Cosmetics International articles from September 2005

Cosmetics International archives from September 2005

Parlux's high hopes for second Hilton scent.(Paris Hilton to launch her second fragrance in conjunction with Parlux Fragrances Inc)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Paris Hilton is preparing for the international launch of her second fragrance, Just Me by Paris Hilton, in October. Produced in conjunction with Parlux Fragrances Inc, the jus is housed in a pink flacon--Hilton's favourite colour--which...

Britney Spears hits fragrance sector one more time.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Following the introduction of Curious in September 2004, Elizabeth Arden is introducing a second fragrance under the Britney Spears banner, as well as make-up products. Fantasy Britney Spears will go on counter this month and coincides...

Calvin Klein steps up a gear.(Calvin Klein Cosmetics Co. introduces the classic obsession fragrance )
September 1, 2005... World: Following its acquisition by Coty in June, Calvin Klein Cosmetics is raising its game in terms of fragrance roll outs. Euphoria debuts internationally this month, while Obsession Night and Obsession Night for men are also being...

Germany, Austria, Poland, the Netherlands: As a limited edition extension to its Woman line, Gerry Weber (P&G prestige & professional) is introducing the Red Edition edt with two care products.(fragrance and body Milk )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Germany, Austria, Poland, the Netherlands: As a limited edition extension to its Woman line, Gerry Weber (P&G prestige & professional) is introducing the Red Edition edt with two care products. The fragrance combines top notes of peach, apricot...

UK: British fashion designer Nicole Farhi is following in the footsteps of Alexander McQueen, Stella McCartney and Matthew Williamson by moving into the scent sector.
September 1, 2005... UK: British fashion designer Nicole Farhi is following in the footsteps of Alexander McQueen, Stella McCartney and Matthew Williamson by moving into the scent sector. Farhi's debut male and female scents--called simply Nicole Farhi Femme and...

UK: City Glam is the name of the latest his and hers fragrance duo from Emporio Armani.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... UK: City Glam is the name of the latest his and hers fragrance duo from Emporio Armani. Designed to encapsulate urban glamour, the female version is a rosy chypre, while City Glare For Him is a woody jus. The two are linked by a common note,...

UK: Escada is preparing for the roll out of its latest female fragrance.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... UK: Escada is preparing for the roll out of its latest female fragrance. Available from 3 October in the UK, the fresh, sensual, floral ius is called Escada and bears little similarity to the original Margaretha Ley fragrance of the same name...

US: Dr Bobby doctors skin care for kids.(dermatologist Robert Buka's creation)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... US: Already several years old, the trend for dermatologist-created skin care has stood the test of time. In fact, the intended users for Doctor Bobby, the latest line to enter the category, are definitely showing their age newborn through...

Europe: This month sees the roll out of three new products from the Beiersdorf-owned Swiss skin care company.(La Prairie)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Europe: This month sees the roll out of three new products from the Beiersdorf-owned Swiss skin care company, La Prairie. Cellular Anti-Spot Brightening Serum and Cellular Intensive Anti-Wrinkle Anti-Spot Cream both target wrinkles and age...

Europe: Up until now it has been difficult to find a care product that can be used against both wrinkles and skin impurities.(Procter & Gamble Co. Beauty Care Div. developed a new formula for skin cream)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Europe: Up until now it has been difficult to find a care product that can be used against both wrinkles and skin impurities. Procter & Gamble (P&G) says it has developed a new formula that makes this possible. To mark the fifth year of its Oil...

Brazil, Mexico, France: Brazilian cosmetics company Natura, which specialises in products celebrating the country's biodiversity.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Brazil, Mexico, France: Brazilian cosmetics company Natura, which specialises in products celebrating the country's biodiversity, is bringing to market a new anti-ageing product, the formulation of which is 68 per cent vegetable origin. ...

France, Spain, Italy, Morocco, South Korea, Saudi Arabia: French salon brand Simone Mahler is launching a reformulated version of its moisturising range this month.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... France, Spain, Italy, Morocco, South Korea, Saudi Arabia: French salon brand Simone Mahler is launching a reformulated version of its moisturising range this month. Chestnut extract, imperata cylindrica extract and linseed oil have been added...

