New personal care review: energy meets fragrance in new roll-on launch

This month's roundup of novel personal care launches looks at a new energizing roll-on product that could increase consumer options for convenient, on-the-go energy. Meanwhile, skincare launch highlights include a face mask for use at different stages of the menstrual cycle, and soft drinks have inspired a new ginger ale hand soap.

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New household goods review: taking the heat out of the ironing

Growing consumer interest in air fresheners has prompted an influx of new products that not only fragrance a room, but provide additional benefits, as reported by Productscan Online. With the recent release of a plugin that projects a light show and a gel freshener whose container closes when it gets too hot, consumers have no excuse for less than fragrant smelling rooms.

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Latin American skincare: target the young guns

Rising economic wealth and a preoccupation for personal appearance makes Latin America a burgeoning region for skincare offerings. Datamonitor's ConsumerGraphics database highlights how young adults represent a key target group for both now and the future. Focusing on increasing male usage also appears to be a key growth opportunity.

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Avon: cutting more than just corners

While the US downturn has had some negative impact on Avon, the direct beauty retailer's biggest problem has been the economic instability in Argentina. With that market unlikely to recover anytime soon, Avon will need to accelerate the time-to-market of its new business initiatives if it is to maintain earnings growth this year.

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Lip make-up: Argentinean sales set to rise

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