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Cosmoprof Announces Cosmopack Event for New York

Announced at Cosmoprof North America, Cosmopack NY Symposium will take place September 2014 in New York, and it will look to connect international beauty solution providers with global and North American beauty brands.

Birchbox Brings Its Sampling Service to a Brick-and-Mortar in New York

The online-based beauty sampling subscription service has opened a physical location in Manhattan to entice beauty shoppers with special offerings, including a “Try Bar” and learning opportunities.

The Doctor’s In: Physicians Increasing Interest in Skin Care, Says Kline

In a blog post from Kline & Company, the market researcher shares information on skin care-dispensing physicians and their growing interest in the retailing of these beauty products.

Coty Switches Up Leadership Structure

This new structure and leadership initiative from Coty was developed to advance the company’s growth and represent a more holistic view of beauty consumer evolution.

Lancôme Brings Its Vision of Femininity to Light with a Fashion Collaborations

The beauty brand is working with Parisian designers, as well as embarking on a more extensive collaboration with Caroline de Maigret.

in-cosmetics Asia Adds More on Fragrance, Formulation and Japan

The Asian cosmetics market will be abuzz at in-cosmetics Asia 2014, which now boasts a Japan Country Focus, an Interactive Formulation Lab and a Fragrance Zone. The event will return to Bangkok on Nov. 4-6, 2014.

Eclipse Packaging, Architecture Options, and More Beauty Packaging News and Launches for Early July 2014

Fusion Packaging teams up on an advanced skin care line, World Wide Packaging creates for high-end options, Albé opens a new facility in China, and more new and beauty packaging launches.

Kline Tracks the Growth of Beauty in Alternate Retail Channels

Outside of the typical mass and department stores, where are consumers going to shop for beauty? Kline & Company investigates.

Chinese Online Beauty Retailer Jumei Upping Product Quality Control Standards

Jumei, an online retailer for beauty products in China, announced it is setting new benchmarks in its product quality control program.

My Black Is Beautiful Programs Looks to Put Festival Attendees’ “Beauty into Action”

My Black Is Beautiful (MBIB) will create hands-on, engaging experiences for Essence Festival-goers that deliver beauty in action in creative ways by connecting attendees with their favorite beauty and household products.

Responsibility in Mexico, Natural Exfoliants, and More Beauty Ingredient News and Launches for Early July 2014

Lubrizol Mexico gets recognized with a social responsibility award, Clariant maps out its future initiatives, Shin-Etsu Silicones showcase emulsifying elastomers and much more ingredient news and innovation.

New ICMAD Chairman, Board Announced

Comprised of top executives and owners of innovative cosmetic brands, the board provides ICMAD members with the information and advice they need to further develop their companies and move the beauty industry forward.

Global Organizational Change for Pola Orbis

As the company creates a new global business division, it also sees an executive-level shuffle.

Gillette Debuts Video to Highlight the Evolution of Men’s Grooming

According to Gillette, body shaving is increasingly part of the routine of 44% of men globally who body groom. A new video from the men's grooming brand shows the evolution of how men got there.

US Hispanic Women Share Their Beauty Secrets

Multicultural market research firm Latinum Network shared some of its research on the beauty habits of U.S. Hispanic women, including where they look for new beauty ideas, where they shop beauty and more.

Multinationals Target Brazil’s Beauty Industry for Growth Despite Drop

Although Brazil’s beauty industry displayed less than double-digit growth for 2013, big industry brands and suppliers are still creating partnerships and announcing investments there.

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The Different Faces of Natural Skin Care

Despite variable economic conditions and variations in consumer behavior, the natural beauty market—and particularly skin care—continues to see strong growth.

Avon to Cut 600 Jobs

As the company continues to work to right its profitability, it announced it will be making additional job cuts.