Cosmetics International articles from March 2005

Cosmetics International archives from March 2005

Activate to boost Hispanic hair care sales.
March 11, 2005... A new hair care line launching this month hopes to activate US hair care sales to Hispanic women. Activate Beauty is a line of salon-quality hair care products created by a group of Hispanic women and formulated to address issues specific...

Guitar legend Santana signs scent deal.(Brief Article)
March 11, 2005... Mexican guitar hero, Carlos Santana has signed a fragrance licensing agreement with Victory International LLC. The deal will see male and female scents rolled out to around 1500 doors in the US in the autumn. The Japanese and German markets are...

Estee Lauder model, Liya Kebede has been appointed Goodwill Ambassador for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health by the director general of the World Health Organisation.(International News)(Brief Article)
March 11, 2005... * ESTEE LAUDER model, Liya Kebede has been appointed Goodwill Ambassador for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health by the director general of the World Health Organisation. Ethopian-born Kebede is a mother herself and her role will involve raising...

Anti-ageing nutrition expert, Cheryl Forberg, is to deliver the keynote address at this year's HBA Inside Beauty event (27-29 September, New York).(International News)
March 11, 2005... * ANTI-AGEING NUTRITION expert, Cheryl Forberg, is to deliver the keynote address at this year's HBA Inside Beauty event (27-29 September, New York). The event is new to the industry's calendar, focusing on the convergence of beauty, health and...

Israel's Central Statistics Bureau reports that Israel exported essential oils, cosmetics and toiletries worth $12.7m in January, as compared with $12.2m in January last year.(International News)(Brief Article)
March 11, 2005... * ISRAEL'S CENTRAL Statistics Bureau reports that Israel exported essential oils, cosmetics and toiletries worth $12.7m in January, as compared with $12.2m in January last year. Israeli imports of the same types of commodities in January were...

Argentina's Statistics Institute reports that Argentina exported essential oils, perfumes, cosmetics and toiletries worth US$239m in 2004, a year-on-year increase of 33 per cent.(International News)(Brief Article)
March 11, 2005... * ARGENTINA'S STATISTICS Institute reports that Argentina exported essential oils, perfumes, cosmetics and toiletries worth US$239m in 2004, a year-on-year increase of 33 per cent. Argentine imports of the same types of commodities were 36.6...

Laos has reported a big fall in the smuggling of cosmetics products into the country in 2004, according to KPL.(International News)(Brief Article)
March 11, 2005... * LAOS HAS reported a big fall in the smuggling of cosmetics products into the country in 2004, according to KPL. Tighter inspections of imported goods was one of the reasons for the reduction in smuggling.

P&G brings Pantene & Hydrience together.(International News)(Procter & Gamble Co.)(Brief Article)
March 11, 2005... In a creative application of cross marketing strategies, Procter & Gamble (P&G) is using mega-brand Pantene to pump up the sales of Hydrience, a hair colour brand it picked up when it acquired Clairol in 2001. Starting this month, every...

Barbie brand extends reach to hair care.(International News)(Brief Article)
March 11, 2005... Iconic doll Barbie added hair care last month to the growing list of mass market beauty products for girls between the ages of three and seven featuring her likeness. A Barbie bath and body line was introduced several years ago by MZB...

Shisedo considers Thai herbs as new ingredients.(International News)(Brief Article)
March 11, 2005... Japanese cosmetics giant Shiseido is collaborating with Thailand's National Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology to conduct a study into how herbs found in Thailand may be used as 'the next big thing' in Shiseido products. ...

Brazil's Natura sales & profits soar.(International News)(Brief Article)
March 11, 2005... Brazil's top cosmetics direct sales company, Natura, has posted impressive results for 2004. Net profit climbed to US$116m last year from just US$24.7m in 2003. Gross income stood at US$981m in 2004, up 33 per cent on 2003 with net income...

Jeni Lee Cosmetics gets second chance.(International News)
March 11, 2005... There was a spate of make-p artists launching their own lines after the success of Trish McEvoy, Bobbi Brown and MAC only to flounder due to under funding. Lucent Cosmetics Inc. recently came to the rescue of one such line, Jeni Lee Cosmetics....

