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Jul 29, 2009- North American Retail Trends by Karen Young
The retail landscape in North America is going through a seismic shift. Bricks & mortar retailers continue to consolidate, close doors, reinvent...
May 5, 2008- The Latin American Cosmetics Market – Venezuela by Nick Morante
Since 2006, cosmetics and personal care products manufacturers and distributors have benefited from Venezuela's strong economic growth which has been...
Mar 21, 2008- The Latin American Cosmetics Market – Mexico by Nick Morante
The growth of the color cosmetics market in Mexico, being so close to home, is very easy to follow. There are many US suppliers and finished goods...
Aug 23, 2007- Trends – Why Fragrances Will Always Survive by Nick Morante
The number of ingredients in a particular fragrance will probably astound you. I know that it has propbaly mentioned it in the past by a number of...
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Jun 4, 2007- May '07 Fragrance Newsletter Editorial by Nancy Jeffries
The complex composition of Soir de Lune includes unique and natural essences that reveal a harmony of citrus, elegant florals and the sensuality of...
May 30, 2007- In-cosmetics focus on Aphrodisia by Imogen Matthews
The in-focus Aphrodisia feature was a major draw at this year's in-cosmetics exhibition as visitors thronged to discover new sensual formulations...
Mar 26, 2007- What is GRAS and RIFM? by Nick Morante
When I was doing all my formulation work in lip glosses and lipsticks with flavors and fragrances, I came across many of my materials that were GRAS...
Mar 5, 2007- February '07 Newsletter Editorial by Nancy Jeffries
The men's market for personal care products is showing healthy growth and robust variety. No longer is a man's daily regimen limited to shaving...
Mar 1, 2007- What's New in Naturals and Fragrance Cosmetics in 2007 Part - 1 by Vispi Kanga
Researchers admit that sophisticated consumers have raised the bar on R&D, but they're not fazed. It'd be nice to slow down and catch our breath, but...
Feb 9, 2007- More Regulations to Deal With by Nick Morante
Two brand new laws will be affecting our industry (as well as others) and the consumer. California's Proposition 65, the original anti-cancer law, has...
Feb 6, 2007- January '07 Newsletter Editorial by Nancy Jeffries
Patrick Obukowho, Advantage Research lab, discussed his latest research on skin care pigmentation. He has formulated and utilized actives such as...
Jan 25, 2007- Ulrich Lang Introduces Anvers 2 by Nancy Jeffries
Ulrich Lang, a fragrance entrepreneur who successfully melded the world of art and fragrance creation in his original Anvers fragrance, launched three...
Jan 5, 2007- Holiday Gifts by Nick Morante
Gifts based on Cosmetic and Personal Care products have always been popular during the Holiday season. High on the list of gifts would be makeup sets...
Jan 3, 2007- Aromachology and Aromatherapy by Vispi Kanga
Aromachology and Aromatherapy and are two terms that are widely used today. However, they do not mean the same thing. Aromachology is the study of the...
Nov 30, 2006- November '06 Newsletter Editorial by Nancy Jeffries
A deposition technology that allows sunscreen with an SPF 15 to remain on the skin, as well as act as a facial cleanser, has just been introduced in...
Jul 27, 2006- Le Labo Fragrance Concept by Nancy Jeffries
In March 2006, Edouard (Eddie) Roschi and Fabrice Penot founded a first in French perfumery in New York’s Lower Manhattan, NOLITA neighborhood....
Apr 19, 2006- New brand launches flood the global fragrance market by Imogen Matthews
One of the great paradoxes of the women's fragrance market has been the acceleration of new launches over the past decade whilst the industry has...

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