UK: Lancome's latest anti-ageing product, which is aimed specifically at women over the age of 60, is due to hit UK counters this month.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... UK: Lancome's latest anti-ageing product, which is aimed specifically at women over the age of 60, is due to hit UK counters this month. Platineum Complete Restructuring Cream SPF15 relies on the calcium hydroxylamine molecule to restore the...

UK: Decleor, a self professed authority on aromatherapy skin care.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... UK: Decleor, a self professed authority on aromatherapy skin care, is readying itself for the launch of four new products in its Aroma Purete range for combination and oily skin. Matt Skin Finish Skin Fluid is a dally moisturiser retailing...

UK: Beauty stalwart L'Oreal has extended its Wrinkle De-Crease portfolio.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... UK: Beauty stalwart L'Oreal has extended its Wrinkle De-Crease portfolio--currently comprising Wrinkle De-Crease Serum and Wrinkle De-Crease Eyes--to include Collagen Filler. The product will be available from this month priced 14.99...

UK: Estee Lauder's high-end skin care line, Re-Nutriv, is set to receive some additions.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... UK: Estee Lauder's high-end skin care line, Re-Nutriv, is set to receive some additions. Re-Nutriv Re-Creation Day Creme SPF15 and Re-Nutriv Re-Creation Night Creme have already made their debut in Harrods in the UK, although the US launch will...

UK: Elemis will be extending its reach from the exclusive confines of the UK spa this month.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... UK: Elemis will be extending its reach from the exclusive confines of the UK spa this month, and moving for the first time into the retail sector. Its interactive SpaBars, SkinLabs and SpaPods are being introduced to Harvey Nichols and...

World: Amway rolls out artist brand.(introduces cosmetics brand named after Eddie Funkhouser)
September 1, 2005... World: A new cosmetics brand that will retail through direct selling business Amway is due to be rolled out in Europe in November. Eddie Funkhouser New York made its debut in Australia, New Zealand and Malaysia in May and will be available in a...

Asia: Japanese beauty giant, Shiseido, has rolled out a new 14-sku make up range in its home market.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Asia: Japanese beauty giant, Shiseide, has rolled out a new 14-sku make up range in its home market. Called Maquillage, an edited version of the line consisting of eight products will also debut in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia,...

Ziggurat and M&S add up to the right Formula.(Marks and Spencer PLC)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Marks & Spencer's latest 25-sku skin care line relies on the packaging expertise of Ziggurat. Called Formula, the range carries products that are designed to appeal to women of various ages and includes items in the Sensitive, Essential,...

Perfect labels for Andrew Collinge's Perfect Endings.(Sessions of York's products used by Alberto-Culver Co.)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... The labelling expertise of Sessions of York has been called upon for Alberto-Culver's new Andrew Collinge Perfect Endings range, which was formulated specifically for long hair. Sessions of York utilised flexo-printing for sharper, cleaner...

Cosfibel creates Coselmard.(Cosfibel Polysensoriel's new packaging design)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... A high-shine plastic with an ultramodern feel has been developed by packaging manufacturer, Cosfibel Polysensorial. Coselmard can be thermoformed, printed, folded, glued and laser engraved and provides a light-play similar to that of a textile....

Webb Scarlett deVlam in the driving seat.(packaging industry)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... "We have used shape, colour and texture to create a brand with a high performance presence, whether in-store, in the bathroom or in a man's kit bag," said Webb Scarlett deVlam's creative director, Tim Parry, on the brand identity and packaging...

Airlessystems becomes a Titan.(introduces package designs for male skin care products)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Many men are still using products intended for women because the market lacks suitable packaging for male skin care, according to Airlesssystems. That is why is has come up with the Titan airless piston range, which features 30ml, 50ml and 75ml...

Cream of the crop with Cremosa.
September 1, 2005... Cremosa is the fruit of a collaboration between two of the major players in the cosmetic packaging industry. DieterBakic was responsible for designing the new Cremosa gel and lotion pumps, while Pfeiffer was the manufacturer. The pumps have a...

