Archives for November 28, 2012

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First BB creams, then CC creams, now DD creams!

By Simon Pitman

Mintel senior analyst Vivienne Rudd explains about the evolution of the perennially popular BB creams and how the phenomenon is now giving way to a new generation of increasingly targeted products.

Lacquerous takes the subscription sampling trend to a whole new level

By Michelle Yeomans

The US-based subscription sampling company is offering consumers what it describes is “the Netflix of nail polish” services, whereby members can rent high-end nail polishes for up to a month, a practice the founders say is identical to a traditional nail...

Sales outside of Europe drive L’Occitane results

By Simon Pitman

France-based organic cosmetic provider L’Occitane has shown a big rise in its turnover for the most recent quarter on the back of a strong performance in markets outside of Europe.