C. Marie Signatures Perfumes feature nine different fragrances. Each perfume is a light, fresh fragrance specially designed for use on the body, as well as linens and stationery. Unlike ordinary perfumes, it won’t yellow or stain papers and textiles, so you can use it on virtually anything that absorbs an extra-fine mist.

It makes a great travel accessory for the summer, as you can take it on a trip, spray it on yourself, your hotel bedsheets, clothing and more, so that you always have a fun, fresh, fragrance that you can easily transport (even through airport security!).

Carolyn Goodwin of C. Marie Signature was kind enough to provide us with these fragrance trends. Visit www.cmariesignatures.com to learn about C. Marie Signature products, where to shop and much more.

1. Light, organic scents - With the wave of ECOuture (think green luxury), consumers will be looking for quality, natural fragrances such as fresh cotton, cut grass, and white florals. Examples include C. Marie’s “Meadow,” which includes green clover and aloe for a fresh, grassy scent, and “Warm Cotton” by Clean, with notes of citrus, lilac and jasmine.

2. Fictitious celebrity scents – The celebrity fragrance boom is on its way out, now that everyone (including Tim McGraw and Avril Lavigne) has jumped on the bandwagon. Next in line will be television and movie characters coming out with their own fragrances, in the same spirit as Desperate Housewives’ “Forbidden Fruit” perfume, a fruity floriental with notes of Rome apples, orange blossom, peach, wisteria (a nod to the show’s fictional Wisteria Lane), jasmine, ylang-ylang, passion lily, cedarwood, sandalwood, vanilla and tonka bean. Major production companies will likely partner with Coty or Estee Lauder to build a family of tv-friendly perfumes to appeal to the masses.

3. Leather and tobacco – Boutique fragrance houses like Demeter have made a killing in the nontraditional fragrance arena, and the larger perfume companies are always looking for a way to develop something yet undiscovered. While the fruits, florals and musks have long had a hold on women’s perfume, nontraditional unisex fragrances like leather and tobacco are beginning to stake their claim. C. Marie’s “Ebony” includes smoky tobacco, leather and dark woods, offset by fresh citrus and Spanish jasmine, for a scent that is strong yet feminine, and is quickly rising in the ranks of one of the company’s top sellers. Another example is “Bois” by Nelly Rodi Scent Factory, which is rich in cedar, with a smoky leather accord. Notes of birch, vetiver and patchouli combine for a soft but bold statement.

4. Perfume as a “life accessory” – Jo Malone first started the idea of layering (she calls it “combining”) fragrances when she opened her first store in 1994, and the idea has taken off. Now, instead of women clinging to one signature perfume, they are turning to boutique fragrance houses for something that is yet unknown to the masses and can be mixed and matched to create something that is uniquely theirs. Since then, Susanne Lang, Donna Karan, and Creative Scentualization all offer their own variations of layering. Going forward, the idea will be less about layering (been there, done that) and more about building unique but compatible fragrances into every aspect of life. C. Marie anticipates this trend by encouraging users to use a variety of complimentary fragrances in different applications: on linens, on the body, and on paper products, for an understated blend that can be injected into everyday activities. Be on the lookout for more applications of fragrance families to come, both for personal and home use.

Get more info about C. Marie Signatures online.

It’s a good idea to pay attention to the awards and honors handed out to various cosmetics, fragrance and beauty manufacturers to see what’s hot in the industry.

At the fifth annual CITY Awards for Cosmetic Innovators of The Year, held June 19, 2008 in New York City, the Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers and Distributors Association (ICMAD), Palatine, IL, recognized eight member companies for their innovative products, package designs and marketing ideas.

The CITY Awards, companies and the representatives accepting the awards are:

– CITY Award for Personal Care Product: MD LASH FACTOR, by La Canada Venture Inc., San Mateo, CA. Accepted on behalf of President Dr. Susan Lin.

– CITY Award for Color Cosmetic Product: MILANI RUNWAY EYES SHADOW KIT by Jordana Cosmetics, Los Angeles, CA. Accepted on behalf of Lori Minc.

