Cosmetics International articles from November 2006

Cosmetics International archives from November 2006

L'Oreal goes organic with Sanoflore.(L'Oreal acquired Laboratoire Sanoflore)(Brief article)
November 3, 2006... L'Oreal has bought itself a place in the fast-growing organic C&T sector with the acquisition of Laboratoire Sanoflore. Sanoflore, which was founded in 1993 in south eastern France is a manufacturer of cosmetics and aromatherapy products,...

Sally Hansen makes a smooth move into men's market.(Brief article)
November 3, 2006... Nail and hair removal specialist Sally Hanson is stepping into the male product arena with a new line of body treatments and grooming tools. Hansen For Men is slated to hit US stores in late January 2007 to compete with brands such as...

Ethnic spending on cosmetics in US approaches the $8.5bn mark.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
November 3, 2006... Cosmetic purchases by people of ethnic origin in the US could top $8.4bn by the end of the year, according to new research by Packaged Facts. The report claims that products specifically developed for African Americans, Hispanics and...

Courvoisier puts spirit into fragrance.(Brief article)
November 3, 2006... Celebrated cognac brand Courvoisier says that it is the first luxury spirit to enter the men's fine fragrance market. Developed by Kraft International Marketing, Courvoisier L'edition Imperiale targets 25-35 year old men who are ambitious,...

Steel pens first chapter of fragrance saga.(Brief article)
November 3, 2006... Best selling author Danielle Steel has launched her first fragrance, Danielle, in collaboration with Elizabeth Arden. Steel, who has sold more than 560m copies of her best selling novels, stated, "This is a wonderful opportunity to...

Thai fragrance distributor Bel Perfumes is to create what it says is the country's first perfumery chain with a significant number of outlets.(Bel Perfumes)(Brief article)
November 3, 2006... THAI FRAGRANCE distributor Bel Perfumes is to create what it says is the country's first perfumery chain with a significant number of outlets. The chain, which does not yet have a name, will be focused on the high-end of the market but will...

Twin actresses Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen have launched an e-commerce site for their wide range of branded clothing, accessories and fragrances.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
November 3, 2006... TWIN ACTRESSES Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen have launched an e-commerce site for their wide range of branded clothing, accessories and fragrances. The twins currently have five scents that will be sold through the new global Internet shopping...

Demand for age-defying cosmetics has triggered double-digit growth for ingredients that claim anti-ageing properties, according to new research.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
November 3, 2006... DEMAND FOR age-defying cosmetics has triggered double-digit growth for ingredients that claim anti-ageing properties, according to new research. Kline & Company claims that the global market for these products reached $400m this year thanks to...

Maybelline New York has signed a Colombian soap star as its latest hispanic face.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
November 3, 2006... MAYBELLINE NEW YORK has signed a Colombian soap star as its latest hispanic face. Donna Garcia joins supermodel Christy Turlington as a representative of the company and will appear in television and print advertising in hispanic media only.

Greek natural beauty company Korres is planning an Initial Public Offer on the Athens stock exchange to fund an expansion into new global markets, including North America and Asia.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
November 3, 2006... GREEK NATURAL beauty company Korres is planning an Initial Public Offer on the Athens stock exchange to fund an expansion into new global markets, including North America and Asia. The IPO is planned for the beginning of 2007.

China holds the spring of life for Clarins with Shanghai Evian Spa.(Evian Spa by Three)(Clarins S.A.)(Brief article)
November 3, 2006... Two of France's biggest health and beauty brands have joined forces to open a spa in Shanghai, China. Evian Spa by Three will exclusively use Clarins products, as well as the natural beauty brand's application techniques for facial and...

Bliss unveils growth plans.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
November 3, 2006... Blissworld LLC, a subsidiary of Starwood Hotels and Resorts, is planning to aggressively expand its business this year via new spas, new products, new retail distribution and its direct sales through blissworld.com and its catalogue. Bliss...

