The Beauty Blog

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.

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.

Donna Karan International launches a new line of jeans called DKNYC. With this new line, the company wants to keep the urban feel of its products, but to make it more casual and more conducive.

Women’s Wear Daily reports that Donna Karan International works to make an aggressive push into markets like Asia and the Middle East.

In addition to having a few strong seasons at retail under its belt, parent Donna Karan International has been working to update and improve its network of licenses, and to make an aggressive push into markets like Asia and the Middle East.

According to Shiny Style, the new line will be similar in concept to the City DKNY line launched in 2001 but shuttered in 2005.

Donna Karan International is ready to add a new label to its stable of brands: DKNYC, a better sportswear label with price points similar to the current DKNY jeans range.

Donna Karan is quoted commenting on this new line.

“That’s what New York City is — complicated, multidimensional … As I see it, the C stands for circa. It’s Circa DKNY, from its original core concept, when it was really intended for a much wider level. The current success of DKNY opened up the doors to be able to expand.”

The DKNYC line will be available in July at stores like Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, Lord & Taylor and Dillard’s with items having retail prices of $100 to $150 for outerwear, $70 to $100 for jackets, $40 to $55 for pants, skirts or shirts, $40 to $80 for sweaters and $25 to $45 for T-shirts.

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Lela Rose is collaborating with Beauty.com to offer a new valise filled with beauty goodies. The Lela Rose Travel bag will be available for sale this summer with a retail price of $100.

Beauty Blogging Junkie reports that the Lela Rose Travel bag contains both deluxe and full sized favorites, including ARCONA Cranberry Toner, Alterna Caviar Moisture Shampoo with Seasilk, Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion, L’OCCITANE Verbena Harvest Shower Gel, L’OCCITANE Verbena Harvest Body Lotion, Vincent Longo La Dolce Vita Lashes, Vincent Longo The Curl Mascara, Freeze 24/7 IceShield Facial Cleanser with Sunscreen SPF 15, Bliss Fabulous Foaming Face Wash and Tarte Cheek Stain in Tipsy.

According to All About The Pretty, the Lela Rose Travel Bag is perfect for toting beauty essentials, with useful built-in features such as brush holders and zippered plastic compartments for more delicate items.

Beauty.com has collaborated with NY fashion and wedding gown designer Lela Rose to offer customers a limited edition beauty valise filled with beauty goodies. The exclusive Lela Rose Travel Bag comes just in time for the busy vacation season and is available with a purchase of $100 or more on Beauty.com. Too bad it won’t be here in time for my trip tomorrow.

Thank to Bag Forum by Bag Bliss, Rose quoted comments on her collaboration with Beauty.com.

“Beauty.com has a sophisticated customer who is both feminine and fashionable. She inspired me to want to design an accessory, not just a makeup case…one that looked just as cute as the handbag holding it,” Rose said.

Chanel is launching a new collection of nail polishes named after its location, Robertson Boulevard. The new collection will be available for sale exclusively in-store at the Robertson Boulevard Chanel Boutique beginning 30 May, 2008.

GlamBlush reports that the new Chanel Robertson Boulevard Nail Collection was inspired by the spirit of Robertson Boulevard, a young Hollywood hangout now famous for shopping sprees and see-and-be-seen lunch spots such as The Ivy.

California ease, hipster cool, and true luxury intersect at Los Angeles’ hottest shopping spot, Robertson Boulevard. May 2008 brings a brand new reason to hit the block: the opening of the sparkling new Robertson Boulevard CHANEL boutique. To celebrate the occasion, Peter Philips, the new Global Creative Director of CHANEL Makeup, has designed four limited-edition must-have nail colours, which will be exclusively available in-store.

According to All About The Pretty, the new Chanel Robertson Boulevard Nail Collection has four shades — Melrose - a fun, hot pink, Rodeo Drive - a purple splash, L.A. Sunrise - a primary yellow and L.A. Sunset - a warm tangerine.

Chanel introduces a new nail color collection just in time for summer. The prices is $25.00 and will be available exclusively in-store at the Robertson Boulevard CHANEL Boutique beginning May 30, 2008, on CHANEL.com in July2008.

The price for all the items in this collection is $25.

Zoya has launched a new collection of nail polishes called Chit Chat which will be available for sale this summer. There will be red, orange, yellow, white and pink shades in this new collection.

Blogdorf Goodman reports that the new collection is inspired and named after some beauty bloggers. Included in it are: Erika ( from Makeup Bag), Gaia, Bekka, Lianne, Annie and Elke.

There is red, orange and pink shades swirled in with a blast of gold shimmer. It requires two coats to achieve the color in the bottle. I am honored and delighted to have a nail polish named after me.

According to All Lancquered Up, most of the nail polishes are smooth and even with good pigmentation.

The Chit Chat collection from Zoya is just one of their summer offerings launching May 1st. Filled with golden metallic goodness, each shade has ribbons of shimmer and micro-glitter flowing throughout yet dries smooth to the touch.

