Cosmetics International articles from June 2005

Cosmetics International archives from June 2005

From Angels to Aliens, Mugler launches new scent.(Brief Article)
June 10, 2005... Thirteen years after Angel, Alien is the new female fragrance created by French maverick fashion designer Thierry Mugler. The launch is global: it will hit counters on 15 September in France (in around 2,000 points of sale) and roll out...

P&G pulls plug on www.reflect.com.(Procter Gamble)(Brief Article)
June 10, 2005... On 3 June, Procter Gamble's (P&G) customized beauty website Reflect.com began informing registered customers that it will close for business on 13 June. "The company has decided it is not currently in its long term strategic goals to...

Nine out of 10 women in the US are satisfied with what they see in the mirror, according to a survey of 1700 women undertaken by market research company StrategyOne on behalf of Allure magazine.(Brief Article)
June 10, 2005... NINE OUT of 10 women in the US are satisfied with what they see in the mirror, according to a survey of 1700 women undertaken by market research company StrategyOne on behalf of Allure magazine. It also found that women over 50 are considered...

With Wimbledon on the horizon, Colgate-Palmolive has signed Russian tennis ace, Maria Sharapova to represent its deodorants, anti-perspirants and body sprays.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Brief Article)
June 10, 2005... WITH WIMBLEDON on the horizon, Colgate-Palmolive has signed Russian tennis ace, Maria Sharapova to represent its deodorants, anti-perspirants and body sprays. These are marketed under the Lady Speed Stick name in the US and the Palmolive and...

The Designer Cerruti fragrance brand is to introduce an addition to its 1881 line called Cerruti 1881 Collection.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Brief Article)
June 10, 2005... THE DESIGNER Cerruti fragrance brand is to introduce an addition to its 1881 line called Cerruti 1881 Collection. It will roll out first in France, followed by a September introduction in Germany, Italy and the UK. The sensual and sophisticated...

All of the profits raised from Big Magic--a pinky-brown shade that has been added to The Gloss line from Benefit Cosmetics--will go to the Big Brothers Big Sisters youth mentoring charity.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Brief Article)
June 10, 2005... All of the profits raised from Big Magic--a pinky-brown shade that has been added to The Gloss line from Benefit Cosmetics--will go to the Big Brothers Big Sisters youth mentoring charity. Benefit's founders are sisters Jean and Jane Ford and...

Coty acquires Unilever Cosmetics International.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Brief Article)
June 10, 2005... Unilever is to sell its global prestige fragrance business to Coty Inc in a deal worth $800m. Under the terms of the agreement--which is expected to close in the next few months--fragrance licenses such as Calvin Klein, Cerruti, Vera Wang,...

Clarins to distribute Everlast scent in US.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Brief Article)
June 10, 2005... New York City-based Clarins Fragrance Group will be the US distributor for the Everlast fragrance and grooming lines, which are scheduled to launch in the spring of 2006. The Everlast fragrance and grooming line was developed by PAC Paris...

Zirh unveils new standalone men's fragrance.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Brief Article)
June 10, 2005... Zirh International, a wholly owned subsidiary of Shiseido, is to launch a standalone male fragrance brand in August. Called Corduroy, it will initially roll-out to around 600 department store doors in the US, and it represents a step for Zirh...

Lauder signs Missoni deal.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Brief Article)
June 10, 2005... Beauty stalwart, Estee Lauder, has announced the signing of a multi-year licensing agreement with Italian fashion house, Missoni. Fragrances and 'related products' will be created and marketed through the Aramis and Designer Fragrances division...

L'Oreal buys out SkinCeuticals.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Brief Article)
June 10, 2005... L'Oreal is to acquire spa and dermatologist skin care brand, SkinCeuticals. It will become part of the Active Cosmetics Division, which comprises brands such as Vichy, La Roche-Posay and Inneov. "The acquisition of SkinCeuticals allows...

In her second report for CI from the NACDS annual meeting, Laura Klepacki finds that innovation is in the air.(National Association of Chain Drug Stores)
June 10, 2005... Studies have shown that women account for the majority of sales at most drugstore chains. And in the last few months many companies have launched programmes hoping to make their beauty departments stand out from the competition and thus more...

