Saturday, Sunday, Monday -  March 27, 28, 29 (2010) - McCormick Place Showcasing hot, new beauty products coming to 'A Salon Near You!'
                   For licensed salon professionals only

60,000 salon professionals will come to Chicago for America's Beauty Show ... to be held at McCormick Place (West) Saturday, Sunday and Monday -  March 27, 28, 29. Show opens at 11am on the 27th; 9am on the 28th and 29th; closes at 5pm.

Five years ago Big Girl Cosmetics' Creative Director Kiley Russell sat in the audience of a taping of legendary television production mogul Oprah Winfrey. Russell, a makeup artist and assistant principal at the time, attended the momentous taping of Oprah the year she gifted her audience a Pontiac G6. The absorbent gift took the nation by storm, but Russell had a larger plan for her blessed gift. Not needing a car at the time, Russell sold the car and used the profit to start the beauty empire, Big Girl Cosmetics.

SnS Design, a woman-owned industrial design consultancy located in New York City, was selected to design the Temptu Air, a portable compressor for the professional makeup industry. The Temptu Air is manufactured by Temptu, a New York City-based professional makeup company at the forefront of airbrush technology.

HBA Global Expo has enhanced its New Products Innovation Showcase to provide attendees with more information and inspiration for future product development plans and to revitalize existing brands. Taking place September 15-17, at the Javits Center in New York, HBA Global Expo is the largest product development event in the cosmetics, fragrance, skin care and personal care industries.

M*A*C Cosmetics announced today that it will host a series of runway shows, presentations, special events and other creative activities at Milk Studios during New York Fashion Week (September 10-17) for the Spring 2010 season.

 M*A*C and Milk will offer designers multilayered support including; space for their shows, presentations and press appointments. A designer will also have the option to hold castings, hair and makeup tests and look book shoots at The Milk Building (450 West 15th Street) throughout the duration of Fashion Week.

Datacolor, a global leader in digital color management technology, announced today it is introducing a powerful upgrade to its intelligent color formulation software solution designed for pigment based applications including the paint, plastics, ink, and cosmetics industries. Match Pigment 2.1 expands the functions and capabilities of previous versions by offering improved features including next generation matching algorithms, Product Line Options critical for decorative paint manufacturers, and the new Q™ function. Match Pigment 2.1 will be available in July.

From a single product to an international family of beauty brands, L'Oreal, the worldwide leader in cosmetics, has led the beauty industry for the past 100 years with a rich history of innovation, product development and corporate responsibility. In an effort to look beyond economic success and make a positive contribution to the consumers and communities it serves, L'Oreal celebrates its centennial by supporting "generosity projects" aimed at helping those less fortunate, in more than 60 countries.

Fusion Brands Inc. announced today the retirement of Randi Shinder who has served as the company's chief executive officer for the past eight years.

    Shinder's retirement also includes a decision to sell her remaining equity in the company. Majority shareholder, Eugene Melnyk, has agreed to acquire Shinder's remaining stake in the company for an undisclosed amount, making him the sole owner of Fusion Brands Inc. and Fusion Brands International. Mr. Melnyk acquired a 55% interest in Fusion Brands Inc. and Fusion Brands International in August 2006. Fusion Brands is responsible
for the research and development, manufacturing, sales and marketing of the FusionBeauty(R) and CLEAN(R) product lines.

ModiFace, Inc., developer of artificially intelligent, life-like beauty simulations performed on user-uploaded photos, today announced the launch of a new online advertising platform based around its leading beauty simulation technology. Beauty and cosmetic brands can now work with ModiFace to customize their advertisements for more interactive functionality, increasing conversion rates by as much as 75 percent. ModiFace will be officially launching this platform in late April to coincide with the 2009 ad:tech conference in San Francisco.

Iredale Mineral Cosmetics, Ltd. is proud to announce the 15th Anniversary of jane iredale - THE SKIN CARE MAKEUP(R). The company formed in 1994 by current president Jane Iredale and was the first mineral line to emerge in the market. The line began with five loose mineral powders and one employee - Jane herself. The company proudly reports today over 350 SKU's, over 120 employees and distribution in 40 countries.

Jan Marini, president & CEO of Jan Marini Skin Research, Inc. (JMSR), which revolutionized the multi-million dollar cosmetic eyelash enhancement category in 2005, today stated that Marini Lash Eyelash Conditioner is a safe and cost effective alternative to the new prescription-based Latisse product by Allergan, Inc. for consumers seeking dense, lush-looking lashes.

Blue is the new black this season as in-the-know trendsetters flock to get their hands on the hottest, limited-edition cosmetic collection to hit the market -- Too Faced's The Smurfette Collection.

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE: EL) today reported $1.90 billion in net sales for its fiscal first quarter ended September 30, 2008, an 11% increase over the $1.71 billion reported in the prior-year quarter. Excluding the impact of foreign currency translation, net sales rose 10%.

Growthink, the leading Investment Banking and Advisory Services Firm to Emerging and Middle Market Enterprises, announced today that Lucy B Cosmetics, a creator of organic beauty and body care products derived from Australian flower and plant essences, has retained Growthink to raise capital and provide strategic advisory services on behalf of the Company.

If you are one of the millions of women who look for the inside scoop on the upcoming season's "must have" products, get ready to fall in love with a big, fat mascara in a little orange tube! The award-winning CoverGirl LashBlast mascara has become an instant hit with celebrities, makeup artists and consumers.

Macy’s announced that it will hold its first-ever national supplier diversity fair in New York City on August 8-9^th, 2007. The fair will target the minority- and women-owned vendor community in the cosmetics and skincare categories with the goal of enhancing Macy’s existing assortment for its diverse multicultural customer population.

Fashion Academy has developed an easy to use color analysis system.  Spectrum Determining Cards are a great new tool that will aid the fashion industry in selecting clothing, makeup, and hair colors that harmonize beautifully with a client’s natural coloring.  Could this mean the end of closets full of unworn clothes, drawers full of unused makeup, and unbecoming hair colors?