitor Apollo Management, a private equity company, is suing Huntsman for weak financial results that could make its merger with Hexion...

Japanese direct sales and professional skin care company Pola has established a joint venture in Taiwan.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
July 4, 2008... Japanese direct salas and professional skin care company Pole has established a joint venture in Taiwan. Pola owns 70% of the new company, while a Taiwanese sales agent holds the rest. The Taipei-based enterprise is intended to boost Pole's...

Tourists boost Sa Sa sales.(FINANCIAL NEWS)(Sa Sa International Holdings)(Financial report)(Brief article)
July 4, 2008... Asian beauty retailer Sa Sa has reported a 25% rise in profit thanks to the booming tourist business in its Hong Kong heartland. The group's turnover grew 19.5% to HK$3.45bn in the year ended 31 March 2008. Net income rose 25.3% to...

JC Penney to cut its costs.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
July 4, 2008... US department store group JC Penney is tightening its belt over the coming year, mothballing some of its planned store openings. The company now says it will only open 20 new or relocated stores in 2009, rather than the 50 it had previously...

Valois sees full year sales grow by 11%.(FINANCIAL NEWS)(Financial report)(Brief article)
July 4, 2008... Leading dispensing system supplier Valois has reported an 11% rise in its full year 2007 sales to 345.6m [euro]. International sales accounted for 55% of the total and the company says the growth was particularly pleasing in light of...

Debenhams tries to calm jitters.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
July 4, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] British retailer Debenhams last week brought forward a trading statement in an effort to dampen market worries about its trading performance. Debenhams is the second largest department store chain in the UK,...

Arden to increase reliance on international growth.(FINANCIAL NEWS)(Elizabeth Arden Co.)(Brief article)
July 4, 2008... Elizabeth Arden investors will feel buoyed after Wachovia Capital Markets analyst Jason Gere raised Arden's stock to "Outperform". Part of this confidence upgrade is due to Arden agreeing to manufacture and distribute Liz Claiborne...

Bare Escentuals and Oriflame get a boost from analysts.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
July 4, 2008... Another company that's thrown investors about is Bare Escentuals, whose share price has twisted and shimmied for much of the year. But Wendy Nicholson from Citi Investment Research thinks the stock is about to get a lot more composed....

L'Oreal in 1.25bn [euro] shares buyback.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
July 4, 2008... When your value sinks, why not buy a bit of yourself back at a bargain price? L'Oreal (and several other European companies) have all adopted this move lately. L'Oreal recently announced it will buy back up to 1.25bn [euro] of its own...

Mentor buffeted by economic woes.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
July 4, 2008... Cosmetic surgery products maker Mentor Corp continues to be hampered by the US economy. Its recently launched wrinkle filler, Prevelle Silk, is already experiencing discounting. Yet Oppenheimer analyst Amit Hazan is still sticking an...

Global stocks rocked--again.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
July 4, 2008... Shortly before going to press global stocks were rocked by more economic anxiety. China's main shares index slumped 4.5% while the New York Dow Index slid 3%. Shares in South Korea, Taiwan and Japan all tumbled too. In Europe, shares slid...

Shares latest.(Statistical table)(Brief article)
July 4, 2008... SHARES LATEST NAME VALUE AT VALUE AT ACTUAL 13/06/08 26/06/08 % CHANGE BIGGEST GAINERS CLARINS SUSP - 27/06/08 42.32 [euro] 43.72 [euro] +3.31%...

Described as the perfect complement to Marlies Moller's Pashmisilk Delight range, Vitamin Hair Spray combines caring champagne and cassis extracts with conditioning panthenol, pashmina silk complex and non-tacky but firm holding agents.(PRODUCT NEWS)
July 4, 2008... Described as the perfect complement to Marlies Moller's Pashmisilk Delight range, Vitamin Hair Spray combines caring champagne and cassis extracts with conditioning panthenol, pashmina silk complex and non-tacky but firm holding agents. The...

Radox has moved upmarket with a higher end shower range containing natural ingredients and promising to give the skin an invigorating clean.(PRODUCT NEWS)
July 4, 2008... Radox has moved upmarket with a higher end shower range containing natural ingredients and promising to give the skin an invigorating clean. Taking the goodness from cranberry, blackcurrant, guarana and ginseng, Radox Shower Smoothies come in...

