Cosmetics International articles from May 2005

Cosmetics International archives from May 2005

Rodan + Fields launches first line under Lauder.(Estee Lauder Inc. launches products)
May 6, 2005... Dermatology-based skin care brand, Rodan + Fields, is launching its fourth skin care regimen this month and the first since being acquired by Estee Lauder in 2003 (Cosmetics International 15 August 2003). Anti-Age, which addresses collagen...

Beauty sales dwindle in department stores.(Brief Article)
May 6, 2005... Department stores are not proving to be a successful beauty buying environment in the US, according to a new report published by market research specialist, Kline & Company. Sales of beauty products through the department store channel grew...

Body Bistro, a line of skin and body care products based on the principles of the 5000-year old Ayurveda tradition, has made its Canadian debut.(products)(Brief Article)
May 6, 2005... BODY BISTRO, a line of skin and body care products based on the principles of the 5000-year old Ayurveda tradition, has made its Canadian debut. Now available in the Bella Boutique and Twin Set stores in Toronto, the range was created from 100...

Ukranian-born, Canadian catwalk model, Daria Werbowy, has been signed as the face of Lancome in a multi-year global deal.(endorsements)(Brief Article)
May 6, 2005... UKRANIAN-BORN Canadian catwalk model, Daria Werbowy, has been signed as the face of Lancome in a multi-year global deal. She will be used for a number of different projects, but one of her first roles will be to represent Lancome's new...

Obsession Night, a reinterpretation of the classic Obsession fragrance from Unilever's Calvin Klein Cosmetics, is due to hit counters globally in August.(Brief Article)
May 6, 2005... OBSESSION NIGHT, a reinterpretation of the classic Obsession fragrance from Unilever's Calvin Klein Cosmetics, is due to hit counters globally in August. There are two edp's, a body wash and a body lotion. The male scent features silver...

Neiman Marcus has announced a definitive agreement which will see it sold off to two private equity firms.(acquisitions)(Brief Article)
May 6, 2005... NEIMAN MARCUS has announced a definitive agreement which will see it sold off to two private equity firms. Texas Pacific Group and Warburg Pincus LLC will acquire the chain for $100 per share, equal to around $5.1bn.

Ralph Lauren's Polo is back in Black.(Brief Article)
May 6, 2005... For its third scent under the Polo franchise, Ralph Lauren is moving away from its sporty heritage and aiming for a more sophisticated audience. The name it has chosen to make this statement is Polo Black. The aromatic wood fusion scent...

StriVectin races into new sponsorship deal.(contracts)(Brief Article)
May 6, 2005... StriVectin-SD, which was developed as a stretch mark cream and is now available worldwide as an anti-ageing cream, recently sponsored a Top Fuel drag racing car. StriVectin is the title sponsor of a dragster driven by Ben Marshall that...

P&G to invest $90m in Thailand plant.(Procter & Gamble Co.)(Brief Article)
May 6, 2005... US cosmetics titan Procter & Gamble (P&G) has announced that it will be doubling the production capacity of its personal care product plant at the Wellgrow Industrial Estate in the Chachoengsao province in Thailand. Expected to cost around...

Kanebo debuts world's most expensive anti-ageing cream.(product launches)(Brief Article)
May 6, 2005... In order to celebrate the fifth anniversary of Kanebo's entrance into the US market, the Sensai Premier line is being unveiled, featuring the world's most expensive anti-ageing treatment. Called simply, The Cream, it is available in a 1.4oz...

Brazil's Impala gets taste--and smell--for hair care.(product launches)(Brief Article)
May 6, 2005... Impala, one of the main nail polish producers in Brazil, has made a bold move into the hair care sector with the launch of Impala Therapy Linha Gourmet. The line was inspired by the trend in cosmetics and fragrances for a more sensorial...

New marketing team plans to boost Red Door Spa reach.(Brief Article)
May 6, 2005... Red Door Spas, the largest operator of spas in North America, has recently created a new marketing team to help support its plans to open between six and eight new spas annually over the next five years. Red Door Spas, which is based in...

