Cosmetics International articles from March 2006

Cosmetics International archives from March 2006

Coty looks East with Euphoria Blossom.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
March 10, 2006... Coty Inc, the world's largest fragrance company, has set its sights on the bustling Asian market to lead its next wave of growth. In the last financial year, Coty registered a turnover of $3bn, an impressive doubling of sales over the last...

Givenchy takes vintage approach to fragrance.(Brief article)
March 10, 2006... LVMH-owned Givenchy is launching a limited edition collection of its top three selling fragrances: Amarige, Organza and Very Irresistible. Inspired by the champagne industry's vintage tradition, each fragrance has been reinterpreted by...

Courtney Cox Arquette has extended her deal to be the face of Valeant Pharmaceuticals' Kinerase skin care brand for another year.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Brief article)
March 10, 2006... COURTNEY COX Arquette has extended her deal to be the face of Valeant Pharmaceuticals' Kinerase skin care brand for another year. According to industry speculation, she may become involved in product development. A nutraceutical line and colour...

Procter & Gamble (P&G) is launching the Pantene Beautiful Lengths charitable campaign in July.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Brief article)
March 10, 2006... PROCTER & GAMBLE (P&G) is launching the Pantene Beautiful Lengths charitable campaign in July. It will encourage men and women to grow, cut and donate their healthy hair to make wigs for women who have lost their hair due to cancer treatment....

Inter Parfums has had its role expanded to include developing new products and gift items for Gap and Banana Republic outlet and factory stores in the US.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
March 10, 2006... INTER PARFUMS has had its role expanded to include developing new products and gift items for Gap and Banana Republic outlet and factory stores in the US. This is an extension of its agreement with Gap Inc, which was signed in July last year...

Coty to create Desperate Housewives scent ...(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Brief article)
March 10, 2006... This autumn will see the launch of a fragrance inspired by the ABC hit television series Desperate Housewives, after a deal was reached between the show's producer, Disney-ABC Television Group's Touchstone Television, and American beauty...

... And inks Japanese distribution deal with Kose.(Coty Inc.)(Brief article)
March 10, 2006... Coty Inc has signed a deal with Kose Corporation for the import, manufacture and distribution of its Rimmel colour cosmetics brand in Japan. Rimmel was previously distributed in Asia by EIDA. "This alliance offers dynamic business value for...

Walgreens showcases IsaDora.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Brief article)
March 10, 2006... Walgreens is giving prime real estate to IsaDora, the Malmo, Sweden-based line which is exclusive to the chain in the US. Now merchandised in all of its 5156 drugstores, Walgreens has placed the line in the primary wall location ahead of major...

Coty seals distribution agreement with Puig USA.(Coty Prestige Div.)
March 10, 2006... Puig USA and the Coty Prestige division of Coty Inc have signed a distribution agreement in which Coty will distribute Puig's five main fragrance brands in the US beginning on 1 July. The five brands include Prada, Carolina Herrera, Paco...

US mass market colour scene ramps up a gear: Laura Klepacki reports from the recent cosmetics & toiletries tradeshow in Boston.(EPPS REPORT)
March 10, 2006... A handful of upstart cosmetics brands are bringing a sprinkling of creative flair to the US mass market. Specialty and department stores have an array of collections like Stila, Lola and Too-Faced that feature fun paper packaging, romantic...

ModelCo presents new colour collection.(cosmetics, global launch)(Brief article)
March 10, 2006... ModelCo, a three-year old Australian brand, is preparing for the global launch of its first colour collection. The worldwide exclusive will be at Colette in Paris on 1 April and from May it will roll out to a total of 500 department stores...

Mission possible for CoverGirl.(Procter & Gamble Co.'s CoverGirl contracts Keri Russell as its spokesmodel)(Brief article)
March 10, 2006... Procter & Gamble's (P&G) CoverGirl brand has announced that Keri Russell, star of the soon-to-be-released Mission: Impossible III film, is to be its newest spokesmodel. Ads featuring the 29-year-old California-born actress will bow later...

