Bare Escentuals is looking to its mineral roots and to the roots of plant life for its first comprehensive skin care collection.

The fragrance is slated to roll out to about 20,000 doors worldwide this spring.

P&G is on the move again in the men’s market. Also, L’Oréal awards grants to five female scientists and the Organic Pharmacy introduces phthalate-free scents.

John Frieda Precision Foam Color line launches in the U.K. next month.

Backstage was transformed into a biker den, albeit a very chic one.

Seventies hair and makeup styles, a prevalent trend during London Fashion Week, were out in force at the Giles show Monday.

Backstage, hair and makeup channeled a rockabilly vibe.

Rita Hayworth and Impressionist paintings inspired looks backstage at the designer’s show Sunday.

“It’s sexy and bedhead-y in, but in a modern way,” said hairstylist Malcolm Edwards.

Pat McGrath dreamed up a makeup look based on a young woman’s travels in New Mexico for the Twenty8Twelve show.

Nail guru Andrea Fulerton has developed a 78-unit line of polishes and manicure tools.

Industry experts say the saga has so far had no impact on L’Oréal’s operations and hardly any negative effect on its image.

Treatment brand Ren is introducing ClearCalm3, a four-unit line that focuses on acne and blemishes.

Biotherm creates treatment line for women in their 30s.

The exhibition explores the past, present and future of the fragrance industry.