beauty products

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.

Fragrance company Coty is in talks to buy nail-polish maker OPI Products for about $1 billion, The Wall Street Journal reported. A deal could be announced as soon as today, the Journal reported without naming its sources, which also said the talks could end without an agreement. Coty has been...

Perfume maker Coty Inc agreed to buy Philosophy Inc., a maker of personal care products, for about $1 billion. Philosophy is currently owned by private equity company Carlyle Group, Reuters said. Philosophy focuses on skin products, fragrance, bath and body care and color cosmetics. Its...

Avon Products Inc. (AVP) gained in trading on the Germany stock market after British newspaper The Daily Mail said L'Oreal SA (LRLCY) may bid for the company. Avon's German-traded shares advanced 6.2% from the Oct. 11 closing price in New York to $35.22 at 12:59pm in Frankfurt, Bloomberg News...

The Greenhouse Spa in the Dallas area is up for sale, a sign that luxury spas are struggling with a weak economy and competition from day spas. The spa, which counts Cindy Crawford and Grace Kelly among its former clients, charges $4,500 to $5,000 for a weeklong stay, The Wall Street Journal...