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Investors are starting to realize that when it's Avon calling, they probably shouldn't answer. The cosmetics company is unlikely to escape its steady decline, despite the unblushing optimism of Wall Street analysts.

Americans plan to apply a new DIY-attitude across the board this year -- to their vacations, staying in shape and even beauty maintenance. It's all part of the trend of trying to scale back and save more money.

If you feel like your daily makeup routine costs too much, you're not the only one. The average American woman spends about $100 a month on cosmetics and beauty products. So how do you maintain your daily look without dipping into your retirement fund? Consider finding products that can do double duty.

As commodity prices continue to rise, Estee Lauder is hiking prices for its cosmetics in China. The move comes after competitor L'Oreal already raised its prices. But the increases are unlikely to make much difference to Chinese consumers or to Estee Lauder's cash flow.

Revlon's stock has been choppy lately, swinging 10% to 20% in either direction on small news items. But the cosmetics and beauty care products company has gotten its feet back under itself financially, and may be undervalued by the market. Here's why.

If makeup is breaking your budget -- and I know it can get pricey -- watch this video for quick tips on the best drugstore beauty products, recommended by beauty professionals. Believe it or not, many of the top makeup products are cheaper than what you buy at the department store.

My wife has always been serious about skincare, but when she started working for a premium cosmetics company, she became downright obsessive. She started poring over makeup reviews, lurking around Paula Begoun's website, and having heated arguments with herself about different ingredients,...

This defies all logic and common sense. The less a beauty product works, the more likely it is that a woman will keep buying it and using it. I am not making this up.University researchers in England interviewed almost 300 women about their use of beauty products that are supposed to make them...