Men's skin care growth in decline in the US.(Brief article)
November 3, 2006... Despite the fact that men's prestige skin care growth outpaced women's in the first half of 2006, The NPD Group reports that men's skin care growth is slowing, while women's growth is flat. Sales of men's prestige skin care products...

US launch for Selective.(Selective Beauty Corporation)(Brief article)
November 3, 2006... Fine fragrance and cosmetics distributor and manufacturer Selective Beauty has opened its first US-based subsidiary in a bid to take its business to a global audience. The New York-based Selective Beauty Corporation will manage the...

SK-II back in China.(Brief article)
November 3, 2006... Japanese skin care brand SKII has been given the go-ahead to re-enter China just two months after it was forced to withdraw over claims its products contained harmful metals. Traces of neodymium and chromium were found in nine of the...

More hair colourants face the chop.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(European Commission)(Brief article)
November 3, 2006... The European Commission has drawn up a list of a further eight materials to be withdrawn from hair colourant production. The move follows an earlier decision to outlaw 22 other colourants from 1 December, many of which are no longer used in...

Beauty brands rebuked by ASA authority.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
November 3, 2006... Two beauty brands have been reprimanded by Britain's independent advertising regulator for misleading consumers about their skin care products. The Advertising Standards Authority upheld complaints against Estee Lauder-owned brand Clinique...

Core Business raises the stakes.(Brief article)
November 3, 2006... The Core Business has increased its stake in start-up sun care company Blockhead and gained the exclusive UK distribution rights for the brand. The company, which also develops new and emerging beauty brands, now owns a 17.5 per cent stake...

Mugler expands workshops.(Perfume Workshop)(Brief article)
November 3, 2006... Two years on from Thierry Mugler's first Perfume Workshop, the series is being expanded in terms of both subject matter and reach. Chocolate Perfumes and Home Perfumes will educate their participants about Mugler's fragrances, while...

Clarins breaks the waves.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Expertise 3 P)(Brief article)
November 3, 2006... Celebrated for its anti-pollution skin care, Clarins is now targeting electromagnetic waves in a bid to battle all the forms of pollution that attack the skin and contribute to its ageing. January will see the launch of Expertise 3 P, a...

Physicians Formula sets its IPO price range.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
November 3, 2006... Physicians Formula Holdings has set the long-awaited price range for its forthcoming IPO. The 6.25m shares will be offered at $15-17 each, which would raise approximately $100m. The company plans to trade on the Nasdaq under the symbol...

Inter Parfums 3Q sales beat forecasts.(Financial report)(Brief article)
November 3, 2006... Prestige perfume house Inter Parfums has seen its third quarter sales gallop forward 19 per cent compared to a year ago. Quarterly net sales hit $89.7m compared to just over $75m this time last year. The results took analysts by surprise....

PPR 3Q sales edge up.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
November 3, 2006... Luxury brands helped give retail group PPR a 5.8 per cent rise in third quarter revenues. PPR's stable of luxury brands, which includes Gucci and YSL Beaute, saw sales reach 4.28bn [euro], compared with 4.03bn [euro a year ago. But the figures...

Colgate sees results slip.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
November 3, 2006... Colgate-Palmolive saw third quarter profits slip due to a raft of restructuring issues. The toothpaste giant said quarterly net income fell from $347.2m a year ago to $344.1m. However, earnings per share were still better than many had...

Avon has reported third quarter 2006 sales of $2.1bn, a year on year rise of 9% in dollar terms, or 7% in local currencies.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
November 3, 2006... AVON HAS reported third quarter 2006 sales of $2.1bn, a year on year rise of 9% in dollar terms, or 7% in local currencies. However, operating profit fell 32% to $168m and Avon's operating margin slipped from 13.1% to 8.1%. The company blamed...

