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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: ‘Pink’ products that donate
20 Pink - the caring colour October is renowned globally as the official ‘Breast Cancer Awareness Month’ when numerous companies support this worthy cause by donating proceeds from their ‘pink’ products...esprit’s editor, Lorraine Wilson-Morris, takes a look at some of the products that have ‘turned pink’ for this deserving cause Co Founder/ Editor Lorraine Wilson-Morris
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Director / Publisher Linda Key Business Communications Manager Maria Tatchley Business Coordinator Maddi Kelly Art Editor / Production Terry Wilson Regular Contributors Graeme Wilson, Imogen Matthews, Jocelyn Bailey, Penny Farmer, Persolaise, Petsa Kaffens, Tricia Welch, Vicci Bentley
30 Online Shopping With the increase of online beauty shopping, sales have seen remarkable growth as major beauty retailers now have their own online store...Imogen Matthews reports on how this is changing our shopping habits
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34 Beauty Related New to the marketplace this month, Giorgio Armani Rouge Ecstacy ‘CC’ lipstick; Bvlgari Omnia Crystalline L’Eau de Parfum and L’Occitane’s Divine Cream
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As the beauty industry moves into its most lucrative quarter of the year and stores are getting ready for the rapidly approaching season of giving, esprit asks buyers for their ‘best-seller’ predictions and takes a look at some of the products on offer in the second part of our Christmas feature
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editor s welcome October is renowned globally as the official ‘Breast Cancer Awareness Month’ when numerous companies turn their products ‘pink’ in support of this important and worthy cause. The Breast Cancer Awareness initiative was started 21 years ago in 1992 by the late Mrs Evelyn Lauder, who was also responsible for co-creating the
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synonymous pink ribbon with Alexandra Penney (then editor of SELF magazine published in the USA). Mrs Lauder was also responsible for creating and founding the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, funding leading scientists to find a cure of this indiscriminate disease. In 2000, Evelyn Lauder’s vision to raise awareness and to promote the campaign even further, included illuminating world landmarks pink. Famous historic buildings and monuments that ‘turned pink’ have included: The Empire State Building (USA), Sydney Opera House (Australia); Rio de Janeiro’s Christ the Redeemer Statue (Brazil) and Nelson’s Column...to name but a few! This year saw London’s BT Tower turn pink in support of this global campaign, to help raise awareness and to keep the momentum going for this very
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deserving cause. Starting on page 20, esprit is proud to feature a selection of limited edition products that have turned pink for the month of October to support the Breast Cancer Awareness campaign. I hope our readers endorse this very worthwhile initative and wear their pink ribbons with pride. Enjoy the read! Lorraine Wilson-Morris Editor
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Cosmopolitan Beauty Awards The Cosmopolitan Beauty and Fragrance Awards took place last month at the Haymarket Hotel in London The industry expert Panel of Judges appointed for this year’s awards was: Cosmopolitan’s Louise Court, Editor; Ingeborg van Lotringen, Beauty Director; Kate Turner, Beauty Editor; Cassie Powney, Beauty Writer; Bridget March, Beauty Editor, (Cosmopolitan.co.uk) who were joined by Pixiwoo, Makeup artists and online beauty experts; Nick Gilbert, Fragrance Expert; Terry Barber, Director of Makeup Artistry, EMEA and UK, Mac Cosmetics; Jamie Stevens, Award-winning Hairdresser and Debbie Thomas, advanced Skin Care Expert. The Judging Panel had the task of
assessing over 250 products of which 52 were awarded. In addition to this, 15 products were granted the ‘Readers’ Kiss of Approval’ by Cosmopolitan’s readers who voted for their favourite products online. The winners represent the best in class for every element of beauty, from hair styling and cleansing, to skincare, fragrance and suncare. To see all the winners from the further 14 categories, go to: www.cosmopolitan.co.uk
In the Fragrance category the winners are: Best Premium Fragrance - Marni Best Niche Fragrance L’Occitane La Collection de Grasse Vanille & Narcisse Sex Appeal in a Bottle Valentino Valentina Assoluto Best Celebrity Fragrance - Nicki Minaj Pink Friday Readers’ Kiss of Approval Ultimate Women’s Fragrance Marc Jacobs Daisy Readers’ Kiss of Approval Ultimate Men’s Fragrance - Paco Rabanne One Million
Roja’s golden esscents British Master Perfumer, Roja Dove has introduced his latest creation, Roja Haute Luxe, which he originally created ten years ago in response to his heart’s desire for a “smell for himself” Roja Haute Luxe is a perfume created using each of the ingredients Roja loves most to build a deep, rich, resinous chypré that is quite simply the world’s most exquisite Haute Luxe parfum; a fragrance of rarity, refined perfection and unrivalled beauty. This luxurious amber-tinted, gold leaf flecked perfume includes notes such as bergamot, rose de mai, jasmine, vetiver, benzoin and ambergris.
