Cosmetics International articles from October 2008

Cosmetics International archives from October 2008

Symrise makes two fragrance purchases.
October 3, 2008... German fragrance and fiavours house Symrise has purchased two fragrance manufacturers in the US, Manheimer Fragrances and Intercontinental Fragrances. The acquisitions make Symrise the leading supplier to the US air care market. Symrise...

LVMH to buy majority stake in lie de Beaute.
October 3, 2008... French luxury brands owner LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy) is reportedly planning to buy a majority stake in Russian cosmetics distributor, Edinaya Evropa, according to a Russian business paper. Kommersant said that LVMH, whose fragrance...

Avon has announced that it has selected Cabreuva in the state of Sao Paulo for the site of its previously-announced distribution centre.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
October 3, 2008... Avon has announced that it has selected Cabreuva in the state of Sao Paulo for the site of its previously-announced distribution centre. Set to open in 2010, the 70,000 square metre state-of-the-art facility will service Avon's increasing...

The Advertising Standards Authority has upheld two complaints lodged against Johnson & Johnson for claims made in a UK print ad for RoC's CompleteLift face cream.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
October 3, 2008... The Advertising Standards Authority has upheld two complaints lodged against Johnson & Johnson for claims made in a UK print ad for RoC's CompleteLift face cream. The ASA ruled that the claims "measurable lift * in just 8 weeks" and "lifting...

Latvian retailer Stenders wants to expand its franchise operation.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
October 3, 2008... Latvian retailer Standers wants to expand its franchise operation. The company, which has 160 stores in 17 countries, is looking for master franchisers in the UK, the US, Germany, France, Italy, the Czech Republic, Switzerland and Greece....

Indian personal care giant Dabur has resumed production at its Nepali plant in Birgunj following a month-long industrial action by the All Nepal Trade Union Federation.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
October 3, 2008... Indian personal care giant Dabur has resumed production at its Nepali plant in Birgunj following a month-long industrial action by the All Nepal Trade Union Federation. Dabur has agreed to pay wages for the strike period. The company turns over...

Clarins bows out of Bourse.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
October 3, 2008... Clarins has bid a farewell to the Paris Stock Exchange and the pressures of a public listing. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Shareholders were offered 55.50 [euro] per share by Clarins' holding company, Financiere FC to complete the delisting....

QVC launches beauty channel.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
October 3, 2008... The UK division of television shopping channel QVC has launched the Beauty Channel on QVC Active, its interactive TV service on the Sky platform. Focusing solely on beauty, the channel is part of an enhanced multi-screen service involving...

Walgreens bid for Longs faces double blow.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
October 3, 2008... Walgreens' spoiler bid for Longs Drug Stores appears unlikely to reach fruition (Cosmetics International 19 September). Longs' board of directors has decided not to pursue negotiations with the US drugstore giant. The board said Walgreens...

Sanofi-aventis opens specialty boutique in NJ.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Brief article)
October 3, 2008... Drugs giant sanofi-aventis will open a wellness speciality boutique at The Steeplechase Cancer Center. Based at the Somerset Medical Center in New Jersey, US, the boutique stocks items specially chosen for cancer patients, including skin...

Gillette powers ahead in UK grocery toiletries league table.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
October 3, 2008... Gillette is the biggest selling toiletries brand in UK groceries, according to a joint report by TNS and Marketing. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The PSG-owned brand accrued sales of 235-240m [pounds sterling] in the 52 weeks to 20 April...

Phlip Kingsley expands presence in US.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
October 3, 2008... Specialist hair care brand Phlip Kingsley will begin selling its salon products at Space.NK stores in the US, starting this November, Cosmetics International has learned. Philip Kingsley md Claire Edgecombe said the agreement was ideal for...

L'Oreal closes Biotherm factory.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
October 3, 2008... L'Oreal has announced plans to close the Monaco plant that manufactures its Biotherm cosmetics by March 2011. The closure has been prompted by local conditions and laws related to the environment, security and industrial issues which...

Design classic.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
October 3, 2008... DESIGN CLASSIC: Clarins is launching its first Porsche Design fragrance, Essence, in Zurich airport this week, backed by a unique installation. The 30 sqm podium depicts an image of what a Porsche Design apartment would look like--black, pure...

