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Interviews François Nars, a photographer and makeup artist, regarding his makeup company. Inspiration for his business; Characteristics of his consumers; Advice on skin care.

Reports on the plan of the Parfums Christian Dior company to launch its Pure Poison perfume in summer 2004. Concept of the perfume; Information about the promotional strategy of the company to market the product; Composition of the perfume.

Provides an overview of several articles about the perfumes market.

Discusses the marketing lessons implemented by Shiseido Cosmetics (America) Ltd. president Heide Manheimer to boost the company's business in its department and specialty stores. Translation of brands to the kind of market a company serves; Significance of a retailer's knowledge on the brand; Importance of extraordinary customer service.

Presents an interview with Artemis Group Chairman François-Henri Pinault about the cosmetics industry. Information on Artemis Group; Opinion on the licensing of multiple fashion brand models; Views on the issue of star system; Clarification on the issue of licensing at Gucci.

Reports that Hollywood star Madonna endorses a line of Kabbalah candles created by Slatkin & Co. Actions taken by the company's president, Harry Slatkin to create the scents for the candles; Ingredients of the candles; Information on Kabbalah Centre's Spirituality for Kids Foundation.

Reports that Salon AKS has signed a deal to take over the salon formerly occupied by Oribe at the Elizabeth Arden building in New York City. Annual revenue of Salon AKS; Sales outlook for the salon; Comments of its owners Alain Pinon, Susanna Romano and Kao Hui.

Gurwitch Products has embarked on an aggressive expansion plan. Ole Henriksen has opened his second day spa in Santa Monica's tony Shutters Hotel. Henriksen experimented with retail distribution by launching in Robin Coe-Hutshing's Studio at Fred Segal.

Reports on the resignation of Paulanne Mancuso as president and chief executive of Unilever Cosmetics International Co. Details about the resignation and appointment of a new president; Operations of the company; Product line; Career profile of Mancuso; Changes in the business strategy.

Reports that E.T. Browne Co.'s division, Parfums Lucien Lelong will relaunch its fragrance, called Indiscreet. Exclusive launching of the perfume at Bergdorf Goodman; Relaunching of the perfume as an effort to reestablish Lelong as one of the classic brands in fragrance; Projected worldwide wholesale volume; Product packaging.

Announces Parfums D'Orsay's reintroduction of four of its classic scents in New York City. Company history; Packaging; Price range.

Focuses on changes in skin care products marketed as moisturizers. Department store vendors' refocus on the category with emphasis on the goal of simple hydration; Technological advancements in the category; Brand name products in the category.

Focuses on HydraDetox, Biotherm's newest moisturizer which is reputed to be useful both as a moisturizer and a detoxifying agent for an improved complexion and healthier skin.

Features John Frieda Hair Care Inc.'s advertising campaign for its Frizz Ease business. Advertising budget; Comments of Gail Federici, president of John Frieda, on the Frizz Ease brand; Airtime schedule for the company's television advertisement.

Provides information about new women's fragrances introduced by European companies in the United States market. French beauty company Carita's Carita Eau de Parfum; Italian fashion designer Mariella Burani's release of her second fragrance called Mariella; British firm Fine China Fragrances' launching of its La Rose Sainte fragrance at the Bergdorf Goodman store in New York City on September 30, 1996.

Reports on the market availability of Dreamer, a men's fragrance manufactured by Gianni Versace. Target customers; Launching of Green Jeans and Yellow Jeans fragrances for younger generation; Sales performance of products; Outlets and distributors; Prices.

Presents the recipients of the 1996 annual awards for artistry and creativity in the perfumes industry given by the American Society of Perfumers in its 42nd symposium at the Lincoln Center in New York City. List of honorees and their achievements; Highlights of the event; Difference between creativity and artistry in the business.

Reports on the impact of a store appearance by Gianni Versace and his sister Donatella at Saks Fifth Avenue. Comment about the launch of Versace's Blonde; Estimated sales of Blonde; Remarks from Versace.

Reports on the plans of Elizabeth Arden to launch at least four skin care products starting April 1996. Introduction of the Ceramide Night Intensive Cream on April 1996; Intention of the company to reassert its skin care product expertise; Advertising promotion for Ceramide Night; Benefits from the Ceramide Night cream.