Friday, May 18, 2012
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L’Oréal at centre of US class action lawsuit
A US district court judge has granted certification of two consumer subclasses in action alleging that French beauty giant L’Oréal failed to warn customers of the flammability of its Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Anti-Frizz Serum, Impact Litigation Journal reports.
Thursday, May 17, 2012

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China to adopt non-animal tests in wake of PETA pressure
Chinese officials are in the process of approving the country's first non-animal testing method for cosmetics ingredients, according to animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).
Monday, May 14, 2012

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Lush unveils fresh approach to retail
British cosmetics brand Lush is launching a new retail concept which focuses on a “back to basics” approach to customer service.
Tuesday, May 01, 2012

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Art & Fragrance 2011 profits quadruple
Lalique perfume maker Art & Fragrance SA has posted strong results for 2011, after quadrupling its group profit to CHF 8.3m during the year.
Monday, April 23, 2012

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Lucas Meyer wins gold at In-Cosmetics
France-based natural cosmetic ingredients supplier Lucas Meyer Cosmetics has won a joint Gold award for its Progeline and Adipofill ingredients in the in-cosmetics Innovation Zone Best Ingredient Award.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012

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IFF Q1 revenue slips
US-based International Flavours & Fragrances Inc (IFF) has seen its first quarter revenue dip slightly, falling one per cent to $711m compared with the prior-year period.
Friday, May 11, 2012

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Symrise posts Q1 profit rise
German fragrances and cosmetic ingredients supplier Symrise has posted a solid start to the year, driven by particularly strong growth in North and Latin America.
Wednesday, May 09, 2012

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International sales drive growth for Arden
US prestige beauty brand Elizabeth Arden has posted net sales of $239.3m for its latest quarter ended 31 March.
Friday, May 04, 2012

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Avon income plummets 82 per cent
Following its rejection of a $10bn takeover bid from US beauty giant Coty, direct seller Avon has just posted a first-quarter revenue slip of two per cent to $2.6bn.
Wednesday, May 02, 2012

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P&G sales grow 2 per cent
Global beauty giant Procter & Gamble (P&G) has maintained growth despite ongoing economic difficulties, posting a sales increase of two per cent to $20.2bn for the first three months of this year.
Monday, April 30, 2012

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Sheridan & Co creates a window of opportunity
UK retail design agency Sheridan & Co has created two window campaigns in time for Mother’s Day in the US for French natural beauty brand L’Occitane en Provence.
Monday, May 14, 2012

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Aptar goes back to black for Sephora
US-based dispensing-systems manufacturer Aptar Group has packaged the latest men’s skin care range for LVMH-owned beauty chain Sephora.
Tuesday, May 08, 2012

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Croda sales climb 4.7 per cent in Q1
UK-based specialty ingredient manufacturer Croda has posted a solid start to the year, with group sales growing 4.7 per cent to £291.0m compared with £277.9m in the same prior-year period.
Monday, April 30, 2012

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