Avon's turnaround plan to cost company $500m.(Avon Products Inc.)(Brief article)
March 10, 2006... Avon Products, Inc announced that the cost to implement its multi-year, four-part turnaround plan will cost the company approximately $500m over the next three years. It expects to realise annual savings in excess of $300m when the...

Delph Sun protection has launched the Rub It In campaign, with which it aims to get VAT scrapped on sun care.(value added tax)(Brief article)
March 10, 2006... DELPH SUN Protection has launched the Rub It In campaign, with which it aims to get VAT scrapped on sun care. It is also campaigning to have products subjected to medical standard tests and to raise awareness of skin protection in the UK. The...

Elizabeth Arden has become one of the first cosmetics companies to try to reach female consumers by advertising in men's magazines.(EUROPEAN NEWS)
March 10, 2006... ELIZABETH ARDEN has become one of the first cosmetics companies to try to reach female consumers by advertising in men's magazines. In conjunction with Esquire in the UK, Arden began a competition to find Britain's most "Provocative Woman' to...

Hyperion Group Limited is to be the new name of the company that owns the Creative Nail Design, Nimue Skin Technology and Anthony Braden Cosmetics brands.(EUROPEAN NEWS)
March 10, 2006... HYPERION GROUP Limited is to be the new name of the company that owns the Creative Nail Design, Nimue Skin Technology and Anthony Braden Cosmetics brands. These previously came under the Designer Nails UK Ltd banner, but the decision has been...

Exports steady weak domestic sales in France.(EUROPEAN NEWS)(Brief article)
March 10, 2006... While French beauty sales were undeniably up for the 39th year in a row, the overall picture isn't as rosy. According to the latest 2005 figures from FIP (the French Federation of Fragrance, Cosmetics and Toiletries), sales were up just 2.5 per...

London's Liberty revamps beauty offering.(Liberty PLC)(Brief article)
March 10, 2006... Fashionable London department store, Liberty, is reorganising its beauty department following the sale of its Regent Street building. The exclusive store has been sited on two adjacent, walkway-linked sites--one on Regent Street and one on...

Victoria Beckham to launch make-up line.(with Coty Inc.)(Brief article)
March 10, 2006... A Victoria Beckham colour cosmetics line is thought to be imminent, according to British newspaper, The Daily Mirror. It says the former Spice Girl's range will be sold through department stores and that a women's fragrance is also expected to...

Sothys repositions body care.(Brief article)
March 10, 2006... French salon brand Sothys is repositioning its body care offering as a spa-inspired franchise. The three existing lines--Thalassothys, Aroma-Sothys and Eau Thermale Spa--will be regrouped under its new "Pro Spa" concept. Six new products...

Reality bites as February shopper numbers dip even lower in UK.(Brief article)
March 10, 2006... The number of shoppers entering stores in the UK was down 4.9 per cent year-on-year and down 11.2 per cent against an already depressed January, according to the Retail Traffic Index (RTI) from research group, SPSL. These are the lowest numbers...

Sisley targets skins that can tan.(product introduction)(Brief article)
March 10, 2006... Exclusive French brand Sisley is taking a different approach to sun care this year with the launch of Sunleya, a product specifically designed for skin's that tan easily. The brand acknowledges that the product is not suitable for fair skins....

David Coulthard on starting grid with Direct Beauty Products.(Direct Beauty Products launces Pole Position grooming members club )(Brief article)
March 10, 2006... A new male grooming members club that is fronted by Formula One racing driver David Coulthard has been launched by Direct Beauty Products, the parent company of buycosmetics.com. Called Pole Position, the concept will see members receiving...

Which company would be the best fit to takeover The Body Shop?(HOT TOPIC)
March 10, 2006... Allan Mottus, editor, The Informationist, New York "I believe that Limited Brands would prove the best fit for a potential Body Shop takeover for several reasons. It would give Limited Brands an international presence which it does not...