Accantia's skin care brand Simple has added cleansing wipes to its Daily Radiance range.(PRODUCT NEWS)
July 4, 2008... Accantia's skin care brand Simple has added cleansing wipes to its Daily Radiance range. The wipes contain mango extract to help refine the skin tone, while moisturisers and light reflecting particles are said to brighten the skin. Launched...

Unilever has expanded its Vaseline Lip Therapy with a new lip salve.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Brief article)
July 4, 2008... Unilever has expanded its Vaseline Lip Therapy with a new lip salve. Vaseline Rosy Lips contains moisturising and nourishing rose and sweat almond oils blended with Vasoline's signature petroleum jelly. Recognising that 91% of lip salve users...

Paco Rabanne new men's scent is one in a million.(PRODUCT NEWS)
July 4, 2008... Inspired by his iconic gold dress of the 1960s, Paco Rabanne has created a men's fragrance called 1 Million. The bottle is the first fragrance commission for sculptor Noe Duchaufour-Lawrance, who has reinterpreted a gold ingot with smoky...

Rubber duckie seal of approval.(PRODUCT NEWS)
July 4, 2008... Natural personal and household care company Method has introduced a line of hair and body care products for children and babies. The range is said to be naturally gentle and fun for children, easy for parents and safe for the Earth. All of...

Laura Mercier tells story of the Arabian Nights.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Brief article)
July 4, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Inspired by the legend of the 1001 nights and created specfically for wealthy UK shoppers of Middle Eastern origin, Laura Mercier has created a limited edition eau de parfum called Nuits Enchantees. Created by...

Avon goes for Finnish flower power and French couture.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Brief article)
July 4, 2008... Taking inspiration from Marimekko's iconic Unikko pattern, Avon has released a colour collection based on the famous floral motif. The daughter of Maija Isola, who created the pattern for the Finnish Marimekko design house in 1964, has...

Darphin lotions battle the elements.(PRODUCT NEWS)
July 4, 2008... To protect skin against daily environmental factors such as stress, pollution, UV rays and smoke, Darphin has created the Vital Protection duo. The Estee Lauder-owned company says the two products also help protect the skin from future damage....

Prescriptives mines minerals.(PRODUCT NEWS)
July 4, 2008... Estee Lauder's Prescriptives brand has developed a mineral foundation line with 18 shades to cater for all skin tones. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The powder is said to be suit able for all skin types and contains amethyst and rose quartz...

Target hits the mark with organic line.(PRODUCT NEWS)
July 4, 2008... US drug store chain Target is rolling out an organic skin care line inspired by African and Asian natural remedies. SheaMoisture is a bath, body and skin care range carrying high concentrations of shea butter as well as aloe vera, jojoba...

Zirh starts a revolution.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Zirh Platinum )(Brief article)
July 4, 2008... Premium anti-ageing skin care brand for men Zirh Platinum has extended its range with a high-tech balm, R2 R-Evolution. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The post shaving balm is said to unclog pores with polishing micro beads that help minimise...

Lancome brings good vibrations.(PRODUCT NEWS)
July 4, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Lancome says it is bringing another first to the mascara market with the introduction of Oscillation powermascara, a battery-powered mascara that delivers 7000 vibrations per minute with just the press of a thumb....

Natural skin care specialist Ren has developed a quartet of moisturisers designed to cover all skin types.(PRODUCT NEWS)
July 4, 2008... Natural skin care specialist Ren has developed a quartet of moisturisers designed to cover all skin types. Each moisturiser contains the company's Global Protection Complex, a blend of bioactives such as antileukine and leghemoglobin, which are...

UK fashion house Jaeger has chosen Sampling Innovations' Imagin sample to promote its fragrance collection.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
July 4, 2008... UK fashion house Jaeger has chosen Sampling Innovations' Imagin sample to promote its fragrance collection. The credit card sized pack holds up to six sprays and is said to be the only spray sample that fits into a magazine. Sampling...

M-Real has developed a new cartonboard concept designed to improve efficiency throughout the supply chain.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
July 4, 2008... M-Real has developed a new cartonboard concept designed to improve efficiency throughout the supply chain. Lite4U is said to be lightweight and therefore offers cost savings, reduced wasteage and lower energy consumption. The five grades in the...

