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    Attention All Cottage-Cheese Butts!  Jun 27, 2009
    Cosmetic companies cannot market products that claim to change any aspect of your skin or your skins structure or function: Collagen-plumping serums ... The cosmetic companies need only retreat back to fantasymeaning abandon the therapeutic claims for traditional "this will make you gorgeous" pufferyand their customers will live as happily as before. (Slate)

    Made from Earth Organic Skin Care L...  Jun 18, 2009
    It is chemical and fragrance free that has been compared to creams from cosmetic companies such as La Mer and Clinique. Made from Earth is USDA certified organic, not tested on animals and is vegan. (Suite101.com)

    Innovation Engine: The New Rules of Managing Innovation  Jun 16, 2009
    You can simply call an expert at a lawn-care or cosmetic company and ask to pick their brains. We use parallel experts to solve specific technical challenges, increase excitement and momentum, shift perspective and keep us from making mistakes they made. (BusinessWeek)

    Summer Makeup Tips  May 30, 2009
    Mineral based makeup is easy to find with many cosmetic companies debuting their own mineral line within their regular cosmetic line. With it is easier to use less while still covering imperfections. (Suite101.com)

    Famous Fragrance - Celebrity Perfum...  May 29, 2009
    Many fragrance and cosmetic companies use the names of celebrities to sell their products. From J. Lo to Jay-Z, which celebrities lend their names to fragrances. (Suite101.com)

    26 companies make pitch at venture forum  May 21, 2009
    It already sells its products to cosmetic companies Coty, Avalon and. So far, Arclay co-founders Doyon and CEO Sophie Rochette invested $530,000 in the company. (Albany Business Review, NY)

    Saving Face: How Safe Are Cosmetics and Body Care Products?  May 6, 2009
    "The FDA doesn't even define what 'safe' is, so it's totally up to the discretion of cosmetic companies." Soaking it in Slathering, powdering, spritzing. The skin is the body's largest organ and its shield against the surrounding environment. (Scientific American)

    * Study may be first to show a product works on wrinkles  Apr 30, 2009
    The trial, which compared Boots No. 7 Protect and Perfect intense beauty serum with a moisturizer, was welcomed by scientists who said it raised the bar on the kinds of tests cosmetic companies should do before making claims ... The ingredients in Protect and Perfect are available to other cosmetic companies and many are used in other brands ... It would not surprise me if other cosmetics showed similar effects, but it is up to rival cosmetic companies to show this. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)

    'Proof' face creams beat wrinkles  Apr 29, 2009
    Dr Richard Weller, senior lecturer in dermatology at the University of Edinburgh, said: "This is, as far as I am aware, the first properly conducted placebo controlled, double blind trial of an over the counter cosmetic product. Boots are to be congratulated for doing this. "This will raise the bar for what we should expect from the cosmetic companies in showing that their products work. " No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Beauty Serum will be the new name for No7 Refine & Rewind Beauty Serum that... (BBC News)

    The four biggest green marketing scams  Apr 28, 2009
    Turns out dozens of products Sephora considers "naturally beautiful" contain high levels of harmful chemicals and cancer-causing agents, according to the Environmental Working Group's Cosmetics Database, which provides information on virtually every cosmetic company in business, listing their products' ingredients and ranking them on a zero-to-10 scale, based on the health threat they pose. 1. (MSNBC -- Business)

    COMEDY CENTRAL(R) to Roast Comedic Icon Joan Rivers  Apr 9, 2009
    Comedienne, Tony-nominated actress, bestselling author, Emmy Award-winning television talk-show host, playwright, screenwriter, motion picture director, columnist, lecturer, syndicated radio host, jewelry designer and cosmetic company entrepreneur, red carpet fashion laureate, businesswoman and, most importantly to her, mother and grandmother. She is exhausted. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    `If white is might, stop watching TV!'  Mar 14, 2009
    It is inappropriate for such a big cosmetic company to convey their products' features in this way. Rayzafranc. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)

    Inexpensive Cosmetics  Feb 24, 2009
    Best Beauty Buys for Cheap Cosmetics. Our can change at any given time. (Suite101.com)

    Shiseido, Kao Battle Japan's Slump With Face Creams Priced as Much as Gold  Feb 23, 2009
    He wouldnt say if Shinkin holds Japanese cosmetic companies. Taniuchi started using Shiseidos Synergique on her sisters recommendation. (Bloomberg)