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Its packaging is just as luxurious. It is presented in a silk crêpe de chine lined white jewel-box created and lacquered by Carrs of Sheffield. The gold-plated closure on the front mirrors the gold-plated and violet enamelled plaque that decorates the perfume flacon. Its stopper is hand set with fourteen Swarovski crystals specially produced in Roja’s favourite colour - violet. Roja Haute Luxe is believed to be the single most exclusive fragrance in the world; each year it will be produced in limited quantity, and Roja Dove’s latest fragrance creation - Roja Haute Luxe
once sold, will only be reissued the following year. It is available in Harrods and is priced at £2,500 for 100ml. awareness
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Glossybox appointment Global beauty subscription company Glossybox has appointed a new UK CEO, Irish businesswomen, Rachel Kavanagh Rachel brings with her a wealth of experience in the beauty industry as the Founder and former Managing Director of multi-award-winning brand, Rockstar Tan. Rachel will take complete responsibility for the UK and Irish Operations and to drive continuous improvement in the operational and strategic performance of the subscription company. “Glossybox is an exciting, entrepreneurial company that has achieved huge global success since it was launched two and half years ago, selling four million boxes to date, with a box sold on average every 20 seconds. The Rachel Kavanagh, UK is one of CEO, Glossybox the best performing countries and I have devised strategies to build on this even further,” says Rachel. Currently in 15 countries worldwide, Glossybox is a monthly beauty subscription service, which delivers five beauty samples wrapped in a beautiful box straight to your door. The company has formed over 500 distinctive brand partnerships globally with the likes of Chanel, L’Oréal, Burberry Beauty and Yves Saint Laurent. GlossyBox aims to bridge the gap between top cosmetic brands who need a tailored market research tool and customers who are passionate about high-end beauty products and new brand discovery.
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Facing the future with confidence LGFB unveils exciting developments for 20th Anniversary Some 95 LGFB members, supporters and press, attended the recent LGFB ‘Facing Cancer with Confidence’ breakfast presentation at Harvey Nichols, London In the stunning setting of the fifth floor’s Seasons Restaurant, LGFB Chairman, Susan Taylor and Executive Director, Sarahjane Robertson, announced the charity's strategic plans, development programme and 20th Anniversary initiatives.
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Survey results revealed At a time when 165,000 women are newly diagnosed with cancer each year in the UK, we revealed the results of LGFB UK’s own independent research. 2000 LGFB patient beneficiaries were surveyed via questionnaires and the results proved the psycho-social benefits of our free service on patients’ wellbeing: O 98% said it was positive spending time with women in the same situation O 97% felt supported being in a group environment O 85% said they would use all the make-up hints, tips and learning in the future
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Not all cancer treatment is medicinal Natalie Doyle MSc. RGN, - Nurse Consultant at The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust and President of the UK Oncology Nursing Society (UKONS) advised that her medical colleagues rightly had to concentrate on diagnosis and treatment but were now recognising the very real and damaging psycho-social visible problems that effect women during their treatment. Natalie has been involved with the LGFB Programme for some years and has seen first-hand the Nearly 100 LGFB members, supporters and press attended LGFB ‘Facing Cancer with Confidence’ presentation
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transformative difference the two-hour LGFB workshops have on so many ladies. She said “I think it’s vital for women to have access to LGFB’s incredibly practical service - the effect a LGFB skincare and make-up workshop has on women’s appearance and confidence is life enhancing during such a difficult time”
LGFB five fear plan and future focus In order to reach LGFB’s Five Year Plan to touch 50% of newly diagnosed women and teenagers by 2016, new initiatives are already in development: LGFB are introducing a new Masterclass format, launching online teaching sessions through new and existing partnerships and increasing our workshop locations and patient forums. As a cornerstone for our Five Year Plan and 20th Anniversary, a new Mobile Service will be launched in spring 2014. LGFB’s Mobile Information Unit will offer information and advice, raise awareness and enable fundraising opportunities, and will reach thousands of women not currently able to benefit from our Programme.
