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.

Nu Skin Raises 2013 Guidance Following Strong 2012 Financials

The company saw record results for Q4 2012, with revenue coming in at $588.2 million, a 19% improvement over Q4 2011.

Estée Lauder Reports Sales of $2.93 Billion for Quarter

Estée Lauder's CEO Fabrizio Freda said of the results, “Our performance this quarter reflected the global appeal of our brands in all regions. These results demonstrate our ability to continue to grow, on top of the double-digit trends we generated in the prior year, even in the face of macroeconomic headwinds and challenges in certain international countries."

Ingredients With Global Flair

By: Sara Mason

Ingredients with a global edge offer brands the opportunity to build a marketing story or brand identity that resonates with consumers around the globe.