    'SpongeBob' polish, anyone?  Feb 17, 2009
    Right now, cosmetic companies need to offer "something warm and fuzzy.". Still, don't expect Giorgio Armani to produce men's cologne bottles shaped like G.I. Joe action figures. (OregonLive, OR -- Living)

    Putting The Best Face On A Bad Economy  Feb 14, 2009
    She sells make-up for the Mary Kay cosmetic company - lots of makeup, CBS News correspondent Richard Schlesinger reports. How does the economy look from where he stands. (CBS News)

    Benefit Cosmetics  Mar 31, 2008
    Innovative Brand Brings Fun Back To Make-up. Here's what you should know. (Suite101.com)

    Reverse Marketing  Mar 27, 2008
    For years, beauty and cosmetic companies have marketed their wares to women (and infrequently men) under the guise that they have some kind of imperfection that their product will magically transform. Despite contributing to the body-image crisis that a large amount of the population faces, this tactic was also successful as far as sales figures was concerned. (Suite101.com)

    Animal Friendly Beauty Products  Mar 26, 2008
    A select group of cosmetic companies have become world renowned for their 'animal friendly' products and the stance that they take against testing beauty products on animals. Some of the most popular are listed below. (Suite101.com)

    Evidence grows for exercise as aging deterrent  Mar 24, 2008
    While cosmetic surgeons and cosmetic companies would have you believe that resurfacing is all you need, as in most things, applying a Band-Aid doesn't necessarily improve the underlying condition. Rather than the fountain of youth, perhaps we'd be better off seeking the foundation of youth. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Classified Cosmetics Foundation  Feb 27, 2008
    Many viewers of TLC s What Not to Wear first became aware of this cosmetic company after watching makeup artist, Carmindy, use Era Foundation on countless of women ... If you already have found a perfect color match with a current cosmetic company but are still interested in this product, on the website there is an Automatch feature. (Suite101.com)

    Cosmetic Shopping at Sephora  Feb 19, 2008
    Plus, many cosmetic companies offer seminar, product announcements, and technique training free to the public at the local Sephora shop ... Cosmetic companies are listed in alphabetical order, so if there is a cosmetic company you are loyal to, you can just search their products. (Suite101.com)

    Makeup for teens getting a green makeover  Feb 18, 2008
    It requires cosmetic companies that sell products in California to label ingredients that are on state or federal lists of chemicals that may cause reproductive harm or cancer. Last March, the group held a "Miss Treatment" beauty pageant in Santa Monica that called attention to the use of potentially harmful ingredients by one of the largest makers of nail polish. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Why racism stalked London catwalk  Feb 17, 2008
    Cosmetic companies don't like black models - the racist bitches. I have no idea why when it's obvious that black girls are just so genuinely much more beautiful than Caucasians, who have clearly got the short straw. (Guardian Unlimited)

    Beauty And A Boost?  Feb 8, 2008
    Friday, February 8, 2008, 4:42 am. Tour the OTC and find out how to get a custom Olympic Pin. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)

    All About Mineral Make-Up  Feb 5, 2008
    Different cosmetic companies have different recipies, but most formulas contain titanium dioxide (natural anti-inflammatory and natural sunscreen) and zinc oxide (natural anti-inflammatory), blended with pure pigments (natural colour). Other common ingredients include mica (smooth texture and glow), clay(creamy texture and natural oil absorption) and rice starch(natural emollient and anti-inflammatory). (Suite101.com)

    Eva: "I was bullied for being ugly"  Jan 31, 2008
    The star, who has emerged as a red carpet darling with a string of lucrative deals with cosmetic companies, says her nickname growing up was "ugly duckling.". Longoria, who is in the midst of a promotional blitz for her new film Over My Dead Body, said: "I was the darkest one of my family. I was the only one with black hair and the only one with dark skin. "All my sisters were light blondes with hazel eyes. (Xinhuanet, China)

    Makeup of makeup  Jan 23, 2008
    Powerhouse cosmetic companies, including Max Factor and Elizabeth Arden, were founded. The post-war boom in synthetics production (fueled by the pinup and Hollywood culture) made self-care products, from makeup to perfumes and lotions, ubiquitous, said Bonnie Spanier, an associate professor in women's studies at the University at Albany. (Albany Times Union)

