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Benefit is introducing a new fragrance with the name Benefit B, which will hit beauty stores nationwide this summer. Benefit B is the second fragrance of the Maybe Baby Perfume line, which was launched in 2003.

Now Smell This reports that the additional notes of this fragrance include peony, apple flower, watermelon, sandalwood and marine accord.

Erogenous zones are brought into play when Benefit launches its new fragrance, b spot. Aiming to awaken “seductive pulse points” the scent is a light, fruity, floral mixture of freesia, mango, blackcurrent [sic] and tangerine mixed with white orchid and amber.

According to Fashion Newsweek, the outer packaging of Benefit B will include a “body map” indicating where to apply the fragrance.

Benefit B will be available for sale with a retail price of $38 USD for 50 ml / 1.7 fl. oz [Source].

The Daria Collection of Lancome has officially been launched this week. The collection consists of an eye shadow palette, a lipstick and a lipgloss.

Makeupminute reports that the Daria Collection is a gorgeous blend of Brazilian earthy tones – it just makes you feel the sand between your toes, the air as it passes through your hair at the beach, the heat from the glistening sun.

Lancome is donating a portion of the proceeds from this collection to Centro Espacial Vik Muniz, an education program that supports arts education programs for young adults in Rio de Janeiro.

According to diunSA, this bold, new collection isn’t just dedicated to making women look good – but rather, to make them feel good too.

The color statement of the collection’s ‘Brazilian Earth Colours,’ is natural and sophisticated. Sun-kissed browns, natural nudes and warm golds naturally enhance the beauty of the face’s most sensual features - the lips and eyes.

The Daria Collection from Lancome is available for sale in online stores with a retail price of $45.

Actress Angelina Jolie is in negotiations with Coty, a French fragrance house, for launching her personal fragrance line. Jolie plans to give her collection a name that will best describe her persona.

Celeb Guru reports that Jolie will be the next celebrity to launch a fragrance with Coty after Sarah Jessica Parker.

Angelina Jolie recently parted ways with fashion house St.John ending her three-year stint with them. Not the kind to brood, St.John has replaced Jolie with four upcoming models and Jolie, in turn, has now decided to to put out her own line of fragrances with Coty, a French fragrance house.

According to the Improper, given Jolie’s unrivaled star power today, it’s likely her fragrances will rake in tons of cash.

The venture would enable Jolie to continue supporting her many charitable causes. Jolie, 33, is a U.N. Ambassador who reportedly donates one-third of her income to charity.

A source is quoted telling the British newspaper,The Mail.

“Angelina wants a very strong input. She wouldn’t want a fragrance that she didn’t feel encapsulates her.”

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Actor Antonio Banderas is launching a new fragrance, called “Blue Seduction For Women,” which is the actor’s fifth fragrance launched exclusively for women so far. Blue Seduction For Women is set to hit beauty stores nationwide in the beginning of September.

GlamBoulevard reports that the actor has described the fragrance as the scent in his line that most suits his persona.

Antonio Banderas wants to seduce you. Slated to hit shelves in September, Antonio Banderas launches his 5th fragrance, a women’s version of his Blue Seduction scent, called Blue Seduction for Women. Perfume maker Puig Beauty U.S.A, is hoping the line will be as successful as his past fragrances, each ranking top 10 in mass stores.

According to Women’s Wear Daily, during their launch years, each Banderas fragrance has ranked among the top 10 in mass stores.

The latest introduction closely copies the nuances of the bottle for the men’s Blue Seduction. The glass bottle is transparent and is designed to resemble the reflection of light on water — an effect achieved, thanks to a sculpted base designed to resemble a mosaic tile.

Pricing is in line with other Banderas scents — $21.50 for the 1-oz. eau de toilette spray and $30 for the 1.7-oz.

Lancome plans to launch new Oscillation vibrating mascara, which was created by a team of designers led by Jean-Louis Gueret. During his professional career, Gueret has been a designer of around 400 other mascaras.

Beauty Blogging Junkie reports that the vibrating brush provides no fewer than 7,000 vibrations per minute for the perfect formula application.

Ôscillation has four patents for technology and formula and was created by a team led by Jean-Louis Guéret, the designer of all Lancôme mascara brushes. The King of Mascara, Guéret has been the father of nearly 400 mascaras during his illustrious career.

According to bellasugar, as soon as WWD reported on a new Estee Lauder lash-builder this morning, Lancome announced the upcoming launch of its competing product.

It was created by Jean-Louis Guéret, who has developed almost 400 (!) mascaras in his lifetime. Lancôme is still working out an exact launch date and a price, so we’ll all have to wait with bated breath before we buzz.

Oscillation is due to launch in beauty stores nationwide this Fall.

As the new Lancome fragrance girl and ambassador, Anne Hathaway has unveiled the new Lancome fragrance, Magnifique, this week in France.The new fragrance has a woodsy scent with hints of florals and will be available for sale this summer.