Glenn Nussdorf, a major shareholder in Parlux, has made a filing to the US Securities and Exchange Commission to make known his wish to take a controlling stake in Parlux.(Brief article)
November 3, 2006... GLENN NUSSDORF, a major shareholder in Parlux, has made a filing to the US Securities and Exchange Commission to make known his wish to take a controlling stake in Parlux. If Nussdorf takes a controlling stake, it will make the breakup of the...

International Flavours & Fragrances (IFF) is separating its flavour and fragrance arms from the beginning of 2007.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
November 3, 2006... INTERNATIONAL FLAVOURS & Fragrances (IFF) is separating its flavour and fragrance arms from the beginning of 2007. IFF says the separation will provide improved focus for the two distinct operations. Hernan Vaisman becomes group president of...

Glaxosmithkline has surprised analysts with a 15% leap in 3Q earnings.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
November 3, 2006... GLAXOSMITHKLINE HAS surprised analysts with a 15% leap in 3Q earnings. GSK hiked its full year guidance earnings accordingly. Up to the end of September, net profits climbed to 1.39bn [pounds sterling] compared to 1.21bn [pounds sterling] a...

US shares soar and C&T stocks feel the benefit.(FINANCIAL NEWS)(cosmetics and toiletries companies)(Brief article)
November 3, 2006... US shares have hit a new peak with the Dow Jones index--reflecting the value of 30 of the largest US companies--storming past the 12,000 mark. The new buoyancy is down to a number of factors, including stabilising US interest rates--policy...

Kao profits hit hard by Kanebo purchase.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
November 3, 2006... Kao Corp always knew buying Kanebo would crush profit margins for a while. And so it has proved, with second quarter profits falling almost 30 per cent, from [yen] 23.4bn a year ago to just [yen] 16.8bn. But the profits dent has also been...

Shiseido sales rise as its profits tumble.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
November 3, 2006... Sales at Shiseido jumped 5.1 per cent to [yen] 347.4bn in the six months ended 30 September 2006 thanks to a strong overseas performance, which saw sales grow 16.7 per cent to [yen] 106.5bn. In contrast, domestic sales put on just 0.7 per cent...

Shares latest.(FINANCIAL NEWS)(Table)(Brief article)
November 3, 2006... SHARES LATEST NAME VALUE AT 13/10/06 BIGGEST GAINERS (biggest gainers from top) PARLUX FRAGRANCES U$6.18 BEIERSDORF 41.71 [euro] ELIZABETH ARDEN U$17.19 NU...

BPI declares 2007 the year of the male.(Beaute Prestige International)(Brief article)
November 3, 2006... Fine fragrance company Beaute Prestige International (BPI) is launching three new male fragrances in 2007 under its Jean Paul Gaultier, Issey Miyake and Narciso Rodriguez banners. The French company, part of Shiseido, will kick off its...

Europe gets the white treatment from Shiseido.(skin brightening product launched)(Brief article)
November 3, 2006... Japanese skin care specialist Shiseido is to launch a skin brightening line in Europe next year in a bid to replicate the success of its whitening products in Asia. The White Lucent range will debut in the European travel retail and...

Estee Lauder redefines beauty sleep.(Advance Night Repair Concentrate Recovery)(Brief article)
November 3, 2006... Almost a quarter of a century after Night Repair Cellular Complex was launched, Estee Lauder has unveiled its latest development in concentrated overnight skin repair technology. Advance Night Repair Concentrate Recovery boosting Treatment...

Parlux is considering opening standalone stores in airports around the world to support its biggest licence, Paris Hilton.(TFWA REPORT)
November 3, 2006... PARLUX IS considering opening standalone stores in airports around the world to support its biggest licence, Paris Hilton. International sales vice president Bryan Feldman said the company's recently acquired licence for Paris Hilton-branded...

The Middle East underpinned its position as a key market for travel retail last month when Dubai Duty Free recorded massive sales of $2.7m in just one day.(Brief article)
November 3, 2006... THE MIDDLE East underpinned its position as a key market for travel retail last month when Dubai Duty Free recorded massive sales of $2.7m in just one day. The figure was a record for 2006 but fell short of the $4.9m clocked up during a 24-hour...