    French Beauty  Dec 28, 2007
    Beyond the glossy magazine treatment - the approach here is French Vogue rather than downmarket New Idea - there are some half-hearted attempts to examine how commerce manipulates physical beauty, notably when a cosmetic company sought to hijack the Cannes film festival. It's pretty easy to watch, of course, but slight, proving that beauty is only skin-deep, as a wizened sage once said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    Biochip mimics the body to reveal toxicity of industrial compounds  Dec 18, 2007
    He further explains that the initial market will likely be chemical and cosmetic companies that are being pushed to eliminate animal testing or cannot afford such testing. In fact, by 2009 cosmetics companies in Europe will be restricted from using animals in testing for chemical toxicity. (EurekAlert!)

    Consumers face makeup's health risks  Dec 3, 2007
    Let us write, e-mail and phone cosmetic companies until they see the light; let us complain to the FDA until it recognizes that it needs to regulate the ingredients that go into making us feel pretty and smell pretty. Moreover, as consumers, let us recognize that, if we cannot eat it safely, it is probably not safe to put it on our bodies. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Drug That Lengthens Eyelashes Sets Off Flutter  Nov 20, 2007
    "It's scary to me as a physician that some cosmetic companies are slipping in a prescription drug," she said. Write to Rhonda L. Rundle at. (Wall Street Journal)

    Author examines beauty's ugly side  Nov 6, 2007
    The same group of teen girls also lobbied for a bill to be passed that would require cosmetic companies to inform the state if they use carcinogens or reproductive toxins. The California Safe Cosmetic Act was passed in 2005. (Missoulian, MT)

    To The Point  Nov 4, 2007
    The cosmetic company said it swung to Q1 profit of 4 cents a share ex items, recovering from a year ago's loss and beating views by 9 cents. Sales rose 6. (Investors Business Daily)

    What we can learn from Krissy Deleon  Oct 30, 2007
    Craig Joyner wrote on Oct 29, 2007 11:48 AM:" It's refreshing to hear balanced information on this subject. I've always thought the 'stay out of the sun at all costs' advise from a few doctors and cosmetic companies didn't make any sense. Mankind has done quite nicely with sunshine for a very long time. ". Worried wrote on Oct 29, 2007 9:34 AM:" A close friend of mine used to tan at a local tanning salon to develop and maintain that healthy, golden glow about her skin (never over-tanning or... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)

    Warning of threat products can pose  Oct 28, 2007
    Unfortunately, Malkan said, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration doesn't have the authority to require cosmetic companies to test products. "I think there's growing concerns and demands for safer products all around, not just personal care products," said Malkan, speaking from a book tour in Philadelphia. (Albany Times Union)

    People on the move  Oct 22, 2007
    She also worked with a top cosmetic company as a makeup artist for three years. Note to Article Comment users pnj. (Pensacola News Journal)

    Lead in Lipstick  Oct 16, 2007
    Several well known cosmetic companies have refused to sign the Compact for Safe Cosmetics. Some of the same companies that claim to be safe, natural and donate money to cancer research have refused to sign the Compact for Safe Cosmetics. (Suite101.com)

    Health: Many lipsticks contain lead, group says  Oct 13, 2007
    Procter & Gamble Co's makes Cover Girl brand and France's L'Oreal is one of the largest cosmetic companies in the world. Over the last three months, more than 20 million toys made in China have been recalled, mostly due to the use of lead paint. (MSNBC -- Environment)

    Five Questions for Mark Schapiro  Oct 8, 2007
    Although EU countries enforce stringent codes on their cosmetic companies, the United States does not have a law requiring makeup companies to list the ingredients in their products. Schapiro said that without cosmetic regulations, the United States has become a dumping ground for toxic waste in attractive packaging. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    How To Be A Supermodel  Oct 4, 2007
    It's here that a model can be scouted by the star makers of the industry--editors, photographers, cosmetic company executives. It's here that front-row fixture Anna Wintour might take notice of a girl and put her in the pages of Vogue. (Forbes -- Business)