Alban Muller has developed two plant-based exfoliant powders.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)(Brief article)
July 4, 2008... Alban Muller has developed two plant-based exfoliant powders. Scrubami Strawberry contains achenes -the small pips that lie on the surface of the fruit, while Scrubami Raspberry is composed of the seeds held within each sphere that makes up the...

Hercules, a US chemicals group, has bought Logos Quimica for an undisclosed sum.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
July 4, 2008... Hercules, a US chemicals group, has bought Logos Quimica for an undisclosed sum. Brazil-based Logos supplies specialty chemicals, technology and services to the packaging industry.

The Colombian fragrance association, Camara de la Industria de Sabores y Fragrances, has joined the International Fragrance Research Association (IFRA).(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
July 4, 2008... The Colombian fragrance association, Camara de la Industria de Sabores y Fragrances, has joined the International Fragrance Research Association (IFRA). Camara's members include Givaudan, Firmenich, Symrise, IFF, CPL and Mane.

RPC Beaute has created a couple of caps for Escada's latest fragrance collection.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
July 4, 2008... RPC Beaute has created a couple of caps for Escada's latest fragrance collection. Moon Sparkle has a tall, cylindrical cap whose curves are said to complement the teardrop-shaped bottle. The cap for Moon Sparkle for Men has a similar shape but...

Faber-Castell sees double.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
July 4, 2008... German pencil expert Faber-Castell has developed a double-ended pencil which it says is ideal for creating an intense, evening look. At one end of Double Deluxe is a kohl pencil composed of a special combination of waxes and oils. Its...

Rexam injects pump technology into Avon anti-ageing cream.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
July 4, 2008... Avon has selected Rexam's pump and bottle combination for its Anew Ultimate Age Repair Elixir anti-ageing cream. Created at the company's French factory, the Rexam SP343 lotion pump dispenses a 230mcl dosage and requires no precompression....

Croda offers a shady character.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
July 4, 2008... To help protect skin against harmful UVA/UVB radiation, US raw materials company Croda has developed a new sun care prototype formulation called Invisible Sun Shield SPF 50+. The formulation includes key ingredients such as Optasense QBE...

Vitiva grows rosemary line.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
July 4, 2008... Looking to capitalise on the trend for organic personal care products, Slovenian botanical preservative specialist Vitiva has launched Ecocert-certified versions of two of its rosemary extracts, Inolens and Aquarox. Oil-soluble Inolens can...

TricorBraun expands in China and takes dreadlock holiday in the US.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)(Brief article)
July 4, 2008... To provide its customers with enhanced packaging options in the Asia region, TricorBraun has expanded and enhanced its China facility in Guangzhou, Guangdong. The packaging supplier said it is also investing in integrating domestic design...

Socoplan brushes up with a "true" mascara sample.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
July 4, 2008... French sampling specialist Socoplan says it has created the first "true" mascara sample. The Ileos-owned company developed the product as a promotional service for the Guerlain 2 mascara. Like the original, the sample has two brushes: one...

Valmatic doses up with plastic.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
July 4, 2008... Italy-based Valmatic has created a new unidose shape for cosmetic use. The thermoformed plastic container can be customised with a number of effects. It can be made with a flat base, metalised, decorated with centred printing on both sides...

New testing boxes from Cleaver fit like a glove.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
July 4, 2008... Cleaver Scientific has developed a new range of glove boxes that allows laboratories and pharmaceutical testing facilities to create numerous atmospheres and conditions. The boxes, which are made from polycarbonate, can be used to keep...

Perry Ellis fragrance dresses for success with QSLD.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
July 4, 2008... QSLD Design Group has created the bottle for Perry Ellis for Men, the fashion label's first masculine fragrance introduced by its new licensee, Falic Fashion Group. The American-French design house's founder, Denis Boudard, said that the...

Q & A: founded in 1999, bluemercury is a dynamic specialty beauty retailer in the US, with 28 stores and plans to open seven more this year and a further 20 in 2009. Founder and coo Maria Malcolm Beck explains what makes her stores stand out.(Interview)
July 4, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Who are your target customers? Our customers range from 25 to 50 years old, with 38 the average. We usually get customers early in their professional life when they want to learn how to do their make-up, and then...

Clarins sorts its structure.(PEOPLE)
July 4, 2008... One of Philip Shearer's first actions as president of Clarins' executive board has been to tidy up the French company's management structure. Isabelle Herbreteau is now president of the Clarins brand, charged with helping the company...

