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 <title><![CDATA[Mara joins Calvin Klein]]></title> <link>http://www.cosmeticnews.com/article/mara-joins-calvin-klein/50992.aspx</link> <description><![CDATA[Coty owned fragrance brand Calvin Klein has named US actress Rooney Mara as the global face of its latest women’s fragrance, Downtown Calvin Klein, which will be rolled out from July.]]></description> <pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 10:19:00 GMT</pubDate> <guid>http://www.cosmeticnews.com/article/mara-joins-calvin-klein/50992.aspx</guid></item>
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 <title><![CDATA[Elijah Choo, founder, Bodhi ]]></title> <link>http://www.cosmeticnews.com/article/elijah-choo-founder-bodhi/50972.aspx</link> <description><![CDATA[Almost three years ago, former graphic designer Elijah Choo founded 
Bodhi – an eco luxury beauty brand that would be “botanical, sustainable and ethical”.]]></description> <pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 10:56:00 GMT</pubDate> <guid>http://www.cosmeticnews.com/article/elijah-choo-founder-bodhi/50972.aspx</guid></item>
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 <title><![CDATA[Douglas sales hit €2bn]]></title> <link>http://www.cosmeticnews.com/article/douglas-sales-hit-2bn/50982.aspx</link> <description><![CDATA[Growth was prompted by international sales, which grew 1.9 per cent]]></description> <pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 15:23:00 GMT</pubDate> <guid>http://www.cosmeticnews.com/article/douglas-sales-hit-2bn/50982.aspx</guid></item>
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 <title><![CDATA[Sun care soars in Japan as tanning trend loses its lustre]]></title> <link>http://www.cosmeticnews.com/article/sun-care-soars-in-japan-as-tanning-trend-loses-its-lustre/50971.aspx</link> <description><![CDATA[Over recent years, the amount of UV radiation has been increasing, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.]]></description> <pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 10:55:00 GMT</pubDate> <guid>http://www.cosmeticnews.com/article/sun-care-soars-in-japan-as-tanning-trend-loses-its-lustre/50971.aspx</guid></item>
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 <title><![CDATA[Alliance Boots revenue falls 2.6 per cent]]></title> <link>http://www.cosmeticnews.com/article/alliance-boots-revenue-falls-26-per-cent/50975.aspx</link> <description><![CDATA[UK health and beauty retailer Alliance Boots has seen its revenue for the year to 31 March 2013 fall 2.6 per cent to £22.4bn. ]]></description> <pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 17:13:00 GMT</pubDate> <guid>http://www.cosmeticnews.com/article/alliance-boots-revenue-falls-26-per-cent/50975.aspx</guid></item>
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 <title><![CDATA[Beauty devices set to shape future face of skin care]]></title> <link>http://www.cosmeticnews.com/article/beauty-devices-set-to-shape-future-face-of-skin-care/50970.aspx</link> <description><![CDATA[Beauty devices are creating a new benchmark in facial skin care, according to new research from Diagonal Reports. 
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 <title><![CDATA[Khroma to be renamed Kardashian Beauty]]></title> <link>http://www.cosmeticnews.com/article/khroma-to-be-renamed-kardashian-beauty/50962.aspx</link> <description><![CDATA[Khroma Beauty, the debut colour cosmetics line from reality TV stars Kim, Kourtney and Khloé Kardashian is to change its name following an eight-month trademark dispute.]]></description> <pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 16:43:00 GMT</pubDate> <guid>http://www.cosmeticnews.com/article/khroma-to-be-renamed-kardashian-beauty/50962.aspx</guid></item>
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 <title><![CDATA[Joanne Gould, Head of Dr. Hauschka Division, Elysia]]></title> <link>http://www.cosmeticnews.com/article/joanne-gould-head-of-dr-hauschka-division-elysia/50950.aspx</link> <description><![CDATA[Having joined Elysia, the UK distributor of Dr. Hauschka, in 2005 as Personal Assistant to the Chief Executive, Joanne Gould has built an understanding of the brand from the ground up. ]]></description> <pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 11:30:00 GMT</pubDate> <guid>http://www.cosmeticnews.com/article/joanne-gould-head-of-dr-hauschka-division-elysia/50950.aspx</guid></item>
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 <title><![CDATA[Men’s grooming on the rise in the UK]]></title> <link>http://www.cosmeticnews.com/article/mens-grooming-on-the-rise-in-the-uk/50951.aspx</link> <description><![CDATA[Latest figures from The NPD Group suggest that the prestige products are paving the way for growth in male grooming. ]]></description> <pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 16:51:00 GMT</pubDate> <guid>http://www.cosmeticnews.com/article/mens-grooming-on-the-rise-in-the-uk/50951.aspx</guid></item>
