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Pale is the New Tan, According to New Findings From Mintel

Information from In-cosmetics shows more face care products in the U.S. are being launched with SPF and sun care elements.

Submit Your Entry for the 2012 CITY Awards

UPDATE: The deadline has been extended to May 11 for entries to the annual awards program from ICMAD.

CEW Announces Finalists for 2012 Beauty Insider Awards

Winners will be announced at a luncheon hosted by Mario Cantone in New York on May 18.

ICMAD Announces Janet Gurwitch as ICMAD 2012 CITY Awards Presenter

Gurwitch, the creator of Laura Mercier Cosmetics, will speak about what is takes to make it in today's beauty industry at the June 20 event in New York.

CEW (UK) Anoints Finalists for 2012 Beauty Awards

Finalists were announced in 26 categories ranging across mass and prestige, fragrance, skin care, body care, makeup and hair care, and the winners will be announced April 27.

Kline Reports Consumers Driving Active Ingredient Development

According to Kline, as a consequence of consumers having greater awareness of the efficacy of certain actives, the beauty market has responded by using actives and their proven market cachet in products as diverse as skin care, makeup, hair care, male grooming products, slimming formulations, sun protection and more.

Ulta Continues Impressive Fiscal Record, 22% Sales Increase for 2011

The beauty retailer saw Q4 2011 sales increase 23% over Q4 2010, and is looking to open 100 new locations in 2012.

NPD Group Report Sees Incredible Prestige Beauty Gains, Immense Fragrance Growth

The market research company found the prestige beauty market generated $9.5 billion in 2011, an 11% increase over 2010—the largest increase The NPD Group has seen in the 15 years it has tracked this market.

In-cosmetics Focuses on "Solar Beauty"

Consumer perception of and misconceptions about sun care products, as well as scientific advances in sun protection and interactive sun care product demonstrations, among the highlights of the 2012 event.

In Ranking Brand Engagement, Delighting Consumers Continues to Be Key to Brand Connection

An annual report from brand and customer loyalty consultancy Brand Keys shows the importance of meaningful differentiation in beauty and personal care brands.

Beiersdorf Reports Preliminary 2011 Fiscal Results

The company recorded a 2.1% sales increase, though sales varied widely from country to country, and it will continue to work to streamline its product offerings in regional markets.

Strong Beauty Brand Growth Boosts Energizer Fiscal Report

The company recorded net sales of $564.4 million in the first quarter of 2012, an 11% increase over the 2011 first quarter results.

The Sleeping Giant

Since the late 1990s, growth in men’s toiletries has been on a steady upward trajectory, reaching estimated global sales of $31 billion in 2011. Examine the trends and challenges facing the men’s category.

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Breakout Brand—Colour Couture

Discover a solution for sun-kissed winter skin from HBA blogger Mary J. Palmieri.

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Breakout Brand—Goldfaden Skincare

Follow the sun with this month's Breakout Brand from HBA's beauty blogger.

When Summer Fades, Skin Concerns Remain

Following a summer in the sun, consumers are now seeking out products to repair sun damage, as well as those that might help prevent future damage.

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Breakout Brand—Sunbow Sunscreen

HBA blogger Palmieri feels the fun of summer with a new kid-targeted line of sunscreen products.

FDA Releases Final Sunscreen Monograph

After nearly a four-year wait, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued its Final Sunscreen Monograph, which addresses the testing and labeling of OTC sunscreen products.