bdBLOG: February 14

Happy Valentine's Day, beauties! This week is heavy on the social front, opening with a Benefit b.right launch and Dove briefings on Tuesday, a Comvita breakfast and Clearasil's Awesome Afternoon drinks event on Wednesday, and M.A.C collection briefings on Thursday.

Elisabeth King discusses how China is on track to become the world's largest skincare market, Jean-Paul Argon to be the new chairman of L'Oreal, Henri Bendel to stock Becca and news on Lipotec opening an Australasian subsidiary. The Fragrance Foundation France 2011 FIFI finalists are also announced.

beautydirectory also takes an in-depth look at the beauty grey market - and contrary to popular opinion, find it's not actually illegal. Meanwhile Melanie dives into the topic of cellulite, and highlights the treatments available for the 80 to 90 per cent of post-pubertal females affected by this incredibly common skin condition. On bdTV author, editor and talks about her break into magazines, her mentors, and the inspiration behind her blog and books.

Also making headlines:

  • LVMH acquires another skincare line