    Cancer awareness events planned throughout October  Sep 27, 2007
    Vendors will include local boutiques, spas, cosmetic companies, jewelers and much more. For more information contact Kandice King (623) 877-8080. (FOX 11, AZ)

    Poisons in your cosmetics  Sep 25, 2007
    Some cosmetic companies have already changed their formulas. Best advice - read the label. (The Palm Beach Post)

    More of this story  Sep 9, 2007
    Using a free beauty product kit comprised of makeup donated by cosmetic companies, Campbell provides patients with tips on covering blemishes, wig maintenance and tying scarves. The tutorial consists of a 12-step process that patients can follow in the future with a book they receive with the kit. (Auburn Citizen, NY)

    Physicians Formula  Aug 8, 2007
    A Cosmetic Company designed for those with Sensitive Skin. Makeup and a love story all wrapped up in one cosmetic company. (Suite101.com)

    Reese Witherspoon to become glamorous global face of Avon  Aug 6, 2007
    The Oscar-winning actress Reese Witherspoon has become the first-ever global ambassador for the cosmetic company Avon. The make-up brand, which has given an independent income to housewives all over the world, announced that they had signed the star yesterday. (Belfast Telegraph)

    The curious case of Penelope Cruz's eyelashes  Jul 29, 2007
    " But though the marketing ploys of cosmetic companies sound surreal and frequently comic, there is a very serious side to it. Billions of pounds are at stake in a giant industry where competition is intense but the market is sluggish. ". As Jean-Paul Agon, the head of L'Oral, says: "Beauty is not about just responding to consumer needs; it is about transforming dreams into reality. It is about creating and inventing satisfactions, emotions, pleasures, well-being, self-esteem and ultimately... (Independent)

    More men get the works  Jul 29, 2007
    30-day news archives. She had told me that other men customers have had facials, so I decided to. (Florida Today)

    Drinking without taking a sip  Jul 27, 2007
    text size Cosmetic companies are combining our love of cocktials with our passion for glamour. Hot lists. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)

    Turning your body green  Jul 27, 2007
    And many cosmetic companies, whether in Japan or the West, knowingly make unverifiable claims about the provenance and potency of their products. An industry that doesn't mind marketing such dubious products as anti-aging and anti-cellulite creams seems prone to resist the imposition of uniform regulatory standards. (Asia Times Online)

    LOral lashed over Penelope Cruz mascara advert  Jul 27, 2007
    Oh come on, how stupid do these cosmetic companies think women are. Practically every advert made to promote mascara on various models and celebrities always enhance the effects by making them wear false eyelashes, its obvious to everyone. (Daily Mail)

    The difference between Model and Supermodel  Jul 26, 2007
    " She was referring to herself and fellow supermodel Christy Turlington, both of whom were a core part of the handful of models shaking up the industry by being as famous and powerful as celebrities. Models did talk shows. They landed movie roles. They inspired franchises (the ill-fated "Fashion Caf," which was part-owned by supermodels Claudia Schiffer, Naomi Campbell and Elle MacPherson). They dated or married movie stars (Linda Evangelista and Kyle MacLachlan; Christy Turlington and Ed... (Channelnewsasia.com)

    The World's Top-Earning Models  Jul 22, 2007
    Cosmetic companies almost exclusively sign celebrities for their campaigns, as do designers. Scarlett Johansson is the face of Louis Vuitton; Eva Longoria represents L'Oreal; Jessica Alba pouts for Revlon; the list goes on and on. (Forbes)

    Infotainment  Jul 7, 2007
    Dia MirzaNEW DELHI: Actress Dia Mirza takes part in a play organised during a promotional event of a cosmetic company. reuters. (Daily Times, Pakistan)

    Pair seals deal in China  Jun 20, 2007
    "What Analyze does for industrial companies, VB does for cosmetic companies," Steven said. Thermaglaze is also used on tile for architectural purposes, including the Detroit Tigers' spring baseball stadium in Florida. (AZCentral -- Business)

    Female cancer patients get tips on looking, feeling better  Jun 16, 2007
    Upon arrival, participants are handed bright-red zippered makeup bags filled with makeup donated by well-known cosmetic companies such as Clinique, Avon, Merle Norman and Estee Lauder. Class time is spent learning the "do's" and "don'ts" of using makeup to camouflage appearance problems and enhance the entire face, with the women breaking open their gift bags for hands-on practice on their own faces. (North County Times)