Nuxe gains private eq partner and relaunches Dr Renaud.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
October 3, 2008... French natural skin care company Nuxe has taken on investment from Naxicap Partners, a subsidiary of investment body Natixis Private Equity. Nuxe says it has sold Natixis a minority stake for an undisclosed sum to accelerate its...

Arbat edges ever closer to bankruptcy.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
October 3, 2008... Russian perfumery chain owner Arbat & Co is facing a Rubles 1.59bn lawsuit from shareholder LLC Kapital Isteit. The legal action could be the last nail in Arbat's coffin. Arbat's debts started to grow following the arrest of its majority...

Jequiti's wheel of fortune.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Sistema Brasiliero de Televisao)(Brief article)
October 3, 2008... Silvio Santos' cosmetics brand Jequiti has signed a deal with Brazilian TV channel SBT, which it hopes will help it become the third biggest direct sales beauty brand in Brazil. The company now supplies products to be distributed as prizes...

Sephora to open in Hong Kong.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
October 3, 2008... Sephora has opened its first store in Hong Kong. The LVMH-owned perfumery chain has plans to open a further 15 stores in Hong Kong over the next five years, according to Chinese media. China Knowledge reported that the LVMH-owned retail...

Croda reorganises Brazil ops.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
October 3, 2008... Croda do Brasil, a subsidiary of UK multinational Croda, has re-organised its distribution in Brazil into five operations Alpha Quimica, Arinos, D'Altomare, Volp and Via Farma. Arinos, Alpha and Volp will be responsible for Croda's...

Ellen named new CoverGirl model.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
October 3, 2008... US talk show host Ellen DeGeneres is the latest face of PSG's CoverGirl cosmetics. DeGeneres will appear in new advertisements in January 2009. CoverGirl chose DeGeneres to be its newest face because she is, "smart, confident, natural and...

Douglas picks up Croatia chain.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
October 3, 2008... German perfumery giant Douglas has continued its European expansion with the purchase of Croatia's Iris chain. Douglas has bought 51% of the 42-strong chain, which has annual sales of 20m [euro]. The company will pursue a two-brand...

Ulta aims for 1000 stores.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
October 3, 2008... US beauty store chain Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance Inc aims to open 100 stores a year, starting in 2010. Ulta, which currently has 283 beauty stores in 34 states, has an eventual target of 1000 US locations, starting with 311 new...

Seducing the senses: beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, says Tim Corvin, marketing director of design agency Webb Scarlett deVlam, but it's also in the heart and mind. Utilitarian packaging can let down the best of products.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
October 3, 2008... I'm sticking my neck out here, but I believe, despite all the hype surrounding beauty brands, it's more than a year since any beauty product caused a real sensation. By that I mean hysteria in the real world involving real people, not the over...

Family-owned packaging company Stephen Gould has been in business since 1939 but only recently started supplying the cosmetics industry with basic corrugated cases and packaging displays for make-up.(HBA REPORT)
October 3, 2008... Family-owned packaging company Stephen Gould has been in business since 1939 but only recently started supplying the cosmetics industry with basic corrugated cases and packaging displays for make-up. The $500m company crowned its first year at...

Cosmo Fragrances presented a range of 100% organic fragrances.(HBA REPORT)
October 3, 2008... Cosmo Fragrances presented a range of 100% organic fragrances. Mandarin Basil, Grapefruit Peppermint and Geranium Lavender can be used at low concentrations in skin care and body care products.

Canadian contract manufacturer Cosmetica has been playing with light.(HBA REPORT)
October 3, 2008... Canadian contract manufacturer Cosmetica has been playing with light. "We've been looking at how women go from one type of light to another, from a make-up store to natural light or from club to natural," said the company. "So we're working...

Impact Colours certainly made an impact with models walking the show made-up to illustrate the new company's effect pigments.(HBA REPORT)
October 3, 2008... Impact Colours certainly made an impact with models walking the show made-up to illustrate the new company's effect pigments. Among the showstoppers were Diamond Silicates, which offer a dramatic, palette of iridescent and pearlescent colours....

HBA takes New York by storm.(HBA REPORT)(Brief article)
October 3, 2008... Billed as the world's leading product development event, the 16th annual HBA Global Expo certainly tried to live up to its reputation at New York's Jacob K Javits Convention Centre on 9-11 September. The event welcomed 16,207 participants,...

