Pitch and Ship » Beauty products http://pitchandship.com News about direct response, network television and affiliated e-commerce Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:01:07 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Yo, Pimp Your Tweezers! http://pitchandship.com/2011/12/02/yo-pimp-your-tweezers/ http://pitchandship.com/2011/12/02/yo-pimp-your-tweezers/#comments Fri, 02 Dec 2011 15:23:02 +0000 Walter Verfenstein http://pitchandship.com/?p=12583 [...]]]> One or two of the DRTV networks that are seeing softness in their jewelry sales might consider broadening the category to include bathroom basics and other small household goods.  Pictured at left and featured in The New York Times this week is a Luxe Edition Crystal Slant Tweezer & Stand from Tweezerman, which retails for approximately $200.  While this particular bauble is covered in Swarovksi crystals and looks like its owner’s surname should be Hilton or Khardashian, Tweezerman does make subtler, decorative tweezers.  If $200 tweezers catch on, may I suggest another upscale indispensable for women’s purses — packets of tissues fashioned from steam-cleaned and perfumed $100 notes.

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Elemis TSV Set for QVC UK Sunday

QVC UK will reportedly offer a special set of Elemis beauty products — with a to-be-announced price point less than £40 as its Today’s Special Value next Sunday, November 20th.

The Five Piece Tranquil Indulgence Face and Body Collection will include:

  • a new sp@home Pro-Radiance Hand & Nail Cream
  • an anti-ageing moisturiser called Pro-Collagen Marine Cream (in 30 ml size)
  • a full size Exotic Frangipani Monoi Body Oil (100ml)
  • a full size Tranquil Touch Indulgent Bath Elixir (200ml)
  • and one other full size hero Elemis product that will be revealed on the show.

Stylebistro.com  Nov. 14, 2011

 

]]> http://pitchandship.com/2011/11/15/qvc-uk-to-pitch-elemis-beauty-set-with-price-under-40-as-tsv-sunday/feed/ 0 ShopNBC Airing its First-Ever “Beauty Day” Today http://pitchandship.com/2010/10/19/shopnbc-airing-its-first-ever-beauty-day-today/ http://pitchandship.com/2010/10/19/shopnbc-airing-its-first-ever-beauty-day-today/#comments Tue, 19 Oct 2010 13:25:24 +0000 admin http://pitchandship.com/?p=2739 [...]]]> ShopNBC has cast all of today’s programming under a “Beauty Day” theme — reportedly for the first time at the multi-channel retailer.  The greatest variety of beauty products ever on offer in a single day will include: a Pacifica Beauty Discovery 6-Piece Set of fragrances (C47224), a Cosmedicine Best Skin Ever Kit with Bonus (C70114), a Plantogen Manuka Body Oil (C56106), and a clickR Skincare Diamonds and Pearls Duo skin care set (C45903).

In an announcement about the event released late yesterday, Donna Tarantino-Loyle, ShopNBC’s Director of Beauty, Health & Fitness, said, “We have assembled the top beauty products and experts from the industry to share their insider tips, beauty secrets, and inspirations during this exciting event … Our viewers will be able to discover new beauty innovations being offered for the first time on ShopNBC.”  Additional information about the featured products mentioned above appears in the retailers unedited press release, which can be found after the jump.

ShopNBC to Premiere Its First-Ever “Beauty Day” October 18

New launches to include worldwide debut of clickR Skincare, plus Pacifica Beauty, Plantogen Skincare, and Cosmedicine Skincare

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Monday, October 18, 2010 – ShopNBC, the premium lifestyle brand in multi-media retailing, announced today it will premiere its first-ever “Beauty Day” on October 18. The event kicks off at 9pm ET on Monday and will feature the multi-media retailer’s largest selection of beauty products ever offered on one day. As part of ShopNBC Anywhere, customers can shop and interact via cable and satellite TV, mobile devices, online at www.ShopNBC.com, and streamed live at www.ShopNBC.TV.