Axilone does Dior Homme.(Christian Dior S.A. utilises a prismatic cap manufactured by Axilone USA)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Christian Dior's latest floral fragrance for men utilises a prismatic cap manufactured by Axilone. Dior Homme displays a cap that is molded with surlyn resin, with an inner section made from polyethylen. The prismatic shape means it...

Coster UK, a manufacturer of aerosol valves, actuators and spray pumps, has been awarded Alberto-Culver's Gold Certified Supplier award.
September 1, 2005... Coster UK, a manufacturer of aerosol valves, actuators and spray pumps, has been awarded Alberto-Culver's Gold Certified Supplier award. "This is only our second year of working with Alberto-Culver, so to receive the Gold award this early is a...

Crown Holdings Inc has entered into an agreement to sell its Plastic Closures business to PAI Partners for approximately $750m.
September 1, 2005... Crown Holdings Inc has entered into an agreement to sell its Plastic Closures business to PAI Partners for approximately $750m. The business designs, manufactures and sells plastic closures and has 29 facilities across 15 countries. Its total...

Rexam.(David Robbie appointed)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... David Robbie is to join Rexam as group finance director, effective 3 October. He will also join the consumer packaging group's board of directors. "He brings a strong track record and the financial and strategic skills we need as we continue to...

Direct selling cosmetics company, Mary Kay Inc, has named Arcade Marketing as its Contract Services Supplier of the Year 2004.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Direct selling cosmetics company, Mary Kay Inc, has named Arcade Marketing as its Contract Services Supplier of the Year 2004. Arcade is a leader in multi-sensory marketing and now has 27 different technologies available. An Arcade spokesperson...

Duodi, which prides itself on designing and manufacturing innovative and stylish dispensers, has come up with the new Duo Dispenser.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Duodi, which prides itself on designing and manufacturing innovative and stylish dispensers, has come up with the new Duo Dispenser. It can store and dispense two products and is currently available in white, although other colours are planned...

Europe: Biotherm, the dynamic L'Oreal Produits de Luxe brand, is launching its autumn/winter colour collection this month.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Europe: Biotherm, the dynamic L'Oreal Produits de Luxe brand, is launching its autumn/winter colour collection this month. Flying on ice was created by Dutch make up artist Ellis Faas, who has been working with the brand since the collection...

Europe: Invima AB is introducing eight shades of semi transparent flavoured lipstick under the IsaDora banner.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Europe: Invima AB is introducing eight shades of semi transparent flavoured lipstick under the IsaDora banner. Lip Treat Color is available in Discreet Beige, Apple Blossom, Caramel Rose, Pink Grape, Pink Lady, Cherry Wine, Melon Sorbet and...

Europe: Max Factor by Ellen Betrix is presenting Silk Gloss Sheer Frost as a lipstick that combines a glamorous look for the party season with ingredients such as vitamin E to protect the lips from a loss of moisture during the winter.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Europe: Max Factor by Ellen Betrix is presenting Silk Gloss Sheer Frost as a lipstick that combines a glamorous look for the party season with ingredients such as vitamin E to protect the lips from a loss of moisture during the winter. The care...

US: Singer, actress and Cover Girl model Queen Latifah used the stage at BB King's nightclub on 42nd Street in New York City.(to expand her role with the Procter & Gamble cosmetics brand)
September 1, 2005... US: Singer, actress and Cover Girl model Queen Latifah used the stage at BB King's nightclub on 42nd Street in New York City recently to announce that she was expanding her role with the Procter & Gamble (P&G) cosmetics brand. Latifah has...

US: The Estee Lauder Companies has announced that tennis star Serena Williams has been signed as guest creator for its Flirt! cosmetics brand.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... US: The Estee Lauder Companies has announced that tennis star Serena Williams has been signed as guest creator for its Flirt! cosmetics brand. Her first collection will be launched in February at Kohrs Department Stores in the US. Full details...