L'Oreal to snap up Body Shop?(aquisition plans, Body Shop International PLC)(Brief article)
March 10, 2006... Could L'Oreal swoop on The Body Shop? L'Oreal SA has admitted it's mulling over a possible bid for the ethical beauty retailer, but no official decision has yet been made. It is "evaluating a wide range of strategic alternatives that may add...

Atrium Biotech sees profit hike.(HOT TOPIC)
March 10, 2006... Atrium, specialty chemicals maker for the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industry, says net earnings for 4Q soared 78 per cent--hitting US$4m--compared to US$2.3m in the same period in 2004. Quarterly revenues also climbed sharply, to $58.4m...

LVMH profits jump 21 per cent.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
March 10, 2006... Luxury goods titan LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA has announced a 21 per cent net profit gain for 2005, fuelled by strong spirits and leather goods sales. Perfumes and cosmetics profits put on 15 per cent in 2005 overall, taking $206m in...

Better foundation for Revlon 4Q.(Revlon Holdings Inc.'s sales and earnings)(Brief article)
March 10, 2006... Revlon's latest 4Q profits climbed almost 40 per cent thanks, says Revlon, to its new line for older women, Vital Radiance, plus tweaking its Almay product franchise. Revlon has also reworked other product ranges, including its Age Defying...

4Q boom for Natura sales.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
March 10, 2006... Natura has released robust 4Q results, with gross revenues soaring almost 30 per cent, up from R$801m to R$1,029m. That means gross revenues for the whole of 2005 in total are up 27.7 per cent (R$3,243.6m). Natura says the cosmetics, fragrances...

Beiersdorf's cost-saving scheme closes two European factories.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
March 10, 2006... In an attempt to optimise production and realign its supply chain, Beiersdorf has announced the closure of two manufacturing sites. These will be Kungsbacka in Sweden, which has around 200 staff and makes skin care products, and Almere in the...

Laura Mercier the luxury brand that is owned by Houston-based Gurwitch Products, is launching its Tinted Moisturizer and Foundation Primer in oil-free variants to cater for consumers with active and sensitive skin types.(PRODUCT NEWS)
March 10, 2006... LAURA MERCIER, the luxury brand that is owned by Houston-based Gurwitch Products, is launching its Tinted Moisturizer and Foundation Primer in oil-free variants to cater for consumers with active and sensitive skin types. They are priced 30...

Biore has reformulated and repackaged its Daily Deep Pore Cleansing Wipes.(PRODUCT NEWS)
March 10, 2006... BIORE HAS reformulated and repackaged its Daily Deep Pore Cleansing Wipes. According to the company, they now have additional skin care benefits including cleansing, toning and exfoliating; they feature larger textured cloths; and they have...

Collection 2000 is introducing Wet Look Shine Lip Gloss.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Brief article)
March 10, 2006... >COLLECTION 2000 is introducing Wet Look Shine Lip Gloss. It features a push-loading pen with flock applicator and has a fluid gel-like texture. The gloss is also enriched with vitamin E and UVA/UVB sunscreens. There are six shades, including...

Beiersdorf's Nivea brand is introducing Sun Moisturising Sun Lotion SPF 30 and Sun Spray SPF 50+.(PRODUCT NEWS)
March 10, 2006... BEIERSDORF'S NIVEA brand is introducing Sun Moisturising Sun Lotion SPF 30 and Sun Spray SPF 50+. They are priced 11.29 [pounds sterling] and 15.79 [pounds sterling] respectively. There will also be Children's Sun Spray SPF 50+ and Sun Baby Sun...

Follow up female fragrance hits UK from fashion designer Dell'Acqua.(Alessandro Dell'Acqua to launch female scent 'Woman in Rose')(Brief article)
March 10, 2006... Italian fashion designer Alessandro Dell'Acqua is preparing for the UK introduction of a second female scent on 1 May, called Woman in Rose. It is already on counter in the Italian home market. Despite its name, the jus does not have any...