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espritnews New website and LGFB social media A vibrant, new, interactive website: www.lgfb.co.uk is one of the many communication channels available, together with Facebook and Twitter @LGFBUK, enabling LGFB to keep in touch with our beneficiaries, volunteers and supporters.
Jackie Mitchell LGFB patient beneficiary Jackie recounted the day she was told she had cancer and described the negative side effects her treatment had on her appearance, body image and confidence. “When I attended a Look Good Feel Better Workshop, it helped to turn all the negativity around. As I stand here today, I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to the beauty industry and all LGFB supporters for making women, like me, look and feel better about ourselves during a very difficult time in our lives. I urge all of you who enable LGFB to exist - brands, volunteers, external supporters and the Head Office team - to continue what you do to help women in my situation”.
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Format change for Product Demonstration Evening Caroline Neville, CEW (UK) President recently announced that CEW (UK) is changing the format of the Product Demonstration Evening for the Beauty Awards 2014 Taking place in February 2014, the new format will now become a platform for market research and competitive intelligence. With over 300 of the most innovative products in one room - new and classic, prestige and mass CEW (UK) members will be able to walk the aisles to get a feel for trends in each
of the categories, and also see what their competitors view as their most innovative and important introductions. As CEW (UK) members leave, they will be given a pre-packed super bag containing a carefully chosen selection of products demonstrated that evening to take away, test and then vote on. By not having to walk the aisle to collect the products members will be able to spend time talking and learning about the products at each brand's counter. Online registration for product entries is now open. For full details on the product categories and how to enter products into the CEW (UK) Beauty Awards, please visit www.cewuk.co.uk or e-mail: Eleanor at eleanor@cewuk.co.uk
The beauty of being your own boss Nancy Cruickshank and Kate Shapland founded MyShowcase, a new concept in beauty retail, in order that buying beauty products could be a rewarding experience which would, at the same time, allow women to turn their interest into a business MyShowcase is described by Nancy Cruickshank (creator of Handbag.com) as “Think Avon meets Space.NK, but with a passion for supporting female entrepreneurs in building or expanding their businesses - be it a brand or as a Stylist.” Stylists are women who want to work flexibly, and on their terms. They organise events (largely in homes, but in offices too) where they showcase the brands. All Stylists are self-employed; however, they each have the full support and expertise of the Founders and their fellow Stylists. Stylists introduce the brands,
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explaining the benefits and distinctiveness of each brand. Customers can buy at these events and also via the website www.myshowcase.com. The MyShowcase brand portfolio lists over 22 brands and has been curated using Kate Shapland’s extensive knowledge as Beauty Editor of the Telegraph for over a decade, with each brand having a story to tell. Some of the brands are better known such as Neom, Balance Me and Blink while others are beauty secrets waiting to be discovered such as Sage LA, Connock London or recently launched on MyShowcase: Gentleman’s Tonic.
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October is renowned globally as the official ‘Breast Cancer Awareness Month’, when numerous companies support this very important time of the year by generously donating proceeds from a wide range of products that have turned ‘pink’ during October. In order to endorse this worthy cause, customers need to purchase any of the limited edition brands that are dedicated in raising breast cancer awareness, as well as boost funds in finding a treatment to alleviate this disease. Take the time this month to find out what is needed to know about breast awareness and share this important information with family, friends and colleagues. Finding breast cancer early provides the best chance of surviving the disease. It doesn’t take an expert or a special technique to check breasts. Visit www.cancerresearchuk.org/breast-cancer for further information.
