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May 9, 2013
Powerocks announces line of lipstick, cigar-shaped portable chargers

Powerocks, creators of a colorful line of portable power banks, announced today the new Super Magicstick line of light, easy-to-carry lipstick or cigar-shaped power banks to charge smartphones on the go.

SHENZHEN, China — Powerocks, creators of a colorful line of portable power banks, announced today the new Super Magicstick line of light, easy-to-carry lipstick or cigar-shaped power banks to charge smartphones on the go. It is available in two versions: Super Magicstick and Classical Texture/Super Magicstick.

May 2, 2013
Personal Care Products Council reaffirms safety of lip products

A recently released reported that analyzed and measured the level of metals in 32 lip products does not provide any “new meaningful information” and the traces of metals found were not “unexpected given their natural presence in air, soil and water,” according to a statement issued Thursday by the Personal Care Products Council.

WASHINGTON — A recently released report that analyzed and measured the level of metals in 32 lip products does not provide any “new meaningful information” and the traces of metals found were not “unexpected given their natural presence in air, soil and water,” according to a statement issued Thursday by the Personal Care Products Council.

November 5, 2012
Runways boost sales in dramatic makeup

Fall 2012 makeup was confident and sultry as lipstick made a comeback, at the expense of lip gloss, and eyes shouted sex appeal with dramatic eyeliner and bold brows. That’s the look that graced fashion runways, and judging by the numbers, consumers followed suit in the mass market.


Fall 2012 makeup was confident and sultry as lipstick made a comeback, at the expense of lip gloss, and eyes shouted sex appeal with dramatic eyeliner and bold brows. That’s the look that graced fashion runways, and judging by the numbers, consumers followed suit in the mass market.


July 16, 2012
Long-lasting lips

What type of makeup is hot? That which offers skin care benefits.


NEW YORK — What type of makeup is hot? That which offers skin care benefits.


Recent research by market research firm the NPD Group found that 86% of women said they use makeup that offers skin care benefits, with moisturizing and SPF protection being the two most sought-after benefits.


When it comes to mascara, the most popular benefit is thickening/volume. When it comes to lipstick, the most important benefit is long-wearing, while for foundation it is “evens out skin tone.”

June 8, 2012
JK Jemma Kidd unveils fall 2012 collection at Target

Beauty brand JK Jemma Kidd — which was created by makeup artist, product designer and style icon Jemma Kidd — has unveiled its fall 2012 collection that will be available exclusively at Target stores and on Target.com beginning in August.

MINNEAPOLIS — Beauty brand JK Jemma Kidd — which was created by makeup artist, product designer and style icon Jemma Kidd — has unveiled its fall 2012 collection that will be available exclusively at Target stores and on Target.com beginning in August.

The fall collection includes:

24/7 Long-Wear Lip Colour ($15 each): This semi-matte lipstick provides rich color payoff and long-lasting results. Macadamia and avocado oils hydrate and condition lips for glide-on application, while vitamins A, C and E nourish and protect.

December 13, 2011
NYC New York Color's spring 2012 collection includes new lip products

NYC New York Color, a Coty beauty brand, is rolling out several new lip products for spring 2012, including its new City Duet 2-in-1 Split lipstick, which features two shades in a single bullet.

NEW YORK  — NYC New York Color, a Coty beauty brand, is rolling out several new lip products for spring 2012, including its new City Duet 2-in-1 Split lipstick, which features two shades in a single bullet.

The lipstick offers two lip colors in one so beauty mavens can choose a single shade or blend both complementary hues for a radiant effect. The new Split lipstick, which is priced at $2.99 each, comes in such shades as The Vintage Pinks, The Madison Bronzes and The Empire Lilacs.

October 19, 2011
Color sticks to it

Lip color has its groove back. According to data from SymphonyIRI Group, lipstick sales at food, drug and mass (excluding Walmart) rose about 3% to $70.6 million for the 12 weeks ended Sept. 4.


Lip color has its groove back. According to data from SymphonyIRI Group, lipstick sales at food, drug and mass (excluding Walmart) rose about 3% to $70.6 million for the 12 weeks ended Sept. 4.


July 6, 2011
Ramy Gafni encourages consumers to 'fall' for makeup collection

Celebrity makeup artist and critically acclaimed "brow king" Ramy Gafni has rolled out his Fall in Love makeup collection for fall 2011 — a re-release of his classic fall favorites.

NEW YORK — Celebrity makeup artist and critically acclaimed "brow king" Ramy Gafni has rolled out his Fall in Love makeup collection for fall 2011 — a re-release of his classic fall favorites.

The collection, available at Duane Reade Look Boutiques, highlights this upcoming season's most beautiful, rich colors. The palette includes vivid and luminous shades, while conserving the unmistakable feeling of calmness, serenity and glamour of the season. The line consists of five beauty essentials, including:

June 20, 2011
Innovation, added benefits color lipstick sales growth

Judging by many makeup looks on the runways of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2011 in New York, it was evident that lipstick was going to be in the shopping basket of many beauty mavens. That has proven to be the case.


Judging by many makeup looks on the runways of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2011 in New York, it was evident that lipstick was going to be in the shopping basket of many beauty mavens. That has proven to be the case.


According to SymphonyIRI Group, lipstick sales have experienced strong double-digit growth in the 12 weeks ended April 17. Topping the list, according to SymphonyIRI, were lip products that offer such innovation as long-wearing color like CoverGirl Outlast, Maybelline SuperStay and L’Oréal Paris 
Infallible Le Rouge.


April 18, 2011
L'Oréal Paris study uncovers sentiments about lipstick among women, men

The majority of lipstick-wearing beauty mavens believe that lipstick improves their confidence, and many men associate women in red lipstick with such positive sentiments as being sexy and confident, according to the findings of a recent survey commissioned by L'Oréal Paris.

NEW YORK — The majority of lipstick-wearing beauty mavens believe that lipstick improves their confidence, and many men associate women in red lipstick with such positive sentiments as being sexy and confident, according to the findings of a recent survey commissioned by L'Oréal Paris.

The "Lipstick Diaries" survey was commissioned by L'Oréal Paris and conducted online by Harris Interactive of nearly 2,300 men and women between March 25 and 29.

According to the survey, she said:

February 14, 2011
Sealed with a kiss: Shoppers Drug Mart develops lip makeover app

Shoppers Drug Mart has partnered with FaceCake Marketing Technologies to create a new lip makeover mobile app that enables beauty mavens to use their iPhones to view a lipstick shade on their own image.

CALABASAS, Calif. — Shoppers Drug Mart has partnered with FaceCake Marketing Technologies to create a new lip makeover mobile app that enables beauty mavens to use their iPhones to view a lipstick shade on their own image.

The app is debuting during the retailer's Free Express Lip Makeover campaign in celebration of Valentine's Day.

July 7, 2010
Eye-catching cosmetics gain momentum, Mintel reports

The eyes have it! That's what new Mintel research indicated, as eye makeup sales have...

October 10, 2007
CTFA reassures lipstick safe, despite claims of lead exposure

Responding to a report released Thursday by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics on lead in...