The 14th edition of the Spanish National Design Awards held recently, honoured Juan Gatti, a designer who collaborated with Perfumes y Diseno on both bottles and advertising images.(Brief Article)
May 6, 2005... THE 14TH EDITION of the Spanish National Design Awards held recently, honoured Juan Gatti, a designer who collaborated with Perfumes y Diseno on both bottles and advertising images. He was responsible for the fragrances Duende, Quasar,...

The Drogas chain of beauty and health shops in Latvia is to expand into Estonia.(facilities)(Brief Article)
May 6, 2005... THE DROGAS chain of beauty and health shops in Latvia is to expand into Estonia. Drogas published an advertisement for a ceo, finance manager and accountant in Estonia in the Estonian press in mid-April. Drogas was purchased by A.S. Watson in...

The annual general meeting of the Kalina cosmetics producer in Russia decided in mid-April to pay shareholders a dividend of RUR8.61 (US$0.31) per common share with a par value of RUR70 (US$2.53).(Brief Article)
May 6, 2005... THE ANNUAL general meeting of the Kalina cosmetics producer in Russia decided in mid-April to pay shareholders a dividend of RUR8.61 (US$0.31) per common share with a par value of RUR70 (US$2.53). The dividend was paid out for the period...

An advertisement for the Dove hair care range featuring real women is due to hit screens and billboards in the UK on 9 May.(Brief Article)
May 6, 2005... AN ADVERTISEMENT for the Dove hair care range featuring real women is due to hit screens and billboards in the UK on 9 May. "It will raise awareness and drive sales of the most recent innovations into the Dove Hair range; Dove Essential and...

The Body Shop undergoes revamp.(Brief Article)
May 6, 2005... The Body Shop has announced that 250 of its outlets across the world--including 120 brand new and 130 existing stores--will be displaying a modernised shop design and brand identity. It follows trials in eight stores across seven countries. ...

New Christian Dior scent to target younger consumer.(products)(Brief Article)
May 6, 2005... As announced in Cosmetics International 22 April 2005, Parfums Christian Dior is launching a new female fragrance this month in Europe (though the rollout to the UK and the US is delayed until September). Miss Dior Cherie is a fruity and...

Viva Fragrance!(Brief Article)
May 6, 2005... Around 500 representatives of the perfume world gathered in Circulo de Bellas Artes in Madrid recently for the 2005 Spanish FiFi awards. Pure Poison, by Dior (women's) and Solo Loewe (men's) were voted the best Selective Fragrances. Solo Loewe...

London location for Boots' new four-floor super store.(European news)(Brief Article)
May 6, 2005... Troubled British health and beauty retailer, Boots, has opened what it claims to be London's biggest health and beauty store. The 25,000[ft.sup.2] (2,700[m.sup.2]) store is located on the busiest stretch of the UK capital's Oxford Street and...

Double victory for UK FiFi winners.(European news)(Brief Article)
May 6, 2005... The 13th Annual UK Fragrance Foundation Awards held recently in London saw some of the US FiFi winners step back up to the podium to receive awards. The Prada Fragrance won the Best New Female Fragrance in the Prestige category in the UK...

Space.NK targets men with first dedicated retail outlet.(European news)(Brief Article)
May 6, 2005... Space.NK is targeting the burgeoning male grooming market with the opening of its first male dedicated store in London. In total it will carry over 30 men's prestige ranges, including three exclusives: SKINethics, Task and Menscience. In...

Guerlain re-opens Paris flagship.(European news)(Brief Article)
May 6, 2005... French perfume house Guerlain is about to re-open its flagship, La Maison Guerlain, located on Paris' famous Champs Elysees. The store transformation has taken many months to complete because the boutique is classified as an historic monument....

L'Oreal should cut back on its ad spend to improve profitability.(stock watch)
May 6, 2005... We believe that the sharp underperformance of L'Oreal's stock price over the last couple of years might gradually come to an end. Arguably, we expect the overall operating environment in the cosmetics and personal care sector to remain...

