L’Oreal bestride the cosmetic and personal care world like a colossus. The L’Oreal brand itself is a huge business, but they also own Garnier, Maybelline, Redken, Lancôme, Helena Rubinstein, Kiehl’s, Giorgio Armani and Ralph Lauren to mention just a few and not that long ago acquired the Body Shop. Proctor and Gamble and Unilever are [...]
What do the following brands have in common? Garnier, Maybelline, Softsheen.Carson, CCB Paris, L’Oréal Professionnel, Kérastase, Redken, Matrix Mizani, Lancôme, Biotherm, Helena Rubinstein, Kiehl’s, Shu Uemura, Giorgio Armani, Ralph Lauren, Cacharel, Viktor & Rolf, Diesel, Vichy, La Roche Posay ,innéov, Skinceuticals, Sanoflore, The Body Shop
Okay, we live in an age of celebrity endorsements. I am a bit sniffy about celebrity based brands. I guess I am too close to it all, but having a big star in the office for a couple of hours to pick out their favourite from a set of samples doesn’t really seem to me [...]
They say that a mild recession is when you hear about people losing their jobs, a major recession is when people you know lose their jobs and a depression is when you lose your own job. Well I haven’t lost my job yet and I don’t see any more reason to think they might sack [...]
Supermarket own brands are good choice if you want to save money.
Fish are being used as a the latest pedicure.
Jamelia is concerned about the exploitation of poor people to provide hair extensions
Yves Rocher have announced a new organic range for the autumn. It is good big cosmetic houses are taking organic products seriously.
Jo Malone is owned by Estee Lauder. This may surprise some users. It is now moving into China making it a true international brand.
I have recently written an article where I suggest that aromatherapy is losing its popularity. I would love to hear what you think.
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