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February 25, 2013
A-B-Cs of makeup

As anticipated, the BB cream phenomenon is beginning to give way to a new player in the world of alphabet creams. Enter CC creams, or "color control" creams.

NEW YORK — As anticipated, the BB cream phenomenon is beginning to give way to a new player in the world of alphabet creams. Enter CC creams, or "color control" creams.

Hard Candy, whose products are sold exclusively at Walmart, is launching in February its CC Crème. The multifunctional CC Crème will be available in four shades and priced at $8 each. Meanwhile, Procter & Gamble began shipping in December its new Olay Total Effect CC cream that promises to fight the seven signs of aging and covers skin imperfections.

February 25, 2013
Chasing the elusive omnichannel shopper

Omnichannel. It's one of the hottest topics in retail. It's seamless retailing in real-time. It's making sure that the brand experience coming out of a retailer is exemplary no matter how a consumer chooses to engage — on the e-commerce site, through an app for the tablet or smartphone, within the brick-and-mortar location or any two of those venues simultaneously.

Omnichannel. It's one of the hottest topics in retail. It's seamless retailing in real-time. It's making sure that the brand experience coming out of a retailer is exemplary no matter how a consumer chooses to engage — on the e-commerce site, through an app for the tablet or smartphone, within the brick-and-mortar location or any two of those venues simultaneously.

February 25, 2013
Customers invest in premium-priced products

Despite a wavering economy, all of the U.S. prestige beauty categories enjoyed healthy growth in 2012, according to global information company the NPD Group, which presented in late January the U.S. and global beauty industry's first look at 2012 year-end results for skin care, makeup and fragrance at its annual "Hot off the Press" event at the Harmonie Club in New York.

Despite a wavering economy, all of the U.S. prestige beauty categories enjoyed healthy growth in 2012, according to global information company the NPD Group, which presented in late January the U.S. and global beauty industry's first look at 2012 year-end results for skin care, makeup and fragrance at its annual "Hot off the Press" event at the Harmonie Club in New York.

Cosmetic Executive Women — a professional organization in the beauty, cosmetics, fragrance and related industries — partnered with the NPD Group to host this year's event.

February 25, 2013
Sales of whitening products remain bright

Americans are seeking a brighter smile, and research and sales data suggest that they are increasingly turning to whitening toothpastes and even mouthwash to help whiten teeth.

Americans are seeking a brighter smile, and research and sales data suggest that they are increasingly turning to whitening toothpastes and even mouthwash to help whiten teeth.

According to research released from Mintel in August 2012, only 10% of those looking for brighter smiles took a seat in the dentist chair for a professional whitening service. What's interesting is that according to the findings, 41% of respondents said they had tried to whiten their teeth in the prior 12 months using toothpaste, while 17% had tried at-home mouthwash and 15% tried OTC whitening strips.

February 22, 2013
'Hart of Dixie' star appears at Rembrandt red-carpet event

"Hart of Dixie" star Jaime King appeared at Rembrandt's Red Carpet Party Prep Event Wednesday night, a pre-Oscars celebration that took place at Blo salon in West Hollywood, Calif.

LOS ANGELES — "Hart of Dixie" star Jaime King appeared at Rembrandt's Red Carpet Party Prep Event Wednesday night, a pre-Oscars celebration that took place at Blo salon in West Hollywood, Calif.

At the event, King shared red carpet beauty tips, while guests received complimentary teeth-whitenings using the Rembrandt Intense Stain stain-dissolving strips. The company said King is a long-time user of the brand, having been introduced by her father.

 

February 22, 2013
Actress Tami Roman announces 2013 ‘Spring Love’ line of lip gloss and nail polish

Actress and reality personality Tami Roman announced the launch of her spring 2013 nail polish and lip gloss line, “Spring Love,” by TR ‘Love’ Cosmetics, with an exclusive custom nail polish shade called “#WERK” with daytime talk show host, Wendy Williams.

 LOS ANGELES — Last week, actress and reality personality Tami Roman announced the launch of her spring 2013 nail polish and lip gloss line, “Spring Love,” by TR ‘Love’ Cosmetics, with an exclusive custom nail polish shade called “#WERK” with daytime talk show host, Wendy Williams.

February 22, 2013
Daisies and Dukes introduces rejuvenating bath and body line

Daisies and Dukes, inspired by the fresh air and natural beauty of the American countryside, has introduced a new line of bath and body products, the company announced.

CORTLAND, N.Y. — Daisies and Dukes, inspired by the fresh air and natural beauty of the American countryside, has introduced a new line of bath and body products, the company announced.

February 22, 2013
Hairfree says it's time to stop damaging your hair with flat, curling irons

The high heat produced by flat and curling irons can damage your hair, but Hairfree brushes by GroomeeZ can provide the same results without the damaging side effects.