British Travelers are more likely to buy a fragrance on impulse at an airport than any other product, according to new research.(Brief article)
November 3, 2006... BRITISH TRAVELERS are more likely to buy a fragrance on impulse at an airport than any other product, according to new research. Halifax Travel Insurance found that Britons have spent 4bn [pounds sterling] over the last five years on unplanned...

Abu-Dhabi Duty Free (ADDF) is forecasting a 25 per cent rise in sales next year thanks to a predicted 22 per cent increase in passengers and a refit of its retail outlets in terminals one and two.(Brief article)
November 3, 2006... ABU-DHABI DUTY Free (ADDF) is forecasting a 25 per cent rise in sales next year thanks to a predicted 22 per cent increase in passengers and a refit of its retail outlets in terminals one and two. A third terminal is slated to open in 2008 and...

La Prairie goes for gold.(facial serum)(Brief article)
November 3, 2006... Luxury Swiss skin care brand La Prairie is set to launch a facial serum containing 24-carat gold next year, complete with a 500 [euro] price tag for a 30ml pack. Cellular Radiance Concentrate Pure Gold is slated to launch in 90 countries...

P&G looks for leadership of fine fragrance sector.(Brief article)
November 3, 2006... P&G Prestige Products will launch a number of fine fragrances in the coming months in a bid to become a leading player in the luxury scent market. The company, which holds licences for Hugo Boss, Escada, Lacoste, Mont Blanc, Rochas and Ann Sui,...

Jovoy's seven 'deadly' scents.(Jovoy Paris re-entering )(Brief article)
November 3, 2006... Perfume house Jovoy Paris is re-entering the French fragrance arena more than 80 years after its first Baccarat-encased scents made their appearance. The brand, which was founded in Paris in 1923 but disappeared after World War II, was...

Ones to watch in 2007.(new perfumes)(Brief article)
November 3, 2006... JANUARY-APRIL Fine Fragrances and Cosmetics is launching a new Van Gils fragrance duo. Her Aura and His Aura have a watery theme and are slated to go on counter in March. British fashion designer Matthew Williamson will release his...

Donna Karan goes for gold.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Donna Karan Corp. launches new perfume line)(Brief article)
November 3, 2006... New York-based designer Donna Karan is hoping her latest fragrance will cause a gold rush when it makes its debut this month. Gold is the fourth permanent female scent in Karan's portfolio since her 1997 licensing agreement with The Estee...

Age Re-Perfect takes on the night.(Age Re-Perfect Pro-Calcium Night)(Brief article)
November 3, 2006... L'Oreal Paris is following the launch of its calcium-enriched skin care day cream for mature women with a night cream as part of a new master franchise for the brand. Age Re-Perfect Pro-Calcium Night will make its worldwide debut in...

Manhattan cosmetics has added a touch of glamour to its seasonal colour collection with six gold-infused products.(Manhattan Cosmetics)(Brief article)
November 3, 2006... MANHATFAN COSMETICS has added a touch of glamour to its seasonal colour collection with six gold-infused products. The six glittering products for the winter season include Glamour Cream, Eye Glitter and Fixing Gel, Diamond Eye Pencil,...

Witch Facial has been repackaged to reflect the range's three categories of cleansing, hydrating and problem-solving skin care treatments.(Brief article)
November 3, 2006... Witch Facial has been repackaged to reflect the range's three categories of cleansing, hydrating and problem-solving skin care treatments. The new packaging is being phased in with two new products, Witch Hydrating Gel (5.79 [pounds sterling])...

Space NK has introduced a skin care brand created by pharmacist Fabienne Kelly into the UK market.(PRODUCT NEWS)
November 3, 2006... SPACE NK has introduced a skin care brand created by pharmacist Fabienne Kelly into the UK market. Lola Kelly comprises 10 products designed to combat specific skin problems such as dryness, inflammation, redness and clogged pores. Products...

