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Boots sparks controversy with open sale of sex toys

The high-street chemist is stocking a range of sexual aids alongside products such as reading glasses and blood pressure monitors

Libra sparks controversy with 'transphobic' tampon ad

Critics believe the advert implies transgender people 'are not real women because they do not menstruate'

ASA bans raunchy Lucy Pinder Lynx adverts

The advertising watchdog accused the adverts of degrading women and treating them as sex objects

Nicki Minaj collaborates with OPI on nail polish collection

The six-piece nail polish collection will reflect the singer's fun and bright character

Boots launches Nobel Prize-winning anti-ageing serum

At £125 per bottle Bioeffect EGF serum's active ingredient costs more per ounce than diamonds

Reebok comes under fire for EasyTone and RunTone shoe ads

The FTC has accused Reebok of falsely claiming that its toning shoes and other products strengthened muscles

Kelly Rowland becomes face of Sean Combs' Empress perfume

The fruity perfume will launch exclusively at US department store Macy's this month

ASA bans Julia Roberts and Christy Turlington L'Oreal ads

The adverts, which were heavily airbrushed by the beauty firm, were accused of being misleading

OPI partners with Kardashians for nail polish

American nail polish brand Nicole by OPI has launched nail polish shades with the Kardashian sisters

Supermodel Kate Moss designs make-up collection for cosmetics giant Rimmel London

The Kate Moss Make-Up Collection will hit UK stores in September 2011

Tom Ford to launch debut beauty line

Calvin Klein model Lara Stone is the face of the new Tom Ford cosmetics collection

Lady Gaga, Jennifer Aniston and Cheryl Cole boost baby food sales

Retailers have seen a 100 percent rise in baby food sales as consumers go gaga over the Goo Diet

Dove in racism row over controversial ad: Is it racist or just poorly designed?

Critics have argued the ad suggests that Dove's body wash is strong enough to turn a black woman white

Top five weirdest fragrances

From Lady Gaga to Karl Lagerfeld, Retail Digital explores some of the strangest scents on the market

Salma Hayek to launch debut Nuance beauty line

Hayek's Nuance range is set to make $35 million in its first year alone

Reckitt Benckiser collaborates with Futura Medical on Viagra Condoms

The condoms, which are injected with an erection-boosting gel, are likely to go on sale in the UK later this year

Lady Gaga and Karl Lagerfeld feature among the top five weirdest his and her fragrances

From bacon-scented cologne to perfumes inspired by semen, blood and excrement, Retail Digital explores some of the strangest scents on the market

Will Superdrug's budget wrinkle jabs and cosmetic treatments be a flop or success?

Superdrug has pulled out all the stops recently to try and get ahead of its main rival, Boots. In addition to constantly driving down its prices, Superdrug has recently enlisted Joanna Page from hit TV comedy Gavin and Stacey as the new face of the company.

Loreal launches three co-ordinated colors and one precious illuminator

Eyes are the most expensive foreground features, and to add the perfect allure and verve to your eyes, L’Oreal Paris introduces Star Secrets Color Appeal Quad Pro eye shadow, a pro make-up

New range of body lotions from Himalaya

With winter the change in the weather can be very stressful on your skin. The low humidity during winter can cause the skin to become dry, flaky, dull and irritated. When the temperatures change, a change in your skin care routine is necessary.

Beauty with Safety: ISO's new effort!

 Cosmetics have become such an essential part of our daily lives; that it is just not possible to step out of the house without applying a plain moisturizer or a sunscreen at the least.

The Bodyshop lowers prices for the Indian markets

The Body Shop New Lower prices campaign was such a huge hit last year in the Indian market that the cosmetic giant has decided to expand the campaign to 600 more products.

THE BODY SHOP Q3 sales growth driven by new markets

L'Oreal plans to take over Avon

French cosmetic company L'Oreal is preparing to takeover Avon. Post this news, shares of Avon rose. According to reports, L'Oreal is all geared to make a cash offer of more than $US44 ($NZ62.54) a share for Avon, the US cosmetics and perfume company.

Olay Signs Carrie Underwood


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