– CITY Award for Skin Care Product: ROSACALM SKIN SERUM by CBI Laboratories, FORT WORTH, TX. Accepted by President/CEO Pamela Jo Busiek.

– CITY Award for Personal Care Package Design: NEW YORK STREETS by ECRU New York, FAIRLAWN, NJ. Accepted by Founder/CEO Carmen DePasquale.

– CITY Award for Color Cosmetic Package Design: “PENCIL ME IN” EYE LINER PENCILS by Pencil Me In Cosmetics, Oceanside, NY. Accepted by President Linda Rose Eisner.

– CITY Award for Skin Care Package Design: OCLIPSE SUNSCREEN + PRIMER SPF 30 by ZO Skin Health, Rancho Santa Fe, CA. Accepted by President Donna Queen.

– CITY Award for Trade Print Advertisement: SUNFUN TRAVEL SUNSCREEN GIVEAWAY by Hirschhorn & Young Graphics, New York, NY. Accepted by President/CEO Holly Young.

– CITY Award for Website Innovation: THREECUSTOM.COM by Three Custom Color Cosmetics, New York, NY. Accepted by Partners Trae Bodge, Scott Catto & Chad Hayduk.

If you haven’t tried some of these fabulous products, know is as good a time as any! These skincare products, sunscreens and cosmetics are all perfect for summertime beauty.

Though we usually talk about perfume here, every once in a while we also talk about other beauty tips. Today, we will discuss skincare.

Keeping your skin looking healthy is one of the most challenging aspects of beauty as you age. Without the proper care, your skin can age prematurely and lose a lot of its vivacity seemingly overnight.

However, the good news is that there are preventative measures you can take to keep your skin in tiptop condition. As simple as it may seem, the first place to start is to make sure you are getting enough sleep. The rejuvenation process our bodies undertake happens while we are asleep, which is vitally important for our skin.

The second thing you should be sure to do is drink enough water. Studies show that a large percentage of people around the world don’t drink enough liquids on a daily basis. The best drink for your skin is water. If you drink at least eight glasses of water a day, you can give your body the fuel it needs to keep your skin healthy. You will be hydrating your skin from the inside out.

Exercising is another way to keep your skin looking healthy. By exercising, you can help your body release any toxins that may have built up and get the blood flowing throughout your body.

Next, be sure to protect your skin from the sun. The sun is your skin’s biggest enemy. Too much exposure to the sun can cripple your skin, which is why you should always wear sunscreen when you are planning to be in the sun for an extended period of time.

Last but not least, you should actively take care of your skin. Exfoliating your skin every couple months will help remove dead skin cells. Additionally, applying moisturizer religiously can do wonders in terms of helping your skin keeps its natural elasticity and suppleness.

Though you might know Coty just for fragrance, the company offers a whole lot more. Coty Inc., a leader in global beauty and the world’s largest fragrance company, announced the creation of Home Skin Lab(TM) by Dr Pastorek Institute, a new original Skin care brand. Spearheaded by Coty Prestige, a division of Coty, this very unique skin care concept targets women facing diverse skin problems and helps to support cell renewal cycle.

Inspired by Dr. Norman Pastorek, a renowned New York-based facial plastic surgeon, and his wife Janice, a Skin care expert and noted Skin care author and lecturer, Home Skin Lab(TM) by Dr Pastorek Institute was developed to address women’s main skin concerns. The line will offer 5 different protocols: Ageless, against the first signs of ageing, Wrinkl’ess, to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, Firmness, to redensify the skin, Brightness, to brighten dull complexions, Pureness, to fight oily skin issues.

Each high power protocol consists in a 28-day treatment, including 3 skincare products and a unique e-coaching program that will help customers enhance their skin beauty through nutrition, daily life balancing skills and wellness exercises. The Dr Pastorek Institute includes a team of experts bringing each a specific and committed expertise to the brand.

“The Home Skin Lab(TM) brand is a significant addition to Coty Prestige’ Skin care portfolio” said Bernd Beetz, CEO, Coty Inc. “The development of this line strengthens our Skin care offer and is Coty’s first step in its strategic direction to become a top-five beauty company”.