Wash & Go teams with TV'S Soccer Night and sports new football-themed packaging.(Procter & Gamble's Wash & Go to come in new football-themed packaging)(Brief article)
March 10, 2006... The Wash & Go two-in-one shampoo and conditioner brand from Procter & Gamble (PEG) has received a new sporty variant with football-themed packaging as part of its tie-up with the UK's Soccer Night programme. Wash & Go Sport has natural...

YSL launches limited editions.(Yves Saint Laurent Beaute to launch new fragrances)(Brief article)
March 10, 2006... Yves Saint Laurent Beaute is preparing to roll out new limited edition fragrances. First up is Opium Fleur Imperiale Eau d'Orient for women and Opium Pour Homme Eau d'Orient for men. Both go on counter on 1 April and they are priced 35...

It ... is saving face ...(PRODUCTS NEWS)(Brief article)
March 10, 2006... A cream that promises to provide a natural-looking sunless tan, while utilising combative and preventative anti-ageing technology, is to be introduced by KWL's Palmer-Cutler brand. On counter from this month exclusively in Boots in the UK,...

Men face up to skin care.(survey)(Brief article)
March 10, 2006... * In terms of penetration, French men are most likely to use wet shaving preps. * Men in general are more involved in facial skin care than in body skin care products. * German men are the most involved in both: facial skin care and...

A new column putting the spotlight on niche products with potential.(BRAND WATCH)
March 10, 2006... Product: Annum 21 Reveal Restore Masque and Vitamin Source Concentrate Launch: 13 March Distribution: exclusive to QVC Price: 27.25 [pounds sterling] Contact: tel +44 800 504 030 Reveal Restore Masque is a no-rinse...

Guerlain hopes to continue its success.(BRAND WATCH)(Brief article)
March 10, 2006... LVMH's Guerlain brand has extended its Success Model Ultra Firming range with three new products that promise to firm skin in the same way as their earlier counterparts. Success Eye Tech Eyelid Lifter--Wrinkle Minimiser--Reinforced Action...

Paco Rabanne's place in the sun.(BRAND WATCH)(Brief article)
March 10, 2006... Paco Rabanne has unveiled two new summer limited edition scents in its Ultraviolet franchise. Ultraviolet Colours of Summer is a fresh, fruity floral jus with top notes of pink grapefruit and pink pepper. Heart notes of coral and osmanthus...

Rexam makes 146m [euro] bid to buy Airspray.(Airspray International B.V.)(Brief article)
March 10, 2006... Rexam has made a 146m [euro] offer to buy the Netherlands-based pump manufacturer, Airspray. This amounts to a cash offer for all issued and outstanding Airspray shares of 26.75 [pounds sterling] per share and the supervisory board and...

Cover Girl & Crown form incredifull partnership.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)(Brief article)
March 10, 2006... Procter & Gamble (P&G) has opted to work alongside Crown Risdon to produce a lipstick case for its Cover Girl Incredifull Lip Color. It features a sleek, tapered, custom made container with a polypropylene cap and a base moulded in a...

A trip to the tropics for sampling innovations.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)(Brief article)
March 10, 2006... Sampling Innovations has developed the Domino sachet for sun care brand, Hawaiian Tropic. It is a single use sachet that houses 20ml of product, which is a sufficient amount for a full body application, the company maintains. This ensures that...

A complex design ...(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
March 10, 2006... "Creative shapes are a challenge," admitted Lena Dahlberg and Anna Jannsson from PackLab at AssiDoman Frovi, but they came up trumps with this pack where the designer wanted an irregular shape with windows on all sides to allow light to flow...

Riverside Plastics increases capacity.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
March 10, 2006... Welsh packaging company Riverside Plastics has completed a programme in which production has been re-engineered, tools have been realigned and ultimately capacity has been increased by 25 per cent. The initiative was undertaken partly to...

