BeautiControl Celebration 2008

from Spa Diva

Time is flying and so are the BeautiControl consultants who are packing up and getting ready for Celebration 2008 in Dallas, Texas.

Imagine being in one room with over 5000 women and men who all have a huge passion for an awesome company. That's what it's like at Celebration. Anticipation with every meeting you have. We all know that a new product is about to be revealed. You think, how could it get any better. And then, it does.

Get ready for something fabulous! BeautiControl ONLY does fabulous. If you are searching for a way to create the life you love, check out BeautiControl. It truly does let you "live the life you love".

Stay tuned...... Celebration starts July 30th...... If you want to go with us, let me know. Don't forget to check out the TFF picture on my blog!!!!! The proof is in the picture.

The best in cosmetics — according to the experts

By Samantha Critchell
Associated Press Fashion Writer

NEW YORK — Beauty products are personal: What works for one oily-skinned woman with brown eyes and thin hair might not work for her dry-skinned friend with blue eyes and thick, color-processed hair.

But some products have better batting averages than others.

The editorial staffs of many magazines, their readers and an industry group called Cosmetic Executive Women try to navigate through the slew of new beauty products with awards and best-of lists.

Many of CEW's winning products this year are multitasking, says the group's president, Carlotta Jacobson.

"Moisturizers have gone beyond being a moisturizer. You just can't be a moisturizer, it also has to correct skin tone or have total protection from the sun," she says.

The other undeniable movement in the beauty industry is all things green, Jacobson says, although no one wants to compromise on effectiveness.

Women's Health magazine editor in chief Tina Johnson and beauty editor Liesa Goins say readers ask about the environment along with sensitive skin and acne. Goins notes that many of the products Women's Health highlighted, with help from a panel of experts that included salon owners, makeup artists and dermatologists, were inexpensive standbys.

"I'm always surprised how many products you can find at the drug store. We're conditioned to think you have to spend a lot of money to get effective products," she says.

Count Johnson as one of those drugstore fans: She has been a longtime user of Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser and also is a fan of Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 45 and RoC Retinol Correction Deep Wrinkle Night Cream.

CEW's Jacobson, meanwhile, is interested in the "buzz" products DiorShow Blackout Mascara and two-sided L'Oreal Infallible Lips. A potential breakout product with consumers is Clinique's men's concealer, she says.

"It's taking the first step that says men can have their own products — they have been using women's products," she says. "Like everyone else, men can have blemishes and dark circles, plus they can have shaving nicks."

Taking A Look At Cosmetics Resources Online

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Cosmetics come in many different types. When people think of the word cosmetic, they more than likely think only of makeup. However, the cosmetic industry deals not only with makeup but also with hair products, lotions, perfumes, and many other items to enhance one’s beauty. With so many different brands of natural beauty products on the market a person may feel overwhelmed. In order to find out what is best for one and their body an individual must do research.

One of the top companies in the world of cosmetics that offers a variety of items is Proctor and Gamble. This company is one that most people do not associate with natural beauty products or any type of makeup. However, both Max Factor and Cover Girl are part of the family of the Proctor and Gamble line of products. They also offer shaving items, body washes, and hair care that anyone can use. According to Fortune 500 magazine, this is the top cosmetic company in the United States. In order to learn more about this fascinating company and what it offers to its customers, one can visit www.pg.com to review all of the products and specs.

Another top company in the world of cosmetic items is Avon. Many people think that this company is dedicated to only women. The truth is this company was built by a man. Avon offers a variety of products that can be used by men, women and children. As well, gone are the days when purchasing Avon products from a sales lady was the only option. Now, thanks to the internet, a person can purchase Avon beauty products online at www.avon.com. If an individual still wishes to have a salesperson help them choose their items and get great free samples, then the website can assist one in finding a representative.

The world of Cosmetics is so varied that one may feel overwhelmed. If a person is not sure which company offers the best variety of items for the whole family, and not just makeup for a woman, then research is going to be needed. No matter which company is chosen, they can learn a ton of vital information on everyday items and how they can make one’s life a little easier. The internet can prove to be an invaluable tool in the world of research and understanding the cosmetic arena.

China gets stricter on cosmetics ads

By Katie Bird

Global cosmetics companies operating in China should be aware of increasingly strict enforcement of the country's advertising standards, according to a consumer goods lawyer.

Although the country's advertising legislation has been in place since 1994 it has not been strictly enforced. However, this may be about to change, according to Jonathan Selvadoray a lawyer with Cameron Mckenna, who says a growing number of international companies are being picked up for their discrepancies.

"The view that 'this is china and you can do what you want' is no longer the case" Selvadoray told CosmeticsDesign. Although the issue is not directly linked product safety Selvadoray suggested that tightening regulation may be related to the increased attention that the Chinese cosmetics market has received in recent months.

Regulation prohibit exaggeration. The regulations prohibit falsehood and the exaggeration of a product's components, efficacy or function as well as the use of absolute expressions such as 'the latest invention' and 'absolutely no adverse affects'. In addition, Selvadoray warns that the term 'patented product' should not be used in advertisements until formal certification has been obtained from the Chinese Patent bureau even if a foreign patent has already been obtained.

Penalties for non compliance can include financial fines of up to €20,000, however more importantly a company may be asked to suspend a product's launch until the case has been dealt with by the Chinese authorities. A ban on a product launch could be significant for the global personal care giants many of whom count China as an increasingly important market.

China is a key market for global players. Germany-based Beiersdorf is one of the international players which has identified China as key to the company's growth strategy. Supported by high sales of Nivea Visage and Nivea for Men, the company's sales in China increased 45.1 per cent last year contributing to a 7.6 per cent rise in the company's turnover to €5.5bn.

Luxury firms in particular are looking to the emerging markets of China, India and Russia to drive sales in an otherwise uncertain economic environment. According to Estee Lauder group president Patrick Bousquet-Chavanne speaking at a retail congress earlier this year, they are the only markets experiencing a boom at present. "I believe that it is very likely that for all of us in the branding world it [emerging markets] will be a big share of earnings in the coming years," he said. In its second quarter results publicised early February, Estee Lauder highlighted the Asia Pacific region and China where sales reached $347.4m.