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Euromonitor Identifies Top Trends for North, South Americas
According to Euromonitor's Sean Kreidler, ldquo;The Americas continued to be a dynamic hemisphere for beauty and personal care products in 2012 with more potential for growth in 2013.”
Sunbed Users Twice as Likely to Use Anti-aging Products
Nineteen percent of UK sunbed users start to use anti-aging products by the time they are 25, compared with just 5% of those who don’t use sunbeds.
Skin Imperfections Affect Women's Self-confidence More Than Men's, According to Survey
The second Mederma Wear Your Skin Proudly survey found 44% of women felt improving the appearance of their skin imperfections such as scars and stretch marks, would help improve their overall self-confidence, compared with only 25% of men.
Survey Looks at the Makeup Habits of Girls
The Renfrew Center Foundation released the results of a survey showing the attitudes and use of makeup by girls ages eight to 18; positives and negatives of the survey have implications for beauty brands.
Coty Teams with Australian Tech Company
The beauty companies will look on offering new products based on Coty's Philosophy skin care brand and OBJ Limited's e-Skin system.
Elizabeth Arden Partners with Biopharm Company for Functional Ingredient
The agreement focuses on Signum Dermalogix's Arazine ingredient, which is used in Elizabeth Arden Prevage products.
Beiersdorf's Nivea Men Looking to Make a Connection Through Real Madrid
The soccer club has entered into a sponsorship deal with the men's skin care brand, representing its products and promotion in a three-year partnership.
Avon's mark. Brand Names New Beauty Expert
Celebrity makeup artist Fiona Stiles joins the mark. brand to help innovate and create new products, as well as strategize on beauty trends with the company's representatives.
Beauty Ingredient News
Sustainability, Global Expansion, Sun, Skin and Hair Care, and More Beauty Ingredient News and Launches for Late February 2013
A high sustainability ranking for Croda, new facilities in Europe and Asia, ingredient launches from BASF, Sederma, Lucas Meyer, and much more in beauty ingredient news.
Featured Articles
On the World Stage: California-based Beauty Brands Step Up
As emerging markets continue to increase in importance for the beauty industry, more and more small- to mid-size beauty brands are seeking out ways to stake an international presence.
The Beauty of Strategy—Plan to Succeed
	By: Sheri L. Koetting Eight components of a successful brand strategy.
Multifunctional Versus Tailored Approaches in Beauty
By: Imogen Matthews The popularity of beauty options such as BB creams has caused a boom in products that offer multifunctionality, but at the same time, consumers are continually seeking out products that fit specific needs.