UK: A new colour line called Me Me Me, produced by cosmeceutical company Vivalis Personal Care.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... UK: A new colour line called Me Me Me, produced by cosmeceutical company Vivalis Personal Care, is going into exclusive distribution through Superdrug this month. Simon Comins, cosmetics category buying manager for the UK high street...

Women don't have the luxury of time to sift through the hundreds of foundations available on the market to find their exact match, according to Estee Lauder's senior vice president global product innovation, Anne Carullo.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Women don't have the luxury of time to sift through the hundreds of foundations available on the market to find their exact match, according to Estee Lauder's senior vice president global product innovation, Anne Carullo. That is why the beauty...

UK: The Teint Compact Hydra Feel is the latest compact foundation from Yves Saint Laurent.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... UK: The Teint Compact Hydra Feel is the latest compact foundation from Yves Saint Laurent. Two of the shades will be exclusive to the Asian market Fair Beige and Sheer Beige while the international shades include Nude Beige, Pink Sand, Amber...

Following the introduction of its winter 2005 Chicago nail collection, OPI has introduced a mini range called Blues Babies.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Following the introduction of its winter 2005 Chicago nail collection, OPI has introduced a mini range called Blues Babies. The set contains three nail polishes (3.75ml): My Kind of Brown, a rich red-brown; The Grape Lakes, an amethyst shade;...

Building the foundation ...(statistics showing foundation use across world)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... GB is the key market for foundation across the Big5. STATISTICS IN FOCUS Building the Foundation... GB is the key market for foundation across the Big5. % women aged 11-74 using foundation All Countries 22 France ...

UK: Fairy Gold, Fairy Silver and Fairy Pink are Guerlain's three make-up effects for winter 2005.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... UK: Fairy Gold, Fairy Silver and Fairy Pink are Guerlain's three make-up effects for winter 2005. Divinora Fairy Mascara (17 [pounds sterling]) is a translucent gel with liquid crystals; Winter Radiance Meteorites Powder Balls (27 [pounds...

UK: Eyelash brand, Eyelure, is introducing five new products for autumn and winter.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... UK: Eyelash brand, Eyelure, is introducing five new products for autumn and winter. Day to Night Lashes retails at 9.99 [pounds sterling]; the Eyelash Heat Styling Kit is 14.99 [pounds sterling]; and Corner Lashes are 3.49 [pounds sterling]....

UK: Teen brand Miss Sporty has rolled out three products designed specifically for young, oily skin.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... UK: Teen brand Miss Sporty has rolled out three products designed specifically for young, oily skin. So Clear Anti-Blemish Foundation for problem skin promises to regulate oil control and So Clear Pressed Powder controls shine. Both retail at...

UK: Pout has added two new shades to its Pout Plump line: Bubblegum and Caramel.(COLOUR COSMETICS)
September 1, 2005... UK: Pout has added two new shades to its Pout Plump line: Bubblegum and Caramel. The original Pout Plump was launched in December 2004 and it differentiates itself by being packaged inside a clear inflatable air pillow with Pout's signature...

UK: The autumn 2005 nail collection from Creative Nail Design was inspired by painters from the ancient Greek times right through to the 19th century pre-Raphaelites.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... UK: The autumn 2005 nail collection from Creative Nail Design was inspired by painters from the ancient Greek times right through to the 19th century pre-Raphaelites. The six shades are Work of Art, Enamel on Canvas, Still Life, Limited...

UK: Cyber Princess is the look L'Oreal hopes to achieve with its Christmas colour collection.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... UK: Cyber Princess is the look L'Oreal hopes to achieve with its Christmas colour collection. Eyes have a lunar inspired shimmer created using Color Appeal Platinum in Pure Gold, Real Silver, Aurora Grey and Midnight Black. Lips are glossy...

UK: Hydrating Compact Powder is the latest product.(from designer fashion house, Prada)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... UK: Hydrating Compact Powder is the latest product to be added to the colour cosmetics portfolio of designer fashion house, Prada. Available in three shades--glow, beige and medium--the powder can be applied lightly with the latex sponge...