Beauty spend big in China.(International News)(Brief Article)
March 11, 2005... Last year, the Greater China region spent over US$43bn on advertising, which represents a 25 per cent rise from the year before. In mainland China, cosmetics and toiletries contributed the lion's share of US$ 4.8bn, followed by foodstuff,...

The Paris-based subsidiary of Inter Parfums is reorganising into two divisions.(European News)(Brief Article)
March 11, 2005... * THE PARIS-BASED subsidiary of Inter Parfums is reorganising into two divisions: a Burberry fragrances division (headed by Marcella Cacci) and a 'luxe and fashion' division, headed by Frederic Garcia-Peylo.

Henkel CR in the Czech Republic recorded a turnover worth Kc3.1bn ($138m) in 2004, a year-on-year increase of 4 per cent, according to the CTK news agency's Business News.(European News)(Brief Article)
March 11, 2005... * HENKEL CR in the Czech Republic recorded a turnover worth Kc3.1bn ($138m) in 2004, a year-on-year increase of 4 per cent, according to the CTK news agency's Business News. The company's cosmetics sales are understood to have changed little as...

In the UK Creative Nail Design has won the Best Training Award in this year's Professional Beauty honours.(European News)(Brief Article)
March 11, 2005... * IN THE UK Creative Nail Design has won the Best Training Award in this year's Professional Beauty honours. The company beat off competition from Dermalogica, Collin and Cosmeceuticals. The company also swept the board at the recent European...

The UK faced a downturn in shopper numbers of 1.7 per cent in February, according to retail analyst, SPSL's Retail Traffic Index.(European News)(United Kingdom)(Brief Article)
March 11, 2005... * THE UK faced a downturn in shopper numbers of 1.7 per cent in February, according to retail analyst, SPSL's Retail Traffic Index. Edge-of-town and retail park sites suffered the most, with a like-for-like drop of 2.4 per cent, compared to the...

Sarantis Romania recorded cosmetics sales worth 23.7m [euro] in 2004.(European Newsres)(Brief Article)
March 11, 2005... * SARANTIS ROMANIA recorded cosmetics sales worth 23.7m [euro] in 2004, an increase of 9.8 per cent as compared with the previous year, according to Bucharest Business Week.

Kanebo closes UK & Ireland operations.(European News)(Brief Article)
March 11, 2005... Japanese giant, Kanebo has announced it is to bow out of the UK and Ireland since, according to a spokesperson, its operations in these countries have been consistently non-profitable for some time. Both the salon and store divisions will...

Quest encourages experimentation with scent.(European News)(Brief Article)
March 11, 2005... UK fragrance consumers will benefit from a new computer programme that will build a personal olfactory profile and encourage them to try previously undiscovered scents. Called Perfumality, the programme is currently available in the Urban...

Dior targets younger consumer with Addict 2.(European News)(Christian Dior S.A.)(Brief Article)
March 11, 2005... With the spring launch of Addict 2. Parfums Christian Dior is going after a younger demographic than the original fragrance. Calling it 'the little sister of the eponymous fragrance', it s however an entirely new scent. There are top notes...

Jo Malone to tap travel retail market with BA.(European News)(British Airways)
March 11, 2005... Travel retail is the next step for Jo Malone, the UK-based, Estee Lauder-owned beauty brand. From this month three products will be introduced on board British Airways long haul flights originating in the UK. These include 100ml bottles of...

Beckhams to build beauty empire.(European News)(Brief Article)
March 11, 2005... Coty Inc has announced the signing of a long-term global licensing agreement that will see it launch a whole host of fragrances and ancillary items with British celebrity couple, David and Victoria Beckham The first product in the line up...

Already this year Bourjois has announced it is pulling out of Italy, Kanebo is bowing out of the UK and Ireland and Helena Rubinstein is shutting its doors in the UK and Brazil. Just how challenging is 2005 going to be?(Hot Topic)
March 11, 2005... Werner Hofmann, senior vice president, Cosmopolitan Cosmetics, Germany "My answer is that we enjoyed double-digit growth rates last year, and expect the same to happen this year as well. We know that the markets are hardly growing anymore,...

