L'Oréal Sales at €5.93 Billion for First Quarter 2013

Highlights from the report include strong growth in the consumer products, L'Oréal Luxe and active cosmetics divisions, while professional products weakened. Also, the company saw new records for market share in Western Europe and North America.

L'Oréal Acquires Interconsumer Products Limited

The acquisition of ICP's brands will extend L'Oréal's knowledge of the market and its reach in Kenya and provide a regional manufacturing base for expanded operations.

PZ Cussons Releases Interim Statement for Early 2013

The company reports that it "continues its focus on brand innovation and renovation in all markets as well as cost optimization in all areas of the business."

Avon to Exit Ireland in Latest Restructuring Efforts

The beauty company continues its plan to cut costs, including restructuring and exiting certain smaller, underperforming markets, primarily in Europe, Middle East and Africa.

TCM in Skin Whitening and Lightening: The Eternal Pursuit in East Asia

By: Huiliang Li, Jahwa Cosmetics

Statistics have shown that products with TCM claims account for a large share of the skin whitening product market—nearly 33% in 2011, which has risen year after year.

Beiersdorf Sales Up 4.7% in 2012

The company's consumer business segment—which includes skin care brands Nivea, Eucerin and La Prairie—faired well, up 5.8% to €5 billion in sales worldwide, with particularly strong showings in the Americas and Asia.

Avon Releases Financial Results for Fourth Quarter, Full Year 2012

The results cap a challenging year for Avon.

L'Oréal Sales Up 10.4% for 2012

The beauty company recorded sales of €22.46 billion for 2012, representing a 5.5% like-for-like increase over 2011.