Lauder lowers 2005 forecast.(stock watch of Estee Lauder Inc)(Brief Article)
May 6, 2005... Estee Lauder has posted a smaller than expected rise in its first quarter profits and lowered its 2005 earnings forecast as a result. Shares fell 8.8 per cent to $37.76 in response to the news. Net income rose 8 per cent to $106.2m, or 46...

Inter Parfums' profits leap.(stock watch)(Brief Article)
May 6, 2005... Inter Parfums has seen 2005 first quarter sales climb 22 per cent compared to the first quarter of 2004. Inter Parfums ceo Jean Madar says its strong 2005 start was helped by the Burberry Brit for Men roll out. "We also recorded the first...

Bracco sells off Diana de Silva.(stock watch)(Brief Article)
May 6, 2005... Milan-based beauty brand, Diana de Silva (DDS), has been spun off to Cosmoprod Srl, from its former pharmaceutical group owner, Bracco. This is the latest development for DDS following turbulent times: in January 2003 it lost the Ferre...

L'Oreal's European sales fall short of expectation.(financial report)(Brief Article)
May 6, 2005... Western Europe consumers aren't buying enough L'Oreal cosmetics, and that's reflected in its latest 1Q sales figures where Continental sales dipped over three per cent. Although L'Oreal's worldwide 1Q sales climbed slightly to 3.54bn [euro],...

Oriflame 1Q sales increase.(financial report)(Brief Article)
May 6, 2005... Swedish cosmetics direct seller Oriflame has posted positive first quarter results with sales up 4 per cent to 181.6m [euro]. The company says such growth is directly linked to the 3 per cent increase in the size of its sales force--now...

Weak Asian sales pull down Kao's annual results.(financial report)
May 6, 2005... While many C&T companies bank on positive growth in Asian markets, Japanese giant Kao Corp suffered a severe loss of 10.8 per cent in sales in Asia and Oceania. The company blamed this on fierce competition from global retailers and has lined...

Shiseido in major profits fall, but high hopes for China.(financial report of Shiseido Company Ltd.)(Brief Article)
May 6, 2005... Asian beauty giant Shiseido has reported a profits fall of 14.7 per cent on a 2.5 per cent sales gain for 2004. While net sales rose to [yen] 639.82bn, income fell by 27.7 per cent to [yen] 28.2bn. Domestic sales increased slightly by 0.5...

Jo Malone is due to unveil a new Nectarine Blossom & Honey bath, body and fragrance range.(products)(Brief Article)
May 6, 2005... JO MALONE is due to unveil a new Nectarine Blossom & Honey bath, body and fragrance range. The notes include clementine, peach, nectarine, blackcurrant, plum, vetyver and acacia honey. The cologne is available in 30ml and 100ml sizes, priced at...

May will see the introduction of a host of new products for natural Swedish cosmetics manufacturer, Oriflame.(products)(Brief Article)
May 6, 2005... MAY WILL see the introduction of a host of new products for natural Swedish cosmetics manufacturer, Oriflame. These include ColourSpa lipstick in 15 shades, LipSpa lip conditioner with SPF8, MaxiShine with SPF12, Crystal lip gloss, Lip Definer,...

Miss Milkie Shower Mousse, Shower Soap and Milk Mix Shower Soap and Body Milk are now available in a new variant.(products)(Brief Article)
May 6, 2005... MISS MILKIE Shower Mousse, Shower Soap and Milk Mix Shower Soap and Body Milk are now available in a new variant, Milk and Mint. There will also be a Minty Butter Cream, an aftersun product. The Miss Milkie brand is owned by Pupa.

A limited edition reinterpretation of Guerlain's Habit Rouge will be on counter in Harrods from this month, with the roll-out to the rest of the UK scheduled for June.(products)(Brief Article)
May 6, 2005... A LIMITED edition reinterpretation of Guerlain's Habit Rouge will be on counter in Harrods from this month, with the roll-out to the rest of the UK scheduled for June. Habit Rouge Eau de Toilette Legere abandons the spicy middle notes of the...