Rexam turns up power to turbo setting.(HBA REPORT)
October 3, 2008... International packager Rexam presented its new Turbo Insert, designed to boost sprays of emulsions, gels and lotions. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "It produces a wide spray pattern and is good for manufacturers who are looking for something...

Nestle glows with health.(HBA REPORT)(Nestle Beverage Co.)(Brief article)
October 3, 2008... Nestle chose HBA to unveil Glowelle, a beauty drink that claims to "fight the signs of ageing by nourishing the skin from within". The drink contains antioxidants derived from vitamins A, C and E, along with phyto nutrients, tea, pomegranate...

Dress for success.(HBA REPORT)(BASF selected HBA )(Brief article)
October 3, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] DRESS FOR SUCCESS: German chemicals group BASF chose HBA to showcase its pigments. The company worked with New York designer Ursula Flurer and packaging design group Inwork to show just what can be done with...

HBA awards.(HBA REPORT)
October 3, 2008... Marketing executive of the year [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Catherine Walsh senior vice president, Coty Prestige Packaging executive of the year [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] David Prague vice president, CPD Packaging, L'Oreal ...

MWV thinks outside the box.(HBA REPORT)(MeadWestvaco Corp.)(Brief article)
October 3, 2008... MeadWestvaco is determined to make a big push into the beauty market. "We're transforming our personal care business in a big way," said John Perkins, vp, global marketing business development. "We see the personal care market as a vibrant and...

Cosmogen bristles with innovation.(HBA REPORT)
October 3, 2008... French packager Cosmogen unveiled Pump'n Tint, a refillable system with a washable brush that can be used for foundations, masks, eye contour and self tanning products. Only available in a 20ml container, Cosmogen is now looking at developing...

Getting certified for organic growth.(HBA REPORT)(Tecnocosmesi SpA)(Brief article)
October 3, 2008... It's not enough to be organic any more. Certification was the word on many lips and Ecocert appeared to be the certification of choice. Italian contract manufacturer Tecnocosmesi presented its own certified make-up range. The formats also...

Royal Labs is a natural winner.(HBA REPORT)(Royal Labs Natural Cosmetics Inc.)(Brief article)
October 3, 2008... Founded in 1983, contract manufacturer and brand owner Royal Labs has always been in naturals. At HBA, the company introduced Yucca Lotion, which is composed of different starches and should thus appeal to customers who want ultra pure...

Mud, mud, glorious Alaskan mud.(HBA REPORT)(Alaska Glacial Mud)(Brief article)
October 3, 2008... Brand owner Alaska Glacial Mud used HBA to show its switch in emphasis. "This is the first show where we are repositioning ourselves as a raw material supplier," said founder Lauren Padawer. "Glacial mud should be seen in the same light as Dead...

Colgate-Palmolive has been downgraded from "Buy" to "Neutral" by Goldman Sachs.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
October 3, 2008... Colgate-Palmolive has been downgraded from "Buy" to "Neutral" by Goldman Sachs. The demotion is down to a stronger dollar and concern about multinational leverage issues.

Physicians Formula Holdings is to buy back up to $10m of its shares.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
October 3, 2008... Physicians Formula Holdings is to buy back up to $10m of its shares. Physicians has lost almost 50% of its value in the last year. The deal should enhance investor confidence, according to Citigroup analyst Wendy Nicholson.

Wachovia Securities has given an "Outperform" rating to beauty retailer Ulta Salon citing solid same-store sales.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
October 3, 2008... Wachovia Securities has given an "Outperform" rating to beauty retailer Ulta Salon citing solid same-store sales. Ulta recently reported a second quarter earnings rise of 67%. It estimates third quarter sales could be worth up to $263m. The...

UK department store chain Debenhams recently issued its trading update, showing a 1.3% increase in gross transaction value.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
October 3, 2008... UK department store chain Debenhams recently issued its trading update, showing a 1.3% increase in gross transaction value. The rise in trading is despite a 1bn [pounds sterling] debt burden hanging over its head. Mid-market competitor Marks...

US personal care products retailer Bed Bath b Beyond reported a 4.9% net sales increase for its second quarter results.(FINANCIAL NEWS)(Financial report)
October 3, 2008... US personal care products retailer Bed Bath b Beyond reported a 4.9% net sales increase for its second quarter results. Net sales totalled $1.85bn compared to $1.77bn for the same period last year. Net sales for the first half of 2008 were also...