Pore specialist Biore has created a new skin care routine designed to reduce shiny skin.(Brief article)
November 3, 2006... Pore specialist Biore has created a new skin care routine designed to reduce shiny skin. The Shine Control range offers a cream wash, moisturiser and clay mask formulated to cleanse and nourish the skin without stripping it of moisture. The...

Make-up artist Scott Barnes has launched a new range of lipsticks.(PRODUCT NEWS)
November 3, 2006... MAKE-UP ARTIST Scott Barnes has launched a new range of lipsticks. LipSuede is a highly pigmented, long lasting lipstick available in six shades and designed to feel as soft as suede. Exclusive to Selfridges, London, the lipsticks are priced 16...

Dior turns on the charm.(Brief article)
November 3, 2006... Parfums Christian Dior has created a fragrance to complement a seasonal look for the first time in its history. Midnight Charm was created to convey the mood of the LVMH-owned company's Christmas 2006 colour collection, which features pink...

Message in a bottle.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Philosophy launches new scent)(Brief article)
November 3, 2006... Philosophy is expanding its fragrance offering with a new signature scent created to sum up the company's beliefs and values. The scent, simply called Philosophy: the fragrance, is a unisex eau de parfum designed to uplift the senses with a...

The black Mac brigade.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Formal Black collection by M.A.C. Cosmetics)(Brief article)
November 3, 2006... Mac has taken inspiration from formal evening wear for a limited edition collection of compacts, lip and brush bags which launches nationwide this month. The Formal Black collection consists of six lip compacts and lipstick collections,...

La vie en rose for L'Occitane.(PRODUCT NEWS)(limited edition fragrance line planned)(Brief article)
November 3, 2006... French naturals company L'Occitane has revisited its Eau des 4 Reines range to create a fruity limited edition fragrance line for the summer. Dedicated to the youngest of the 4 Reines de Forcalquier, the fragrance is described as...

Eastman unveils its latest baby.(LUXEPACK REPORT)(Eastman Chemical Co. uses glass polymer packaging)(Brief article)
November 3, 2006... The Eastman Chemical Company has joined forces with four partners from the packaging industry to bring its latest glass polymer innovation to life. Bb is a range of bottles and lotion dispensers inspired by the world of babies and designed...

Aptar sharpens its focus.(Brief article)
November 3, 2006... Aptar Group is implementing a new strategy to improve its cosmetics packaging business by eliminating internal competition between the French company Valois and the German firm Pfeiffer. The two companies are to co-operate and share their...

MWV reaches a new crescendo.(MeadWestvaco)(Brief article)
November 3, 2006... MeadWestvaco's new Crescendo gradeline has been enhanced to broaden its grammage range, add a coated-two-side (C2S) offering and improve on its on-press performance, says the company. At the same time, Crescendo is said to retain its most...

What is the biggest challenge facing the C&T packaging industry?(LUXEPACK REPORT)(cosmetics and toiletries executives reply)
November 3, 2006... "Speed to market and innovation are the biggest challenges. There is greater demand for innovation which is not easy from a product management point of view and it's not easy be speedy without all the suppliers on board. This year we'll bring...

Cosmetic packaging goes green.(LUXEPACK REPORT)
November 3, 2006... Consumer demand for natural cosmetics is causing a revolution in the luxury packaging industry with two global manufacturers exhibiting environmentally-friendly products at Luxe Pack. Rexam Make-Up and Alcan Packaging Beauty are both...

Cosfibel focuses on urban network.(Cosfibel Group expansion plan )(Brief article)
November 3, 2006... Transparent and promotional packaging specialist Cosfibel Group is expanding its global network of sales and support offices as part of an expansion plan that will see its turnover increase by 25 per cent this year to 52m [euro]. The...

RPC opts for automation to stay one step ahead.(LUXEPACK REPORT)(RPC Beaute to automate plants)(Brief article)
November 3, 2006... RPC Beaute is reconfiguring its European manufacturing plants in a bid to stave off competition from China. The company, which was established three months ago when RPC acquired Risdon Europe, is to fully automate its plants in France,...

