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Merle Norman Aims Younger
The 80-year-old beauty brand is embracing the benefits of its rich heritage, while trying to erase the signs…
Johnson’s Publishing Co. Taps J.P. Morgan Chase as Investor
The publisher of Ebony and Jet magazines and the owner of Fashion Fair Cosmetics will use the money to fund…
Bare Escentuals’ Shadow Spin
Beauty brand is introducing pressed eye shadows — called Bare Minerals Ready Eyeshadow 2.0 (duos) and 4.0…
Li & Fung Buys Loyaltex Apparel, British Beauty Co.
The company also snapped up a Thai furniture company and TVMania, a character goods firm.
Color Theory: Bright Nails
Neutrals on nails may be quite continental but color is a girl's best friend.
NPD Group: Lip Category Sales Up 7 Percent
Lip color was the biggest bright spot, increasing 11 percent to $92.1 million from January through April.
Estée Lauder Puts Together a Prestige Brand
John Demsey sees Tom Ford’s foray into luxury-priced cosmetics as creating no less than the new paradigm of…
Tom Ford Lays Out His Vision of Beauty
Designer's new beauty collection incorporates color cosmetics and skin care.
Dolce & Gabbana: Animal Instincts
Label is launching a new runway-inspired makeup line called Animalier.
MAC Cosmetics Focuses on Europe
Part of the brand's strategy is to find flagship locations in all the key European cities.
Clinique Names Global Colour Artist
In newly created role, Jenna Menard will take the lead creating digital content for the brand’s marketing…
Beauty Trend Gives Lip Service
Decidedly not for beauty introverts, Violent Lips temporary tattoos come in 12 designs.
Nars Cosmetics Launches Community Web Site
Social media initiative marks brand’s largest digital media effort to date.
Henkel to Sell Stake in India Unit
Henkel will remain in the market with its Schwarzkopf Professional hair care line, and will license brands Fa…
Catrice Brand Debuts in Germany
Cosnova is giving the cosmetics line, which is aimed at 30- to 50-year-olds, a makeover and relaunch.