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Tennis stars nudge in on cosmetics sponsorships

By  Simon Pitman

Leading tennis stars Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova have launched cosmetic and fragrance products this week - a move that highlights the growing importance of female sports figures in the fashion world.

Cosmetics companies win battle over organics certification

By  Simon Pitman

Cosmetics companies have won their fight to ensure that the USDA maintains a certification program for organic personal care products. The authority decided to reverse its decision to drop the certification system following a concerted campaign by...

Leading cosmetic players make gains in stagnant market

By  Simon Pitman

Despite years of soft market conditions due to market maturity, the leading players in the US cosmetics and toiletries market are continuing to make steady gains, leaving the top three players - Proctor & Gamble, L'Oreal and Unilever - in stronger...