ShopNBC’s Beauty Day Event kicks off with the 1st Anniversary of “Beauty Confidential,” a show dedicated to bringing viewers the very latest products from the beauty insiders.

As part of the event, viewers will also experience the worldwide launch of clickR Skincare, a skincare line designed with specialized formulations to help environmental overload while supporting beautiful, radiant skin. clickR products are rich in new technology and ingredients like gold, silver and diamond dust.  Each ingredient is included for a reason – to provide fast-acting skincare that is gentle enough to use everyday. clickR Skincare is the official skincare line of Sony Pictures’ new movie “Burlesque,” in theaters November 24, 2010.

In addition, Beauty Day will feature premieres from Pacifica Beauty, Cosmedicine Skincare, and Plantogen Skincare. Also featured on Beauty Day will be new products and customer favorites from ShopNBC existing beauty brands, including SKINN Cosmetics, Wholearth Beauty, RAW Essentials, and Isomers Skincare.

Top-Featured Beauty Day Must-Haves:

  • Pacifica Beauty Discovery 6-Piece Set (C47224).  Brook Harvey – Taylor, founder of Pacifica, shares her love and passion in this collection of unique and complex fragrances. Featuring good for you ingredients that will surely take you to beautiful places, Pacifica will help moisturize and hydrate your skin.

 

  • Cosmedicine Best Skin Ever Kit with Bonus (C70114). Cosmedicine Skincare is the perfect balance of cosmetics and medicine. It’s comprised of multi-tasking, non-prescription skincare formulas that help your skin become more balanced, firm, calm, and radiant.

 

  • Plantogen Manuka Body Oil (C56106). Elda Argenti, CEO and Founder of Plantogen Skincare, will educate viewers on the benefits of skincare products that stem from indigenous plants from New Zealand. The core ingredient of the line, Manuka Honey – combined with other plant extracts, vitamins and purified New Zealand water – help to improve and maintain healthier, younger-looking skin.

 

  • clickR Skincare Diamonds and Pearls Duo (C45903). clickR Skincare’s focus is on “pro-aging” and combines unique ingredients, such as gold, silver and diamond dust, to create an effective, gentle skincare line that is suitable for all ages and all skin types.

 

“We have assembled the top beauty products and experts from the industry to share their insider tips, beauty secrets, and inspirations during this exciting event,” said Donna Tarantino-Loyle, Director of Beauty, Health & Fitness at ShopNBC. “Our viewers will be able to discover new beauty innovations being offered for the first time on ShopNBC.”

For more information about Beauty Day and the products being offered, please visit www.ShopNBC.com.

About ShopNBC

ShopNBC is a multi-media retailer operating with a premium lifestyle brand. Over 1 million customers benefit from ShopNBC as an authority and destination in the categories of home, electronics, beauty, health, fitness, jewelry and watches. As part of the company’s “ShopNBC Anywhere” initiative, customers can interact and shop via cable and satellite TV in 76 million homes (DISH Network channels 134 and 228; DIRECTV channel 316); mobile devices including iPhone, BlackBerry and Droid; online at www.ShopNBC.com; live streaming at www.ShopNBC.TV; and social networking sites Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. ShopNBC is owned and operated by ValueVision Media (NASDAQ: VVTV).

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]]> http://pitchandship.com/2010/10/19/shopnbc-airing-its-first-ever-beauty-day-today/feed/ 0 Wholearth Beauty to Return to ShopNBC this Weekend http://pitchandship.com/2010/08/05/wholearth-beauty-to-return-to-shopnbc-this-weekend/ http://pitchandship.com/2010/08/05/wholearth-beauty-to-return-to-shopnbc-this-weekend/#comments Thu, 05 Aug 2010 16:49:27 +0000 admin http://pitchandship.com/?p=2586 [...]]]> ShopNBC today announced that Wholearth Beauty will return to the network’s broadcast schedule this Saturday, August 7, at 2 pm & 8 pm ET and Sunday, August 8, at 10 am & 5 pm ET.  During this weekend’s visits, product line creator Danny Seo will introduce a new product, Wholearth No. 10 Perfume Spray.  The announcement describes the line’s June 30th launch as “wildly successful” with numerous sellouts.  Details about popular items from Wholearth’s certified organic product line appear after the jump.

