Free Stuff: June 17 Jun 18, 2009
Summer officially begins Sunday, but break out the flip flops early. Friday is the third annual. (WTVR.com, VA)
Virtual make-over Jun 18, 2009
More than two million women from around the world have experimented and sampled colour cosmetics with their own photos. This month, the Virtual Makeover has additional tools to help eager brides test out their looks before walking down the aisle. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
3 Killed as Unrelenting Storms Batter Southland Jun 16, 2009
hair products los angelesFind cosmetics in Los Angeles. Local results. (Yahoo News -- Severe U.S. Weather)
Chronicle is lifeline to the outside world Jun 6, 2009
I cannot enjoy extensive shopping trips with friends but can read about what is new in home furnishings and clothing and cosmetics and jewelry and admire the photographs and peruse the advertisements. I can learn about little shops I might be able to visit and enjoy and would never have known about except for reading about them in The Chronicle. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Genomma Lab Internacional Acquires Brands Flor de Naranja Sanborns(MR), Teatrical and Henna Egipcia From Grupo Sanborns Jun 6, 2009
- These acquisitions reinforce Genomma Lab's presence in the cosmetics and hair product categories and mark the Company's entrance into the lotions and perfumes segments. - Genomma Lab continues the acquisition program announced during the Company's public offering, which took place in June 2008. (PR Newswire)
Minister charges L'Oreal to source raw materials from Ghana Jun 6, 2009
Accra, June 5, GNA - The Minister for Trade and Industry, Ms Hannah Tetteh, on Thursday appealed to the Management of the L'Oreal Group, a global cosmetics industry, to include Ghana in its global supply chain for raw materials. She said oils and other herbal extracts which are primary products of the L'Oreal Group abounded in Ghana and by exploring the possibility of sourcing them from the country, the company would be enhancing employment opportunities. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
L'Oreal Celebrates 100 Years of Beauty With Volunteer Day in New York City Jun 5, 2009
Worldwide Leader in Cosmetics Commemorates 100th Anniversary by Giving Back through Service Projects in New York City and Across the Nation. NEW YORK, June 4 /PRNewswire/ -- L'Oreal, a worldwide leader in cosmetics, celebrated its 100th anniversary today. (PR Newswire)
Palm Oil Versus Conservation Jun 5, 2009
Palm oil can be found in half of supermarket products from cosmetics to ice cream, according to the industry, and demand has risen sharply in China, India and the United States. The industry is also expected to grow as countries mandate the use of biofuels as part of a cleaner energy mix. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Hired or fired? Jun 5, 2009
She was brought into the boardroom in week four after making a financial error over costings in the cosmetics task. And she came unstuck after exaggerating her restaurant's financial figures, which was discovered during the interview process in the semi-final. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
POST-RECESSION: Industries that fell hardest may jump the most Jun 5, 2009
At Macy's, which saw a 9% sales drop in May, moderately priced apparel, cosmetics and housewares have done well through this recession. But higher-end clothing, handbags, luggage and furniture have lagged, says Macy's spokesman Jim Sluzewski. (USA Today -- Money)
Mommies Who Shop offers shopping and socializing Jun 4, 2009
Below (from left): onesies from LittleChickieWear; Jeff Silberman, national sales manager and makeup artist for Napoleon Perdis Cosmetics, with Kathleen Twomey of South Hamilton. (Photos By Alyse Gause Photography) By Globe Correspondent / June 4, 2009. (Boston Globe)
Avoid being skimmed Jun 2, 2009
And girls, maybe now your husband will believe you when you say you have no idea where that R500 cosmetics charge came from. Have you been a victim of credit card skimming. (iAfrica.com)
In tough times, the tough still shop for lingerie, shoes (37) May 31, 2009
On related matters, housewares and cosmetics are also doing well, the department store managers said. While purchasing intimate apparel in Dillard's last week, one customer who asked not to be named for reasons that will quickly become evident said her purchases were due to necessity, and in part to the echo effect of the unpredictable times in which we live. (Missoulian, MT)
BASF Says Cutting Production Is Preferable to Detergent, Shampoo Price War May 30, 2009
