Personal Care

NEW YORK -- So it turns out that it's not just teens who love beauty products. New research from Mintel reveals that as many as 80% of all 9- to 11-year-olds in the United States use beauty and personal care products.

More than half of US 12-14 year olds use mascara (54%), as well as eye shadow, eye liner and eyebrow pencils (54%). Meanwhile, some 45% use foundation/concealer, 30% use blush/bronzer and 10% use hair coloring products.

SAN FRANCISCO -- Just in time for summer's long days full of sun and sand, Method is launching a new product to help consumers beat the heat.

Method Products has unveiled a new line of gel body wash. Enriched with avocado extract + vitamin E, the biodegradable formula lathers into velvety suds. Boasting four vivid fragrances—including longtime hand wash favorites waterfall (blue), green tea + aloe (green) and mandarin mango (orange) plus new addition lilac blossom (purple)—refreshing body wash is now available for $5.99 at Target and target.com.

SAN FRANCISCO -- Private equity firm VMG Partners has sold a rapidly growing brand of personal care for families to SC Johnson. 

Founded in 2004, Babyganics is a lifestyle brand offering family-focused products including skin care, bath care, sun care, insect repellent, oral care, hand hygiene, surface cleaners, laundry products, dish soaps, diapers and wipes.

TORONTO -- Celebrity makeup artist Charlotte Tilbury is adding a fragrance to her beauty product portfolio.

Tilbury announced she is launching Scent of a Dream in August. Kate Moss has signed on to be the scent's beauty ambassador.

"I have been mixing my own Secret Scent for years and have been fascinated by the idea that one's perfume can attract others and also change the energy frequency of the people and environment around you," Tilbury said. "I believe consumers can use Scent of a Dream to create an emotional pathway."

WASHINGTON – With increases in consumer spending expected to remain solid during the remainder of the year, the National Retail Federation on Tuesday increased 2016 retail sales projections by 30 basis points to 3.4% over last year.

Online and other non-store sales, which are included in the overall figure, are expected to increase 7% to 10% year-over-year rather than the 6% to 9% percent forecast earlier.

MIDDLETON, Wis. -- A leader and innovator in affordable hair care has launched a collection of hair tools designed to create hairstyles that keep up with fast-paced women who are on the go 24/7.

Remington is seeking to transform the hair tool category with its T-Studio Thermaluxe collection, which features proprietary thermal technology that gives women the power to lock in their hair styles from root to tip all day long.

CINCINNATI -- The world’s leading grooming brand has made changes to its original MACH3 razor in North America for the first time in nearly a decade.

Gillette says the enhancements will initially include an advanced, proprietary blade technology, which allows the blades to cut through hair with greater ease, helping to provide a more comfortable shave. Subsequent upgrades will focus on the razor’s structure to further enhance the consumer experience.

Sephora is re-launching its private label collection and driving mobile sales with a series of new digital features on its websites and apps that help shoppers whittle through thousands of makeup and beauty tools to find what they're looking for. (Adweek)