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 <title><![CDATA[Chanel named ‘most preferred’ prestige brand among French women]]></title> <link>http://www.cosmeticnews.com/article/chanel-named-most-preferred-prestige-brand-among-french-women/50947.aspx</link> <description><![CDATA[Market analyst Promise Consulting has produced its eighth survey on premium make-up brands most preferred by French women. ]]></description> <pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 10:42:00 GMT</pubDate> <guid>http://www.cosmeticnews.com/article/chanel-named-most-preferred-prestige-brand-among-french-women/50947.aspx</guid></item>
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 <title><![CDATA[Kate Moss joins St. Tropez]]></title> <link>http://www.cosmeticnews.com/article/kate-moss-joins-st-tropez/50941.aspx</link> <description><![CDATA[Self-tan brand St. Tropez has signed the British supermodel Kate Moss as its new brand ambassador. ]]></description> <pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 17:59:00 GMT</pubDate> <guid>http://www.cosmeticnews.com/article/kate-moss-joins-st-tropez/50941.aspx</guid></item>
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 <title><![CDATA[Henkel Q1 net income climbs 8.9 per cent]]></title> <link>http://www.cosmeticnews.com/article/henkel-q1-net-income-climbs-89-per-cent/50932.aspx</link> <description><![CDATA[German cosmetics and toiletry giant Henkel’s first quarter 2013 has gotten off to a steady start. ]]></description> <pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 12:49:00 GMT</pubDate> <guid>http://www.cosmeticnews.com/article/henkel-q1-net-income-climbs-89-per-cent/50932.aspx</guid></item>
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 <title><![CDATA[Arden posts 10.5 per cent Q3 net sales spike]]></title> <link>http://www.cosmeticnews.com/article/arden-posts-105-per-cent-q3-net-sales-spike/50913.aspx</link> <description><![CDATA[US beauty company Elizabeth Arden has posted solid third fiscal results following healthy fragrance sales in some of its key markets. ]]></description> <pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 15:04:00 GMT</pubDate> <guid>http://www.cosmeticnews.com/article/arden-posts-105-per-cent-q3-net-sales-spike/50913.aspx</guid></item>
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 <title><![CDATA[Victoria Tydeman and Alison Hawksley, co-founders, Steamcream]]></title> <link>http://www.cosmeticnews.com/article/victoria-tydeman-and-alison-hawksley-cofounders-steamcream/50920.aspx</link> <description><![CDATA[Anglo-Japanese skin care brand Steamcream was founded by Victoria Tydeman and Alison Hawksley, in partnership with Japan based Shizuka Tagam, who heads up the creative side. ]]></description> <pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 16:10:00 GMT</pubDate> <guid>http://www.cosmeticnews.com/article/victoria-tydeman-and-alison-hawksley-cofounders-steamcream/50920.aspx</guid></item>
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 <title><![CDATA[Japan's Sundrug taps into seniors market]]></title> <link>http://www.cosmeticnews.com/article/japans-sundrug-taps-into-seniors-market/50893.aspx</link> <description><![CDATA[Sundrug Co. will set up smaller drugstores in urban shopping districts to meet the needs of elderly shoppers.]]></description> <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:02:00 GMT</pubDate> <guid>http://www.cosmeticnews.com/article/japans-sundrug-taps-into-seniors-market/50893.aspx</guid></item>
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 <title><![CDATA[Seyfried proves irresistible to Givenchy]]></title> <link>http://www.cosmeticnews.com/article/seyfried-proves-irresistible-to-givenchy/50910.aspx</link> <description><![CDATA[LVMH-owned Parfums Givenchy has named American actress Amanda Seyfried as the face of its star fragrance, Very Irresistible.]]></description> <pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 12:07:00 GMT</pubDate> <guid>http://www.cosmeticnews.com/article/seyfried-proves-irresistible-to-givenchy/50910.aspx</guid></item>
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 <title><![CDATA[Walgreens opens Boston flagship]]></title> <link>http://www.cosmeticnews.com/article/walgreens-opens-boston-flagship/50903.aspx</link> <description><![CDATA[US drugstore giant Walgreens has opened a flagship store in Boston, USA. ]]></description> <pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 16:14:00 GMT</pubDate> <guid>http://www.cosmeticnews.com/article/walgreens-opens-boston-flagship/50903.aspx</guid></item>
