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NEW YORK -- What's in a name? For beauty entrepreneur Kathleen Molyneaux, the answer is change. After amassing five brands during nine years in the business, Molyneaux has renamed the [...]

The article discusses the efforts of perfume shops to keep their product offerings interesting. New York fragrance boutique Aedes de Venustas is working on projects with L'Artisan Parfumeur, home fragrance marketer Anthousa and fragrance supplier Givaudan. The scent Tubereuse 40 will be launched by Le Labo, a fragrance boutique opened by Fabrice Penot and Eddie Roschi.

The article features the five-product range of By142 skin care line of Mathew Gurrola and Nathan Barnhill, including Scar Repair, Topical Anti-Pain, Skin Fortifier, Skin Repair and Moisture Absorb.

The article reports on the increase in the sales of color cosmetics brands at department stores in the U.S. in 2005. Showing strength were alternative and makeup-artist brands such as MAC Cosmetics and Bobbi Brown. The eyes and lips segment of face cosmetics all experienced increase in sales. According to a study by beauty industry expert with the NPD Group Karen Grant, artist and alternative brands have gained substantial ground, in which almost one of every three dollars spent on prestige makeup products goes to them.

The article reports on the holiday sales of perfume retailers. Perfume retailers have made some decent sales despite the number of challenges during the holiday period. What stand outs for most mainstream retailers included celebrity entries from Sarah Jessica Parker, Britney Spears and Jennifer Lopez. Men's fragrance category outpace women's perfumes in terms of sales.

The article forecasts the changes in the international cosmetics industry in 2006. Several foreign cosmetics retailers are establishing business in the U.S. It is expected that consolidation and mergers of corporation will increase within the French perfumes industry. Major cosmetics players in the U.S. will also launch several products in 2006.

The article reports on the renovation of the cosmetics department at the flagship store of Henri Bendel in New York City. The renovation serves as the first step in an overhaul of the store as a whole and a blueprint for future Bendel's. The revamp of the beauty department began in early August 2005 and is expected to be wrapped up in November. The redo expands the amount of floor space devoted to beauty by 2,250 square feet to a total of 5,900 square feet.

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.

Focuses on the involvement of beauty brands with fashion runway shows as a part of marketing campaigns of beauty brands. Cosmetics companies filming videos backstage for internal and external self-promotion; Comments from MAC President John Demsey on the freelance makeup artist community; Show-related projects of MAC; Statement issued by Michael Gordon, founder and partial owner of Bumble and Bumble, on the encroachment of beauty brands on the fashion territory. INSET: Dream Ball Raises $2.2M.

Highlights the annual FiFi Award ceremonies held at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City in 2004. Celebrity guests at the event who seemed interested in the fragrance market; Awards received by Ralph Lauren Fragrances and Coty Beauty U.S.; Other fragrance designers and brands that were honored at the event.

Focuses on beauty companies' use of models at fashion shows to test their products in development. Backstage environment as a critical audience for new products; Cosmetics that have arisen from backstage experimentations; Comments by stylists and cosmetic industry experts on the trend.

The article reports that fashion designer Douglas Hannant along with Robert Piguet Parfums have launched a signature women's scent called eau de parfum. As stated, the secent is described as a light floral and was composed by Givaudan SA and is scheduled to be introduced in Europe in June 2011. According to Frederick Anderson, president of Robert Piguet with the launch of the scent the company is building into more of a lifestyle brand.

The article evaluates the updated Miracle Skin Transformer line, and Treat & Conceal cream, from Sarah Mcnamara .

The article offers information on the performance of the prestige beauty market in 2010. It is said that 2010 was a sort of banner year, compared with a 10 percent drop in prestige fragrance sales in 2009. According to The NPD Group, total prestige fragrance sales last year were 2.5 billion dollars. Karen Grant, vice president and global industry analyst at The NPD Group, said that new products had a halo effect this year.

A preview of the Cellular Power Infusion, an antiaging treatment product, developed by La Prairie Inc. and due on shelves February 1, 2011, is presented.