Hong Kong's AS Watson makes takeover bid for Merchant Retail.
June 10, 2005... As part of its aggressive buying spree in Europe, AS Watson has announced a 222m [pounds sterling] bid for the UK's Merchant Retail Group. The Hong Kong company has recently acquired French-based Marionnaud which greatly strengthened its...

Beauty line goes from kitchen sink to the big time.(Carol's Daughter cosmetics products)(Brief Article)
June 10, 2005... Carol Price, a beauty entrepreneur who got her start making exotically scented natural products out of her home, will soon be taking her line, Carol's Daughter, national thanks to an infusion of investment capital from a team of celebrities...

Hugo Boss turns up the voltage with Energise.(Brief Article)
June 10, 2005... The Hugo Boss scent franchise is set to receive a jolt of energy this autumn with the launch of Hugo Energise. The latest scent from Procter & Gamble's Prestige Beaute division, which holds the Hugo Boss fragrance licence, is targeted at...

Paco Rabanne shows his dark side.(EUROPEAN NEWS)(Brief Article)
June 10, 2005... A new fragrance for tough men with a tender heart has been created by Puig's Paco Rabanne. Called Black XS, it will be on counter in France in July, the UK in August and worldwide in September and October. According to a spokesperson, Paco...

Boots to reinvigorate 17.(EUROPEAN NEWS)(Brief Article)
June 10, 2005... High street chemist chain, Boots, is hoping to bolster its cosmetics business by repackaging, reformulating and relaunching its 17 make-up line. The new look range will be introduced overnight to each Boots store in the UK over a two week...

Italian skin care launch for Garnier.(EUROPEAN NEWS)(Brief Article)
June 10, 2005... Garnier's new skin care range, Nutritionist, will go on counter in Italy this month. The company's general manager, Jacques Challes, considers the launch an "essential strategic decision", which conveys a wish to open up to a wider public...

Disperse Group, a British dispersion technology company, has acquired Woods of Windsor, the UK toiletries company, for 4.6m [pounds sterling].(EUROPEAN NEWS)(Brief Article)
June 10, 2005... DISPERSE GROUP, a British dispersion technology company, has acquired Woods of Windsor, the UK toiletries company, for 4.6m [pounds sterling]. The company already owns the Elizabeth French skin care brand.

The Drogas cosmetics retailer opened a store under a new sales concept in the Europa shopping centre in the Lithuanian capital of Vilnius in mid-May, according to Baltic Business News.(EUROPEAN NEWS)(Brief Article)
June 10, 2005... THE DROGAS cosmetics retailer opened a store under a new sales concept in the Europa shopping centre in the Lithuanian capital of Vilnius in mid-May, according to Baltic Business News. "We are seeking to become Lithuania's first modern chain...

Beauty Products made from kitchen ingredients such as wine, green tea and potato juice are what British consumers want, according to a report by market analyst, Mintel.(EUROPEAN NEWS)(Brief Article)
June 10, 2005... BEAUTY PRODUCTS made from kitchen ingredients such as wine, green tea and potato juice are what British consumers want, according to a report by market analyst, Mintel. The UK is second only to the US as a producer of new natural non-food...

Philips epilators and electric shavers have beaten competitors like Braun and Remington in the hair removal stakes, a survey commissioned by the UK's Consumers' Association magazine found.(EUROPEAN NEWS)(Brief Article)
June 10, 2005... PHILIPS EPILATORS and electric shavers have beaten competitors like Braun and Remington in the hair removal stakes, a survey commissioned by the UK's Consumers' Association magazine found. The Satinelle Massage, Satin Ice and Satinelle...

UK beauty companies are being urged to apply for the 2006 Queen's Awards, in which they gain recognition for International Trade, Innovation or Sustainable Development.(EUROPEAN NEWS)
June 10, 2005... UK BEAUTY companies are being urged to apply for the 2006 Queen's Awards, in which they gain recognition for International Trade, Innovation or Sustainable Development. The deadline for applications is 21 October.

