Recession Takes Toll on Key Beauty Firms

Strong economic headwinds continue to leave the beauty industry looking disheveled.
A slew of quarterly results from beauty firms Thursday indicate consumers worldwide still view even little splurges - like a lipstick, for instance - as a big deal, and place value above all else.

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Recession Takes Toll on Key Beauty Firms - Beauty Industry and Products News - WWD.com

Philosophy Launches Makeup Line

"Only a skin care company could create a makeup this good."

Philosophy is launching their own line of paraben free makeup. Dubbed the Supernatural Collection, the line bringe Philosophy's best-selling skin care secrets to eyeshadows, mineral powders, and lip gloss.

Asian Cosmetics Players Opt for Organic Standards

Asian cosmetics companies are turning to natural and organic certification programs in an effort to substantiate their product claims and differentiate them from the competition.

Asian cosmetics players opt for natural and organic standards

Sephora Buys 45% Stake in Ile de Beaute

Sephora SA announced Friday that it has acquired a 45 percent stake in Russian selective perfumery chain Ile de Beauté.

Sephora Buys 45% Stake in Ile de Beaute - Fashion and Retail Business News - WWD.com

Fairmont Dubai to Turn Pink

The exterior lights of the Fairmont Dubai will turn pink for 10 days at the start of October, marking the property’s second year of participation in the Estée Lauder Company’s Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign.

Fairmont Dubai to turn pink | HotelierMiddleEast.com

Manheimer Promoted to Shiseido America Group Leader

Heidi Manheimer, chief executive officer of Shiseido Cosmetics America has added a passel of brands to her responsibilities: she has been named group leader for U.S. sales for the Shiseido Americas Corp., which includes SCA, Beauté Prestige International USA, Nars and John Varvatos.

In this newly created role, Manheimer will oversee the sales and distribution strategy of the brands in the U.S. and will be the key contact for U.S. retailers for group strategy discussions. She will work closely with the heads of the various brands to identify business opportunities and promote sales of the group.

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Manheimer Promoted to Shiseido America Group Leader - Beauty Industry and Products News - WWD.com

Estée Lauder Launches New Makeover Widget

Estée Lauder has a new tool for women shopping on its Web site, esteelauder.com: its Virtual Makeover Widget, which the company claims is the first-ever branded makeup widget of its kind that allows online customers to see how makeup products will look on their own face before buying.

To read the article from Women's Wear Daily, visit Estée Lauder's New Widget: Trying on Makeup - Beauty Industry and Products News - WWD.com

To test out the new Virtual Makeup Tool on a picture of yourself or on a model's photo, visit http://www.esteelauder.com/LetsPlayMakeover/Widget/?cm_mmc=dig_mktg-_-DW_Face-_-Lets_Play_Makeover-_-160x600_to_MS

Fall 2009 Spa Week Event

Jane Iredale presents the Fall Spa Week Event, October 12th - 18th.

Visit http://www.spaweek.com/ to find a spa near you.