AssiDoman eyes cartonboard for lash dye.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)(Brief article)
March 10, 2006... Swedish cartonboard manufacturer, AssiDoman Frovi, has produced a pack to house a permanent dye for eyelashes and brows. The design features an extra flap that provides more printing space. On the inside of this flap are pictures and...

Roc & Sephora opt for Cosfibel coffrets.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)(Brief article)
March 10, 2006... The expertise of Cosfibel Creative Packaging has been called upon to create coffrets for both Roc and Sephora. Roc's Retin-Ox line, which is a multi-action anti-ageing face and eye programme, is housed in a case with golden glitter and a...

Luxe Pack New York promises to be bigger & better.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)(Brief article)
March 10, 2006... Organisers of the Luxe Pack New York exhibition (17-18 May) claim this year's show is to be the biggest and best yet. "After three solid years, our goal is to take Luxe Pack New York to the next level with the fourth edition of the show,"...

Harlands teams up with Tesco.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)(Brief article)
March 10, 2006... A raft of 52 types of label has been produced by Harlands, in conjunction with PB Beauty, for the My Baby range from UK supermarket chain Tesco. The range went on counter last month and the labels were printed using clear or white...

Cosmetics International talks to Neil Katz, president and ceo, Gemini Cosmetics, US.(Q & A)(Interview)
March 10, 2006... What's your background in the industry? My first important position was in the early 70s in market research for Clairol. Then in the mid-70s I was vice president of market research for Revlon, so I know a little about the company! In the...

Melendez steps down at Avon.(Brief article)
March 10, 2006... Charles Herington has been appointed senior vice president, Latin America, for direct selling colossus Avon Products Inc. Herington has more than 25 years experience of working in Latin America with major companies such as AOL, Revlon and...

Coty splits UK marketing team.(Brief article)
March 10, 2006... Coty has split its UK marketing team into two parts following the setting up of the Coty Prestige division. The marketing manager for lifestyle and celebrity brands is Faye Langworthy. Reporting to her will be Hania Wilkinson-Attar, who is...

Lancome.(PEOPLE)(Brief article)
March 10, 2006... MYRIAM ICHBIAH has been promoted to the position of marketing manager for Lancome's travel retail Europe, Middle East 8 Africa business. She previously held the post of international marketing manager and prospective corporate marketing manager...

YSL Beaute.(PEOPLE)(Brief article)
March 10, 2006... JEAN-DENIS VOIN has been named a divisional director at YSL Beaute, which is owned by PPR. He replaces Laurent Houel, who has moved to LVMH to become director of the newly-created New Fragrances division. Voin joins from Unilever where he was...

Quest International.(appointment of Paul Austin)(Brief article)
March 10, 2006... PAUL AUSTIN has been appointed vice president global fine fragrance for Quest International. He has been with the perfume house for 15 years and will be based in New York. He will report to Isabelle Parize, group vice president of Quest's...

Nihon L'Oreal KK.(PEOPLE)
March 10, 2006... PIERRE-YVES ARZEL has become president of L'Oreal's Japanese subsidiary, which comes under the banner of Nihon L'Oreal KK. Arzel was previously president of L'Oreal Canada.

Diary dates.(Calendar)
March 10, 2006... DIARY DATES > 17-19 MARCH Venue: Halls 9-12, Dusseldorf Tel: +49 211 45 60 998 BEAUTY INTERNATIONAL Fax: +49 211 45 60 8548 Email: bellc@messe-duesseldorf.de...

L'Oreal goes greener with Body Shop buy.(Body Shop International PLC)
March 24, 2006... L'Oreal has snapped up The Body Shop in a 652m [pounds sterling] deal handing founder Dame Anita Roddick and husband Gordon approximately 130m [pounds sterling]. The price pays shareholders 300p per share, the value CI predicted The Body Shop...

Mango to launch second women's scent.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Brief article)
March 24, 2006... Spanish clothing retailer Mango is preparing for the worldwide introduction of a new female scent in August. Called Mango Delirium, the fragrance will be available from Mango stores, of which there are more than 800 worldwide, as well as...

