November: News
Here's the latest news that is making waves in the beauty world from the latest collections and collaborations to budget-busting offers from your favourite brands.
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1. L'Oreal to purchase Urban Decay
Cosmetics giant L'Oréal is set to buy independent make-up company Urban Decay. Nicolas Hieronimus president of L'Oreal Luxe, the company's luxury division that includes brands such as YSL Beauté and Ralph Lauren said the brand "will beautifully complement" their existing roster of brands. Tim Warner, general manager of Urban Decay, added the deal "will enable Urban Decay to reach its full potential in the marketplace."
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2. Molton Brown Launch New Fragrance Valbonne
Molton Brown have launched a new unisex fragrance, Valbonne, inspired by the perfume region of Grasse in France. It's a floral scent with top notes of dewy orange flower and bergamot. (£65, 50ml)
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3. Korres Create New Iris/Lily Of The Valley/Cotton Fragrance
Korres have launched a new addition to their fine fragrance line named after its dominant notes: Iris/Lily Of The Valley/Cotton. It is part of the brand’s ongoing effort to eliminate potential exposure to synthetics such as polycyclic-musk (PCM), nitro-musk and phthalates. (£29, 50ml)
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4. Bobbi Brown's Caviar and Oyster Collection is Released
The inspiration for Bobbi Brown's Caviar and Oyster collection came from a black motorcycle jacket and a piece of delicate pink satin. The range includes shades of shimmering pink, glimmering black and pearlescent silver. Perfect for the party season, Caviar and Oyster has just launched on counter. (Palette £59, limited edition nail polish £11, Dual-Ended Mascara £20, Lip Gloss, £20).
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5. Estée Lauder The Professional Make-up Artists Colour Collection is Available Now
This bag of goodies from Estée Lauder can be yours for the measly price of £50 when you snap up a fragrance from the brand. Worth £250, it's stuffed with everything that you need to re-stock your beauty bag including eyeshadow palettes, brushes, eyeliners, lipsticks, mascara and more.
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6. Mary Kay Launch a Premium Anti-Ageing Skincare Range
Mary Kay, one of the world's largest skincare companies, has launched a premium, anti-ageing skincare range called Timewise Repair. The range includes five products including a foaming cleanser (£25), Day Cream (£35), Night Treatment With Retinol (£35), Lifting Serum (£50), Eye Renewal Cream (£32).
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7. Molton Brown Extend Their Paradisiac Pink Pepperpod Range
Molton Brown have extended their best-selling pink pepperpod range to include an exfoliating scrub (£29), candle (£36), and eau fraiche (£31). This range consists of notes of pink pepperpod extract, tangerine, ginger and patchouli oil, creating a punchy and spicy scent.
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8. Molton Brown Launch a New Haircare Collection
Molton Brown has launched an 11 piece natural haircare collection. Shampoo and conditioners are tailored specifically to treat different types of locks with fragrances including Cloudberry, Indian Cress, Indian Mulberry, Papyrus Reed and Plum Kadu (£18 each). Nurture thirsty locks with a Mer-rouge deep conditioning mask (£23, 200ml).