Axilone caps it for Givenchy.(LUXEPACK REPORT)(Axilone to create a cap for Givenchy fragrance bottle)
November 3, 2006... AXILONE CAPS IT FOR GIVENCHY... Axilone Ileos rose to the occasion to create a cap for the chandelier inspired bottle of Givenchy's latest fragrance, Ange ou Demon. The bottle, which is shaped like an angular crystal drop, presented a number...

Nicky Kinnaird, president and founder of Space NK, tells Cosmetics International how her chain of specialist perfumeries is growing and diversifying.(dialogue with Nicky Kinnaird)(Interview)
November 3, 2006... What has the last year been like for Space NK, both as a retailer and a brand owner? We are very pleased with how Space NK has continued to develop over the past year. In the past month alone we have opened four new stores in Chichester,...

New CK exec for Markwins.(Calvin Klein Beauty)(appointment of Jan Lombardo)(Brief article)
November 3, 2006... Calvin Klein Beauty licensee Markwins International is gearing up for the relaunch of the brand with the appointment of Jan Lombardo as vice president of sales. Lombardo was previously at Estee Lauder Companies for 18 years. Her most...

Lieber resigns as Decleor UK md.(resignation of David Lieber)(Brief article)
November 3, 2006... David Lieber has stood down as UK md of French beauty brand Decleor to take up a position as a consultant to the spa division. The new ceo of Decleor SA, Alain Emprin, will act as UK md for the Shiseido-owned company alongside group...

Nars Cosmetics.(PEOPLE)
November 3, 2006... ALEC BATIS has been appointed vice president of global marketing of Nars Cosmetics. Batis comes to the post at the Shiseido-owned company with 15 years' experience working for beauty firms such as L'Oreal, Victoria's Secret Beauty and Shiseido....

Franco Foccillo has joined Ferragamo Parfums as the Italian company's domestic country manager.(PEOPLE)
November 3, 2006... FRANCO FOCCILLO has joined Ferragamo Parfums as the Italian company's domestic country manager. Foccillo succeeds Teodora Sevastakieva who was promoted to export director of the company in August. He comes to the position from YSL Beaute where...

Pierre Hauw is the new sales director of Packart, a subsidiary of French luxury goods packaging group Ileos.(PEOPLE)
November 3, 2006... PIERRE HAUW is the new sales director of Packart, a subsidiary of French luxury goods packaging group Ileos. Hauw was previously sales director of Rotanotice, also part of the Ileos packaging group. He replaces JeanMarie Seguela.

Quest International.(PEOPLE)
November 3, 2006... PIERRE NEGRIN has been appointed to the new position of vice president and executive perfumer at fragrance supplier Quest International. Negrin comes to the post from Givaudan where he worked for 15 years, most recently as vice president and...

Marc-Antoine Breuil is moving from his post as managing director of Selective Beauty UK to become vice president of business development for the cosmetics and fragrance manufacturing and distribution company.(PEOPLE)
November 3, 2006... MARC-ANTOINE BREUIL is moving from his post as managing director of Selective Beauty UK to become vice president of business development for the cosmetics and fragrance manufacturing and distribution company. Breuil will be in charge of...

Diary dates.(Table)(Calendar)
November 3, 2006... DIARY DATES 6-9 NOVEMBER Venue: The Venetian Resort Hotel, Las Vegas, USA INTERNATIONAL SPA Tel: +1 888 651 4772 ASSOCIATION Email: ispa@ispastaff.com CONFERENCE AND...

Tesco enters fine fragrance arena.(Tesco joins with IFF International Flavors and Fragrances to create own label fine fragrances)
November 17, 2006... Supermarket chain Tesco has joined forces with IFF to create a range of own label fine fragrances. The full Finest Modern Fragrances range will be stocked in 160 UK stores, with a capsule range in a further 500 from February 2007. ...