The new L'Oreal ceo will have a challenge on his hands, says Jacques-Franck Dossin.(Stock Watch)
March 11, 2005... L'Oreal ceo Lindsey Owen-Jones will step down as ceo next year, and will be replaced by Jean-Paul Agon, currently ceo of L'Oreal USA and with 26 years experience within the group. This was announced at the same time that L'Oreal reported its...

Swallowfield reports strong half year results.(Stock Watch)(Brief Article)
March 11, 2005... Swallowfield pic has reported a strong hall year pre-tax profits result, up 68 per cent to 620,000 [pounds sterling]. Turnover on its cosmetics business rose six per cent to 6.7m [pounds sterling], producing an operating profit of 100,000...

Oriflame fires Mattsson.(Sven Mattsson)(Brief Article)
March 11, 2005... Natural cosmetics player Oriflame has sacked ceo Sven Mattsson because of anxiety about company performance during his five year leadership. Mattsson, a large shareholder in Oriflame, won't leave the Swedish company--he moves to head the...

Boots throws a profits wobble.(Financial News)(Brief Article)
March 11, 2005... Just weeks after reporting a 3Q update and a strong Christmas sales story, UK chemist and beauty retailer Boots has issued a 2005 profits warning. Boots says profits are likely to slide from a previous estimate of 550m [pounds sterling] to...

Engelhard eyes France's Coletica.(Financial News)(Brief Article)
March 11, 2005... Personal care supplier, Engelhard has targeted French cosmetics compound maker Coletica in a $86.3m takeover bid Engelhard--which supplies applications for anti-wrinkle creams, sun protectants and moisturizers is aiming to buy Coletica's shares...

Last hope for US department stores?(Financial News)(Brief Article)
March 11, 2005... Department stores have a future, even if specialist stores or discount retailers are stealing market share. That's the hope of Federated Department Stores, owner of Macy's and Bloomingdales which intends to buy May Department Stores in a...

Givaudan posts 2004 profit rise.(Financial News)(Brief Article)
March 11, 2005... Swiss fragrance giant Givaudan has reported a 20 per cent net profit leap to $300.8m for 2004. Though a robust result, the figures disappointed analyst expectations. Sales in local currencies climbed four per cent, but sales overall dropped by...

Kalina buys into Dr Scheller.(Financial News)(Brief Article)
March 11, 2005... Russian cosmetics manufacturer, Kalina, has brought a minority stake in German brand, Dr Scheller Cosmetics. At the time of going to press deal specifics were few, however it is thought Kalina's move will boost its presence in the premium skin...

Microdermabrasion is hitting home.(CI reports from Professional Beauty, 27 February-1 March 2005, London)(Brief Article)
March 11, 2005... MICRODERMABRASION IS HITTING HOME... DermaNew, a home microdermabrasion system designed to rejuvenate skin and act on lines and wrinkles, is set for its UK debut. It will be distributed through Lena White Ltd and will be available from Sephora...

UK debut for Icelandic cosmetics.(CI reports from Professional Beauty, 27 February-1 March 2005, London)(Brief Article)
March 11, 2005... UK DEBUT FOR ICELANDIC COSMETICS... Rifka Cosmetics Reykjavik, a company that has operated successfully for 20 years in Iceland under the banner No Name, is launching in the UK in May. Four products were previewed at Professional Beauty,...

Skin doctors goes for the individual.(CI reports from Professional Beauty, 27 February-1 March 2005, London)(Brief Article)
March 11, 2005... SKIN DOCTORS GOES FOR THE INDIVIDUAL... Single components of the Potent C+ anti-ageing skin care system from Skin Doctors have been introduced. Previously the Triple Strength Serum, Nourishing Accelerator, Vitamin C Day Cream, Vitamin C Night...

Skinceuticals launches antioxidant serum.(CI reports from Professional Beauty, 27 February-1 March 2005, London)
March 11, 2005... SKINCEUTICALS LAUNCHES ANTIOXIDANT SERUM... New from SkinCeuticals is C E Ferulic Serum, an antioxidant cocktail that provides 8-fold Photoprotection. It works to provide protection from the sun and other environmental factors from the inside...

