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This sections presents a ranking of cosmetics manufacturers in the U.S. and abroad based on their respective sales volume of personal care products in 2004. L'Oreal Group is ranked number one with total sales of $17.66 billion, followed by Procter & Gamble with $16.48 billion. Unilever PLC with its fragrance business gained an estimated sales of $9.32 billion.

Presents updates on beauty culture as of June 2005. Partnership between Estée Lauder Cos. and designer Tom Ford; Launch of several fragrance from Calvin Klein Cosmetics; Involvement of several celebrities in the fragrance business.

Focuses on the marketing strategies of Bettina O'Neill, vice president and divisional merchandise manager of cosmetics at Barneys New York. Priorities of O'Neill for spring 2005; Promotions planned by O'Neill; Changes that must be done to improve product displays.

Presents news briefs on the U.S. cosmetics industry as of February 2005. Program initiated by Maybelline New York; Expansion of the eye shadow color offerings by Bobbi Brown; Product line launched by Clinique; Items included in the Pussycat Dolls collection of Stila.

Features several U.S. journalists and their views on personal beauty trends in 2004. Laura Trujillo of "The Arizona Republic"; Samantha Critchell of the "Associated Press"; A. Scott Walton of "The Atlanta Journal-Constitution."

Discusses the impact of the holiday season on several fragrances which have been launched by retailers in the U.S. in December 2004. Success of the Curious Britney Spears fragrance; Increase in sales of the men's fragrance at retailer Marshall Field's; Marketing strategy on classic fragrance lines.

Evaluates several products for skin care. Microquatic line of anti-aging treatment products from Sue Devitt; Super Restorative Serum from Clarins; Benefiance Pure Retinol Instant Treatment Eye Mask from Shiseido.

Presents an update on the cosmetics industry as of June 2004. Decision of Joey New York to revamp its color cosmetics offerings; Advance formulations for the Inner Light face products of Aveda; Plan of Hakansson to venture into the color cosmetics product line.

Recommends several cosmetics in brown shade. Nars First Bite Lipstick; Chanel Le Vernis Nail Colour; Yves Saint Laurent Mascara Volume Infinity Curl; MAC Mineralize Skin Finish in Metal Rock.

Features several spas. Saint David's Marine Spa in Cardiff, Wales; Dheva Spa's in Chiang Mai, Thailand; La Maison Guerlain in Paris, France; Salon AKS in New York City.

Presents several fragrances to be launched in the U.S. in fall 2005. Guess by Parlux; Jennifer Lopez Live by Lancaster Group Worldwide; David Beckham Instinct by Coty Inc. INSET: Celebrities Unite to Boost Mass Fragrance.

Reports on the launch of antiaging products developed by skin care products retailer Origins with botanist Andrew Weil in October 2005. Medicinal plant used for the anti-aging products; Cause of aging according to Weil; Background of Weil.

Reports on the strong sales posted by the department store fragrance business in the U.S. during the 2004 Christmas Season. Fragrance products that performed well in the market; Market influence of celebrities on the fragrance product, according to Thia Breen, executive vice president of cosmetics for the Federated Merchandising Division; Portfolio of scents that will be launched in the spring of 2005.

This article focuses on the marketing pitch of publicist Adam Brecht for the product launches of Creed. He is also the company's corporate communications director. Some of the company's products include leather goods, atomizers and soaps. The technique used by Brecht for creating teasers for Creed is described.

Focuses on the plan of Roger Schmid, former head of fine fragrance at Symrise, to develop an arts academy in Africa with author and conservationist Kuki Gallmann and her daughter Sveva. Plan for the academy to offer forums for businesspeople; Seminar conducted by Gallmann as part of the project; Expectations of Gallmann on the role of the academy in dispelling negative views on Africa.

Presents an interview with hairstylist Enzo Angileri regarding his hairstyles. Factors that inspired the hairstyle that he created for actress Charlize Theron for her role in the television program "The Life & Death of Peter Sellers"; Actress who has beautiful hair according to Angileri; Tip for creating a hair that is television-worthy.

This article presents information on several gift sets to be offered by beauty companies in November 2005. RéVive's 2005 Limited Edition Artbox features artwork from American painter Melissa Dadourian and contains four antiaging treatments. La Mer's The Miraculous Collection includes a handcrafted, lacquer-finished eggshell box which houses three La Mer products. And Bumble and bumble's 2005 Bb. Holiday Box Collection features five style-specific sets with packaging decorated with vintage fashion illustrations.

This article presents information on headband. The accessory is the perfect complement to buttoned-up looks, according to hair stylist Jimmy Paul. He says that a black headband is a way of making a ladylike look a little less prim. Paul suggests adding a volume at the crown and creating a drier texture for the hair.