The article reports that Shiseido Co. Ltd. has declared on October 28, 2010 that its first-half net profit has dropped by 58 percent. It also reports that it has signed actress Amanda Seyfried as the global spokeswoman and face of its luxury cosmetics brand, Clé de Peau Beauté. The company has said that the market conditions surrounding the company, both in Japan and overseas, will remain unpredictable even in the second half of the current fiscal year.

The article reports that Clarins Group USA has launched its spring color cosmetics on October 26, 2010 and has signed makeup artist Pati Dubroff as its celebrity beauty artist. As reported by market sources, the U.S. arm of France-based Groupe Clarins, the firm accounts for about 47 percent of the firm's total U.S. sales. According to Jonathan Zrihen, president of North America at Clarins Group, the firm aims to build its U.S. makeup business from 18 to 20 percent to 30 percent in coming years.

The article reports on the partnership of Tweezerman International LLC and Benefit Cosmetics LLC in the U.S. to develop a four-item line called Tweezerman for Benefit. It states that the initiative is intended to complement the expansion of Benefit's Brow bar concept aside form showcasing the brand's assortment of beauty products. It notes that the cobranded product line includes two pairs of tweezers, a brow shaping brush, and a procurl curler.

The article previews the new fragrance of Alford & Hoff which is a signature men's scent that will feature citrus and herbal top notes.

The article evaluates the Bebe fragrance from Bebe Stores Inc.

The article informs that Sponge Skincare brand, which was launched exclusively last summer at Barneys New York Inc.'s locations in New York, Chicago, San Francisco and Los Angeles, is planning for international expansion. Markos Drakotos, founder of the brand, said that he is currently in negotiations with specialty stores of various countries to introduce the line in global markets.

The article reports that men's personal care brand Body Tools Inc. has widened its face care range with the launch of five new treatment products. The range includes Moisturizing Face Cleanser, which employs macadamia and jojoba extracts as well as vitamins A and E. The Face and Body Scrub uses jojoba beads and oil and aloe vera to soothe the skin. The line's Deep Cleansing Mask, $23 for 4 oz., has magnesium hydroxide, for its purported antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.

The article reports on the plan of the Australian men's skin care line Eshu Eyes in extending their business on the American market in 2009. It states that the brand is also in the middle of an initiative to create a four-item product assortment. It quotes that Eshu founder John Mount has a goal of increasing distribution of its products to hundreds of American markets within one year. According to industry sources, Eshu brings on yearly turnover of $350,000.

The article reports on the two new facial skin care products for men to be launched by Jack Black in March 2009. According to Emily Dalton and Curran Dandurand, the two items, which also employ botanical extracts, are the first in what is intended to be a quartet of Rx Series items. The products have high concentrations of active, clinical-strength ingredients with a range of peptides.

The article reports on the launching of skin care collection by Bulgari SpA in the U.S. The Italian jeweler is set to launch the collection of 15 precious gem-infused skin care items including Precieuse, Lumiere and Cleansing. According to Bulgari, the entire collection contains gem essences like sapphires, tourmaline, malachite and citrine.

The article reports on beauty retailers and manufacturers that continue to brace for bottom fall out of prestige products such as fragrances, make-up, and skin care. It tells that Belk Inc. executive Jon Pollack has said that business is going to be more difficult in relation to the macroenvironment saddled with global financial crises. It adds that the prestige market harbors some optimism on traditional gift-giving periods, such as Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, and Father's Day.

The article evaluates two cosmetic products from Estée Lauder Cos. Inc. including Active Body Wash and Active Hand Cream.

The article reports that Zirh Holdings LLC is introducing a new range of environment friendly products called "Zirh Natural". As stated by the company, it is a men's grooming range which is free of parabens, sulfates, pthalates, petrochemicals, fragrances and synthetic dyes. The lack of these ingredients, according to Brian Robinson, president of Zirh Holdings, gives the line its natural positioning. Zirh Natural is billed as the first all natural skin care line for men.