Emerging economies with large populations, such as China and Indonesia, offer opportunities for growth as incomes increase and people switch to higher-end cosmetics and diapers. BASF may benefit from the crisis as its being asked about products that rivals can no longer deliver. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Photo Essay: Working in Hell for $11 a Day May 29, 2009
Working with oozing molten sulfur at a steaming crater lake, the miners of Indonesia's Kawah Ijen volcano endure wheezing lungs and bloodshot eyes to haul heavy slabs of the bright-yellow element, used in everything from cosmetics to gunpowder. Out of the blue: From a distance, the turquoise water of the at Indonesia's Kawah Ijen volcano looks picturesque. (Slate)
The week's fashion gossip May 29, 2009
The supermodel who has previously worked cosmetics giants Revlon and Maybelline signed up to promote shop chain Spar's Beauty Kiss toiletry range and has posed in a series of raunchy shots. The 43-year-old beauty looks sensational in the pictures, wearing a cutaway black swimsuit. (iAfrica.com)
Have Good Social Etiquette May 28, 2009
Despite the multi zillion dollar cosmetics industry that everyone in the universe knows of, still, somehow, we women are supposed to be beautiful naturally. Applying one s makeup in public erodes our mystique as females. (Suite101.com)
Firm offers red-carpet service May 28, 2009
A large number of them are women who worked in management in the retail sector or sold cosmetics for a living prior to being hired by Couture. Sonja Mazour says some people thought they were crazy for hiring people with no flooring experience. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
The beauty prep for a sunny day May 27, 2009
Sheriff, an adviser to Mary Kay Cosmetics, recently returned from a Caribbean vacation and made the shift from a light coral blush to a full-blown spice color, she says. She'll pack a similar color for clients Alicia Keys and Mary J. Blige on their summer travels. (AZCentral -- Style)
Sotomayor nomination: No smoking gun May 27, 2009
Forget about cosmetics and ethnic heritage, and focus on her record. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Aderans, Daikin, Fumakilla, Heiwado, NEC, Nidec Copal, Nikon: Japan Stocks May 27, 2009
The cosmetics maker was boosted to hold from sell by , a Tokyo-based analyst at Deutsche Bank AG.. (4188 JT) rose 3. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Consumer group pushes J&J on chemicals in shampoo May 26, 2009
In a letter sent late Friday by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics to J&J's chief executive, William Weldon, the seven-year-old group asks the company by the end of August to reformulate its personal care products so that they are free of 1,4-dioxane and any preservatives that release formaldehyde ... Johnson & Johnson spokesman Bill Price said, "The trace levels of certain compounds that were noted by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics can result from processes that make our products gentle for... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Stores jockey to fill void left by Gottschalks May 26, 2009
The department store probably will attract customers who frequented Gottschalks cosmetics counters, he said ... "I would be surprised if they [Macy's] did not bulk up their cosmetics" to accommodate those customers, said Scott Testa, a professor of marketing who follows retail at St. Joseph's University in Philadelphia. (Fresno Bee)
Low prices, new focus boost Dial's sales May 24, 2009
5 million in sales in 2008, or about 9 percent of Henkel's total segment in cosmetics and toiletries. Purex contributed $427 million, or 8 percent, of its laundry and home-care segment. (AZCentral -- Business)
Australians get stimulus handouts May 24, 2009
It is estimated that about a fifth of the cash bonuses so far have been spent on non-essential items, such as clothes and cosmetics. Margy Osmond from the National Australian Retail Association says the money is offering some help to struggling businesses. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Who is screwing with bankruptcy law? May 23, 2009
Not only is it "the only perfume scented Credit Card in Thailand," but it also offers "a wide array" of "You Are My Lady Privileges" including discounts for cosmetics and spa and fitness clubs. Come on -- Lady Titanium. (Salon)
EBay wins court fight against L'Oreal in UK May 23, 2009
By Raphael G. Satter, Associated Press LONDON A British court ruled Friday that Internet marketplace eBay is not liable for bogus beauty products sold on its website, dealing a blow to cosmetics company L'Oreal's legal campaign against the online auction giant ... L'Oreal SA took eBay Inc. to court across Europe, suing in Britain, Germany, France, Belgium and Spain over the sale of fake fragrances and cosmetics on the site ... The outcome of that mediation will be closely watched in the luxury,... (USA Today -- Tech)