Reports on the impact of a bomb threat on the city subway system on several clothing retailers in New York City in 2005. Cautiousness of employees at Zale's according to assistant manager Illiana Carrera; Factors that made the threat go unnoticed at Quiksilver; Decline in shopper traffic in stores at the Shops at Columbus Center.

This article deals with the launch of Anti-AGE Advanced Protection Lotion SPF 25 from Prescriptives in April 2005. Created in collaboration with dermatologist Doctor Karyn Grossman (the ninth product that Grossman has worked on for Prescriptives), the daily moisturizer is meant to counteract the effect of excess sugars in the body, according to the company. In addition to ProGlyco Preventative Complex, Anti-AGE Advanced Protection Lotion SPF 25 also contains a blend of antioxidants, such as resveratrol, vitamin E and grape seed extract. And, while neither Greene nor Drell-Szyfer would comment on sales figures, industry sources expect the product to do up to $10 million in first-year sales at retail, with about $1.5 million spent on advertising and promotion.

This article deals with the appearance of Kimora Lee Simmons at Macy's Herald Square flagship to promote Baby Phat Goddess, her first scent. Simmons plans to help her husband, Russell Simmons, work on his men's fragrance, which is in development at Lancaster. The scent is ranking in the top 10 in Macy's doors, said Micheline Jordaan, vice president and divisional merchandise manager of fragrances for Macy's East.

Presents an update on the personal care industry in the U.S. as of October 3, 2005. Approval of Procter & Gamble's proposed acquisition of Gillette Co. by the Federal Trade Commission; Information on the opening of the Bond Number 9 boutique in New York City.

Reports on the Carnal Flower perfume to be launched by Editions de Parfums Frederic Malle in the U.S. in 2005. Views of head perfumer Frederic Malle on the tuberose scent of the perfume; Inspirations for the creation of the scent; Retail price.

Reports on the OR line of skin care products to be launched by cosmetic medicine specialist Odile Lecoin in New York in October 2005. Effects of the products on the skin; Forecast for its first-year retail sales; Prices of the products.

Reports on the launch of a counter of cosmetic company Shiseido at Macy's Herald Square in New York in September 2005. Views of Heidi Manheimer, president of Shiseido Cosmetics Ltd., on the design of the counter; Forecast on the sales of the counter; Involvement of Ron Klein, chairman and CEO of Macy's East, in the ribbon cutting.

Presents the highlights of the fund raising event Dream Ball organized for the benefit of the American Cancer Society and the Look Good Feel Better program of the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association held in New York in September 2005. Amount of funds generated by the event for the charities; Celebrities who attended the event; Honorees of the event.

Reports on the redesigned MAC Cosmetics Immediate media lounge in red to be used for the New York Fashion Week in 2005. Views of James Gager, senior vice president and creative director for MAC, on color red; Factors that were considered by MAC executives for the new space; Features of the redesigned lounge.

This article presents a list of must-have moisturizers and shave creams which were field-tested by Argentine polo player Nacho Figueras, including the Kid Glove Shave Gel from Sharps Barber and Shop.

This article provides information on the D.L. & Co. launched by former cosmetics industry creative director Douglas Little. The company's product line includes a collection ranging from Swarovski crystal-studded skull candles to exotically scented candles in packaging inspired by Victorian hatboxes. Prices range from $75 to $175 for hand-poured, scented candles and $275 for the skull candles.

Presents information on the RMX skin care product line from Doctor's Dermatologic Formula. Benefits offered by the skin care products; Range of prices of the products; Estimated retail sales to be generated by the product line.

Focuses on the skin care product brand Juara and its range of products developed by several Indonesian women. Retail stores at which the beauty products are available; Retail prices of the beauty products; Background on its developers; English translation of the Indonesian word Juara.

Focuses on the influence of childhood experiences of Los Angeles, California-based salon owner Yuki Sharoni on the development his Beauty & Lifestyle product collection. Contents of the product collection; Retail prices of the products included in the collection; Partnership of Sharoni and designer Cristiano Tolot to create the graphic packaging for the products.

Reports on the launch of Lil' Dipper skin care product line for babies and infants with SoHo spa SkinCarelab in New York City. Plan of the company to increase distribution of the products according to president Adam Agensky; Significance of the product launch with a spa; Source of inspiration for the line; Information on the development of the Lil' Dipper name and logo.

Reports on the addition of cosmetics Baby Shea and Olive Oil and Orange Blossom to the product line of Caswell-Massey as part of its repositioning strategy. Significance of the development of the Baby Shea skin care collection for babies to the company; Price range of the Olive Oil and Orange Blossom line; Plan of Caswell-Massey for the brand's original packaging.