Will the recent spate of industry acquisitions mean stronger, or fewer, brands?(HOT TOPIC)
June 10, 2005... Stephen Mormoris, senior vice president global marketing, Coty Beauty International, US "The recent spate of acquisitions in the beauty industry will result in: more operating efficiencies at a manufacturing level, translating into lower...

The Body does body care.(HOT TOPIC)(Brief Article)
June 10, 2005... Elle Macpherson, the Australian supermodel who has earned herself the title of The Body, is taking her first foray into the beauty arena with the September launch of a bath and body collection. "It was a natural progression and it has been...

Cacharel shows signs of Promesse.(HOT TOPIC)(Brief Article)
June 10, 2005... L'Oreal's French fragrance brand, Cacharel, is introducing a female scent with which it hopes to attract a new age group. Aimed at 20 to 35-year olds, Promesse will launch worldwide in September, with the exception of Latin America, where it...

Givenchy plans to create fragrance masterbrand with introduction of Very Irresistible for men.(EUROPEAN NEWS)(Brief Article)
June 10, 2005... On 22 August, Very Irresistible Givenchy For Men will be launched in France. Other countries will follow starting in September. Taking advantage of the success of the female version--launched in 2003--this is the first time Givenchy (LVMH...

Shiseido's Stephane Marais cosmetics line to be axed.(EUROPEAN NEWS)(Brief Article)
June 10, 2005... The three-year old Stephane Marais make-up line, which is owned by Shiseido, is to be discontinued. The niche brand has 260 skus and is known for its graphic, funky packaging. It is run by Shiseido's Paris subsidiary, Surprising My Beauty...

Lancaster's colour & skin care lines bow out of UK.(EUROPEAN NEWS)(Brief Article)
June 10, 2005... The Lancaster Group has announced it is to withdraw its skin care and make-up offerings from the UK marketplace, effective from July. A spokesperson for the prestige division of Coty said that its sun care range would continue to be...

Henkel looks like an attractive investment says Jacques-Franck Dossin.(Henkel Austria GmbH)
June 10, 2005... We believe that the operating environment will remain quite difficult in the personal care sector in the medium-term, as a result of increased price pressure from retailers, and rising competition from private labels. The increased resort to...

P&G/Gillette deal still under the microscope.(STOCK WATCH)(procter and gamble)(Brief Article)
June 10, 2005... Is $57bn too cheap? That's the question William Galvin, Massachusetts' securities regulatory asked Gillette's ceo last week on P&G's offer to take over the top blade brand. Galvin is keeping quiet on what exactly Gillette chairman James Kilts...

Mirato in line for Perlier buy?(STOCK WATCH)(cosmetics industry - merger and acquisitions)(Brief Article)
June 10, 2005... Mirato's shares are rampant: the Italian manufacturer of Intesa deodorant is being linked to a possible bid in the direction of competitor Perlier. Milan-based Mirato has just completed a reorganisation that sees the entrance of...

Boots sells 400m [pounds sterling] back-office operation to Xchanging in cost trimming exercise.(FINANCIAL NEWS)(Brief Article)
June 10, 2005... Health and beauty giant Boots is handing over much of its back-office operations to processing group Xchanging in a 400m [pounds sterling] deal to be spread over seven years. Xchanging will take control of much of Boots' indirect financial...

Female surfers show their muscle.(FINANCIAL NEWS)(Brief Article)
June 10, 2005... After a difficult conception, online retailing is now booming--and cosmetics and fragrances is leading the way according to a new survey conducted by Forrester Research for online retailing association shop.org. Forrester says cosmetics...

Beiersdorf on possible acquisition prowl?(FINANCIAL NEWS)(Brief Article)
June 10, 2005... German cosmetics player Beiersdorf is thought to be looking carefully at new acquisitions. The news is based on an alleged confirmation by Beiersdorf's Dieter Ammer--who heads the company's supervisory board--to German website Handelsblatt. It...

Revlon lipstick shines bright in India.(FINANCIAL NEWS)(Brief Article)
June 10, 2005... Revlon is making headway in India's crowded lipstick market, putting on gains at the expense of L'Oreal India and Hindustan Lever Ltd according to a new report from AC Nielsen. Market researcher AC Nielsen says Modi Revlon extended its grip...