Jordan's Abdullah: We will promote nuclear power for peaceful purposes May 22, 2009
January 20, 2007 Shvat 1, 5767. Israel Time: 01:40 (EST+7). (Yahoo News -- Jordan)
INSERTING and REPLACING Stars Shine Bright in Hollywood: Celebrities Look to BuyHollywood.com to Reveal Fashion Insights and Trendsetting Fans are Shopping the Looks May 21, 2009
Our stylists only use Smashbox cosmetics to add the proper sophistication to the makeup process. And a crowning achievement of the technology team is our full interactive 360 degree view of our outfits which allows our customers to judge the fashions completely and how they flow in movement. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Paula Abdul Live on HSN from Hollywood with Her Accessories Collection 'Forever Your Girl' May 19, 2009
g. M. Asam, Carol's Daughter, Clarins, FusionBeauty, HoMedics, Italian Beauty, Andrew Lessman's Procaps, Lancome, Serious Skin Care, ybf Cosmetics); (e. g. , Heidi Daus, R.J. Graziano, IMAN Global Chic, michaeLisa, Noir, Amedeo Scognamiglio, Tori Spelling, Serena Williams); Home/Lifestyle (e. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Crimes of fashion under scrutiny May 17, 2009
- A cosmetics company agreed to refund customers, relabel its products and publish notices in newspapers, magazines, shops and online after the commission investigated incorrect labelling on Natural Instinct and Organic Instinct products. The regulator was also concerned about statements made about the products, including that they were "made with/from 100 per cent pure oils and certified organic herbs" because of the tiny concentrations involved. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
* Beauty against recession: Taiwans Lipstick Effect RIxWX{f May 16, 2009
According to a study by AVON Cosmetics Taiwan, the local lipstick champion, over 50 percent of female respondents are very unsatisfied or unsatisfied with their personal economic situation. The biggest reason is the imbalance between income and expenditures, and almost 30 percent also say they have been laid off or had to take pay cuts or unpaid leave. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
JC Penney 1Q Profit Slides on Pension Expense May 16, 2009
J.C. Penney Co. said Friday that its first-quarter profit tumbled 79 percent because of a big pension expense, but it narrowly beat analysts' estimates as its expenses fell and demand remained strong for the Sephora cosmetics and American Living merchandise it sells. Looking ahead, the department store chain said it will miss Wall Street's full-year forecast because of soft consumer spending and weak mall traffic. (ABC News -- Wire)
What to Expect When Puberty Hits May 16, 2009
Check out the Kotex and Tampax websites; they're full of information you can print out and put into a cute cosmetics bag with pads and tampons. You can add other items, too, like a heating pad, pain relievers, and sanitary wipes. (Fox News)
Physicians Formula Announces Jeff Berry as the New Interim CFO May 16, 2009
Physicians Formula is an innovative cosmetics company operating in the mass market prestige, or ``masstige'' market. Under its Physicians Formula brand name, created in 1937, the Company develops, markets and distributes innovative, premium-priced products for the mass market channel. (Primezone Releases)
Teyona tops Allison for Model title May 15, 2009
She'll also receive a $100,000 contract with CoverGirl Cosmetics and representation from Elite Model Management. Click for related content. (MSNBC -- News)
Teyona Anderson wins 'Top Model' over Allison Harvard? Bad call! May 14, 2009
Teyona now has a contract with Elite Model Management, a six page spread and a cover of Seventeen magazine and $100,000 contract with Cover Girl cosmetics. FINAL THREE. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Built-ins turn odd spots into art, storage May 13, 2009
Toiletries: Medicine and cosmetics are concealed in a cabinet behind a long wall of mirrors in the master bathroom. Accessories: Making the most of space behind a bedroom door 4 inches to be precise this built-in unit holds costume jewelry and belts. (AZCentral -- Home)
Days dwindle for Gottschalks May 13, 2009
Christy Vogelgesang, who works at the cosmetics counter, said she was told employees will be working until June 1. The Gottschalks store at the Hanford Mall is pictured this morning. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Warning over cosmetics claims May 11, 2009
Warning over "pseudo-science" of cosmetics claims. You are here. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