By Terry fuses foundation with anti-ageing skin care.(Product News)(Brief Article)
March 11, 2005... By Terry is rolling out six shades of Stick Densiliss, a foundation with an inner core that contains an anti-ageing skin care complex and an outer ring that comprises the foundation. It has been available in France since last month and will...

Vichy keen to extend Myokine.(Product News)(Brief Article)
March 11, 2005... Vichy is set to introduce a second product to the Myokine range in April. Called Myokine Eyes, it will be the first anti-wrinkle eye product to incorporate the patented Adenoxine complex. This complex promotes the decontraction of the skin...

Nuress launches first home tanning system on UK market.(Product News)(Brief Article)
March 11, 2005... British company, Nuress, is leading the way in the self tanning market by introducing the first professional spray tanning system for use in the home. Retailing at 69.99 [pounds sterling], the Nuress Home Tanning Salon is an affordable...

Almond & Honey is the new range of bath and body products from Segreti Mediterranei that will be rolled out to House of Fraser, Liberty and other UK stores.(Product News)(Brief Article)
March 11, 2005... * ALMOND & HONEY is the new range of bath and body products from Segreti Mediterranei that will be rolled out to House of Fraser, Liberty and other UK stores. The line includes silky bath foam, velvety shower gel, elasticising dry body oil,...

Spring Will see the repackaging and rejuvenation of some of Yardley London's classic fragrances and body care collections, including English Rose, Lily of the Valley and Sandalwood.(Product News)(Brief Article)
March 11, 2005... * SPRING WILL see the repackaging and rejuvenation of some of Yardley London's classic fragrances and body care collections, including English Rose, Lily of the Valley and Sandalwood. April Violet, Magnolia and Orange Blossom have also been...

Pearl Drops is planning to strengthen its position in the 56.1m [pounds sterling] per year UK teeth whitening category with a strategic relaunch, which will see innovative new products, improved formulas and updated packaging.(Product News)(Brief Article)
March 11, 2005... * PEARL DROPS is planning to strengthen its position in the 56.1m [pounds sterling] per year UK teeth whitening category with a strategic relaunch, which will see innovative new products, improved formulas and updated packaging. Icemint will be...

Oscar Ete 2005 is the latest incarnation of Oscar de la Renta's emblematic fragrance.(Product News)(Brief Article)
March 11, 2005... * OSCAR ETE 2005 is the latest incarnation of Oscar de la Renta's emblematic fragrance. It is a limited edition floral and marine composition that was created especially for summer 2005. The notes include mandarin, lemon, cyclamen, white musk...

Cavalli creates fragrance duo.(Product News)(Brief Article)
March 11, 2005... Just Cavalli, a his and hers fragrance duo from Roberto Cavalli, is due to be launched in the UK in May. Young people are the target in this latest venture, as demonstrated by the print advertisements, which were shot in Ibiza by Mart & Marcus....

Ghost launches Sheer Summer.(Product News)
March 11, 2005... Ghost and Cosmopolitan Cosmetics are heralding the coming of summer with a new, limited edition fragrance, Sheer Summer. Its UK debut will be in April. The jus itself has a foothold in the floral, fruity and musky fragrance families thanks...

Opium injected with summer twist.(Product News)(Brief Article)
March 11, 2005... Yves Saint Laurent (YSL) is planning to introduce a summer edition of its classic Opium fragrance. Opium Eau d'Orient is a light, oriental scent that opens with mandarin, chinotto and bergamot and follows through with star jasmine,...

Moller debuts Deep Hair Cure.(Product News)(Brief Article)
March 11, 2005... Cleanse, care, style is the mantra of Marlies Moller when it comes to hair and it has now extended the caring branch of its regime to include Deep Hair Cure. It relies on nanoparticles, which protect against the damaging effects of the...

Spring into summer.(Product News)(Brief Article)
March 11, 2005... SPRING INTO SUMMER... Preppy and sporty is how IsaDora has described its summer look. The signature colours include pink, cerise, yellow, lime, orange and turquoise and the Swedish company drew inspiration from cult Nineties film Dirty...