TUCKAHOE, N.Y. — Flat and curling irons can damage your hair. They use high heat, often upwards to over 450 degrees, conducted through ceramic-coated metal filaments to reshape hair. According to medical experts, this can be very damaging to the strength of hair.

Hair-free brushes — according to the makers of the brushes, GroomeeZ — keeps hair healthier and provides the same results as flat and curling irons without the damaging heat.

February 22, 2013
Vidal Sassoon releases new Pro Series appliances and hair accessories

Vidal Sassoon has launched a new line of hair styling tools, the company announced last week.

EL PASO, Texas — Vidal Sassoon has launched a new line of hair styling tools, the company announced last week.

The new line of Vidal Sassoon Pro Series hair tools offers innovative technology and was designed with precision so that women can easily achieve the look they want in order to project their best self. This line consists of a variety of styling tools that help protect color, smooth hair without frizz and add volume with shine.

The new Vidal Sassoon Pro Series includes:

February 21, 2013
Heidi Klum asks women to join her in the 7-day Scalp & Hair Challenge

To nurse her own hair back to health, Heidi Klum uses Clear Scalp & Hair Beauty Therapy shampoo and conditioner every day for seven days before styling. And to prove the product's effectiveness, she's asking women everywhere to join her in this routine with the 7-Day Scalp & Hair Challenge.

NEW YORK — Believe it or not, supermodel, producer, TV host and designer Heidi Klum knows what it's like to have damaged hair — daily styling does a number on her hair and scalp. To nurse it back to health, she uses Clear Scalp & Hair Beauty Therapy shampoo and conditioner — which she launched last year — every day for seven days before styling. And to prove the product's effectiveness, she's asking women everywhere to join her in this routine with the 7-Day Scalp & Hair Challenge.

February 21, 2013
Organix-South offers new TheraNeem Naturals liquid soap

Organix-South has introduced TheraNeem Naturals Liquid Neem Soap, a neem and castile soap made with certified organic oils and no harsh detergents, which can compromise the skin and hair, the company announced.

BOWLING GREEN, Fla. — Organix-South has introduced TheraNeem Naturals Liquid Neem Soap, a neem and castile soap made with certified organic oils and no harsh detergents, which can compromise the skin and hair, the company announced this week. The liquid soap is packaged in 16-fl.-oz. bottles and comes in two varieties: unscented and lavendar. Neem liquid soap is free of parabens and sulfates; plus, the products are cruelty-free and vegan.

February 21, 2013
SoftSheen-Carson hires model Cynthia Bailey as spokeswoman

SoftSheen-Carson Laboratories has hired Cynthia Bailey to promote its Optimum Salon Haircare line and launch a new product collection based on an oil traditionally used in India, the company said.

NEW YORK — SoftSheen-Carson Laboratories has hired Cynthia Bailey to promote its Optimum Salon Haircare line and launch a new product collection based on an oil traditionally used in India, the company said.

February 21, 2013
Unilever's Dove uncovers the truth about body cleansers

Dove, a Unilever brand, has launched a multiplatform, social media marketing campaign to reveal the “truth” about the body cleansers consumers purchase. The “Dove Truth Files: Reveal the Truth, Reap the Rewards” campaign asks women to put their detective skills to the test comparing their bar and body wash to Dove brand Body Wash and Beauty Bars to see which provides superior care for their skin for a chance to win more than 20,000 instant prizes.

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. — Dove, a Unilever brand, has launched a multiplatform, social media marketing campaign to reveal the “truth” about the body cleansers consumers purchase. The “Dove Truth Files: Reveal the Truth, Reap the Rewards” campaign asks women to put their detective skills to the test comparing their bar and body wash to Dove brand Body Wash and Beauty Bars to see which provides superior care for their skin for a chance to win more than 20,000 instant prizes.

February 21, 2013
Women more self-conscious about skin imperfections than men, survey finds

Men and women have complex and often different views about how their skin imperfections affect their appearance and confidence, according to a new survey.

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Men and women have complex and often different views about how their skin imperfections affect their appearance and confidence, according to a new survey.

February 20, 2013
Dr. Fresh launches FireFly Ready Go Brush

A new toothbrush is designed to help kids know when they've brushed their top and bottom teeth enough.

BUENA PARK, Calif. — A new toothbrush is designed to help kids know when they've brushed their top and bottom teeth enough.

Dr. Fresh announced the launch of the FireFly Ready Go Brush, designed as a motivational tool that times kids to make sure they brush each arch for 60 seconds.

February 20, 2013
Vitacare introduces Chia Mint product line

Vitacare has introduced a new product line designed for people with sensitive teeth, the company said.