The Esteem by Naomi Judd beauty line is to receive an overhaul following its acquisition by Southern Cosmetics (Cosmetics International 13 January 2006).(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
March 24, 2006... THE ESTEEM by Naomi Judd beauty line is to receive an overhaul following its acquisition by Southern Cosmetics (Cosmetics International 13 January 2006). Its former owner was Naomi LLC. The redesign will encompass packaging with a simple...

KMS California, a professional salon brand that is distributed in the US and owned by Kao Professional Salon Services (KPSS), is launching a nine-sku collection of premium hair care products.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
March 24, 2006... KMS CALIFORNIA, a professional salon brand that is distributed in the US and owned by Kao Professional Salon Services (KPSS), is launching a nine-sku collection of premium hair care products. In conjunction with the launch, the company is...

L'Oreal has announced that its latest celebrity spokesperson will be African-American actress, Kerry Washington.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Brief article)
March 24, 2006... L'OREAL HAS announced that its latest celebrity spokesperson will be African-American actress, Kerry Washington. Washington is best known for her role as Ray Charles' wife in the film, Ray. She will appear in ads in the US later this year and...

Elemis continues international expansion.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Brief article)
March 24, 2006... British spa brand Elemis which made its first foray into retail in September last year--opening in selected department stores in the UK, the US and Thailand--is continuing the momentum with the launch of a new solutions-based skin care line and...

Playboy franchise debuts first cosmetics collection.(Playboy Beauty)(Brief article)
March 24, 2006... With a reputation for wild parties and bunny girls, the Playboy franchise is now looking for a slice of the action in the global beauty market with the launch of Playboy Beauty. Adrianna Chinnici, director of licensing for Playboy...

NYC budget line takes on industry giants in comparative ad campaign.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
March 24, 2006... NYC New York Color, a budget-priced colour cosmetics line, is rolling up its sleeves and taking on the big boys. In a new US marketing campaign that breaks this month, NYC will do direct product comparisons with some of the most popular...

Scepticism could falter sales of pampering products.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Brief article)
March 24, 2006... Personal care occasions focusing on stress relief and pampering represent an important growth market, according to a report by Datamonitor entitled Wellness Trends in Personal Care." How To Profit From The Health Beauty Crossover However, the...

Impala teams up with stylists.(Neon)(Brief article)
March 24, 2006... Impala has partnered with fashion brand Neon for its latest nail colour collection. The 36-year-old Brazilian company--which recently extended into the hair and body care cateogries--is one of the major nail polish producers in the country. ...

Peace offering.(Bond No9's ne fragrance)(Brief article)
March 24, 2006... Scent of Peace is the latest fragrance from Bond No9 and it is the first not to be named after a New York neighbourhood. Is this a new direction for the company? Laurice Rahme talks to CI on p11. The scent goes on counter in May in time for...

Technological breakthrough brings sunscreen to soap.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
March 24, 2006... A Californian research company has developed a way of successfully integrating sunscreen into wash-off products such as soap and shampoo. Aquea Scientific Corporation's new delivery system has the potential to revolutionise the beauty...

Divide between salon & mass hair care brands diminishes.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
March 24, 2006... An increasing number of hair care brands that were formerly in salon-only distribution are finding their way into mainstream retail markets, according to a new report due to be published by Kline & Company. Salon Hair Care USA 2005 cites...

O Boticario explores spa with Nativa.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Brief article)
March 24, 2006... Brazil's O Boticario is tackling the spa trend with its latest new line, Nativa Spa. Two years in development, the range explores the five senses in an attempt to bring equilibrium to body and soul. It uses elements of the five continents...

CTFA pushes consumer-oriented ingredient safety website.(Cosmetics, Toiletry & Fragrance Association)
March 24, 2006... At its annual meeting earlier this month, the Cosmetics, Toiletry & Fragrance Association (CTFA) announced three new consumer-oriented industry initiatives designed to provide consumers with more product and ingredient information. The...

