Makeup

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.

Bern Beetz, the CEO of $4.1 billion beauty company Coty, goes one-on-one with DailyFinance to give us a peek at some of the beauty products and trends that have captured -- and will soon capture -- the imagination of America's female shoppers.

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.

The beauty business is undergoing a makeover at some of the nation's biggest retailers, as pharmacies and department stores go after shoppers in new and unconventional ways. Sears, CVS, Duane Reade and their cohorts are courting a business that has rebounded well from the recession despite the country's economic malaise.

After successfully revising its business processes and restructuring its operations in Europe, premium cosmetics maker Revlon now plans to implement similar changes in its operations globally. Trefis examines how those changes worked in Europe, and what they mean for the company's future profits.

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.

Use this makeup coupon for 20% off your entire purchase at Ulta through Apr. 9, 2011. Plug in Ulta coupon code 12005 to get the discount. The makeup coupon is valid on regular, sale, and clearance items but cannot be combined with any other Ulta coupon. You can only use this coupon code once per...

M.A.C. Cosmetics and fashion label Rodarte created a cosmetics and clothing line inspired by Ciudad Juarez, the violence-ridden border town, featuring products with names such as Factory, Juarez and Ghost Town. Not everyone is applauding.

Get a free sample of Eucerin Daily Skin Balance lotion when you sign up on its site. Getting the freebie requires you to share your name, address, and email. The free sample takes 4 to 6 weeks to arrive. It's unclear when supplies of this freebie will run out. After signing up, Eucerin asks you...

If you spend $25 at E.L.F. online in March, you will get a free $25 Restaurant.com gift card, which normally sell for about $5. Use coupon code RDC2525 when checking out. Expires March 31, 2010. If you've never bought from E.L.F. (which stands for Eyes Lips Face) the regular line of make up,...