Presents the highlights of the Extracts Show for the personal care and wellness industry held at Penn Plaza Pavilion in New York City in August 2005. Factor that can be attributed to the increase in number of exhibitors and product lines displayed at the event; Advantages of the Australian skin/sun care ZO1 products; Prices of the products for men included in the Destination 360 product line.

Reports on the opening of the first counter of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics at the Parkson's department store in Beijing, China in 2005. Availability of the brand in the international market; Views of Maureen Case, president of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics Worldwide, on introducing the brand in China; Presentation of the cosmetics brand in the Chinese market.

Reports on the appearance of actor Alan Cumming at the Extracts trade show in New York City in August 2005. Personal care and wellness products that will be displayed at the show; Reason for moving the schedule of the show from April and October to August and January; Celebrities who will be joining Cumming at the event.

Reports on the scheduled launch of Love in White women's fragrance from The House of Creed in the U.S. in September 2005. Retail shops where the product will be launched; Description of the perfume's scent; Retail price.

Features the Einstein Lip Theory line of cosmetics to be launched by Ben Einstein, co-founder of retailer Hard Candy. Price of the cosmetic products; Anticipated sales from the products in 2005; Remarks from Einstein on creating a brand identity.

Reports on the expectation of Ralph Lauren Fragrances on the increase of its share of the women's fragrance market in the U.S. through the launch of its Pure Turquoise perfume. Stores that will distribute the perfume; Aromatic plants used in the product line; Plan of the company to produce print and television advertising for Pure Turquoise.

Reports on the plan of Cosmetic Market owner and Therapy Systems founder Linda Roberts to open additional Cosmetic Market locations and free-standing Skin by Therapy Systems stores in the U.S. by 2006. Factors that influenced Roberts to expand her companies' market; Comparison of the store format between Cosmetic Market and Skin by Therapy Systems; Background on the development of Natural by Therapy Systems color cosmetics line to be introduced by Roberts.

Focuses on the launch of a fragrance and body lotion from Guess in the U.S. in August 2005. Objective of the company for its fragrance according to Kathleen Galvin, vice president of marketing for Parlux; Price range; Information on the print advertising campaign for the product.

Presents an update on the cosmetics industry as of July 14, 2005. Licensing agreement entered into by Italian luxury goods house Trussardi with French distributor and manufacturer Selective Beauty; Expected designation of Tim Warner and Eric Jimenez at Urban Decay and Hard Candy Cosmetics; Highlights of a private screening of the motion picture "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," hosted by Kinerase Skincare spokeswoman Courteney Cox Arquette, to benefit the Epidermolysis Bullosa Foundation.

Focuses on Promesse perfume developed by France-based fashion brand Cacharel to be launched in the U.S. in August 2005. Reasons behind the use of a wedding concept in the perfume's bottle and advertising campaign featuring French model Laetitia Casta; Difference between the campaign in the U.S. and that in the international market; Fruit and flower essences used in the perfumes; Forecast on the sales of the fragrance.

Reports on expected launch of skin care products from Ontario-based Cover FX Skin Care Inc. as part of its expansion into the U.S. Locations where the products are available; Shades of foundations and powders developed by Cover FX president and founder Lee Graff; Responses of customers to the products; Color cosmetics collection of Cover FX.

Reports on the launch of the Tom Ford for Estée Lauder collection of color cosmetics as part of the partnership of the two cosmetic manufacturers in the U.S. Development of Ford's own collection based on the archives of Estée Lauder Cos.; Benefits of the collaboration to the image of Lauder; Strategic plans of Lauder.

Reports on the product update of the Clarins Extra-Firming skin care products. Statement from Caroline Pieper-Vogt, senior vice president of marketing for Clarins, on the products; Expected first-year retail sales of the skin care products; Products that will also be launched by Clarins in October 2005.

Provides information on the Memoirs of a Geisha product range from Fresh. Inspirations of Fresh co-founders Lev Glazman and Alina Roytberg for the collection; Products featured in the collection; Expected first-year sales of the product line.

Presents an update on the cosmetics industry as of June 2005. Partnership of fashion brand Symrise with Hussein Chalayan, Bless and As Four to create a limited-edition line of signature scents to be launched in Paris, France in Fall 2005; Appearance of actress Liv Tyler at the launches of the Very Irresistible Givenchy for Men and Very Irresistible Givenchy Sensual Eau de Parfum in New York.

Reports on the launch of the Her Eau de Parfum, a new scent from the Narciso Rodriguez for her fragrance line, which will be available on counters in the U.S. starting July 1, 2005. Attitude of company owner Narciso Rodriguez towards venturing into color cosmetics; Reason of the company for not rushing into introduction of additional fragrances; Retail price for the perfume.