cosmetics

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.

Walgreens, the nation's largest pharmacy chain unveiled a new flagship store in Chicago that re-imagines the drugstore experience. Among the "unexpected" new offerings: fresh sushi, salon services, more than 700 fine wines and a juice bar. But will we really buy wine with our aspirin?

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.

L'Oreal cosmetics heiress Liliane Bettencourt and her daughter, Francoise Bettencourt Meyers, say they have made up, ending a $1.3 billion legal dispute.

Consumer expenditures may have dropped 2.8% in 2009, but when it came to organic products, people were willing to open their wallets. According to the Organic Trade Association, U.S. organic sales, including food and non-food products, grew 5.3% from 2008, totaling $26.6 billion. While buying...

The Estee Lauder Companies (EL) reported earnings of 95 cents per share for the quarter ended Sept. 30, compared with 71 cents per share a year earlier. Sales rose 14% to $2.09 billion, the company said in a statement. Sponsored Links The results included charges associated with restructuring...

We started with Citi Investment Research's top global retail picks for an "hourglass" recovery (benefiting retailers on the high and low ends). After drilling down into the fundamentals and valuations, here are our five favorites.

Looking for a great discount deal on perfume and cosmetics? We'll give you a few "deal" sites that have a developed reputations that might leave you holding your nose instead of a bottle of Chanel. Thanks to Consumer Ally partner SiteJabber.com, here is a list of the lowest-rated, most complained...