UBS loses faith in Unilever.(FINANCIAL NEWS)(Brief Article)
June 10, 2005... Despite a recent uptick in its share price, Unilever again has taken another hit from one of its own brokers who predicts its future share growth will be limited. Shares of the troubled personal care giant have climbed over 10 per cent in...

Hylexin diminishes dark eye circles.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Brief Article)
June 10, 2005... The research team responsible for StriVectin-SD, the stretch-mark cream with anti-wrinkle applications, has developed a cosmeceutical to reduce the appearance of dark circles under the eyes. Called Hylexin, it is distributed by Basic...

Aroma-botanicals make good sense, says Quinessence.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Brief Article)
June 10, 2005... Organic essential oils and pure botanical extracts have been fused together in the Aroma-botanicals skin care range from Quinessence, a 21-year old UK-based aromatherapy company. The collection features Age Defying Cream with lavender, rose...

Mark Hill extends Hair Cosmetics line.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Brief Article)
June 10, 2005... Nine new products have been added to Mark Hill's 16-stong Hair Cosmetics collection, which was rolled-out to Boots stores in the UK last August. As with the existing products, the new ones purport to deal with hair concerns such as...

The Sanctuary Spa has introduced Exfoliating Foot Wipes, small disposable towels with tiny threads that exfoliate the feet while simultaneously cleansing.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Brief Article)
June 10, 2005... THE SANCTUARY Spa has introduced Exfoliating Foot Wipes, small disposable towels with tiny threads that exfoliate the feet while simultaneously cleansing. They contain antibacterial tea tree and lavender essential oils. They are priced at 5...

Extra Super Lash Waterproof Mascara is new from Rimmel London.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Brief Article)
June 10, 2005... EXTRA SUPER Lash Waterproof Mascara is new from Rimmel London. It is available in classic black and retails at 3.99 [pounds sterling]. It is packaged in a metallic blue bottle, to differentiate it from its non-waterproof counterparts. It relies...

A range of 18 eye colours that rely on refractive prism technology to create bespoke shades has been introduced by Living Nature.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Brief Article)
June 10, 2005... A RANGE of 18 eye colours that rely on refractive prism technology to create bespoke shades has been introduced by Living Nature. "Light is refracted, and so the powders shimmer and can be layered to create unique shades to suit each...

Oriflame is set to launch its baby care range in July.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Brief Article)
June 10, 2005... ORIFLAME IS set to launch its baby care range in July. It will feature Baby Hair and Body Wash, Baby Cleansing Bar--both with chamomile--and finally Baby Oil, with aloe. The Swedish company is also relaunching its luxury bath and body range. It...

Jason debuts Red Elements.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Brief Article)
June 10, 2005... The power of red tea has been harnessed by Jason Natural Products in its latest skin care collection, which promises to firm, tone and fight the visible signs of ageing. The company maintains that the power of green tea and white tea has...

Sally Hansen makes a leap from nail care to hair removal.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Brief Article)
June 10, 2005... More widely known for its nail care offerings, UK brand Sally Hansen, is attempting to move into the hair removal sector. Consisting of four skus, the Lavender Spa Depilatory range, gets its name from its key ingredient. Lavender, the...

Europe soaks up bath products.(STATISTICS IN FOCUS)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
June 10, 2005... * Bath products are key to the Italian market followed by the British market. * Italian women use bath products the most frequently with 4.7 times in an average week. * The Spanish market is the weakest in percentage terms of men and...

12 m/e March 2005: all individuals 11-74: bath products.(STATISTICS IN FOCUS)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
June 10, 2005... 12 m/e March 2005 : All Individuals 11-74 : Bath Products Weighted Penetration (% Using). All Countries France Germany FEMALE 24 13 20 MALE 17 ...

Butterfly beauty.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Brief Article)
June 10, 2005... BUTTERFLY BEAUTY... Magnolia, iris, lotus, ylang-ylang, rose and neroli are the latest nail colours to be introduced by Swiss beauty brand, Mavala. Each of the pearlescent pastel shades retails at 3.45 [pounds sterling]. According to a...