Crash, burn, bail-out.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
October 3, 2008... The recent financial market carnage has been compared with the Great Depression of the 1930s. You'd be advised to ignore the journalistic melodrama; most people still have their life savings and can eat. Even so, the unwinding of much of...

Procter & Gamble sues US government for IRS debt.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
October 3, 2008... Procter & Gamble is intent on recovering up to $435m it says it is owed from the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) following a dispute concerning an IRS audit. The maker of Pantene hair care says that several "adjustments" made by the IRS...

Nu Skin to galvanise its Thai business.(FINANCIAL NEWS)(Nu Skin International Inc.)(Brief article)
October 3, 2008... Direct seller Nu Skin hopes to double its sales in Thailand within the next three years with its home spa Galvanic system kit. Nu Skin hopes to sell up to 10,000 galvanic spa systems within three months of launch. The company believes...

Swallowfield pre-tax profits provide cheer.(FINANCIAL NEWS)(Financial report)
October 3, 2008... Despite the grim domestic backdrop, the UK-based toiletries and make-up manufacturer Swallowfield has posted a welcome pre-tax profits uptick for the last full financial year. Profits climbed to 2.3m [pounds sterling] compared to 687,000...

Oz retailer David Jones rises above recession worries.(FINANCIAL NEWS)(Financial report)(Brief article)
October 3, 2008... Australian department store operator David Jones has reported record profits and dividend levels, despite a worsening economic downturn. The retailer's full year 2007-2008 profits increased 25%, with sales revenues climbing to more than...

Oppenheim buys Arcandor time.(FINANCIAL NEWS)(Brief article)
October 3, 2008... German bank Oppenheim has helped Arcandor stave off the inevitable by paying a 36% premium on the shares the German retail group issued last week as an emergency financing measure. Arcandor's shares soared 25% on the news that Oppenheim...

Henkel hints at acquisitions.(FINANCIAL NEWS)(acquisation of National Starch and Chemical Co.)(Brief article)
October 3, 2008... German FMCG giant Henkel says that rising costs associated with its National Starch purchase won't affect its plans for future acquisitions. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Chief executive Kasper Rorsted told German newspaper Boersen Zeitung...

Beiersdorf's Bode sale nears end.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
October 3, 2008... While the latest Beiersdorf rumours concern the divestment of its Tesa adhesive unit (Cosmetics International 19 September), it appears that the company is much nearer to offloading its Bode chemicals business (Cosmetics International 18 July)....

Shares latest.(FINANCIAL NEWS)(Statistical table)(Brief article)
October 3, 2008... SHARES LATEST NAME VALUE AT VALUE AT ACTUAL 12/9/08 25/9/08 % CHANGE BIGGEST GAINERS REVLON $13.00 $14.00 +7.69% BEIERSDORF ...

Extending her partnership with Elizabeth Arden, songstress Mariah Carey has introduced a new fragrance.(PRODUCT NEWS)
October 3, 2008... Extending her partnership with Elizabeth Arden, songstress Mariah Carey has introduced a new fragrance. Luscious Pink was created by IFF's Carlos Benaim and Loc Dong, with top notes of bergamot, Ocean Breeze accord and bellini accord. The...

Bobbi Brown has created a limited edition of her celebrated Shimmer Brick for Christmas.(PRODUCT NEWS)
October 3, 2008... Bobbi Brown has created a limited edition of her celebrated Shimmer Brick for Christmas. On counter priced 30 [pounds sterling]/44 [euro] next month, Copper Diamond features five shades: Candlelight, Gold, Copper, Beige and Sand.

French fragrance house Jovoy has introduced a new amber floral perfume for women.(PRODUCT NEWS)
October 3, 2008... French fragrance house Jovoy has introduced a new amber floral perfume for women. Terra Incognita was created by Robertet's Sidonie Lancesseur for women who want a bold, characterful scent. Jovoy is marking the launch of the 80 [euro] fragrance...

L'Oreal Paris has gone back to black for its latest Casting Creme Gloss colourant collection.(PRODUCT NEWS)
October 3, 2008... L'Oreal Paris has gone back to black for its latest Casting Creme Gloss colourant collection. The three new ammonia-free shades--Ebony Black, Black Cherry and Dark Chocolate--come with a Nutri-Shine conditioner and are each priced 10.45 [euro]....