UK: An organic line that rocks!(Harvey Nichols and Company Ltd. introducing organic bath and body care brand )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... UK: An organic bath and body care brand with a premium positioning has been introduced by Jo Wood, wife of the Rolling Stones' Ronnie Wood. The five-sku range has made its debut exclusively at Harvey Nichols. "The aim was to create...

Europe: Carrot, strawberry, kiwi, mango, cucumber and pumpkin are the key ingredients of the reformulated bath line for Halloween from J. Del Pozo.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Europe: Carrot, strawberry, kiwi, mango, cucumber and pumpkin are the key ingredients of the reformulated bath line for Halloween from J. Del Pozo. Halloween Bubbles and Halloween Fruit Lotion have both undergone a transformation and it was the...

US: A skin, hair and sun care line formulated specifically for babies and children is due to go on counter this month in US department stores.(Noodle & Boo range of skin, hair and sun care line )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... US: A skin, hair and sun care line formulated specifically for babies and children is due to go on counter this month in US department stores, including Fred Segal and Bergdorf Goodman. The Noodle & Boo range comprises 11 products, all of...

UK: The UK's King of Shaves (KoS) brand is preparing to take a leap from the shaving category into the deodorant sector.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... UK: The UK's King of Shaves (KoS) brand is preparing to take a leap from the shaving category into the deodorant sector. A range of three roll-on deodorants under the King of Deos banner will roll out exclusively to Boots stores this month. ...

World: Hatcher signed to P&G's Clairol.(Teri Hatcher, Procter & Gamble Co.)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... World: Teri Hatcher, star of Desperate Housewives, has been signed as the face of Clairol's Nice 'n Easy hair colour brand. "This is another bold step for the Clairol growth strategy and Teri is an important part of the bright future of...

Italy, UK: Hair salon chain, Toni & Guy is in the midst of a staggered roll-out of its new label.m line.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Italy, UK: Hair salon chain, Toni & Guy is in the midst of a staggered roll-out of its new label.m line of 30 care products. Available exclusively from Toni & Guy and essensuals salons, the line-up includes Gentle Cleansing, Deep Cleansing...

UK: Lee Stafford has extended his hair care range, which is available exclusively from Boots.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... UK: Lee Stafford has extended his hair care range, which is available exclusively from Boots. Shine Head Shampoo, Conditioner and Serum Spray join the existing Shine Head Balm and Spray Shine. The Serum Spray retails at 5.99 [pounds sterling]...

UK: Jerome Russell is introducing four new non-permanent toners that add a subtle, warm and even colour to blonde hair.(Jerome Russell Cosmetics Inc.)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... UK: Jerome Russell is introducing four new non-permanent toners that add a subtle, warm and even colour to blonde hair. The Bblonde Toners retail at 3.99 [pounds sterling] in the UK and shades include: Bubbly Champagne Blonde; Cool Chick...

Beauty events.(Calendar)
September 1, 2005... OCTOBER 13-15 OCTOBER 2005 CHINA INTERNATIONAL BEAUTY WEEK Venue: Beijing Expo Centre Tel: +49 711 490 890 28 Fax: +49 711 490 890 10 Email: beautyweek-china@mesago-holding.com Web: www.beautyweek-china.com ...

Amway rolls out new make-up artist colour line.(marketing of cosmetics)
September 9, 2005... A new cosmetics brand that will be sold through direct selling business Amway is due to be rolled out in Europe in November. Eddie Funkhouser New York made its debut in Australia, New Zealand and Malaysia in May and will be available in a total...

Superdrug to offer 'do more' cosmetics range.(Vivalis Personal Care)(Me Me Me)(Brief Article)
September 9, 2005... A new colour cosmetics line called Me Me Me, produced by cosmeceutical company Vivalis Personal Care, is going into exclusive distribution through Superdrug next week. Simon Comins, cosmetics category buying manager for the UK high street...

French cosmetics colossus.(drop in net profits)(Brief Article)
September 9, 2005... FRENCH COSMETICS colossus. L'Oreal, has posted a first half drop in net profits of 5.8 per cent, from 947m [pounds sterling] on 30 June 2004 to 892m [pounds sterling] one year later. Its pre-tax profit also fell from 1.33m [euro] to 1.25m...