Catherine Dauphin, president of Parfums Lolita Lempicka, tells CI why she believes in the importance of keeping fragrance 'special'.(INDUSTRY INSIGHT)
March 24, 2006... Catherine Dauphin has an impressive CV. She's worked with some of the biggest names in the business--including YSL Beaute, Yves Rocher and Parfums Christian Dior--and her pedigree shows. As president of Parfums Lolita Lempicka, she has made the...

UK-based contract manufacturer Creative Outsourcing Solutions International (COSi) has completed a refinancing deal that will allow it to obtain new funds for investment in the group's strategic initiatives, including establishing operations around the world.(EUROPEAN NEWS)
March 24, 2006... UK-BASED CONTRACT manufacturer Creative Outsourcing Solutions International (COSi) has completed a refinancing deal that will allow it to obtain new funds for investment in the group's strategic initiatives, including establishing operations...

Dr Scheller Cosmetics has announced that it hopes to reduce the time-to-market for its new products by cutting approval times down from 40 days to as little as seven days.(EUROPEAN NEWS)(Brief article)
March 24, 2006... DR SCHELLER Cosmetics has announced that it hopes to reduce the time-to-market for its new products by cutting approval times down from 40 days to as little as seven days. This is thanks to the installation of a new automated approvals system,...

LVMH-owned Guerlain is to sell a very exclusive limited edition fragrance in its Parisian boutiques: no more than 190 bottles of Muguet (30ml, 130 [euro]) will be available on 29 April only.(EUROPEAN NEWS)(Brief article)
March 24, 2006... LVMH-owned Guerlain is to sell a very exclusive limited edition fragrance in its Parisian boutiques: no more than 190 bottles of Muguet (30ml, 130 [euro]) will be available on 29 April only. This jus, dreamed up by Jean-Paul Guerlain, refers to...

French male cosmetics brand Nickel (Inter Parfums) is to open a spa in Covent Garden in London early next month.(EUROPEAN NEWS)
March 24, 2006... FRENCH MALE cosmetics brand Nickel (Inter Parfums) is to open a spa in Covent Garden in London early next month. The brand created in 1996 by Philippe Dumont will offer face and body treatments and massages.

Doubt over efficacy of price-fixing fines for luxury brands in France.(EUROPEAN NEWS)
March 24, 2006... Cosmetics and fragrance retailers have expressed doubt over whether price-fixing fines doled out recently to 13 of the biggest luxury brands in France will have any real effect. Companies including the likes of Chanel, Christian Dior, Estee...

L'Occitane launches second limited edition.(L'Occitane en Provence)(Brief article)
March 24, 2006... L'Occitane en Provence is launching a second limited edition line: Green Tea with Jasmine. The roll-out started in the UK this month and will reach the US in April and debut in France in May. The perfumed range consists of five products: eau de...

Bumble and bumble to expand in UK & Ireland.(EUROPEAN NEWS)(Brief article)
March 24, 2006... Niche hair care brand Bumble and bumble, owned by industry giant Estee Lauder, is looking to build its distribution in the UK and Ireland. At the London launch of two new products, Bbshine and a new line of hair powders, Michael Gordon,...

Faconnable Femme fragrance to debut from French fashion house.(female fragrance launched)(Brief article)
March 24, 2006... French fashion house Fagonnable is launching its second female fragrance, called Fagonnable Femme. It is slated to go on counter in Europe in May. The brand is owned by Groupe Jacques Bogart, which also owns Ted Lapidus and operates...

Christian Lacroix rolls out male counterpart to Tumulte.(men's fragrances launched)(Brief article)
March 24, 2006... This month Christian Lacroix is launching the male counterpart to its Tumulte women's scent launched last September. It is the second male fragrance for the franchise since the licence was acquired by Inter Parfums. The jus, created by...