Timberlake in duet with Givenchy.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Brief article)
October 3, 2008... Created for the iPod generation, and fronted by singer Justin Timberlake, Givenchy's latest masculine fragrance, Play, is described as a multi sensory experience. The woody fragrance was created for the LVMH-owned brand by Emilie...

Armonia shells out for snail range.(PRODUCT NEWS)
October 3, 2008... Armonia may be playing up to its French origins with its new snail-based skin care regime, but the company says the products are firmly rooted in science. Snail mucus has traditionally been used for its healing properties, but Armonia says...

Archipelago dreams of black Xmas.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Brief article)
October 3, 2008... Candle specialist Archipelago has turned Christmas codes on their heads with its Black Forest collection. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The limited edition collection features black glass, traditional graphics and crocodile-patterned cartons....

StriVectin's new neck cream is no turkey.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Brief article)
October 3, 2008... StriVectin, the name behind the cult anti-stretchmark and anti-ageing creams, has turned its attention to the decollete. Part of the Klein Becker group, the company's new Neck Cream promises to make turkey necks a thing of the past. A...

Give a big hand to Jurlique trio.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Juvena Australia Pty. Ltd.)(Brief article)
October 3, 2008... Australian biodynamic brand Juvena has created a trio of hand creams. Citrus Hand Cream contains organic extracts of tangerine, mandarin and lemon. Rose Hand Cream has organic extracts of rose, calendula and viola, while Lavender Hand...

Coty's night at the opera.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Brief article)
October 3, 2008... Coty has created a fragrance in honour of New York's Metropolitan Opera star Renee Fleming. La Voce By Renee Fleming was launched to coincide with the Met's Opening Night Gala. The fragrance is now available at high-end retailers...

Four rays of light from Gatineau.(PRODUCT NEWS)
October 3, 2008... Revlon's Gatineau has developed a skin care line to add radiance to the complexion. The Activ Eclat range features Light Complex, a cocktail of vitamins C, A, E and F along with oligo elements, which are said to wake up the skin's natural...

Tom Ford's light hearted approach.(PRODUCT NEWS)
October 3, 2008... Estee Lauder-owned Tom Ford Beauty is taking inspiration the classic scent of patchouli for its latest fragrance, White Patchouli. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Ford has lightened the traditionally heavy patchouli with notes of peony, rose...

Wolfgang Joop signs name in full.(PRODUCT NEWS)
October 3, 2008... German designer Wolfgang Joop says he wants "everything to the max" and that goes for his fragrance too. Joop has put his full name to a fragrance for the first time with a scent that, he says, expresses his love of life. [ILLUSTRATION...

Fuelled up.(PRODUCT NEWS)
October 3, 2008... FUELLED UP: L'Oreal has created a follow-up to its successful Diesel Fragrances. Fruity floral Fuel for Life Unlimited for Women opens with top notes of pear and grapefruit, resting on a heart of cinnamon and jasmine and base notes of wood and...

RPC Verpackungen Kutenholz has supplied the bottles for Beiersdorf's new-look Nivea Visage.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
October 3, 2008... RPC Verpackungen Kutenholz has supplied the bottles for Beiersdorf's new-look Nivea Visage. The company says Beiersdorf was attracted by its blow moulding expertise and its ability to create technical solutions and a variety of packaging...

AAK has secured Europe's first shipment of sustainably produced palm oil.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
October 3, 2008... AAK has secured Europe's first shipment of sustainably produced palm oil. The palm oil is supplied by Malaysia's United Plantations, the first palm oil producer to have met all 39 sustainable criteria set out by Roundtable on Sustainable Palm...

Thorite has been appointed UK distributor of Parker Domnick Hunter's Maxigas nitrogen generators.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)(Brief article)
October 3, 2008... Thorite has been appointed UK distributor of Parker Domnick Hunter's Maxigas nitrogen generators. The generators are said to produce savings of 90% due to low lifecycle ownership cost and the complete elimination of cylinder refills, order...

