Cosmetics News
 Recalls: Bonne Bell cosmetics bag poses lead hazard (The State) About 945,000 Bonne Bell children’s cosmetics accessory bags, made in China and imported by Bonne Bell Co., are being recalled because the metal clasps on the bag’s handle contains high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested by children. The recalled accessory bag, made of plastic, comes with cosmetic products that are not part of this recall. The product was sold at retail stores and Bonne ...
Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance 2nd-quarter profit jumps 67 percent, sales rise 24 percent (Canadian Business) NEW YORK (AP) - Specialty retailer Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance Inc. said Thursday that its fiscal second-quarter profit rose 67 percent as sales improved.
Otsuka jumps into male cosmetics market (The Japan Times) Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co. on Wednesday unveiled new skin-care products that target middle-aged men, venturing into Japan's niche but steadily growing male cosmetics market. The Tokyo-based drug company, which also sells health drinks and food products such as Pocari Sweat, introduced a lineup of skin care products that will hit Japanese drug stores and supermarkets nationwide from Sept. 9. ...
Supermodel to help cosmetics giant turn 100 (WSYR 9 Syracuse) Gisele Bundchen is to front a new advertising campaign for Max Factor to celebrate its forthcoming centennial.
Ulta Salon reiterates fiscal year forecast (AP via Yahoo! Finance) Specialty retailer Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance Inc. on Thursday issued a third-quarter forecast and reiterated its full-year outlook after reporting its fiscal second-quarter earnings rose by 67 percent.
Unilever chief Cescau to step down (AFP via Yahoo! News) Anglo-Dutch food and cosmetics giant Unilever said Thursday that chief executive Patrick Cescau will step down at the end of this year and be replaced by top Nestle manager Paul Polman.
Not-so-boring Beige (News 24 South Africa) There were many questions at the annual general meeting of cosmetics manufacturer Beige Holdings, but a general feeling that the firm is "seriously underpriced".
Analyst upgrades shares of Estee Lauder (AP via Yahoo! Finance) An analyst on Thursday upgraded shares of Estee Lauder Cos., confident that President Fabrizio Freda can help drive positive changes at the cosmetics and fragrance company.
Naturally misleading (Haaretz Daily) Have you ever spent a few extra shekels on "natural" cosmetics? Next time spend a few extra minutes reading the ingredients, too.
Ulta Announces Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2008 Results (Centre Daily Times) Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. (NASDAQ:ULTA), today announced financial results for the thirteen-week period ("Second Quarter") and twenty-six-week period ("First Six Months") ended August 2, 2008, which compare to the same periods ended August 4, 2007.
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