All news articles for August 2016

Dermatologists give topical probiotic skin care a nod of approval

Dermatologists give topical probiotic skin care a nod of approval

By Deanna Utroske

In a newly published review of the emerging personal care subcategory, board certified dermatologist and nationally recognized anti-aging expert Dr. Patricia K. Farris acknowledges that topical probiotics can benefit the skin and suggests that there’s...

direct-sales beauty company Avon Products Q2 financial results are in

Avon Products Q2 financial results are in

By Deanna Utroske

Without adjusting to constant dollars, the direct-sales beauty company’s revenue was down in every region: Europe, the Middle East, and Africa; South Latin America; North Latin America; and the Asia Pacific.

Top sites for correct ingredient information

Top sites for correct ingredient information

By By Belinda Carli, Director of The Institute for Personal Care Science

With so much misinformation on the internet, how do you know which sites to trust for CORRECT ingredient information?

A new headquarters for Estée Lauder?

A new headquarters for Estée Lauder?

By Deanna Utroske

The beauty company’s search for a new space is underway as two of its key leases in New York City are set to expire, according to real estate industry media.

Gloria Mayfield Banks makes history at Mary Kay

Gloria Mayfield Banks makes history at Mary Kay

By Deanna Utroske

Having recently earned the prestigious rank of Independent Elite Executive National Sales Director, Banks also holds the distinction of being the first African American woman to achieve this title at the direct-sales beauty company.

Ulta Beauty launching its own credit card

Ulta Beauty launching its own credit card

By Deanna Utroske

The cosmetics and personal care retailer has contracted with data-driven marketing firm Alliance Data Systems Corporation to establish an Ultamate Rewards Credit Card and loyalty program for beauty consumers.

New leaders join the NuFACE skin care and beauty device team

New leaders join the NuFACE team

By Deanna Utroske

The device and skin care company is looking forward to substantial growth, new products, and new markets. Accordingly, the company has added a new president and a new senior vice president of global retail to advance the NuFACE business.  

Tobacco as a renewable squalene source for cosmetics & personal care

Tobacco as a renewable squalene source

By Deanna Utroske

Following next year’s harvest, tobacco-derived quantities of the compound will be available for cosmetics companies to test out in beauty and skin care formulations—thanks to a company called SynShark and an enterprising farmer in North Carolina.

Hair care and cosmetics maker Bell International Labs new headquarters

Bell International Labs building new headquarters

By Deanna Utroske

The company is forecasting 60% growth this year and has broken ground on a new facility in Eagan, Minnesota, to accommodate increased demand for sun care and tanning products.

P&G beauty brand Max Factor returns to US market

Max Factor returns to US market

By Deanna Utroske

As of yesterday, the color cosmetics brand from P&G is available (online) in the States for the first time in six years—a test perhaps, to gauge whether the personal care giant should grow its makeup business globally.  

Walgreens shutters cosmetics, personal care ecommerce site beauty.com

Walgreens shutters beauty.com

By Deanna Utroske

The pharmacy chain announced last week that the ecommerce site beauty.com will be shut down in the coming months. It’s a move to keep cosmetics and personal care consumers loyal to the Walgreens brand.