Natura sales up driven by new product launches
Brazilian cosmetics company Natura has reported a 24.1 percent increase in net sales for the second quarter of 2010, aided by an increase in the number of new product launches.
Archives for July 21, 2010
Coty to take over Roberto Cavalli fragrance license
Beauty company Coty is to take over the fragrance license of Italian fashion brand Roberto Cavalli from July 2011.
Luxury personal care market looks uncertain, despite big recent gains
The market for luxury products is likely to be subdued in the remaining two quarters of 2010, despite cosmetics and fragrances being the driving force behind a recent rebound.
Safe Cosmetics Act introduced in House of Representatives
A bill that proposes to significantly tighten up the FDA regulation of cosmetics and personal care products was introduced into the House of Representatives this week.
Industry body slams cosmetics ‘shockumentary’
Cosmetics trade association the Personal Care Products Council has criticized a short video launched by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, saying it generates unwarranted public fear.