Matalan debuts colour with Jeff + Maggie.(products)(Brief Article)
May 6, 2005... Matalan, one of the UK's leading clothing and homewares retailers, is making its first foray into the beauty arena with the exclusive launch of a new colour line, Jeff + Maggie. Developed over a period of 18 months by fashion designer, Jeff...

YSL unveils summer novelties.(Yves Saint Laurent launches new product)(Brief Article)
May 6, 2005... The latest products to bow from cosmetics giant, Yves Saint Laurent, include Touche Brilliance, Rouge Pure Shine, limited edition Gel Eclat D'ete and the multi-sku Bayadere Style collection. Touche Brilliance is an iridescent lip gloss...

Uber Gloss.(Christian Dior S.A. introduces new product)(Brief Article)
May 6, 2005... UBER GLOSS... Christian Dior's new Dior Addict Plastic Gloss is not for the shrinking violet (more Exuberant Violet, one of the available 10 shades). Retailing at 15 [pounds sterling], the formulation boasts an 'Absolute Lacquer Complex' and...

L'Oreal pushes boundaries with volumising mascara.(product)(Brief Article)
May 6, 2005... French cosmetics giant L'Oreal is launching what it claims to be 'a new generation mascara' which gives up to 12x regular lash volume. The highest prior to this was sister brand Lanc6me's x6 volume making Hypnose mascara. L'Oreal Paris'...

All eyes on mascara market.(statistics)(Illustration)
May 6, 2005... * France is the key country for mascara products in terms of penetration. Almost half of French women aged 11-74 use a mascara in an average week. * Spanish women use a mascara less frequently around three times in an average week, while...

Clarins offers True Comfort.(product)(Brief Article)
May 6, 2005... True Comfort Foundation Light Reflecting SPF15 from Clarins is due to hit counters in the UK. Especially suitable for those with dry and dehydrated skin, the company says it can also be used by anyone who wants to promote a feeling of well...

Vuarnet swaps sunglasses for scents.(products)(Brief Article)
May 6, 2005... French company, Vuarnet, has celebrated its 45th anniversary with the launch of the Vuarnet 1960 male and female fragrance duo. These are the first scents to bow since SACA Parfums obtained the global manufacturing and distribution rights...

Orlane fights skin slackening.(product)(Brief Article)
May 6, 2005... Orlane has developed High Definition Visible Firming Care, a solution to skin slackening, which it says is the most visible and damaging symptom of ageing. The cream retails at 120 [euro] for 50ml and has the effect of stimulating the...

Season of mists.(products)(Brief Article)
May 6, 2005... SEASON OF MISTS... Estee Lauder's autumn colour story, Pure Illuminations, centres on mellow shades of iridescent colours. Lips shimmer in multifaceted hues of beige, poppy, pink and caramel. Eyes focus on gold and bronze. New limited edition...

Lush celebrates 10th birthday with jelly and cake shower line.(products)(Brief Article)
May 6, 2005... In order to celebrate its 10th birthday, Lush, the UK purveyor of fresh handmade cosmetics, is bringing out a range of shower products that replicate jelly and cake. "We wanted to create shower products that were as inventive as the bath...

Decorated bottles are the tops, says IBC.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
May 6, 2005... Cylindrical, screen printed decorated bottles are the most popular and achieve the best sales results, according to a survey undertaken by International Bottle Company at the recent international trade fair Cosmoprof, held in Bologna. Over...

Croda introduces KeraMax.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
May 6, 2005... Berlin's In-Cosmetics was the launch pad for Croda's KeraMax range of hair conditioning concentrates, as well as Prolevium for skin care applications. KeraMax takes the form of a white waxy pastille and is suit able for use in conditioning...

Alpha extends PET jar range.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
May 6, 2005... Alpha Packaging, the US based manufacturer of HDPE and PET bottles and jars, has extended its Squat Boston Round range to include a 4oz version with the choice of three continuous thread neck finishes. The 4oz PET edition is ideal for small...