The article offers information on the new skin-care and make up range to be introduced by makeup artist Sue Devitt. The 10-item line called Spa Complexion will be launched in February 2009 and will feature some treatment items and several shades of pressed and loose powder. Information on the products including Oxygen Infusion Masque, SPF 15 Hydrating Marine Minerals Tinted Moisturizer and Pressed Powder Face Pallette is also presented.

The article reports on the launch of facial treatment, and bath and body care products by model and actress Diana Barton. The product line consists of four facial skin care products, which carry the Diana B. moniker. The facial range includes the Foaming Facial Sugar Scrub and the Eye Cream, which Barton says took two to three years to develop. Industry sources are estimating the new items to do a retail sale of about $4 million in first-year and almost $9 million by the end of 2009.

The article reports on the move of Decléor to refocus and streamline its men's skin care collection through the introducing new products and packaging in the U.S. According to the article, the new line which is called Men Essentials, includes five shaving and skin care items which is expected to be distributed among 50 stores in the region. In addition, it states that the brand has been used by over 500 health resorts in the region.

The article evaluates the Skin Clearing collection of antiacne line from Every Man Jack.

The article reports on the changes in the business of cosmetics brand Hard Candy in New York. It states that the brand will continue as a fragrance business while its core color assortment is phased out due to its declining sales. The brand is also exploring new strategies such as venturing to create a line of body lotion and shower gels, which are slated to be launched on early 2009.

The article reports on the protest of Lush Cosmetics employees on overpackaging of products held in Manhattan, New York. It aims to promote the environmental friendly philosophy of British beauty brands and to raise environmental awareness. The activity has been participated by 200 employees employed in the Lush stores in the U.S.

The article reports that Space NK is looking to crank up its fragrance business with the introduction of five namesake scents. The said initiative will accordingly, include the re-launching of existing Laughter scent of retailers that are based in Great Britain as well as fragrances for women. According to Nick Kinnaird, founder of the firm, Laughter has been similar with Space NK as a brand while Space NK has had previous label fragrances.

The article reports that Perry Ellis International Inc. (PEII) has embarked on a bid to reestablish itself in the prestige fragrance market of U.S. The author says that with the launch of scent at selected Macy's Inc. stores, executives at Falic Fashion Group LLC, the fragrance licensee for PEII, are planning to establish a foothold in the department stores in the U.S. as well as lay the groundwork for the introduction of new and existing Perry Ellis scents.

The article reports on the launch of Hilfiger men's perfume by Tommy Hilfiger Corp. The entry of the perfume follows after the introduction of the brand's perfume for women named as Dreaming Tommy Hilfiger. Hilfiger men's perfume is described as more grown-up, more polished and has higher sophistication level. According to the brand's owner, Tommy Hilfiger, the perfume is intended for slightly older customer to allow them to wear a day's perfume with scents that will last until evening.

The article reports on the plans of Equitium Group following its acquisition of Caswell-Massey Co. Ltd. to expand distribution of its newest line of personal care products called Luxury Collection to select specialty stores in the U.S. The Caswell-Massey Luxury Collection will be available in September 2008 to Bergdorf Goodman and Studio. The product line consists of home fragrance diffusers, candles, liquid and bar soaps and others. A newly designed Web site will also available in September.

The article focuses on the fashion retailing strategies discussed in the Fashion Group International beauty symposium held recently. Debbie Murtha, senior vice president of cosmetics for Macy's Merchandising Group, stressed on the need for increased collaboration between vendors and retailers in the cosmetics industry. Michael Henry, senior vice president of beauty merchandising for HSN Inc. discussed technological developments of the company.