Deodorants on a roll ...(Statistics In Focus)(Brief Article)
March 11, 2005... * Spain has the highest penetration with 33 per cent of Spanish women using a roll-on in an average week. * In comparison Italy has the lowest involvement in roll-ons with only 15 per cent of Italian women using it. * However in terms...

Moschino spreads a little love.(Product News)(Brief Article)
March 11, 2005... I Love Love is the latest fragrance to be born out of a collaboration between EuroItalia and fashionista Moschino. It joins two other scents in the Moschino Cheap and Chic range: Cheap and Chic and L'eau Cheap and Chic. It will be on...

Adidas adds to Active Skincare range for men.(Product News)(Brief Article)
March 11, 2005... Even tough guys care about their skin, according to sports specialist Adidas, and that is why it has created new formulas and new products to add to its Active Skincare for Men range. These will be on counter in the UK in April. In the...

Spring is in the air.(Product News)(Brief Article)
March 11, 2005... SPRING IS IN THE AIR... Bourjois, the Chanel-owned cosmetics producer, has given some its most popular lines an injection of colour that befits the onset of spring. Blush will now be available in Rose Eclat and Brun Poudre, both priced at 9.30...

L'Oreal stuck on lipstick.(Product News)(Brief Article)
March 11, 2005... Cosmetics giant, L'Oreal is focussing on lips this spring with the roll-out of several innovative products. The first is Glam Shine Cream, a lip gloss in a stick. When applied to the lips, the solid formula transforms into a liquid texture....

Timotei transformation.(Product News)(Brief Article)
March 11, 2005... Unilever's trusted Timotei brand has received a 3m [pounds sterling] cash injection to support its re-branding, re-formulation and rejuvenation. The packaging features clearer graphics and transparent bottles. Timotei Wild Herb now...

The Boxes Group opts for Cashmere effect.(Technology & Packaging)
March 11, 2005... The expertise of Boxes Prestige and Ditone Labels--both divisions of The Boxes Group--has been called upon to create a contemporary designer look for a new luxury skin care range called Cashmere Beauty. High quality recyclable cartons were...

Amore Pacific teams up with DuPont on lip gloss.(DuPont Surlyn)(Brief Article)
March 11, 2005... The transparency, squeezability and reduced level of manufacturing defects made DuPont Surlyn the packaging of choice for the Laneige Shining Lip Gloss from Korean skin care and cosmetics brand, AmorePacific. The product has an elongated...

Boxes Prestige in Pole position.(Technology & Packaging)
March 11, 2005... Boxes Prestige Poland has become the first carton manufacturer in the country to achieve the highest possible technical standard available for the packaging industry in Europe. The subsidiary of UK-based Boxes Group, established in Lublin a...

Class glass.(Technology & Packaging)(Brief Article)
March 11, 2005... CLASS GLASS... The Eole line of flint glass 50ml and 100ml bottles are the latest offerings from The Cosmetic Packaging Group, a division of O.Berk Company. Each has a 20mm crimp finish. The line is being targeted at the higher end of the...

IBC to unveil bespoke plastic bottle range.(Technology & Packaging)(Brief Article)
March 11, 2005... Following a 300k [pounds sterling] investment in the plastics side of its business, Inter national Bottle Company (IBC) will be unveiling 90 new bespoke plastic bottles at April's Cosmoprof show in Bologna, Italy. They will be part of the Dream...

Tony Kelly has taken up the new position of technical development manager for Harlands Labels.(Brief Article)
March 11, 2005... * TONY KELLY (pictured right) has taken up the new position of technical development manager for Harlands Labels. Kelly has many years experience within the technical side of the self-adhesive labels sector and has worked for other major...

Sun Chemical has relocated its global headquarters to Parsippany, New Jersey in the US.(Brief Article)
March 11, 2005... * SUN CHEMICAL has relocated its global headquarters to Parsippany, New Jersey in the US. Previously the company had been sited in Fort Lee. The new contact details are: tel +1 973 404 6000, fax +1 973 404 6001.

