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Coty takes on Guess and plans new fragrance line early next year

14-Aug-2009 - The Guess fashion and lifestyle brand is the latest addition to the books of New York-based fragrance giant Coty.

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Cheesy chops from a Cheetos flavored lip balm

13-Aug-2009 - Fans of the cheesy snacks can now buy a lip balm of the same flavor created by New York-based Lotta Luv.

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Superdrug launches ultra budget skin care range

13-Aug-2009 - Tapping into consumer demands for cheaper personal care, UK retailer Superdrug has launched its own range of skin care products priced at just £1 (€1.15).

Stella McCartney sued for newest fragrance Stella Nude

13-Aug-2009 - The British fashion designer’s latest fragrance Stella Nude, planned to be released later this year, has come under fire from London-based brand Nude Skincare.

Beraca bags United Nations SEED award for sustainability

12-Aug-2009 - Brazil ingredients provider Beraca has secured a 2009 SEED Award for Entrepreneurship in Sustainable Development for its business project in Marajo Island.

NPD launches store level view for prestige beauty market

11-Aug-2009 - Market researcher NPD has launched a store level information service for the prestige beauty market demonstrated by the launch of a new report.

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New anti-ageing cream hailed as ‘miracle’ for wrinkles

11-Aug-2009 - Following the successful launch of a 3LAB ‘h’ Serum cream last year, 3LAB Super ‘h’ Serum is being billed as a revolutionary treatment for wrinkles.

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US lawyer sues moutwash manufacturer over stained teeth

07-Aug-2009 - Mark Rossman, a US lawyer, is suing Procter & Gamble, claiming its Crest Pro-Health mouthwash left him with brown teeth.

Antioxidants’ potential to delay skin ageing is focus of Malta congress

07-Aug-2009 - New oral and topical antioxidant strategies for skin ageing are sought by the organisers of the Malta Skin Ageing Congress taking place October 29-30 in Malta.

Naturex buys Natraceutical to form botanicals giant

06-Aug-2009 - Naturex has succeeded in its stated ambition to become the world’s biggest independent botanicals extracts supplier by striking a deal that brings on-board the ingredients division of Spanish company, Natraceutical.

Skin care brand Simple targets travel agent with promotional partnership

06-Aug-2009 - UK skincare brand Simple has teamed up with travel agent Tui Travel to promote its products at foreign exchange counters of Thomson and First Choice.

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Pantene formulation technology combines natural and efficacy

06-Aug-2009 - P&G formulators have developed a new formulation for the Pantene hair care range that combines natural ingredients of the Cassia plant to improve hair condition.

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Pale is the new tanned...or is it?

04-Aug-2009 - The announcement that sunbeds are as carcinogenic as cigarettes was seen by many as proof that the fashion for a tan is fading, but preparations for a revolutionary rush on very high SPF factors may not be necessary.

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Workshop on Asian cosmetics regulation will be held in September

04-Aug-2009 - A hands-on workshop on cosmetic safety regulations will be held in Singapore as part of in-cosmetics Asia in October.

Symrise moves closer to consumers through Twitter

04-Aug-2009 - Ingredients giant Symrise has become one of the first personal care suppliers to tap into the world of social media as a means of finding out what end users really want.

Health Canada outlines procedure to reclassify cosmetics

03-Aug-2009 - Following the reclassification of certain antiperspirants, Health Canada is offering manufacturers and importers help to reclassify affected products.

NaTrue extends its reach to Italy with alliance

31-Jul-2009 - Naturals certification body has extended its reach into Italy by entering a strategic alliance with research and quality consortium RTC Milano.

Lush launches campaign to highlight destruction caused by palm oil

29-Jul-2009 - A campaign launched by progressive cosmetics firm Lush to underline the destruction caused by some palm oil producers is gathering attention.

Trend for natural and organic cosmetics set to rocket, according to new report

29-Jul-2009 - A new report released by consumer research body, Packaged Facts, declares that the recent boom in organic and natural personal care products is set to grow even more, based on strong consumer demand for natural ingredients.

Aramis re-launches classic gentleman’s fragrances

23-Jul-2009 - Estee Lauder brand Aramis is re-launching eight fragrances called the Gentleman’s Collection by Aramis as part of a brand makeover.

Patent for natural hair dye given to Advanced Cosmetic Technologies

23-Jul-2009 - American cosmetics company, Advanced Cosmetic Technologies, has been awarded a patent in the US for a range of natural hair dyes which are PPD, resorcinol and ammonia free.

Future of suncare lies in convenience and multifunctional products, says Mintel

22-Jul-2009 - Sunscreens need to be convenient, multifunctional and protect against UV in order to compete with UV filter-containing skincare, according to Mintel.

Social media campaigns can help small players enter competitive markets

21-Jul-2009 - Aloe Vera skin care company Lexli has launched a marketing campaign including social and digital media that is designed to help it succeed in an industry dominated by big players.

Loders Croklaan to expand product range next year

21-Jul-2009 - Loders Croklaan is building a new refinery and storage capacity in Rotterdam that will enable it to expand its product range with lauric products and mixtures and use greener production processes.