    OMG! Cute Boys, Kissing Tips and Lots of Pics, as Magazines Find a Niche  May 28, 2007
    com, and the shift of advertising spending from video-game makers and cosmetic companies to the Internet and away from magazines, analysts say teenager magazines face new challenges. Gossip is available online immediately,; said Barry Parr, an analyst at of Jupiter Research, which surveys teenage Internet usage. (Shoals TimesDaily)

    * Hawaii company taps deep ocean for new business  May 27, 2007
    DOHawaii is also in talks with a major US beer company and another brewery in Japan, cosmetic companies on the mainland and in Europe, as well as hotels, said Ahrens, who has a background as a merchant banker. After researching other methods for nearly four years, DOHawaii developed a new system which lowers a hose into the ocean and then pumps it onto a moored boat. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)

    Photos celebrate beauty of aging  May 26, 2007
    These semi-philosophical concepts are well understood and applied by marketing strategists of cosmetic companies in making their products highly distinctive in the ever-crowded market of beauty products. While such distinction arguably reflects the true quality of the products, it is worth noting how certain images play crucial roles in defining these products. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)

    Best Botox Alternatives  May 14, 2007
    In its European markets, for example, cosmetic company Juneva of Switzerland sells a product called DNA Skin Optimizer Fluid, which promises to help aging skin cells to renew and duplicate themselves by targeting the nuclei--Juneva says skin takes on a fresher, smoother appearance within days of use. The fluid was developed in conjuction with Laboratoire des Substituts Cutan. (Forbes)

    Natural Logies glamour for a change  May 8, 2007
    From budget brands to brilliant suncare, organic lines, high-tech potions, beautifully packaged products and make-up loved by A-listers, Aussie cosmetic companies are giving us good reason to be proud. Posted at. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    Bollywood bride keeps on captivating  Apr 30, 2007
    Rai shot to fame when she was crowned Miss World in 1994 and is the brand ambassador for leading cosmetic companies ... She has acted in more than 30 movies and is the brand ambassador for leading cosmetic companies. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Botox alternatives make needles needless  Apr 30, 2007
    In its European markets, for example, cosmetic company Juneva of Switzerland sells a product called DNA Skin Optimizer Fluid, which promises to help aging skin cells to renew and duplicate themselves by targeting the nuclei Juneva says skin takes on a fresher, smoother appearance within days of use. The fluid was developed in conjuction with Laboratoire des Substituts Cutans in Lyon, France in 2004. (MSNBC -- Health)

    Ultra-Pricey Cosmetics  Apr 29, 2007
    Ritzy Research Many cosmetic companies pour millions of dollars into years-long studies, says Revive's Smith, and they claim extreme results in as little as three months, thus justifying their expense. But some say it's the price that makes them so desirable among certain sets. (Forbes)

    Goodbye Ms. Rai, Hello Mrs. Bachchan  Apr 26, 2007
    Rai, 33, became famous when she was crowned Miss World in 1994 and is the brand ambassador for leading cosmetic companies. Her husband, Abhishek Bachchan, 31, is a popular romantic hero in his own right and is also part of Bollywood royalty. (International Herald Tribune)

    Giving tired eyes a new look  Apr 24, 2007
    Along with cosmetic companies, medical spas are jumping on the bandwagon with tools for both sexes to head off Father Time. We asked the experts to break down options for maintaining the windows to the soul. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Dutch flower growers aim to keep pace with the times  Apr 23, 2007
    Flowers are more than just pretty blooms in a vase, said Jos Zuidgeest, chief executive of Holland Biodiversity, which aims to interest pharmaceutical and cosmetic companies in exploring extracts found in flower bulbs. Set up in 2003 by Dutch entrepreneurs and scientists, the company has created a library of 320 plant extracts from the bulbs of the amaryllis, iris and lily flower families. (Scientific American)

    Cosmetic companies look to beautify faces and Earth at the same time  Apr 23, 2007
    Instead, consumers are more likely to see cosmetic companies continue to pick their spots, doing what they can where they can, and letting the world know about each move ... Linda Wells, editor in chief of Allure magazine, says it makes both moral and business sense for cosmetic companies to pay more attention to the Earth, especially when courting younger customers who are particularly keen to find eco-friendly beauty products. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)