McCartney takes organic route into skin.(Stella McCartney launches new line of organic skin care products)(Brief article)
November 17, 2006... Stella McCartney is to launch the first wave in a new line of organic skin care and body products under licence with YSL Beaute early next year. Care will roll out in the UK in February followed closely by a US launch later in the month....

Chinese Women are catching up their male counterparts as consumers of luxury goods, a new report has found.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Brief article)
November 17, 2006... CHINESE WOMEN are catching up their male counterparts as consumers of luxury goods, a new report has found. Research by Australia's Monash University and TNS found that young Chinese woman are beginning to supplant businessmen aged over 35 as...

Coty has set up a joint venture with Bluebell Beaute to strengthen its Japanese presence and accelerate growth of its fragrance portfolio.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(new entity Coty Prestige Japan KK formed)(Brief article)
November 17, 2006... Coty has set up a joint venture with Bluebell Beaute to strengthen its Japanese presence and accelerate growth of its fragrance portfolio. The new entity, Coty Prestige Japan KK, will be headed by Francois Sauret, who previously worked at Coty...

Guerlain says it will appeal against the decision of the French Court of First Instance in favour of French packaging designer Jean-Pierre Cardiet.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Brief article)
November 17, 2006... Guerlain says it will appeal against the decision of the French Court of First Instance in favour of French packaging designer Jean-Pierre Cardiet. The court accepted Cardiet's claim that the Insolence bottle is a copy of a bottle he created in...

Estee Lauder has chosen Polish model Anja Rubik to be the new face of its 21 year old fragrance Beautiful.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
November 17, 2006... ESTEE LAUDER has chosen Polish model Anja Rubik to be the new face of its 21 year old fragrance Beautiful, Rubik takes over from fellow model Carolyn Murph.

Rimmel goes underground in the US.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Coty Beauty prepares to launch new colour cosmetics line, Rimmel London)(Brief article)
November 17, 2006... Coty Beauty is preparing to launch a new colour cosmetics line aimed exclusively at the North American market. The Rimmel London spin-off will hit shelves in the US in February 2007 and Canada in 2008 with the name Rimmel Underground. ...

Dr Scheller moves skin care production to Russia.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Dr Scheller Cosmetics)(Brief article)
November 17, 2006... German beauty company Dr Scheller Cosmetics is moving the production of its body care and skin care lines to Russia where they will be manufactured by parent company Kalina in a bid to reduce costs. The move will see the loss of 23 jobs at...

Hermes results fuel more speculation.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Brief article)
November 17, 2006... Speculation over the future of luxury goods group Hermes has sharpened in light of generally disappointing third quarter results for the family-owned fragrance house. Sales grew 3 per cent over the quarter to 351.6m [euro], or 6.2 per cent...

Beiersdorf on target to break 5bn [euro] barrier.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
November 17, 2006... Nivea brand owner Beiersdorf is on course to record group sales in excess of the 5bn [euro] mark for the first time in its history, according to the company's interim report. The German cosmetics and body care giant expects growth of more than...

New patent court could cut costs.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
November 17, 2006... Proposals to streamline patent disputes in Europe could help resolve long running litigation such as the Gillette versus Schick-Energizer razor saga. A panel of patent judges has this month produced a resolution for a European Patent...

Avon beefs up MLM in Thailand.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Avon Thailand improves multi-level marketing)(Brief article)
November 17, 2006... Avon Thailand will be shifting the focus of its sales channels from counters to direct selling. While direct selling is one of Avon's key sales strategies worldwide, sales at department stores and stand-alone Avon stores had taken...

Arden confident despite losses.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Elizabeth Arden )(Brief article)
November 17, 2006... Elizabeth Arden has reported first quarter net losses of $1.3m following the acquisitions of fragrance manufacturer Riviera Concepts and Sovereign Sales. The cosmetics giant also saw a slip in its gross profit percentage from 39.2 per cent...