Dow Corning has introduced a new hair care ingredient, which it claims has straightening, heat and colour protection and long-lasting shine applications.(TECHNOLOGY AND PACKAGING)(Brief Article)
June 10, 2005... DOW CORNING has introduced a new hair care ingredient, which it claims has straightening, heat and colour protection and long-lasting shine applications. Called 2-2078, it is an amino phenyl resin fluid and can be used in leave-on products,...

Outsourcing Services Group (OSG).(TECHNOLOGY AND PACKAGING)(Brief Article)
June 10, 2005... OUTSOURCING SERVICES Group (OSG) has appointed Lisa Shambro as senior vice president of sales and marketing. She has held roles at Pfizer and Procter 8 Gamble. OSG has nine manufacturing sites in the US, Canada and Mexico and provides supply...

The 2005 International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC) Conference is due to be held from 19 to 21 September 2005 in Florence.(TECHNOLOGY AND PACKAGING)(Brief Article)
June 10, 2005... THE 2005 International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC) Conference is due to be held from 19 to 21 September 2005 in Florence. It is entitled World Wide Wellness and will feature presentations from Tony Rawlings on the...

Polyone Corporation.(TECHNOLOGY AND PACKAGING)(Appointed Len Rodriguez as Sales Manager)(Brief Article)
June 10, 2005... POLYONE CORPORATION--which had an annual revenue of $2.2bn in 2004--has appointed Len Rodriguez as US central region sales manager for the Color & Masterbatches group. He has 16 years experience in the plastics industry and will join three...

M&S makes Harlands a natural choice.(Marks & Spencer)(Brief Article)
June 10, 2005... British high street retailer Marks & Spencer has utilised Harlands' MPS 330 combination press to create labels for its new Natures range, which features foam bath, body lotion, hand wash and body butter. Harlands produced around 650,000...

Henkel hankers after probiotic cultures.(TECHNOLOGY AND PACKAGING)(Brief Article)
June 10, 2005... Skin care products based on the probiotic cultures in yoghurt have been formulated by the r&d team at Henkel. Probiotic cultures in yoghurt protect the intestine against undesirable bacteria and strengthen the body's defenses. "We have...

Michael Sheridan designs Dublin fragrance bar.(TECHNOLOGY AND PACKAGING)(Brief Article)
June 10, 2005... Michael Sheridan & Company and MSCL were responsible for the art deco prestige fragrance bar recently installed in Dublin's Brown Thomas' department store. Created from cuppucino onyx and dark stained zebra wood, it promotes luxuriousness....

Crayons brought to life by Studio One Eleven.(new packaging for Crayola Products Div.'s Squeeze & Squirt Foaming Hand and Body Soap crayons)(Brief Article)
June 10, 2005... A smiley-faced crayon character with a cylindrical body and miniature arms and feet, which dispenses a stream of foam when its tummy is squeezed, has been designed by Berlin Packaging's Studio One Eleven to house Crayola's Squeeze & Squirt...

TRI-K tries out nanotechnology.(Brief Article)
June 10, 2005... A nanotechnology delivery system that improves the ability of actives to penetrate the skin has been launched by New Paradigm Technologies, a division of TRI-K Industries. Called I-Spheres, they offer stabilization and moisturisation...

Ditone does reclosable labels.(TECHNOLOGY AND PACKAGING)(Brief Article)
June 10, 2005... Ditone, a division of The Boxes Group, has debuted a range of multi-page, reclosable, peel and read labels. They can be printed on paper or on synthetic substrates in a variety of sizes and the label provides up to four pages and seven printed...

Squeezable tubes by Ten Cate.(TECHNOLOGY AND PACKAGING)(Brief Article)
June 10, 2005... European manufacturer of injection moulded plastic packaging products, Ten Cate Plasticum, has developed a new technology to create squeeze tubes. The company worked in conjunction with ExxonMobil Chemical and Zestron Research to develop a...