    Wedding rites continue for Bollywoods royal couple  Apr 22, 2007
    Rai shot to fame when she was crowned Miss World in 1994 and is the brand ambassador for leading cosmetic companies. Bachchan is a popular romantic hero and comes from a famous Bollywood movie family - his father Amitabh is an Indian movie icon and his mother Jaya is also a famous actress. (Khaleej Times)

    L'Oreal first quarter revenues up more than 8 percent  Apr 18, 2007
    The world's largest cosmetic company said first-quarter revenue rose to 4. 27 billion euros ($5. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)

    L'Oral au naturel - because it's worth a lot  Apr 9, 2007
    When L'Or;al, the world's largest cosmetic company, bought the Body Shop little more than a year ago, industry observers reacted with shock as a small, ethical brand was gobbled up by a huge multinational. They represent polar opposites of the 100bn global beauty industry: one has all the glamour of Paris and the promise of products to transform your looks; the other is a company formed in a garage in Littlehampton selling products in recycled urine sample bottles. (Guardian Unlimited)

    This week we want to know all about ... Eco lipstick  Apr 8, 2007
    A cosmetic company has produced the world's first botanical lipstick made entirely from compostable products and once you have used it all, you can plant the lipstick case, which is made from a corn-based renewable source and infused with wildflower seeds, and watch it sprout. Hollywood stars including Lindsay Lohan and Evangeline Lily have become involved with the brand and shades have been named after them; while other colours are named after places of natural beauty such as Yakushima in Japan... (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)

    Here comes the science...  Mar 28, 2007
    Women are basically being victimised by cosmetic companies in order to make then buy unnecessary products, and now they are begining to target men. It is time we stood up and exposed their products as the rubbish that they are. (BBC News -- UK)

    Jennifer already has trials and tribulations  Mar 22, 2007
    The cosmetic company hired her to represent its best-selling fragrance, Imari, and the new Imari Seduction scent. At least her success will smell all the sweeter. (USA Today -- Life)

    Lancome cover girl with Georgia roots holds limelight with poise, grace  Mar 11, 2007
    It's never as good as the first time, unless you're a model and "it" is the second year of a contract with one of the top cosmetic companies in the world. But as good as life may be for Georgia native Selena Breed, who scored a big deal last year with L'Oreal-owned Lanc me, sometimes it is still beyond the realm of belief. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)

    Ethical products|  Mar 6, 2007
    Ecoco (Ecological Cosmetic Company) was established about 30 years ago. Cosmetic expert Dicky Poorter pioneered the natural herbal beauty revolution back in the late 1960s when she developed Ecocos first range called Fameux. (iAfrica.com)

    * Free cigarettes job perk ignites local activists' ire  Mar 5, 2007
    "Here in Taiwan, it is customary to gift some of the company's products to employees. A cosmetic company might offer free cosmetics to its employees, for example.". However, the John Tung Foundation, which promotes an anti-smoking message, said the tobacco group had fallen foul of the law by mentioning the subsidized smokes in its recruitment material and the online entry form for this year's National Taiwan University job fair. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Good skin is in for men  Feb 12, 2007
    When L'Oreal introduced Men's Expert in 2005, an executive told Women's Wear Daily that 20 percent of all men were using skin care at that time and another one-third of men were "on the cusp." That meant about half the male population was either using or considering using skin care, presenting a huge opportunity to cosmetic companies. So along with product launches have come heavy advertising on television and in men's magazines and even Sunday insert coupons. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    A fragrance is a fleeting thing  Jan 21, 2007
    Recent earnings from some of the world's leading cosmetic companies show the shorter life cycle of fragrances is eroding the bottom line. Paris-based L'Oreal, the world's number one maker of cosmetics, which include Lancome and Cacharel lines, said in October that lackluster third-quarter US sales were partly due to a loss of sales momentum by fragrances. (Boston Globe -- Business)

    Clive Owen new face of Lancome mens line  Jan 10, 2007
    Cosmetic company chopses actor for work ethic, talent in addition to looks. Danny Moloshok / ReutersClive Owen was nominated for an Oscar for his role in 2004's "Closer." His screen credits also include "Children of Men," "Gosford Park" and "The Bourne Identity.". (MSNBC -- News)


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