China still has an appetite for luxury goods May 11, 2009
Liu Hongyan, a 34-year-old marketing director for a culture magazine in the western city of Chengdu, just bought a Coach purse to replace her Chanel, two necklaces and a bracelet from Tiffany and some Estee Lauder cosmetics. "Like many of my friends, my job is stable and not affected by the financial crisis," she said. (MSNBC -- Business)
Princeton Classic, Volley for SERV are set for June May 10, 2009
A "Ladies Day Out" will be held at 14 Tanglewood Drive in Titusville on May 21 from 1-8 p.m. This will be a unique shopping experience with jewelry, home accessories, cosmetics, gourmet food products and more. Refreshments will be served, and a percentage of the proceeds will benefit the National Junior Tennis League of Trenton. (NJ.com -- Times)
Beauty secrets May 9, 2009
Ayako, makeup guru for NARS Cosmetics, went for a gypsylike effect with bold crimson eye shadow and multiple layers of electric blue and black eyeliner ... Apply a mid-tone shimmery turquoise powder, such as MAC Cosmetics' version in Clarity, to the center of the eyelid ... MAC Cosmetics eye shadow, $14 at MAC stores and. (AZCentral -- Style)
LATINA Style will honor Lucia Zapata as the LATINA Entrepreneur of the Year of Charlotte, NC! May 9, 2009
Our 2009 title sponsor, Macy's, has engaged their local cosmetics partner, Lancome, which will showcase an all-day makeover lounge for attendees. Macy's Reinventing Yourself Makeup Workshop: Come pamper yourself and receive beauty tips from professional makeup artists at the cosmetics lounge open throughout the entire conference. (PR Newswire)
Psychiatric tests for L'Oreal matriarch May 9, 2009
IT'S the mother-daughter spat that has gripped the French cosmetics world. The family who control the beauty giant L'Oreal have brought a whole knew meaning to the slogan "because you're worth it" as they quarrel over money and generous gifts to a jet-set photographer. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
IMC Licensing to represent Philosophy Inc. May 8, 2009
Louisville-based has signed a representation agreement with Philosophy Inc., a skin care, cosmetics and wellness products company. Philosophy products are distributed through department stores such as , specialty cosmetics retailers like and the company s own Web site. (Louisville Business First, KY)
BACK TO BASICS HELPS LIFT RETAIL May 8, 2009
Dunlap said cosmetics priced in the 20 to 40 range are flying off the shelves, as are lower-priced shoes, such as a Jessica Simpson line in the 70 to 80 range. After historically steep markdowns that rattled the fashion industry last fall, luxury stores like Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus are still struggling as well-heeled shoppers clamp down on spending. (New York Post -- Business)
Obama the fiscal conservative. Got it? May 8, 2009
Plastics # Ink # Paint # Shoe Polish # Nylons # Roof shingles # Novelty Candy # Cosmetics # Candles # Vaseline # Bug Killer # Ammonia # Tires # Asphalt # Crayons # Paper cups # Wax paper. Ya never hear the government talkin about ^^^ those items. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Macys increases outlook on down sales May 8, 2009
He said strong merchandise categories included moderate sportswear for both men and women, dresses, women s suits and cosmetics. Weaker categories included handbags and big-ticket items, such as furniture. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Hilton testifies that shes a promotion machine May 7, 2009
Court documents in the case show what was keeping her busy, documenting that she earned more than $22 million in 2006 and 2007 from contracts that included heavy promotional work, including Motorola cell phones in Japan, her Parlux line of fragrances, cosmetics and accessories, and promotional nightclub appearances. At one point, the Pledge This. (MSNBC -- News)
Tennis Legend Serena Williams Aces with Sell Out of Exclusive New Collection on HSN May 6, 2009
g. M. Asam, Carol's Daughter, Clarins, Eyes by Design, HoMedics, Lancome, Andrew Lessman, Tony Little, Perlier, Serious Skin Care, ybf Cosmetics); Jewelry (e. g. Heidi Daus, R.J. Graziano, IMAN Global Chic, MichaeLisa, Noir, Amedeo Scognamiglio, Tori Spelling); Home/Lifestyle (e. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Saving Face: How Safe Are Cosmetics and Body Care Products? May 6, 2009
Saving Face: How Safe Are Cosmetics and Body Care Products ... Saving Face: How Safe Are Cosmetics and Body Care Products ... Unlike food or drugs, cosmetics aren't required to be approved before they hit the shelves--or your skin. (Scientific American)
Rise and Shine May 3, 2009