Fragrance sales could be on the increase according to NPD Beauty.(Brief Article)
September 9, 2005... FRAGRANCE SALES could be on the increase according to NPD Beauty. The market analyst has recently projected that US department store fragrance business will turnover a 5 per cent increase in sales volume this year--the first time that...

NU Skin Enterprises has opened a new distributor walk-in centre in Greater Nagoya in Japan to support the increased growth of the company's business there.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
September 9, 2005... NU SKIN Enterprises has opened a new distributor walk-in centre in Greater Nagoya in Japan to support the increased growth of the company's business there. It is the company's fourth walk-in facility in the country.

The US Department of Commerce reports that the US exported shaving products and toiletries worth $1.15m to Russia in the first half of this year, as compared with only $1.3m in the same period in 2004.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
September 9, 2005... THE US Department of Commerce reports that the US exported shaving products and toiletries worth $1.15m to Russia in the first half of this year, as compared with only $1.3m in the same period in 2004. American exports of the same types of...

Serena Williams serves up taster for Lauder's Flirt! cosmetics line.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Brief Article)
September 9, 2005... The Estee Lauder Companies has announced that tennis star Serena Williams has been signed as guest creator for its Flirt! cosmetics brand. Her first collection will be launched in February at Kohl's Department Stores in the US. Full...

Caswell-Massey forges ahead with aggressive growth plan.(Yellow collection)(Baby Shea Collection)(Di Palomo Collection)(Brief Article)
September 9, 2005... Caswell-Massey, the US toiletries manufacturer that obtained independence this year following an 18-month alliance with BFMA Holdings (Cosmetics International 11 February 2005), is introducing several new lines as part of its aggressive growth...

Japanese skin care line makes debut in US.(Aqua Collagen Gel)(Brief Article)
September 9, 2005... A skin care line that fuses cutting edge science with Asian herbal formulas is set to launch in speciality and department store doors in the US, along with spas and luxury hotels. Called Dr Ci:Labo, the range was formulated by Japanese...

Derm trend comes of age ...(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Brief Article)
September 9, 2005... Already several years old, the trend for dermatologist-created skin care has stood the test of time. In fact, the intended users for Doctor Bobby, the latest line to enter the category, are definitely showing their age--newborn through...

... As professional market booms.(international news)(Brief Article)
September 9, 2005... The professional skin care market will remain one of the fastest growing sectors in the cosmetics industry, predicts a report from market analyst Kline & Company. Professional Skin Care 2005 found that sales of products through the spa,...

Industry leaders prosper despite sluggish market.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Brief Article)
September 9, 2005... Mergers and acquisitions, strong marketing and attention to innovation and newness have all helped the leading players in the cosmetics industry make significant gains. This is despite what is on the whole a sluggish market, says a study...

MAC in law suit with MicroDental.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
September 9, 2005... MAC IN LAW SUIT WITH MICRODENTAL... The Estee Lauder Companies has filed a suit against US-based MicroDental Laboratories for trademark infringement of its MAC brand. It is alleged that MicroDental has been using the MAC trademark to promote...

Elemis moves from spa sector into retail.(EUROPEAN NEWS)(Brief Article)
September 9, 2005... UK brand Elemis will be extending its reach from the exclusive confines of the spa this month, and moving for the first time into the retail sector. Its interactive SpaBars, SkinLabs and SpaPods are being introduced to Harvey Nichols and...

First formal qualification for beauty counter consultants.(EUROPEAN NEWS)(Brief Article)
September 9, 2005... The London College of Beauty Therapists (LCBT) is addressing the skills shortage in the retail beauty market by developing the first nationally recognised qualification for beauty counter consultants. The BTEC Intermediate Certificate...

L'Oreal acquires Delial sun care.(EUROPEAN NEWS)
September 9, 2005... Cosmetics titan L'Oreal has extended its portfolio of brands once again by acquiring sun care company, Delial. Its former owner Sara Lee International said that sales for 2004 were around 20m, with its main market being Europe. Indeed it...