No swanning off for Rieke.(TECHNOLOGY AND PACKAGING)(Brief Article)
June 10, 2005... The RS3 and RS5 range of lockdown dispensers for cosmetics bottles--produced by Rieke Packaging Systems, Englass--has been endowed with a new curved Swan Head design. The dispensers are available in standard, palm and long reach versions,...

S Black creates colour.(Brief Article)
June 10, 2005... S BLACK CREATES COLOUR... Pastel mint green, warm orange, smoky earthy tones, corals, pinks, nudes, bronzes and dual effect purples and reds are all part of Merck KgaA's range of demonstration eye shadows, lipsticks, lip glosses and nail...

Cosmetics International talks to Marc-Antoine Breuil, managing director, Selective Beauty UK.(Q & A)(Interview)
June 10, 2005... How long have you been in the industry? I have been in the industry for seven years mostly with L'Oreal. In 2003, after a year of study to get an MBA, I met with Selective Beauty's founder and decided to join the company. What...

Givaudan appoints Eckart and O'Halloran.(PEOPLE)(Appointments)(Brief Article)
June 10, 2005... Rose Eckart has been appointed vice president, sales and senior account executive at Givaudan Fragrances. She reports to Cosimo Policastro, executive vice president, and will be based at the Fine Fragrance Creative Centre in New York. ...

Senior promotions at P&G Beauty.(PEOPLE)(Promotions)(Procter & Gamble )(Brief Article)
June 10, 2005... The role of vice president and general manager of global cosmetics at Procter 8 Gamble (P&G) Beauty has been assumed by Virginia Drosos. She has worked for P&G for 18 years and will report to--and take on some of the duties of--Marc...

The Alberto-Culver Company.(PEOPLE)(Appointments)(Brief Article)
June 10, 2005... THE ALBERTO-CULVER Company has announced that Michael Renzulli is to become chairman of Sally Beauty Company. He has been with the organisation for 40-years. Simultaneously Gary Winterhalter has been appointed president. His former role was...

Giorgio Armani Parfums and Cosmetics.(PEOPLE)(Appointed Kelly Mcnamara as Vice President, Public Relations)(Brief Article)
June 10, 2005... KELLY MCNAMARA has been appointed vice president, public relations for Giorgio Armani Parfums and Cosmetics, a division of L'Or6al. She has been with the company since 1997 and according to a spokesperson, she has been instrumental in the...

Rexam Beauty & Pharma.(PEOPLE)(Appointed Thierry Lucereau as Managing Director)(Brief Article)
June 10, 2005... THIERRY LUCEREAU has been named managing director of Rexam Beauty & Pharma. This is a newly created role within the packaging company and he joins from MaedWestvaco, where he was responsible for luxury packaging in his capacity as chief...

France's Knight of the National Order of Merit (Chevalier de l'Ordre National du Merite) has been awarded to Marie-Rose Tricon, vice president of Estee Lauder's European Product Development Centre.(PEOPLE)(Brief Article)
June 10, 2005... FRANCE'S KNIGHT of the National Order of Merit (Chevalier de l'Ordre National du Merite) has been awarded to Marie-Rose Tricon, vice president of Estee Lauder's European Product Development Centre. Tricon created the centre six years ago,...

Diary dates.(Illustration)(Calendar)
June 10, 2005... DIARY DATES 20-24 Venue: Crocus Expo Exhibition Centre, Moscow, Russia ROSUPAK 2005 Tel: +7 095 105 34 81 Fax: +7 095 268...

Hugo Boss mobilises male skin care.(Procter & Gamble Co.)(Brief Article)
June 24, 2005... Procter & Gamble's prestige brand, Hugo Boss, is launching an eight-sku skin care regime, especially for men. Boss Skin is launching first in the UK, on 16 August, before rolling out internationally. "Men trust Boss on fragrance, so they...

Aramis Always new love match for Lauder.(Estee Lauder Inc.)(Brief Article)
June 24, 2005... Despite dropping out of this year's Wimbledon due to injury, Andre Agassi will soon be bouncing back into the public eye with the international launch of Aramis Always. It will be the company's first fragrance duo since the introduction of...