"Everyone thinks neutral cosmetics are boring," says makeup artist David Nicholas. "But they're quite elegant and sophisticated." Erdos's reaction: "He put a lot of makeup on my face, but it didn't feel like it. I loved the way he did my eyes and lips.". (Boston Globe)
Alps, Isetan Mitsukoshi, Mitsubishi UFJ, Nipponkoa: Japan Equity Preview May 2, 2009
(4921 JT): The maker of cosmetics and nutritional supplements said full-year net income declined 28 percent to 2. 66 billion yen, with a 1. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Sweet spring scents May 2, 2009
Jane Ford, co-founder with her sister of Benefit Cosmetics, reminds shoppers they need to choose something they're willing to live with all day. She thinks it's better to have a wardrobe of scents that can be selected and layered according to mood much like one does with clothing. (AZCentral -- Style)
Revlon Signs Actress Jessica Biel as New Brand Ambassador May 2, 2009
Revlon is a worldwide cosmetics, hair color, beauty tools, fragrances, skincare, anti-perspirants/deodorants and beauty care products company. The Company's vision is to provide glamour, excitement and innovation to consumers through high-quality products at affordable prices. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
CHRISTUS Healthy Living Spa Wins Beaumont Enterprise Reader's Choice Award May 2, 2009
In addition to the full menu of services, ranging from Inclusive Health consults, massages, manicures, facials and hair removal treatments to noninvasive face lifts and spray-on tanning, visitors to the spa are able to purchase natural cosmetics made of 100 percent crushed minerals. The full Murad line of skin care products, as well as the Murad Inclusive Health Spa brand of products, are also available for purchase. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Michelle Obama's 100 days of fashion May 1, 2009
Virtually every industry from health and fitness (Michelle Obama biceps workouts abound) to cosmetics (Lady Obama lipstick by Khuraira) has courted cash by leveraging Obama s high style quotient. Interest in any social agenda the First Lady has revealed to date has been wrapped so tightly in talk of cashmere sweaters, sleeveless sheaths, and Jimmy Choo shoes, that it is almost beyond recognition. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Gravy train for Logie nominees May 1, 2009
Celebrities at those events take their pick from jewellery, designer shoes and cosmetics. The Logies offerings are not as lavish - instead of designer labels there are unknown brands that event organisers say are by "clever Aussies and Australian companies", among them T-shirts, nail polish and a rather unusual "folding shoe". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Barneys remains on track for fall debut Apr 30, 2009
The stores also carry cosmetics, housewares and jewelry. In the U.S., Barneys operates nine traditional stores, 19 smaller and sportier Barneys Co-Op stores and 13 outlet shops. (AZCentral -- Business)
Britain's GSK buys Stiefel Labs for $3.6 bln Apr 30, 2009
AFP/File A cosmetics advertisement in Bangkok. British pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline says it has agreed. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Former EPA official calls for new environmental and consumer protection agency Apr 29, 2009
These novel materials improve performance of almost any product imaginable, from cosmetics to car batteries to cancer treatments, but little is know about the risks they may pose and there are many questions concerning their life-cycle impact. "The idea for a new environmental and consumer protection agency may seem far-fetched to some, but before the creation of EPA in 1970 the idea of an organization dedicated to regulating pollutants harmful to human health and the environment also seemed... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Singer not song Apr 28, 2009
Susan can become a beautiful butterfly with some dieting, skilful cosmetics, eyebrow shaping and fabulous hairdressing. add a flattering evening gown and she will astound everyone again. (BBC News -- UK)
TODAY: Get paid to recycle! 15 green tips for the lazy Apr 28, 2009
lets you swap accessories, cosmetics and shoes with fashionistas all over the globe for free (you only pay for shipping). You can also combine barter with cash to trade up while avoiding the full cost both monetary and environmental of consuming a new product. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Brookstone Announces 2009 Mother's Day Gift Lineup -- And It's All About Relaxation Apr 28, 2009
This 4-piece by Brookstone includes a spacious satchel plus 3 cosmetics bags. The satchel holds clothing and shoes, keeping everything neat with roomy interior pockets. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
