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Makeup Habits, Trends Revealed by Kantar Worldpanel

Kantar Worldpanel recently completed an in-depth analysis of the evolving U.S. makeup market, developing a report on how the changing nature of consumers and the beauty industry is affecting color cosmetic consumption.

BareMinerals Debuts Shade Shop in New York’s Soho

The new retail shop focuses on foundational color needs for its beauty customers, as well as a rotation of fun, new, seasonally derived test concepts.

Net Sales Down for P&G for the Quarter

Organic sales grew 2%, including a two percentage point benefit from pricing. Shipment volume was in-line with prior year levels, but net sales were $20.2 billion, a decrease of 1% versus the prior year period.

in-cosmetics Asia 2014’s Education Focus on Opportunities in Beauty in the Region

For the first time, in-cosmetic Asia’s educational program will be offered 100% free to event attendees.

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Colors and Influencers for Fall/Winter 2014–2015

Find how what's hot—and why—for makeup and beauty color in fall/winter 2014–2015.

Dads’ Wish List for Personal Care Products

Mintel home and personal care analyst Gaby Elani focuses in on the personal care needs of dads and kids—and what would make their lives easier.

L’Orèal Stays Solid With Sales of €11.17 Billion for First Half 2014

The L’Orèal Luxe and active cosmetics divisions contribute growth to the multinational beauty company.

Emerging Markets Helping Push Professional Skin Care

Countries and markets is Asia and Europe are helping give a kick to the professional skin care business.

Avon Sees Decreases in Q2 2014 Financial Report

For the second quarter of 2014, Avon saw total revenue of $2.2 billion, decreased 13%, or 3% in constant dollars, and beauty sales declined 13%, or 3% in constant dollars.

Consumers Still Seeing Beauty Products as a Necessity

A blog post from The NPD Group shows how consumers are continuing to place importance on their beauty products.

Shiseido Weathers Its Rocky Q1 2014

The company saw net sales of ¥168.3 billion, a 3.7% increase from the same time period for the previous year. Operating income was down 80.2% to ¥1.3 billion, while ordinary income was ¥1.4 billion (-80.9%).

Revlon Q2 2014 Financials Shows Sales Up to $497.9 Million

Professional hair care products and Revlon color cosmetics line helps push the company to higher sales in the second quarter of 2014.

Euromonitor International Observes Global Grooming Routines

A new infographic from Euromonitor shares information about grooming routines—including differences between men and women, as well as different cultures—around the globe.

What Attracts Beauty Consumers in Brazil?

Organic Monitor is looking at research about what Brazilian beauty shoppers are interested in—and that includes products with an eco-friendly twist.

Currency Translation Helps Prop Up Kao Results

Kao's net sales of ¥665.9 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2014, up 6.6% over the net sales for the same time period in 2013.

Pola Orbis Net Sales Climb Nearly 5%

Pola Orbis Holdings' financial report for the first half of 2014 saw net sales for the time period of ¥95.9 billion, 4.9% increase over ¥91.4 billion during the same time period in 2013.

PZ Cussons Shares Final Results for Year Ended May 31, 2014

PZ Cussons sees revenue growth in constant currency increased 2% on the prior year in this new financial report.

Energizer Reports Its Q3 2014 Financials

Organic net sales the company’s personal care segment in the third fiscal quarter increased 1.9% driven by increased sun care sales and growth in women's razor and blade systems.