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Beauty company Avon Products Inc. said last week that it plans to open its largest research and development center outside the U.S. in Shanghai. Read more...

Prosecutors say a Panhandle woman allegedly embezzled nearly $860,000 from homeowner associations she oversaw in part to fund an expensive Mary Kay Cosmetics habit. Read more...

It’s no longer time for makeup to shine. Top makeup artists say that matte makeup is an evolving beauty trend that should be good news for people of all skin types and tones. Matte doesn’t necessarily mean flat - instead think of it as sheer or satiny - and it definitely tones down any dewiness or sparkle.

If you’re trying to streamline your beauty routine, experts say you should worry more about the tools than the time. Primping in 10 minutes or less is a realistic goal as long as you have all that you need - and nothing you don’t - immediately available. Read more...

In an ongoing effort to better understand women’s beauty routines, L’Oreal, in its 100th year, commissioned an international usage survey. The research featured some unexpected findings about how women’s makeup habits are adapting in response to the recession, including how women are using makeup to get ahead at work. Read more...

If you’re trying to streamline your beauty routine, experts say you should worry more about the tools than the time. Primping in 10 minutes or less is a realistic goal as long as you have all that you need - and nothing you don’t - immediately available. Invest one afternoon to assess the condition of your hair and skin, get a haircut, buy the cosmetics colors you want to wear that season. Read more...