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 <title><![CDATA[Manzanita buys majority stake in Byredo]]></title> <link>http://www.cosmeticnews.com/article/manzanita-buys-majority-stake-in-byredo/50902.aspx</link> <description><![CDATA[UK based private equity company Manzanita has acquired a majority stake in niche fragrance brand Byredo. ]]></description> <pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 14:05:00 GMT</pubDate> <guid>http://www.cosmeticnews.com/article/manzanita-buys-majority-stake-in-byredo/50902.aspx</guid></item>
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 <title><![CDATA[DFS issues formal protest to fight Guam airport contract]]></title> <link>http://www.cosmeticnews.com/article/dfs-issues-formal-protest-to-fight-guam-airport-contract/50894.aspx</link> <description><![CDATA[Soon after South Korea’s Lotte Duty Free was named prime bidder for the duty free concession at A.B. Won Pat Guam International Airport, DFS Group lodged a formal protest with the airport, citing concerns of transparency associated with its process of awarding retail concessions.]]></description> <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:05:00 GMT</pubDate> <guid>http://www.cosmeticnews.com/article/dfs-issues-formal-protest-to-fight-guam-airport-contract/50894.aspx</guid></item>
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 <title><![CDATA[Avon posts 4 per cent drop in Q1 revenue]]></title> <link>http://www.cosmeticnews.com/article/avon-posts-4-per-cent-drop-in-q1-revenue/50891.aspx</link> <description><![CDATA[Avon’s first quarter results are said to show “signs of stabilisation” according to CEO Sheri McCoy, who was brought on board last year to lead a company turnaround.]]></description> <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:01:00 GMT</pubDate> <guid>http://www.cosmeticnews.com/article/avon-posts-4-per-cent-drop-in-q1-revenue/50891.aspx</guid></item>
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 <title><![CDATA[CEW (UK) unveils 2013 award winners]]></title> <link>http://www.cosmeticnews.com/article/cew-uk-unveils-2013-award-winners/50885.aspx</link> <description><![CDATA[A host of beauty brands, ranging from niche to mainstream, have been named winners at this year’s CEW (UK) Beauty Awards. ]]></description> <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:09:00 GMT</pubDate> <guid>http://www.cosmeticnews.com/article/cew-uk-unveils-2013-award-winners/50885.aspx</guid></item>
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 <title><![CDATA[Nathalie Helloin Kamel, Chief Brands Officer, BPI]]></title> <link>http://www.cosmeticnews.com/article/nathalie-helloin-kamel-chief-brands-officer-bpi/50878.aspx</link> <description><![CDATA[Shiseido owned Beauté Prestige International (BPI) is known for building successful fragrance businesses for niche fashion brands. ]]></description> <pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:16:00 GMT</pubDate> <guid>http://www.cosmeticnews.com/article/nathalie-helloin-kamel-chief-brands-officer-bpi/50878.aspx</guid></item>
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 <title><![CDATA[Nu Skin sets sights on China]]></title> <link>http://www.cosmeticnews.com/article/nu-skin-sets-sights-on-china/50879.aspx</link> <description><![CDATA[US direct seller Nu Skin is looking to focus its growth strategy on China, after announcing its goal to reach $1bn in annual revenue in the country by 2014. ]]></description> <pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:19:00 GMT</pubDate> <guid>http://www.cosmeticnews.com/article/nu-skin-sets-sights-on-china/50879.aspx</guid></item>
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 <title><![CDATA[Cosmetic Valley inks alliance with Japan’s Cosmetic Centre]]></title> <link>http://www.cosmeticnews.com/article/cosmetic-valley-inks-alliance-with-japans-cosmetic-centre/50870.aspx</link> <description><![CDATA[French research and manufacturing hub Cosmetic Valley has signed a strategic alliance with the Japan Cosmetic Centre in Kyushu.
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 <title><![CDATA[Revlon Q1 net sales up 2.1 per cent]]></title> <link>http://www.cosmeticnews.com/article/revlon-q1-net-sales-up-21-per-cent/50869.aspx</link> <description><![CDATA[US beauty company Revlon’s net sales for the first quarter of 2013 climbed 2.1 per cent to $331.9m compared with $330.7m last year. ]]></description> <pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:55:00 GMT</pubDate> <guid>http://www.cosmeticnews.com/article/revlon-q1-net-sales-up-21-per-cent/50869.aspx</guid></item>
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