NEW YORK — Vitacare has introduced a new product line designed for people with sensitive teeth, the company said Wednesday.

The oral care company announced the introduction of Chia Mint toothpaste, extra-soft toothbrush and gum.

Chia Mint includes vitamins A, C, D, E and calcium - together marketed as the Vita-Boost Complex - designed to heal, protect and strengthen gums and teeth, as well as extra potassium nitrate. Vitacare's products are sweetened with Xylitol and marketed as gluten- and fluoride-free and safe for pregnant women.

 

February 18, 2013
Celebrity hair stylist Lee Stafford adds new products to hair care collection

U.K.-based celebrity hairstylist, Lee Stafford, is adding in February five new products to his hair care collection, which first launched in the United States last May.

NEW YORK — U.K.-based celebrity hairstylist, Lee Stafford, is adding in February five new products to his hair care collection, which first launched in the United States last May.

The new products include the Lee Stafford Breaking Hair shampoo, conditioner and hair treatment, as well as the Lee Stafford ArganOil from Morocco Miracle Shine Spray and the Lee Stafford Sun Kissed Lightening Spray. The products will be available at Ulta locations nationwide and online at www.Ulta.com.

February 18, 2013
Musician Adam Levine debuts signature fragrance for men, women

Maroon 5 front man, Adam Levine, debuted in February his own signature fragrance for men and women.

NEW YORK — Maroon 5 front man, Adam Levine, debuted in February his own signature fragrance for men and women.

February 18, 2013
Specific Beauty develops new Dark Spot Corrector Pads

Specific Beauty, a treatment line for “multi-hued” skin that was developed by dermatologist Heather Woolery-Lloyd, has introduced its new Specific Beauty Dark Spot Corrector Pads.

NEW YORK — Specific Beauty, a treatment line for “multi-hued” skin that was developed by dermatologist Heather Woolery-Lloyd, has introduced its new Specific Beauty Dark Spot Corrector Pads.

February 18, 2013
Tweezerman names Olympic Gold medalist Lindsey Vonn as first brand ambassador

Beauty tools manufacturer Tweezerman has tapped Olympic Gold medalist Lindsey Vonn to be its first-ever brand ambassador for North America.

NEW YORK — Beauty tools manufacturer Tweezerman has tapped Olympic Gold medalist Lindsey Vonn to be its first-ever brand ambassador for North America.

Vonn is collaborating with Tweezerman and will participate in various marketing activities throughout the year, including Tweezerman’s first television commercial and a digital campaign.

February 15, 2013
Arm & Hammer Tooth Tunes introduces musical One Direction tootbrush in North America

Church & Dwight, the maker of Arm & Hammer, has announced that pop sensation One Direction is joining the Arm & Hammer Tooth Tunes branded products family.

EWING, N.J. — Church & Dwight Co., the maker of Arm & Hammer, has announced that pop sensation One Direction is joining the Arm & Hammer Tooth Tunes branded products family.

Two new Arm & Hammer Tooth Tunes toothbrushes will be available, each featuring a single from One Direction:

February 15, 2013
Burt's Bees' Gud brand taps pop star Carly Rae Jepsen as first spokeswoman

Millennial natural personal care brand Gud, a Burt’s Bees brand, has joined forces with pop singer/songwriter Carly Rae Jepsen.

NEW YORK — Millennial natural personal care brand Gud, a Burt’s Bees brand, has joined forces with pop singer/songwriter Carly Rae Jepsen. As the brand's first spokeswoman, Jepsen will appear in a multimedia marketing campaign debuting this spring.

February 15, 2013
Coty, Puig end North American distribution agreement

Coty and Puig S.L., a fashion and fragrance company, have mutually decided not to renew their distribution agreement in North America, which expires June 30. This decision is the end to a six-year partnership.

NEW YORK — Coty and Puig S.L., a fashion and fragrance company, have mutually decided not to renew their distribution agreement in North America, which expires June 30. This decision is the end to a six-year partnership.

February 15, 2013
Gillette develops Sensitive Skin shave portfolio for men

Procter & Gamble’s Gillette brand has announced the launch of the Sensitive Skin portfolio for men.

NEW YORK — Procter & Gamble’s Gillette brand has announced the launch of the Sensitive Skin portfolio for men.

The portfolio includes:

February 14, 2013
Ermis Labs names Hamacher Resource Group marketing and strategic agency of record

Ermis Labs, manufacturer of high-performing skin care items, earlier this month announced Hamacher Resource Group will serve as the company's marketing and strategic agency of record for the retail class of trade.

CROWNSVILLE, Md. — Ermis Labs, manufacturer of high-performing skin care items, earlier this month announced Hamacher Resource Group will serve as the company's marketing and strategic agency of record for the retail class of trade.