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Breast Cancer Awareness Illumination Campaign To mark the annual occasion of the Estée Lauder Companies’ Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign for 2013, the company’s global BCA spokesmodel, Elizabeth Hurley, illuminated one of London’s iconic landmarks, the BT Tower. Elizabeth joined Chris Good, Regional President, Estée Lauder Companies UK & Ireland to celebrate the illumination of London’s BT Tower as part of the annual BCA Global Landmark Illumination Initiative. Since the campaign launched in 1992, Estée Lauder
Companies have illuminated more than 200 famous landmarks and monuments worldwide. Elizabeth commented: “I am so thrilled to be here for the 21st year of the BCA Campaign. It’s an honour to press the button to light up The BT Tower; this shining beacon over London will raise awareness and inspire people to take action to defeat this deadly disease.” Chris Good, adds: “The BT Tower is one of London’s iconic landmarks, and to see it illuminated pink as part of Estée Lauder Companies BCA campaign for 2013 is fantastic. It is a symbol of communication and there can be fewer messages more important to communicate than the message of ‘Let’s Defeat Breast Cancer’.” The Estée Lauder Companies’ Breast Cancer Awareness (BCA)
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Campaign is a worldwide effort in 70+ countries with a mission to defeat breast cancer through education and medical research. The BCA Campaign was launched in 1992 by Evelyn H. Lauder, co-creator of the famous Pink Ribbon, sparking a global movement that has helped save millions of lives. Below, I have compiled a selection of brands that will make a huge difference this month by giving back and donating proceeds to charities. Furthermore, a big, big thank you to everyone who supports BCA Month and continues raising funds for cancer charities throughout the year.
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The Evelyn Lauder Dream Pin sparkles with contrasting soft pink and hot pink enamels, accented with two stones – one traditional BCA pink stone and a blue stone to represent the breast cancer cases in the United States that are diagnosed in men. Estée Lauder will donate £10 (the full RRP) from every sale in the UK 1 to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
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G D Timber Designs has launched their new Pink Hen House to help raise awareness and funds for the Pink Ribbon Foundation. Each Hen House sold will raise £20 for the charity. These lovely, easy cleaning Hen Houses will house four hens comfortably as each one has two nesting boxes and a perch in the eaves. The houses are priced at £440 + delivery (free within a 20 mile radius) and are handmade to order by James and his team in their workshop in Dorchester. (Reg. Charity No. 1080839)
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For the fourth year running, The Made for Life ‘charity’ calendar 2014, is back and now available. Supported by Spiezia Organics, each calendar month provides a story and a photo of a person who has either had cancer or is still being treated and are part of The Made For Life Foundation, which provides free support (within Cornwall) to people with cancer. The calendar is on sale at £5 and is available through the Spiezia Organics website: www.spieziaorganics. com (charity number 1138846).
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The Evelyn Lauder Dream Solid Perfume hand-crafted Compact is filled with pleasures, one of Estée Lauder’s most popular fragrances. The inside of the compact is inscribed “Estée Lauder Breast Cancer Awareness 2013”. Estée Lauder will donate £60 (the full RRP) from every sale in the UK to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
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‘She Kicks’, the women’s football monthly magazine, has teamed up with the Breast Cancer Care Charity by turning their October issue ‘pink’ to promote BCA Month.
For every She Kicks subscription (£18) sold since September and throughout October, a £3 donation will go to the charity. Furthermore, 50p will also be donated for every individual issue purchased (£2.75) in October.
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Beauty expert, Leighton Denny, is proud to be working in partnership again with the charity Breast Cancer Care to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month. During October, Leighton will be donating 20% from all gross sales across all products; including the award winning Sun Believable skin finishing/ tanning range, Lip Dual and Leighton Denny Expert Nails purchased via the website: www.leightondenny.com
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New Image Genie Bra, the record breaking bra that’s sold 65 million units worldwide is proud to be supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Throughout 2013, for every pink Genie Bra sold, £1 will be donated to Breast Cancer Care to help support women who have or are worried about breast cancer. The New Image Genie Bra is available now from all Bhs stores priced at £9.99.
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Throughout October, The Collective Dairy will make a 10% donation from all sales of Sweet Jane, the brand’s signature thick, creamy, gourmet yoghurt with a touch of honey. The 500g pots, priced at £2.19, are available nationwide from Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, Ocado, Tesco, Wholefoods,
Morrisons, Booths, Co-op, Budgens and Nisa. Visit www.thecollectivedairy.com for more information.
