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Origins, Physicians Formula Top Harris Interactive Survey as Top Brands

In the survey—which looked at metrics such as quality, fit, consumer connection, brand momentum, purchase consideration and trust—Harris Interactive found many mass market beauty brands outranking prestige brands in brand equity.

Emerging Markets Still Hold Promise for Beauty

In an analyst insight article from Euromonitor International analyst Robert Walker, Walker explores the new global market frontiers and their desire for beauty products.

Sephora Addresses Skin Care Issues With New Tech

The Sephora Skincare iQ program works to personalize solutions and product recommendations to in-store customers based on a short series of questions answered by the client

New Technologies and Novel Ingredients Top European Sustainable Cosmetics Summit Agenda

The European edition of the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit will take place November 21–23 in Paris.

Looking Forward to Luxe Pack Monaco 2012

A look ahead to the upcoming Luxe Pack Monaco 2012, taking place October 24–26 at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco.

Baby Care Shows Dynamism in Face of Aging Demographics, Slowing Economies

Baby and child-specific products outperformed all beauty and personal care categories in 2011, generating global retail growth of 7% at fixed US dollar prices. And despite the dual challenge of aging demographics and acute economic instability, the category’s global growth prospects to 2016 look promising. Euromonitor International assesses the main category battlegrounds and identifies where brands ought to be strengthening their positions going forward.

Organic Monitor Sees More Beauty Brands Seeking Direct Sales in Asia

As the natural and organic trend, as well as beauty, continues to grow in Asia, more European, Australian and American brands are opening more concept stores in this marketplace.

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Nearly Half of Men in U.S. Don't Use Suncreen, Study Finds

The Skin Cancer Foundation and the makers of Banana Boat and Hawaiian Tropic sunscreens conducted the online survey with 1,000 participants.

Sun Care Use Statistics Help Urge Neutrogena to Encourage Better Skin Maintenance

The J&J skin care brand has teamed with actress Gabrielle Union and dermatologist Dr. Darrell Rigel to combat popular sun care myths.

Winners Announced for 2012 CEW Beauty Insiders' Awards

See the winners in 25+ beauty categories.

New Report Promotes the Need for Mid-tier Beauty Products

Taking an up-close look at beauty pricing dynamics, the SymphonyIRI report details how savvy marketers can take advantage of an opportunity to provide consumers with meaningful mid-tier product beauty options.

Consumers Seeking ‘A Life in Balance,’ According to Trend Report

Taking steps to restore and recharge are keys to achieving and sustaining a better life, consumers say in new study from fragrance company Arylessence on American consumer attitudes and behaviors.

Target Testing Beauty Concierge Service

The new beauty service from the mass retailer is being tested in more than 25 stores near Chicago.

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Breakout Brand—Eco-Armour

Stay shaving safe this summer with the latest Breakout Brand from HBA blogger Mary J. Palmieri.

Report Shows Increasing Growth of Ethnic Beauty Market

The U.S. market for beauty products aimed at ethnic markets continued to grow in 2011, approaching $3 billion.

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CEW Beauty Awards Honor Performance Products

The annual beauty awards event featured CEW president Carlotta Jacobson, host Mario Cantone, Allure editor Linda Wells, beauty bloggers and more.

PCPC Responds to Sunscreen Report

Farah Ahmed, chair of the PCPC sunscreen task force, discusses the safety of sunscreen products currently on the market.

Sun Shining on Sun Care

Sun care continues to grow but faces challenges such as multi-use skin care with SPF. Further diversification of sun care products with added properties and more convenient formulations will be needed to counteract this and other challenges.