“Given Dr. Pastorek’s experience and the utmost respect he and his wife have earned throughout the medical community, Coty could not have partnered with a more appropriate team to create top-of the line Skin care products”, said Michele Scannavini, President, Coty Prestige.

“Home Skin Lab(TM) by Dr Pastorek Institute is an opportunity for Coty Prestige to enter the cosmeceutical segment which is growing at a tremendous pace in the United States and is starting to make significant inroads in the rest of the world,” said Michele Scannavini.

“On a daily basis I am seeing patients and hearing their need for skin healing and quality anti-aging Skin care products,” commented Dr. Norman Pastorek. “Home Skin Lab(TM) meets this need by providing women with high-quality products that, overtime, provide confidence in their skin’s appearance.”

Home Skin Lab(TM) will be launched simultaneously in the US and in Europe starting from September 2008. In Europe, Home Skin lab will be launched in France, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Greece and Eastern Europe exclusively at Sephora, and in Germany, Austria and in the Netherlands at Douglas. In the US, the brand will be available first on Home Shopping Network.

Following the Europe and USA launches, Home Skin Lab expansion will continue into Asia and the rest of the world with exclusive partnerships.

About Coty Inc.

Coty was created in Paris in 1904 by Francois Coty who is credited with founding the modern fragrance industry.

Today, Coty Inc. is the world’s largest fragrance company and a recognized leader in global beauty with annual net sales of US$3.5 billion(1). Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, passion, innovation and creativity, Coty Inc. has developed an unrivaled portfolio of notable brands and delivers its innovative products to consumers in 91 markets worldwide.

The Coty Prestige brand portfolio is distributed in prestige and ultra-prestige stores and includes Baby Phat, Calvin Klein, Cerruti, Chloe, Chopard, Davidoff, Jennifer Lopez, Jette Joop, Jil Sander, JOOP!, Karl Lagerfeld, Kenneth Cole, L.A.M.B. fragrance by Gwen Stefani, Lancaster, Marc Jacobs, Nautica, Nikos, Phat Farm, Sarah Jessica Parker, Vera Wang and Vivienne Westwood.

The Coty Beauty brand portfolio is more widely distributed and includes adidas, Aspen, Astor, Celine Dion, Chupa Chups, David and Victoria Beckham, Dermarest, Desperate Housewives, Esprit, Exclamation, Halle Berry, Jovan, Kate Moss, Kylie Minogue, La Cross, Miss Sixty, Miss Sporty, N.Y.C. New York Color, Orajel, Pierre Cardin(2), Playboy, Rimmel, Sally Hansen, Shania Twain, Stetson, Tonino Lamborghini and Vanilla Fields.

Coty and Puig Fashion and Beauty S.A. have a strategic partnership for the distribution of the perfume lines of Nina Ricci, Carolina Herrera, Prada, Paco Rabanne, and Comme des Garcons in the United States and Canada.

For additional information about Coty Inc., please visit http://www.coty.com.

Photo: Dr. Norman and Janice Pastorek of the Home Skin Lab(TM) Institute. (PRNewsFoto/Coty Inc.)

Supermodel Kate Moss launched her latest perfume called Velvet Hour last week. The Velvet Hour, which is with licensee Coty Inc., is her second fragrance.

The tag line for Kate Moss’ Velvet Hour, is “Embrace the Night,” which was inspired by the model’s lifestyle. The fragrance combines essences of patchouli, sandalwood and incense with top notes of amber, nutmeg and freesia.

Top photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott shot the print advertisements for the campaign, while the TV commercial was directed by John Mathieson. The print ad shows a seductive looking Kate on blue sheets. The fragrance is expected to be on the shelves this September.

The perfume Velvet Hour will be available in a blue bottle, as 15ml (17 Euros / $26.41), 30ml (29 Euros / $45.04) , 50ml ( 39 Euros / $60,58) and 100ml ( 49 Euros / $76,11) EDT.

Source: WWD