Prices for the collection range from $6 to $34.

Urban Outfitters is launching a brand new line of nail polishes called Models Own. Models Own Nail Polishes are the result of a collaboration between brothers Mark and Steven Rodol and will be available for sale in Urban Outfitters stores nationwide this summer.

Elle UK Magazine reports that Models Own Nail Polishes are quick-drying and long-lasting.

Being born in to a beauty dynasty has inspired the brothers to create a brand with quality, fitting of their heritage. The polishes are not only quick-drying and hard wearing, but they have pioneered the idea of ‘quick cosmetics’ to sit alongside the ‘fast fashion’ adage, they aim to have seasonal, cutting edge shades on the shelves in a matter of weeks rather than months (remember when we had to wait ages last year for that perfect matte grey shade…)

According to MyItThings Magazine, the nail polish created by Urban Outfitters is an excellent in-house vintage operation.

They’ve scooped up several designers to create diffusion line for their store and they’ve created an excellent in-house vintage operation, So, what’’s next for Urban Outfitters? A set of “edgy” nail polishes called Models Own and created by brothers Mark and Steven Rodol.

Coty Inc. has entered into a new agreement with Gemini Cosmetics Inc. who will distribute its beauty products to U.S. department and specialty stores. Happi reports that Gemini Cosmetics will begin the distribution of Coty products starting July.

In July 2008, Gemini will begin distributing Coty Beauty’s Nautica Voyage and My Voyage, Baby Phat Fabulosity, and Kate Moss Kate brands. In addition, Gemini will distribute David and Victoria Beckham Signature fragrances when they launch in the U.S. in September 2008.

According to SmartBrief, the distribution partnership between Coty Inc. and Gemini will strengthen and grow the Coty Beauty prestige portfolio.

Coty Inc., a leader in global beauty and the world’s largest fragrance company, announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Gemini Cosmetics, Inc. under which Gemini will assume responsibility, on an exclusive basis, for the distribution of Coty Beauty’s prestige brands to prestige department and specialty stores in the U.S. market. Through a strategic and focused approach, the distribution partnership between Coty and Gemini will strengthen and grow the Coty Beauty prestige portfolio. Until now, Coty has handled the distribution of its Coty Beauty prestige fragrances in-house.

Both of these companies are delighted with their partnership. Hans-Joachim Honigfort, the President of Coty Inc., is quoted as saying.

“Gemini Cosmetics is a powerhouse with a proven track record for successful distribution of prestige brands. This partnership will enable Coty Beauty to build our prestige portfolio in the U.S. marketplace more quickly and efficiently.”

In his turn, Frank A. Fazzinga Jr., the Chairman & CEO of Gemini Cosmetics, comments.

“Combining Coty’s innovative and inspiring brands with Gemini’s strength in distributing powerful products to consumers sets up a win-win for both companies. We are looking forward to working with Coty on this strategic endeavor.”

This week saw the launch of the MAC Heatherette Collection in New York. The collection is really diverse and includes the traditional MAC Lipstick, Lipgloss, Eye Shadows, Dual -edged eye pencils, Glitters, Pigment, Nail Lacquer, Beauty Powder, Good and Bad Lashes. It is available for sale at MAC counters nationwide.

Canadian Beauty reports that Heatherette is a popular brand of the 80’s and that MAC is doing the right thing by presenting this collection.

Not only are the designers great spokespersons for their own brands, but you only have to look at the list of celebrities who wear their clothing to realize what their look is. Gwen Stefani and Pink have worn Heatherette designs, and they were first sold at Patricia Field’s own boutique (she was the stylist for Sex and the City).

According to Beauty Anonymous, the MAC Heatherette Collection has changed the date of its release due to the high demand in the mass market –the earlier announced date of release on 27 March was changed to 20 March.

MAC has collaborated with the fashion designers of Heatherette, Richie Rich and Traver Rains, to create MAC Heatherette Collection. The limited-edition collection, full of pink shades, is in a 1980s style of pink plastic packaging.

The prices of all the items in this collection should range from $10.00 to $32.50.

Proctor & Gamble has signed an agreement to buy Frédéric Fekkai & Co., a luxury hair care brand that sells its products in such prestige stores as Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom and Sephora in the U.S.

Tradingurus.com reports that the estimated cost of Frédéric Fekkai & Co. is around $400 million.

Procter & Gamble signed a deal to buy luxury hair-care brand Frédéric Fekkai for slightly over $400 million.

According to the International Herald Tribune, “the acquisition would add to P&G’s line of upscale beauty products that includes SK-II skin care and Hugo Boss fragrances.”

The company, whose biggest-selling brands include Pantene and Head & Shoulders shampoos, makes a range of household products from Tide detergent to Pampers diapers to Gillette shavers.

The paper also quotes Randall Chinchilla, the P&G spokesman, commenting on the company’s future intentions.

“Fekkai is a strategic fit for our hair care portfolio and a demonstration of our desire to win with key brands in the prestige channel.”