Sun Care brand Blockhead has been acquired in a tie up between the Cosmetics Equity Group and The Core Business.(EUROPEAN NEWS)
September 9, 2005... SUN CARE brand Blockhead has been acquired in a tie up between the Cosmetics Equity Group and The Core Business. Tim Lowe, one of the founding partners of Blockhead, maintains an equity stake in the new company and will continue to work towards...

Italian fashion brand Moschino is preparing for the roll out of its third men's scent.(EUROPEAN NEWS)
September 9, 2005... ITALIAN FASHION brand Moschino is preparing for the roll out of its third men's scent. Called Moschino Friends Men, it is a citrus jus and was manufactured by Euroitalia. It is thought that the fragrance will roll out in Europe in October and...

To coincide with the UK launch of Total Effects Anti-ageing Blemish Care moisturiser from Procter & Gamble's Oil of Olay, the company trialed several experiential face-to-face marketing techniques.(EUROPEAN NEWS)
September 9, 2005... TO COINCIDE with the UK launch of Total Effects Anti-ageing Blemish Care moisturiser from Procter & Gamble's Oil of Olay, the company trialed several experiential face-to-face marketing techniques. Two hit squads were on the streets of London...

A large-scale public opinion survey conducted by the All-Russian Public Opinion Center (VTsIOM) in 46 Russian regions has revealed that 62 per cent of respondents were "irritated" by the presence of Chinese goods in shops in Russia, according to the Interfax news agency.(EUROPEAN NEWS)(Brief Article)
September 9, 2005... A LARGE-SCALE public opinion survey conducted by the All-Russian Public Opinion Center (VTsIOM) in 46 Russian regions has revealed that 62 per cent of respondents were "irritated" by the presence of Chinese goods in shops in Russia, according...

Schwarzkopf stretches to Lycra.(EUROPEAN NEWS)(Brief Article)
September 9, 2005... Schwarzkopf, Henkel's hair care collection, is rumoured to be following in the footsteps of its German sister brand Taft by using Lycra-technology to improve flexibility and hold. In June a Lycra-based Taft hair spray was unveiled in...

Jose Maria Aznar to address TFWA.(EUROPEAN NEWS)(Brief Article)
September 9, 2005... Spain's former leader, Jose Maria Aznar, will be the keynote speaker at this year's TFWA exhibition in Cannes. The topic of his address is entitled, 'Outlook for a New Era of Trading' and will take place on 31 October. It was during...

L'Oreal TV ads deemed misleading.(EUROPEAN NEWS)
September 9, 2005... Two of L'Oreal's TV ads in the UK have been withdrawn after the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) upheld complaints that they overstated what the products could achieve. The ads for PerfectSlim and Wrinkle DeCrease were created by...

Simone Mahler relaunches Phytoserine.(EUROPEAN NEWS)(Brief Article)
September 9, 2005... French salon brand Simone Mahler is launching a reformulated version of its moisturising range this month. Chestnut extract, imperata cylindrica extract and linseed oil have been added to the new version of the face cream Phytoserine, which...

KoS hopes to be crowned King of Deos.(EUROPEAN NEWS)(King of Shaves)(Brief Article)
September 9, 2005... The UK's King of Shaves (KoS) brand is preparing to take a leap from the shaving category into the deodorant sector. A range of three roll-on deodorants under the King of Deos banner will roll out exclusively to Boots stores this month. ...

Edinburgh to host luxury packaging conference.(EUROPEAN NEWS)(Brief Article)
September 9, 2005... Pira International is running a special two-day conference on trends in luxury packaging this November. Taking place at the Thistle Edinburgh Hotel in the Scottish capital and sponsored by Cosmetics International, the conference will...

Ice Maiden.(EUROPEAN NEWS)(product introduction)(Brief Article)
September 9, 2005... ICE MAIDEN... Biotherm, the dynamic L'Oreal Produits de Luxe brand, is launching its autumn/winter colour collection this month. Flying on Ice was created by Dutch make-up artist Ellis Faas, who has been working with the brand since the...