Malvern Instruments has expanded its rheology team with the appointment of Fred Mazzeo as product manager.(Brief Article)
March 11, 2005... * MALVERN INSTRUMENTS has expanded its rheology team with the appointment of Fred Mazzeo (pictured above) as product manager. Dr Mazzeo joins Malvern from TA Instruments where he was senior applications scientist. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

The Get Smart 2020 Vision Design Challenge to be showcased at September's Packaging Innovation Show is an appeal to designers to look ahead to the year 2020 and to produce consumer-centred packaging that will provide intelligent solutions for the fast moving consumer goods market.(Technology & Packaging)(Brief Article)
March 11, 2005... * THE GET SMART 2020 Vision Design Challenge to be showcased at September's Packaging Innovation Show is an appeal to designers to look ahead to the year 2020 and to produce consumer-centred packaging that will provide intelligent solutions for...

Skin care sector fuels growth for suppliers.(Technology & Packaging)(Brief Article)
March 11, 2005... Anti-ageing products, products for curly hair and conditioners for coloured hair are proving vital growth sectors for chemical companies in the active ingredients market, according to a new Frost & Sullivan report. With active ingredients...

Mildness Milestone.(Technology & Packaging)(Brief Article)
March 11, 2005... MILDNESS MILESTONE... UK-based Octel Performance Chemicals is in talks with household names from the world of cosmetics and toiletries over its latest ingredient, Octacare SM 2030. The company claims the surfactant can easily be incorporated...

Dapy Paris produces reusable boxes for Armani.(Technology & Packaging)(Brief Article)
March 11, 2005... Cosmetics packager, Dapy Paris has created reusable gift boxes for seven Giorgio Armani fragrances. The boxes double as candle holders and can be seen on the Eau pour Homme, Armani Mania Homme, Armani Mania Femme, Sensi, Aqua Do Dio Femme and...

Oriental Option.(Technology & Packaging)(Brief Article)
March 11, 2005... ORIENTAL OPTION... Drom has opened its new fragrance plant in Guangzhou, China. The production site covers an area of 5000[m.sup.2] and has a capacity of 5000 tonnes a year. Construction of the plant took just 35 weeks. A Drom spokesperson...

Cosmetics International talks to Lieve Declercq, executive manager, biological research Europe, Origins (Estee Lauder).(Origins Natural Resources Inc.)(Interview)
March 11, 2005... What's your background in the industry? I have been working in the research department of the Estee Lauder Companies in Oevel, Belgium, since 1990, where I started after obtaining my doctorate degree in biochemistry. How did you come...

Oriflame names new ceo & coo.(Oriflame International S.A. appoints Magnus Brannstrom, Jesper Martinsson)(Brief Article)
March 11, 2005... Swedish direct sales cosmetics company, Oriflame, has appointed Magnus Brannstrom as its new managing director and ceo. He succeeds Sven Mattsson who has been ceo for the past five years and who admits that under his recent tenure the company...

Sabas stands fast at Givaudan.(Givaudan Fragrances Corp.'s Caroline Sabas nominated next generation business leader)(Brief Article)
March 11, 2005... Givaudan Fragrances perfumer, Caroline Sabas, has been nominated as 'a next generation business leader' in Fast Company magazine's Fast 50. She was chosen from 1500 entries for her work on Origins Cocoa Therapy, the first fragrance to use...

Having recently formed a joint perfumery, El Corte Ingles and Sephora (Cosmetics International, 25 February 2005), have now appointed Anne-Veronique Bruel general manager.(Brief Article)
March 11, 2005... * HAVING RECENTLY formed a joint perfumery, El Corte Ingles and Sephora (Cosmetics International, 25 February 2005), have now appointed Anne-Veronique Bruel general manager. Bruel previously held the same position at Sephora Spain and she will...

Revlon Inc.(appoints Elizabeth Crystal)(Brief Article)
March 11, 2005... * ELIZABETH CRYSTAL has joined US beauty stalwart Revlon Inc as senior vp customer marketing. She replaces Cynthia Passmore. Reporting to Paul Murphy, executive vp, North America customer sales, marketing and merchandising, Crystal will be...