Coty reorganises Asia travel retail.(PEOPLE)(Asia-Pacific Travel Retail)(Brief article)
July 4, 2008... Coty Prestige has appointed Caroline Andreotti director Asia-Pacific Travel Retail. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Based in Singapore, Andreotti will report to Antonin Carreau, vice president worldwide travel retail. She replaces Terry Chua,...

Unilever.(PEOPLE)(appointment of Genevieve Berger)(Brief article)
July 4, 2008... Unilever has appointed a Genevieve Berger its new chief R&D officer. Berger, was formerly professor of medicine at Pierre and Marie Curie University and a non-executive director of Unilever's Dutch and UK boards. She will lead all the resources...

L'Oreal.(PEOPLE)
July 4, 2008... L'Oreal has named Florian Chanet managing director Europe of its Luxury Products division. A 12-year veteran of L'Oreal, Chanet will retain his role of managing director France, Luxury Products, until a successor is found. He replaces Edgar...

Neopac.(PEOPLE)
July 4, 2008... Stephan Lack has joined Swiss packaging company Neopac as chief operating officer. Lack was previously coo of Sigg and will leverage his experience to help Neopac develop its markets in Asia and South America.

Skinvisible.(PEOPLE)
July 4, 2008... US skin care supplier Skinvisible has appointed Doreen McMorran vice president of business development and marketing. McMurren will help the company add new licences, products and alliances and take it into new areas outside dermatology.

Professor Xuemin Wang has joined Symrise's scientific advisory board.(PEOPLE)
July 4, 2008... Professor Xuemin Wang has joined Symrise's scientific advisory board. The Chinese dermatologist will help the flavours and fragrance supplier develop cosmetics agents for the Chinese market and will run clinical tests in Shanghai.

Diary dates.(Calendar)
July 4, 2008... DIARY DATES 7-9 JULY Venue: Marriott Hotel, Newcastle, UK Tel: +44 1372 802101 NANOMATERIALS 08 Email: caroline.potapa@ nanomaterials08.com ...

The Sanctuary to open series of 'City Spas'.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
July 18, 2008... Big things were expected from The Sanctuary following its 75m [pounds sterling] acquisition by PZ Cussons in January, and now the UK spa operator and manufacturer is starting to deliver. The Sanctuary will be taking a scaled-down version of...

Gurwitch keen to acquire more beauty brands.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Gurwitch Bristow Products)
July 18, 2008... Fresh from its acquisition of niche skin care brand Revive, Gurwitch is on the look-out for more brands. The company certainly has the funds at its disposal following its own purchase by Alticor two years ago. "We are very eager to acquire...

Angel's new star makes her debut.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Brief article)
July 18, 2008... Following its announcement in May that Naomi Watts would be the latest Angel for Thierry Mulgler, the Clarins Group showcased the Hollywood star with one of its own in a preview of an upcoming commercial for Angel. Set in a starry marquis...

L'Occitane looks to Asia for stock market launch over Paris Bourse.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
July 18, 2008... French cosmetics and toiletries retailer, L'Occitane en Provence is rumoured to be planning a flotation and share offer in Hong Kong to raise $300m (151 m [pounds sterling]) and further its success in Asian markets, according to The Times. ...

Japanese beauty giant Kao is to launch a new cosmetics line in September.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
July 18, 2008... Japanese beauty giant Kao is to launch a new cosmetics line in September. The Sofina Primavista cosmetics line is aimed at women in their late 20s and 30s and will be sold in drugstores at [yen] 1050-3675. Kao hopes it will join its roster of...

ProConcept Marketing Group has signed a distribution agreement with Eveline Cosmetics.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
July 18, 2008... ProConcept Marketing Group has signed a distribution agreement with Eveline Cosmetics. The distributor will take the Polish make-up and skin care brand into the US, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Africa. ProConcept will also take over...

Men's fashion label Brioni is developing a men's fragrance.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
July 18, 2008... Men's fashion label Brioni is developing a men's fragrance, which it hopes to launch later this year.

Hong Kong fragrance supplier Huabao has bought Wealthy King Investments for HK$871m.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
July 18, 2008... Hong Kong fragrance supplier Huabao has bought Wealthy King Investments for HK$871m. Wealthy King produces fragrances and flavours for the tobacco industry and has been valued at HK$134.5m.