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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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