Beiersdorf & Alcina opt for Gerresheimer.( products)
May 6, 2005... The blue flacon belonging to Nivea's Revitalising Eye Cream for men was the brainchild of Gerresheimer Group GmbH. The glass container is sprayed in silky matt blue and topped with a metallic plastic cap. The shape of the flagon also...

Univar is the new European distributor for Aarhus United UK's range of specialised oil products.
May 6, 2005... UNIVAR IS the new European distributor for Aarhus United UK's range of specialised oil products. The contract, which includes the newly launched Pure Basics range, is the expansion of a successful 10-year working relationship between the two...

L'Oreal has opened its new Trafford Park Distribution Centre in the UK.(facilities)
May 6, 2005... L'OREAL HAS opened its new Trafford Park Distribution Centre in the UK. The centre will store and distribute products for its Consumer Products Division including Garnier, L'Oreal Paris and Maybelline. "We were determined to provide a modern...

Polyone, A producer of packaging colorants, has teamed up with eDesignerStudio.com, an online design tool that enables users to mix and match photo images of components such as bottles, caps, pumps and closures from a variety of global suppliers.(products)(Brief Article)
May 6, 2005... POLYONE, A producer of packaging colorants, has teamed up with eDesignerStudio.com, an online design tool that enables users to mix and match photo images of components such as bottles, caps, pumps and closures from a variety of global...

Totarol is the latest cosmeceutical ingredient to be introduced to the European market by Mende-DEK.(products)(Brief Article)
May 6, 2005... TOTAROL IS the latest cosmeceutical ingredient to be introduced to the European market by Mende-DEK. It is a natural extract from Totara heartwood and is rich in aromatic diterpenoid. It also possesses anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial...

Royston Labels sweeps board at EFTA awards.(European Flexographic Technical Association)(Brief Article)
May 6, 2005... British labelling company, Royston Labels, excelled at the recent 2005 European Flexographic Technical Association (EFTA) awards by scooping the top honour in aid three categories. Royston achieved both the gold and silver award in the...

Schwan-Stabilo pioneers heat-transfer print process.(Schwan-Stabilo Cosmetics GmbH introduces new product)(Brief Article)
May 6, 2005... German cosmetics contract manufacturer, Schwan-Stabilo, has introduced heat-transfer, a printing process that makes it possible to decorate cosmetic pencils with long-lasting, multi-coloured designs of almost photographic reproduction quality....

Campo makes room for mushroom.(Campo Research USA Inc)(Brief Article)
May 6, 2005... Campo Research USA Inc, the company that specialises in innovative natural ingredients and biotechnological plants, has introduced several new natural, functional, active cosmetic ingredients. These include Pearl/Nacre Moisturizer,...

Wacker showcases waxes.(products)(Brief Article)
May 6, 2005... Alkyl-modified silicone waxes and cyclodextrin complexes were previewed by German company, Wacker, at the recent In Cosmetics show in Berlin. The silicone formulations are suitable for use in skin and hair care products since they are...

Eckart previews pearlescent pigments for cosmetics.(technology and packing)
May 6, 2005... Metalure, Visionaire and Prestige are the latest metallic and pearlescent pigments and pigment dispersions to be introduced by Eckart, for use in cosmetics. Metalure are very thin aluminium platelets with a holographic structure, which...

Chanel Inc.(appointments)(Brief Article)
May 6, 2005... CHRISTINE DAGOUSSET has been named executive vice president of fragrance and beaute for Chanel Inc. She takes the reins from Jean Hoehn Zimmerman who stepped down after 27 years (Cosmetics International 25 February 2005). Dagousset has been...

Chanel has also announced the appointment of Rebekah Hirsch to the newly created post of senior vice president of public relations for fragrance, beaute, fashion, jewellery and watches.(appointments)(Brief Article)
May 6, 2005... CHANEL HAS also announced the appointment of Rebekah Hirsch to the newly created post of senior vice president of public relations for fragrance, beaute, fashion, jewellery and watches. Hirsch previously worked for Ralph Lauren and Giorgio...