Paddy Spence has been named as president of Levlad and Nature's Gate, the California-based producers of quality personal care products and botanical remedies.(Brief Article)
March 11, 2005... * PADDY SPENCE has been named as president of Levlad and Nature's Gate, the California-based producers of quality personal care products and botanical remedies. He will also be a member of the board of directors for the holding group, Natural...

Colgate-Palmolive.(Lois D. Juliber annouces retirement)(Brief Article)
March 11, 2005... * VICE CHAIRMAN of Colgate-Palmolive, Lois D Juliber, has announced that she will retire from the post in April. She has been with the company since 1988 and in her capacity as vice chairman she was responsible for global marketing and business...

Diary dates.
March 11, 2005... DIARY DATES * 1-4 APRIL 2005 Venue: Bologna, Italy Tel: +39 02 796 420 COSMOPROF Fax: -39 02 795 036 Email: sogecos@cosmoprof.it ...

P&G unveils its first Valentino fragrance.(Procter & Gamble Co. launched 'V' new perfume)
March 25, 2005... Global cosmetics titan Procter & Gamble (P&G) has launched its first Valentino fragrance since acquiring the couturier's licence for scent in 2003. Valentino, himself unveiled the new perfume, named simply 'V' at a villa in Rome. "I saw...

Clinique forges partnership with medical college.(Clinique Laboratories, New York's Weill Cornell Medical College )(Brief Article)
March 25, 2005... In a bid to keep at the forefront of dermatological advances, Estee Lauder's Clinique Laboratories and New York's Weill Cornell Medical College are to work together to establish a new dermatology centre. This is the first time a leading...

KAO of Japan is said to be restructuring its marketing and sales operations in Asia, where decisions in these respects will now be controlled directly from the head office instead of decentralised in the various markets.(International News)(Brief Article)
March 25, 2005... KAO OF Japan is said to be restructuring its marketing and sales operations in Asia, where decisions in these respects will now be controlled directly from the head office instead of decentralised in the various markets. Kao is reportedly not...

Amway started business operations in Russia in mid-March according to the Interfax News Agency.(International News)(Brief Article)
March 25, 2005... AMWAY STARTED business operations in Russia in mid-March according to the Interfax News Agency. Claus Joensson, general director of Amway, commented that Amway intends to enter all of Russia's major cities over the next few years, with trade...

German selective perfumery chain, Douglas is uppings its anti in Spain with plans to open four stores in the first half of 2005, bringing its total presence to 58 outlets, according to recent reports.(International News)(Brief Article)
March 25, 2005... GERMAN SELECTIVE perfumery chain, Douglas is uppings its anti in Spain with plans to open four stores in the first half of 2005, bringing its total presence to 58 outlets, according to recent reports. There is also speculation that the chain is...

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has recently reduced its stake in Russia's Kalina cosmetics producer from 10.67 per cent to 5.92 per cent.(International News)(Brief Article)
March 25, 2005... THE EUROPEAN Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has recently reduced its stake in Russia's Kalina cosmetics producer from 10.67 per cent to 5.92 per cent. Shares are understood to have been sold to European investors.

Disney considering personal care move for Desperate Housewives.(International News)(Brief Article)
March 25, 2005... Following the success of the American comedy-drama, Desperate Housewives, Disney is planning to roll out products in a multilevel campaign. Executives at Disney, the entertainment giant that owns the show's producer, ABC, are claiming the...

L'Artisan opens first standalone in New York.(International News)(L'Artisan Parfumeur)(Brief Article)
March 25, 2005... L'Artisan Parfum has just opened its first standalone store in New York. It is the brand's first significant development since it was spun off from Cradle Holdings late last year. Hoping to bring in US$500,000 in sales during its first...

New website home to niche brands.(International News)(It's About Cosmetics Inc. launched the site itsaboutmememe.com)(Brief Article)
March 25, 2005... A new website, itsaboutmememe.com, is positioning itself as the source for beauty junkies in search of niche and international cosmetic brands that are hard to find elsewhere. It's About Cosmetics Inc. launched the site on 8 March with...