The article deals with the move of Alberto-Culver Co. to launch Soft & Beautiful Skin, a division of the company that is said to be a representation of its evolution. Soft & Beautiful plans to introduce the six-item Soft & Beautiful Skin collection in July 2008. Alberto-Culver is said to be hoping that Soft & Beautiful will parlay the company's expertise in hair care into a success in treatment in the ethnic market. Tiffanie Jones of Soft & Beautiful`says African-American women are looking for the same thing in skin care as they are in hair care

This section offers news briefs concerning perfumes and cosmetics. Boosted by the integration of Quest International Inc., fragrance and flavors supplier Givaudan generated first-quarter 2008 sales that were up 18.3 percent year-on-year to 1.05 billion Swiss francs. MAC Cosmetics has named Karen Buglisi senior vice president and general manager of global sales, artist training and development and finance, a new position.

The article offers information on the fragrances introduced by fragrance marketer Clean, including Shower Fresh for Men, and women's scents, called Purity and Harmony, under the moniker Wellness by Clean.

The article reports that Niche skin care marketer Skyn Iceland, which is expanding its wholesale distribution at Sephora, plans to launch a brightening product in Spring 2008 called Arctic Brightening Serum. Plans call for Arctic Brightening Serum to be launched at selected Sephora stores in June and reach about 230 domestic and international doors by September. The brand, which was launched in January 2005 at Henri Bendel with seven products, has grown to include 17 items.

The article reports that Sephora, the LVMH Mot Hennessy Louis Vuitton-owned perfumery chain, has signed an agreement to open shops-in-shops in Dutch department store Vroom & Dreesmann's 25 top doors on January 26, 2008. The deal includes Vroom & Dreesmann's cosmetics departments becoming Sephora-branded spaces carrying the perfumery's private label products and exclusive brands, as well as labels typically found in the Netherlands' selective perfumery channel.

The article focuses on the proliferation of blogs largely dedicated to opinions and reviews of beauty products. It says that sites like Lipgloss and Laptops, Beauty Brains, Beauty News NYC and My BeautyBerry have gained a following. As a result, magazines also are having to recognize the growing competition and as a result titles such as "Glamour," "Elle" and "Lucky" have launched their own blogs. It is noted that beauty brands, retailers and publicists often target bloggers with product samples, information and events.

The article deals with the plan of French designer Jean Paul Gaultier to introduce in spring a collection of color cosmetics and skin care products for men called Monsieur. The line will replace Gaultier's makeup collection, called Le Male Tout Beau Tout Propre. Monsieur, which is billed as a stand-alone line, consists of a fragranced body spray, nine color cosmetics items and seven shaving and skin care products. During the time Tout Beau Tout Propre was on the market, the line experienced some retrenching and new products were added.

The article reports on the introduction of an eight-item men's shaving and skin care line by Yon-Ka, the professional skin care line owned and manufactured by France-based Laboratoires Multaler. Yon-Ka is also offering several new men's spa services, including three facials and two body treatments. Herve Pontacq, chief operating officer of Yon-Ka USA noted that the number one reason Yon-Ka wanted to enter the men's grooming market was they have found that the men's market grew 42 percent from 2000 to 2005.

The article looks at the plan of designer John Varvatos to venture in women's scent in the spring of 2008. Varvatos has built a men's fashion and fragrance business estimated at nearly $100 million. The designer, along with his licensee, JV Fragrances & Skincare, plans to launch a signature women's scent at Saks Fifth Avenue in February 2008. Varvatos claims that store associates and customers are bugging him about creating a women's scent.

The article reports on the increase in the profit of beauty retailer Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance Inc. for the third quarter which ended November 3, 2007. The 237-store chain, which raised $123.9 million during an initial public offering on October 30, 2007 attributed comparable-store sales growth to solid gains in customer traffic, average ticket growth, double-digit comps in the prestige category and strength in its salon business.

The article presents an update on some of the key developments in the beauty industry. Este Lauder Cos. Inc. announced that Fabrizio Freda of Procter & Gamble, will be the company's next president and chief operating officer. Cosmetics retailers and beauty manufacturers, including Sephora France and House of Fraser increasingly tapped the potential of ingestible products in 2007 to enhance users' appearance by improving their overall health.