Mary Massimo has assumed the post of executive vice president of human resources for Revlon Inc.(appointments)(Brief Article)
May 6, 2005... MARY MASSIMO has assumed the post of executive vice president of human resources for Revlon Inc. She will be responsible for Revlon's worldwide human resources organisation and will report to Jack Stahl, president and chief executive officer....

Unilever.(appointments)(Brief Article)
May 6, 2005... THE POSITION of vice president Eastern Europe for cosmetics giant, Unilever is to be assumed by Antoine de Saint-Affrique. He joined the company in 1989 and has been managing director of Unilever in Hungary, Croatia and Slovenia since January...

Lauzat to head Lancome USA.(appointment of Eric Lauzat)(Brief Article)
May 6, 2005... L'Oreal has announced that Eric Lauzat is to assume the presidency of its Lanc6me USA division. Reporting to Edgar Huber, president of L'Oreal's luxury products division, Lauzat will be charged with the development, implementation and...

Lauder strengthens Origins UK team.(appointments at Estee Lauder Inc. )(Brief Article)
May 6, 2005... Estee Lauder's Origins team in the UK is being bolstered with the appointment of four new executives. Libby Koivio has been named national sales manager and heads a team of four area sales executives. Koivio has over 20 years experience in...

Cosmetics International talks to Sonia Amoroso, md of Skin Doctors Cosmeceuticals, Australia.(Interview)
May 6, 2005... What inspired you to create the brand? My inspiration for creating Skin Doctors was identifying a real gap in the market for skin care that could actually give problem specific results. Many companies will use a small percentage of an...

Diary dates.(Illustration)(Calendar)
May 6, 2005... 9-10 MAY 2005 Venue: Hilton Hotel, Singapore Tel: +65 6536 8676 COSMETICS, SKINCARE & Fax: + 65 6536 4356 FRAGRANCE ASIA Email: hweekeng@abf.com.sg CONFERENCE 2005 ...

Euphoria to be next Calvin Klein masterbrand.(Calvin Klein Cosmetics Co. develops Euphoria Calvin Klein female fragrance.)(Brief Article)
May 20, 2005... Unilever's designer-led fashion concern, Calvin Klein Cosmetics, is set to launch its first new scent in three years. Called Euphoria Calvin Klein, it is a female jus that will roll out to around 2,200 department store doors in the US this...

So is Unilever giant finally bouncing back?(Brief Article)
May 20, 2005... Is Unilever at last putting the past behind? The personal care giant is showing signs of a bounce back, emerging from a grim 2004 with positive first quarter 2005 results: underlying sales rose six per cent and pre tax profits climbed to 1.28bn...

Jeans brand, Wrangler, has announced it is to introduce its first scent in the US in August.(Boom L.L.C. holds fragrance licence with VF Jeanswear L.L.P.)(Brief Article)
May 20, 2005... JEANS BRAND, Wrangler, has announced it is to introduce its first scent in the US in August. Boom LLC holds the fragrance licence and the men's scent could be the first of many under the Wrangler name. It will be available from 15,000 doors by...

Candies Inc, which acquired the Badgley Mischka brand from Escada USA in November, has entered into a fragrance licensing deal with Riviera Concepts.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Brief Article)
May 20, 2005... CANDIES INC, which acquired the Badgley Mischka brand from Escada USA in November, has entered into a fragrance licensing deal with Riviera Concepts. Under the agreement, a Badgley Mischka women's fragrance will be launched in spring 2006,...

Inter Parfums has announced plans for a raft of new launches.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Brief Article)
May 20, 2005... INTER PARFUMS has announced plans for a raft of new launches. These include a new men's fragrance under the Lanvin label; a new fragrance called Tumulte by designer Christian Lacroix; a new limited edition called Burberry Brit Gold (in time for...

Chanel launches Allure Sensuelle.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Brief Article)
May 20, 2005... Chanel is not one to shy away from the latest trend that has befallen the fragrance world, for creating modern incarnations of classic scents. Allure Sensuelle, a new interpretation of its nine-year-old Allure fragrance, will bow in the US in...

