Cosmetics

Luxury Cosmetics Drive Sales At L'Oreal In First Quarter

France's L'Oréal, maker of Maybelline and Lancome beauty products, has reported better-than-expected like-for-like sales growth for the first quarte...

L'Oréal Posts Strong Fourth Quarter, Boosted By Premium Brands

L'Oréal SA’s high-end cosmetics such as Lancome Monsieur Big mascara came through again over the holidays. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 5.5...

Estee Lauder CEO Denies Takeover Rumours: Company ‘Not for Sale’

Estee Lauder Cos. said “there is no truth” to rumors that it’s in talks for a potential sale or merger. “The Estee Lauder Compan...

Unilever Signs Agreement To Acquire Luxury Cosmetics Brand Hourglass

Consumer goods company Unilever has announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire the luxury colour cosmetics brand Hourglass. Alan Jope, Preside...

Bloggers Touting Makeup Secrets Spur Estee Lauder's Sales

Chinese millennials are becoming the world’s biggest beauty queens, thanks to the power of the internet. Makeup and grooming tips proffered by pop...

'Selfie Generation' Boosting £1 Billion UK Cosmetics Market

The UK cosmetics market is now worth almost £1 billion, driven in part by a rise in 'selfie' culture, according to the latest figures from retail ana...

Auchan Launches New 'Cosmia' Beauty Brand

French retailer Auchan has announced plans to launch a new beauty-care brand, Cosmia, in 2017. The line will feature over 500 SKUs and include make-up,...

Burberry Licenses Its Fragrance And Make-Up Brands To Coty

Burberry Group Plc is licensing its fragrance and make-up brands to cosmetics manufacturer Coty Inc., handing over management of a business that has weighe...