GlamBoulevard reports that the well liked and well perceived 25 year old Hathaway has recently appeared in high profile events such as Valentino’s 45th Anniversary bash in Rome, Giorgo Armani’s Couture Show in Paris, opening of the D&G Madison Avenue flagship, and more.

Anne Hathaway has joined the Lancome team in January for the brand’s new feminine line. President of Lancome International Odile Roujol is confident that Anne will successfully portray the passion and excitement of their new fragrance. Anne will be joining fellow ambassadors Kate Winslet and Clive Owen.

According to The Beauty Alchemist, wearing a strapless Kaufman France dress, Hathaway looked totally stunning, graceful and elegant.

She is really becoming a real fashion pro. I am anxious to see what she wears to the Get Smart premiere. The new perfume bottle looks rather nice too.

Doreen McMorran has been promoted to vice president of business development and marketing in Skinvisible, Inc. In her new position, McMorran will focus on driving business growth as the company expands its market.

HAPPI reports that McMorran brings to the company almost 20 years of experience in the medical and pharmaceutical industry, specifically in the areas of strategic planning, sales and marketing.

She has spent the last six years selling to international dermatology and skin care focused companies like Procter and Gamble, Johnson & Johnson, Stiefel, Galderma, Novartis and Graceway, to name a few, providing medical education for physicians and consumers about dermatology conditions, products and treatments.

According to the Dermatology Times, McMorran will be involved in the company’s growth in terms of new licencees, new products, new alliances and expansion into areas outside of dermatology.

Diesel Fuel For Life fragrance is an ideal present for your dad on Father’s Day. The perfume notes of the fragrance include: star anise, grapefruit, lavender, vintage raspberry, authentic heliotropine and vetiver.

Talking Perfume.com reports that the Diesel’s Fuel For Life set includes 75 ml EDT and 200 ml Shower Gel.

Diesel Fuel For Life fragrance for men is masculine and modern just like your dad. Perfume notes include: star anise, grapefruit, lavender, vintage raspberry, authentic heliotropine, and vetiver. Fragrant family: Powdery fougere. Diesel Fuel For Life comes in Eau de Toliette and rich After Shave Balm.

According to Father’s Day Gifts, the bottle for Fuel for Life for Men is inspired from vintage whiskey flasks and is covered in an authentic and distressed canvas pouch, while the Shower Gel is a vintage inspired bronze.

The Inspiration: Fuel for Life for men is an energetic potion that teases the nose with clarity and modernity yet maintains a classic and sophisticated masculinity. Accents of raspberry give an unexpected signature twist.

Diesel’s Fuel Life Men is available for sale in department stores and for online purchase with a retail price of $65.

Elizabeth Arden, Inc., and Liz Claiborne, Inc. have entered into a new licensing agreement for the manufacture, distribution and marketing of the company’s fragrance brands. With this new partnership, the company hopes to develop and market Claiborne’s brand fragrances.

HAPPI reports that Elizabeth Arden expects this transaction to contribute to both net sales and earnings growth in fiscal 2009.

Elizabeth Arden expects to incur advertising and marketing expenses paid by Liz Claiborne and other transaction related expenses during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008 and the first half of fiscal 2009. Additionally, Elizabeth Arden expects its gross margins to be impacted in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008 and through the first half of fiscal 2009 by the sale of Liz Claiborne inventory that Elizabeth Arden acquired prior to the effective date as a distributor.

According to Women’s Wear Daily, Liz Claiborne Inc.’s fragrance brand portfolio includes scents under the Juicy Couture, Usher, Lucky and Claiborne banners.

Elizabeth Arden Inc. has acquired the global licensing rights for Liz Claiborne Inc.’s fragrance brand portfolio, which includes scents under the Juicy Couture, Usher, Lucky and Claiborne banners.

E. Scott Beattie, the chairman, president and chief executive officer of Elizabeth Arden, Inc., is quoted commenting on the importance of this gained agreement.

“We have worked closely together through our existing distribution relationship and are very familiar with the Liz Claiborne fragrance portfolio,”Beattie said.

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Pop rocker Avril Lavigne has teamed up with Procter & Gamble to launch a new personal fragrance line. According to Procter & Gamble Prestige Products’ announcement, the new line will be available for the second half of 2009.

Women’s Wear Daily reports that Lavigne joins a group of existing, youth-oriented fragrance licenses in Procter & Gamble Prestige Products’ point-of-market-entry brand portfolio, which the company spent the past three years rejuvenating.

Key activity last year included acquiring fragrance licenses for Puma, Christina Aguilera and Italian jeans brand Replay, and divesting eau de cologne line 4711, which was acquired by Mäurer + Wirtz.

The singer is quoted commenting on her new line.

“Creating this fragrance is a fun process and I am looking forward to sharing it with everyone,” Lavigne said.

Lavigne is the latest in a long line of celebrities to release their own fragrance. Britney Spears, Paris Hilton, Hilary Duff, Jennifer Lopez, Gwen Stefani and Kate Moss have all successfully created their own scents. The Beauty Blog wishes Lavigne best of luck.