Guess unveils female scent with Parlux.(Parlux Fragrances Inc.)(Brief Article)
May 20, 2005... The US launch of the new Guess female fragrance is on target for July, according to s statement from licence holder, Parlux Fragrances Inc. "The response to our recent presentations of the Guess women's fragrance to the US department store...

Shiseido looks to a brighter future.(Shiseido Company Ltd.)(Brief Article)
May 20, 2005... In September, Shiseido, a pioneer in the field of skin brightening, will launch a new line in the US designed to fade existing dark spots and prevent the formation of new ones. White Lucent is based on decades of research resulting in the...

Sarah Jessica Parker debuts Lovely with Coty's Lancaster.(Lancaster Group USA)(Brief Article)
May 20, 2005... Actress and fashion icon Sarah Jessica Parker has teamed up with Lancaster Group to launch her own fragrance, Lovely Sarah Jessica Parker, in September. Inspired by Parker's personal style--a flirty, feminine blend of looks through the...

Elizabeth Arden builds alliance with Allergan.(French Fragrances Inc.)(Brief Article)
May 20, 2005... Elizabeth Arden has entered into a marketing agreement with the makers of Prevage, in which it will bring a less potent version of the physician-dispensed skin care range to the department store and prestige outlet channel. Allergan first...

Laura Klepacki reports for CI from the recent NACDS annual meeting in the US.(Cosmetics industry., National Association of Chain Drug Stores.)
May 20, 2005... Developments in the US skin care category dominated many conversations at the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Annual Meeting held in Palm Beach, Florida earlier this month. Not surprising really, for cosmetics sales in the US mass...

Kao Corp sets up new Thai production centre.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Brief Article)
May 20, 2005... As past of its global expansion plan, Kao Corp of Japan has set up a new plant in the suburbs of Bangkok, Thailand to function as the focal production site for South-East Asia. The new plant is located in Amata Nakorn Industrial Estate, one...

Vietnam in battle over counterfeit cosmetics.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Brief Article)
May 20, 2005... Officials in Ho Chi Minh City say that the rapidly growing consumption of cosmetics in Vietnam is resulting in a growing problem of counterfeits, according to the Vietnamese News Agency. Although large volumes of counterfeit cosmetics are...

Kose to build up luxury brand in Asia.(Kose Company Ltd.)(Brief Article)
May 20, 2005... Kose of Japan has said that it will reach out to consumers in Asia by focusing on high-end cosmetics. The Beaute de Kose range, which has seen success in Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia and Greater China, will be introduced in Vietnam and...

Expanded distribution for Orlane's Hypnotherapy line.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Orlane Paris)(Brief Article)
May 20, 2005... Paris based cosmetics brand Orlane (owned by Italy's Kelemata Group) is launching Hypnotherapy, what claims to be the first anti-ageing psychodermic treatment. Based on the fact that emotions and psychological stress exacerbate the ageing...

Han Mui Ching reports from Asia Business Forum's recent Cosmetics, Skincare and Fragrance Conference, Singapore: ASEAN embraces regulatory reform.(Association of Southeast Asian Nations)(Brief Article)
May 20, 2005... The 10 countries of the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN) are in the process of harmonising their cosmetics regulations so that there will be a free flow of cosmetics trade when the scheme kicks in by 2008. Jessica Plana, one...

Han Mui Ching reports from Asia Business Forum's recent Cosmetics, Skincare and Fragrance Conference, Singapore: China leads growth in Asia Pacific.(SINGAPORE CONFERENCE)
May 20, 2005... Between 1998 and 2003, China's skin care market grew a whopping 90 per cent while its hair care market grew 58 per cent. The next Asian market that shows very high growth is Vietnam, but the overall value is just about one-tenth of China's. ...

Italy's beleaguered beauty market battles on, buoyed by exports.(MARKET FOCUS)
May 20, 2005... Improvements towards the end of 2004 augur well for 2005, but the year overall for Italy was characterised by similar difficulties to those encountered in 2003. So says a study jointly carried out by national statistics agency, ISTAT and the...