AS CI went to press, Sky News reported that David and Victoria Beckham had entered into yet another sponsorship deal--this time with French beauty giant L'Oreal.(Brief Article)
June 24, 2005... * AS CI went to press, Sky News reported that David and Victoria Beckham had entered into yet another sponsorship deal--this time with French beauty giant L'Oreal. Unlike the recent Coty fragrance agreement (Cosmetics International 11 March...

Estee Lauder is extending its Re-Nutriv high-end skin care range with the introduction of Re-Creation Day Cream and Re-Creation Night Cream in Europe and Asia this autumn.(Brief Article)
June 24, 2005... * ESTEE LAUDER is extending its Re-Nutriv high-end skin care range with the introduction of Re-Creation Day Cream and Re-Creation Night Cream in Europe and Asia this autumn. The US launch will be in spring 2006. The 50ml jars will be sold...

Platineum is the latest anti-ageing product to be developed by Lancome.(Lancome USA)(Brief Article)
June 24, 2005... * PLATINEUM IS the latest anti-ageing product to be developed by Lancome. It will hit counters in around 2200 department and specialty stores in the US in September, priced $132. It is aimed at women aged 60 plus and the company claims this is...

President and chief operating officer of Avon Products Inc, Susan Kropf, is to deliver the keynote address at this year's HBA Health & Beauty America exhibition, taking place from 27 to 29 September in New York.(Brief Article)
June 24, 2005... PRESIDENT AND chief operating officer of Avon Products Inc, Susan Kropf, is to deliver the keynote address at this year's HBA Health & Beauty America exhibition, taking place from 27 to 29 September in New York. Kropf has 35-years experience...

Avon unveils $100m r&d facility.(Avon Products Inc.)
June 24, 2005... Avon Products Inc. has just opened a new $100m global research and development centre in Suffern, NY, a small town nestled in the valley of the Ramapo Mountains, located about an hour's drive north of Manhattan. The 119-year-old beauty...

Unilever opens new manufacturing centre in Brazil.(Unilever Home and Personal Care USA)(Brief Article)
June 24, 2005... Unilever has opened its thirteenth manufacturing plant in Brazil. The site located in Ipojuca in the north east of the country is said to have cost around US$26m and sits next to one of the company's distribution centres. It will predominantly...

Competition hots up in whitening sector with Nivea's latest innovation.(Beiersdorf, Nivea Visage Multiple Whitening Cream 20+)(Brief Article)
June 24, 2005... As the competition among whitening products intensifies in Asia, Beiersdorf becomes the first in the market to introduce a new line targeting women in varied age groups. Women's skin changes with age, thus according to Beiersdorf...

China's beauty market takes a masculine turn.(Brief Article)
June 24, 2005... Well-heeled men in China are spending more on beauty-related services, according to the Beauty and Cosmetics Industrial Association of the All-China Industrial and Commercial Federation. These are usually white-collar workers and entrepreneurs...

US sales of Jergens Natural Glow surge.(Andrew Jergens Co.)(Brief Article)
June 24, 2005... US sales of Jergens Natural Glow are doing more than just glowing, they're on fire. The moisturiser with Erythrulose and DHA for gradually darkening skin one full shade in a week was launched in March. Kao Brands Co., parent company to the...

Kenneth Cole signs up for another fragrance.(Kenneth Cole Signature)(Brief Article)
June 24, 2005... Lancaster Group US, a division of Coty Inc., hopes to make an impression with the US launch this autumn of its Kenneth Cole Signature fragrance line. The golden amber coloured fragrance was developed with the successful man in mind as a...

Clarins rides on Asia's spa wave.(Clarins Institut)(Brief Article)
June 24, 2005... Many of Asia's economies, including those of China and Singapore, are some of the most dynamic in the world. As a result of increased affluence, spa treatments are gaining ground as one of the best methods for relaxation. Clarins has...

Gammeltoft named president of Ralph Lauren Fragrances Worldwide.(Signe Gammeltoft)(Brief Article)
June 24, 2005... Ralph Lauren Fragrances Worldwide has a new president. Signe Gammeltoft takes the helm from Andrea Robinson, who resigned to take up the position of chief marketing officer at Estee Lauder (Cosmetics International 8 April 2005). Gammeltoft...