Evelyn Lauder and Elizabeth Hurley Dream Lip Collection 9 This year’s lip-loving duo contains Estée Lauder’s full sized best-selling Pure Color Lipstick (Rubellite) and new Pure Color Gloss (Hot Pink), which are featured in a stylish two-toned textured pink clutch. Priced at £28, Estée Lauder will donate £5 from every sale in the UK to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
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Avon, who has been supporting Breakthrough Breast Cancer for 21 years, are keeping things on trend this autumn with a stunning Pro Viva Pink Nail Varnish (£4), which carries a 25% donation to the charity. The Nail Varnish is available from Independent Avon Representatives or online at: www. avonshop.co.uk
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To support BCA Month, bareMinerals will donate £5 to the beauty industry’s own charity ‘Look Good Feel Better’ for every bareMinerals Marvelous Moxie Lip Gloss in the Limited Edition shade Survivor (carnation pink) (£16), which is sold in participating retailers.
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We are now in the beauty industry’s most lucrative quarter of the year and it doesn’t seem possible, but each year the Christmas offering gets ever more tempting. As we move into the season of giving, esprit asks buyers for their bestseller predictions and take a look at some of the products that are guaranteed to get the tills ringing.
Michael Laybourn, Buyer, Hoopers “At Hoopers, we pride ourselves on offering our customers something that is a little bit special each Christmas and we always eagerly anticipate the arrival of the season’s coffrets. We are particularly looking forward to receiving the Penhaligon’s Christmas Collection into our stores. This includes a wonderful rotating musical “hero” box, which our customers can fill with their own choice of Penhaligon’s goodies. We anticipate this is going to be very popular with our customers. “The Hoopers’ Beauty Halls are always buzzing in the run up to Christmas, and following a multi-million pound refurbishment at our flagship store in Tunbridge Wells, we anticipate that this Beauty Hall will be the ‘place’ for luxury beauty gifts in the town this Christmas.” Time honoured classics Launched in 1946, Carven’s Ma Griffe is a classic chypre fragrance that is given a modern day treatment in this covetable coffret (£75) comprising Body Lotion, Shower Gel and Eau de Parfum.
Givenchy’s star turn The Givenchy Ondulations D’Or palette (£38.50) is presented in star spangled packaging. Open the palette and one side is black and the other gold – mix them together for a beautiful smoky eye. Complete the festive look with Lash Sparkles (£19) - a transparent, shimmer infused gel to coat the lash over mascara.
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Carry a candle Conjure up the smells of Christmas with Crabtree & Evelyn’s new home fragrance – Gilded Chestnut. A delicious blend of roasted chestnuts, spices, berries and whipped butter with musk and a sweet cream accord.
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It’s a cracker! The Di Palomo Christmas Cracker (RRP £7), is available in the brand’s four signature fragrances: Wild Fig & Grape, Tuscan Rose, Orange Blossom with Wild Honey and White Grape & Aloe. Each Cracker contains a Bath & Shower Gel (25ml), Hand & Body Lotion (25ml) and a Cleansing Bar (50g). All Di Palomo gifts are available in the UK, including all John Lewis and Fenwick stores, and online from www.dipalomo.com
Louisa Harris, Beauty Buyer, House of Fraser “The House of Fraser customer is a beauty maven in search of niche, luxurious and exclusive products, so this year we predict that the more opulent offerings will do well. Premium fragrance brands with limited distribution, such as Creed, Acqua di Parma, Illuminum and Chanel Les Exclusifs are all Christmas winners, with colour offerings such as the Estée Lauder exclusive Golden Touch Ups set and Dior’s Christmas in Versailles, also likely to do very well. This Christmas will also see a resurgence of the all-time icons with a modern twist, such as the Yves Saint Laurent Opium Gold Collector edition and the Guerlain Crazy Paris collection.
Chain reaction Two for the price of one - this beautiful limited edition Chloé Ally medallion (£60), encases the solid powdery-hued eau de parfum featuring subtle notes of magnolia and peony, magnified by honey-toned amber and cedar wood.
Tick off the days Benefit’s Countdown to Love Advent calendar (£50) includes 24 miniature sized treasures such as Benetint, Porefessional and Badgal Lash.
Christmas Escape Ashleigh & Burwood has launched a special edition Escapology, White Forest Reed Diffuser (£10). Traditional balsam fir is accompanied by an aromatic cluster of cedar and sandalwood. Its heart contains verdant notes of rosemary, bergamot, cool cucumber and green leaves, which are underpinned by rich plum and musk. The 50ml Diffuser is presented in chic ‘cracker’ style packaging.
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