Spartanics says it can deliver unprecedented laser cutting web speeds of up to 90 metres per minute with its new Finecut High-Speed Laser Cutting Machine.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
October 3, 2008... Spartanics says it can deliver unprecedented laser cutting web speeds of up to 90 metres per minute with its new Finecut High-Speed Laser Cutting Machine. The machine is said to have no quality issues or glitches, making laser cutting...

Naturex sets up foundation.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
October 3, 2008... French natural extract supplier has set up a foundation to support communities in areas from which it sources raw materials. The Naturex Foundation has already committed itself to two projects. The first is an agriculture project for young...

Zorbit plays with packaging for Jouer.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
October 3, 2008... When it wanted a redesign, colour cosmetics company Jouer turned to the company that created its initial snap together packaging, Zorbit. Inspired by Jouer's name, Zorbit has created custom injection moulded compacts in chocolate ABS, with...

Blondes have more fun.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)(Website overview)
October 3, 2008... BLONDES HAVE MORE FUN: Swedish paperboard manufacturer Iggesund says it has departed from its typically pale Scandinavian understatement and created a more colourful, provocative image. Iggesund has also renewed itself by upgrading its...

Tubex has two Aerobal awards in the can.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)(Aerobal World Aluminium Aerosol Can Awards)(Brief article)
October 3, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] This year's Aerobal World Aluminium Aerosol Can Awards celebrated product sustainability and innovative design in the category. German can manufacturer Tubex picked up the International Organisation of Aluminium...

Indena obtains Ecocert approval.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)(natural and organic beauty products Opextan and Zanthalene)(Brief article)
October 3, 2008... Italian naturals specialist Indena has received Ecocert certification for two of its products. The French agency has approved the ecological and organic standards involved in the production of Opextan and Zanthalene. Opextan is a patented...

Two feathers in Toly's caps.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
October 3, 2008... Better known for its compacts, Toly is now building a reputation for itself as a fragrance cap manufacturer. The company had to build new tools for the classic Hugo fragrance by PSG's Hugo Boss. The outer cap is matt chrome-plated by...

TricorBraun goes wild about hair care.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
October 3, 2008... US-based packaging group TricorBraun has developed a range of hair care containers for the celebrity eco-brand David Babaii for WildAid. The green, brown and ivory 400ml resin bottles have a 28mm snap neck finish topped with a polypropylene...

Alban Muller offers colour quartet.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
October 3, 2008... French naturals specialist Alban Muller has created a line of extracts derived from sustainably cultivated dyeing plants. The four Amicolors contain colouring molecules characteristic of their plant source. The line-up comprises Madder Red,...

Lotus eater.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
October 3, 2008... LOTUS EATER: Lancome's limited edition cosmetics flower compact, Lotus Splendour, is the result of a close collaboration between the L'Oreal-owned company, HCT France and HCT Metals. The jewel was designed by Alexis Mabille to recall the...

Q & A.(Interview)
October 3, 2008... With recent investment from Cordova Smart and Williams and Goldman Sachs under its belt, US retailer and manufacturer H2O Plus is gearing up for growth both in the US and overseas. The company's president and ceo, Bob Seidl, tells Cosmetics...

Alberto-Culver Company.(PEOPLE)
October 3, 2008... Personal care giant Alberto-Culver Company has announced the appointment of Kenneth "Casey" Keller as president of its US operations, effective immediately. In his new role, Keller, who will report to company president and ceo V. James Marino,...

Pfeiffer.(PEOPLE)
October 3, 2008... German packaging company Pfeiffer has announced the appointment of Thomas Eichberger as president of the group's beauty division. Effective 1 October, Eichberger takes over from Franco Luca, who is leaving the company.

Selective Beauty.(PEOPLE)
October 3, 2008... Tracy Beer will be joining Selective Beauty as its national sales manager next month. Working closely with the md, marketing director and financial controller, Beer will be responsible for implementing sales goals and achieving company sales...

Maesa Creative Beauty Group.(PEOPLE)
October 3, 2008... Maesa Creative Beauty Group has named Nathalie Bringant head of Maesa Packaging, one of four divisions within the company.

Arcade Marketing.(PEOPLE)(appoints Debra Leipman-Yale)(Brief article)
October 3, 2008... Sampling specialist Arcade Marketing has appointed Debra Leipman-Yale to head up the company as its president. Reporting to Marc L Reisch, chairman, coo and president of parent corporation Visant Corp, Leipman-Yale has held previous posts at...