Wholearth Customer Favorites include:

  • Wholearth “Do Just One Thing” Four Piece Starter Kit, including
    a body wash, mist, lotion and tote bag will benefit the skin and the environment. (ShopNBC Item C37024)
  • Wholearth No. 4 Perfume Spray: with notes of Orange, Vanilla and Rosewood, this organic fragrance won’t irritate the skin and will leave you with a fresh, feel-good scent. (ShopNBC Item C37026)
  • Wholearth No. 7 Perfume Spray: a balance of spice and floral scents combined with a completely organic composition. (ShopNBC Item C37025)
]]> http://pitchandship.com/2010/08/05/wholearth-beauty-to-return-to-shopnbc-this-weekend/feed/ 0 BECCA Cosmetics to Premiere on ShopNBC in Self-Titled Show, July 26 http://pitchandship.com/2010/07/23/becca-cosmetics-to-premiere-on-shopnbc-in-self-titled-show-july-26/ http://pitchandship.com/2010/07/23/becca-cosmetics-to-premiere-on-shopnbc-in-self-titled-show-july-26/#comments Fri, 23 Jul 2010 13:28:29 +0000 admin http://pitchandship.com/?p=2447 [...]]]> ShopNBC announced yesterday that BECCA Cosmetics will premiere on the network (selling a line of natural-looking cosmetics that feature anti-oxidant vitamins and high levels of broad spectrum sunscreen) this this Monday, July 26th at 11am and 7pm ET.  “Founded in Perth, Australia by make-up artist Rebecca Morrice Williams, BECCA Cosmetics was created out of her frustration in finding the perfect foundation for women, one that would not only conceal blemishes, but look natural, feel weightless and stay fresh all day.”  BECCA will be represented during these initial broadcasts by makeup artist and cosmetics trainer, Jo Levy.Products to be offered for sale include:

• BECCA Cosmetics Mineral SPF Primer (C36160): Prepare your skin with this sun protecting primer with SPF 30+.

• BECCA Cosmetics 3 pc. Perfection (C36161): Perfect your skin with this concealer, foundation and brush kit.

• BECCA Cosmetics Fine Loose Finishing Powder and Brush Duo (C36163): Finish your look with ease with this setting powder and brush set.

• BECCA Cosmetics Beach Tint Duo (C36167): Bring life to your cheeks and lips with these delicious smelling tints.

• BECCA Cosmetics 5 Color Palette Compact with Brush (C36165): Flatter your eyes and cheeks with this collection of classic and essential colors.

]]> http://pitchandship.com/2010/07/23/becca-cosmetics-to-premiere-on-shopnbc-in-self-titled-show-july-26/feed/ 0 Skineez™ Skincarewear™ Announces Half-Price Deals to Celebrate HSN’s Birthday http://pitchandship.com/2010/07/13/skineez%e2%84%a2-skincarewear%e2%84%a2-announces-half-price-deals-to-celebrate-hsns-birthday/ http://pitchandship.com/2010/07/13/skineez%e2%84%a2-skincarewear%e2%84%a2-announces-half-price-deals-to-celebrate-hsns-birthday/#comments Tue, 13 Jul 2010 15:34:47 +0000 admin http://pitchandship.com/?p=2258 [...]]]> Skineez™ Skincarewear™ CEO Michelle Moran will appear on Home Shopping Network (HSN) July 15 for Skineez Flash Sale at 3am, 8am and 6pm EST.  “HSN Birthday Bargains (while supplies last), include half-priced European designer jeans with Tummy Tuck technology to slim and reduce the size of the waist, hips and stomach for a long, lean and slimmer appearance.”  Skineez Skincarewear Press Release Jul. 13, 2010

]]> http://pitchandship.com/2010/07/13/skineez%e2%84%a2-skincarewear%e2%84%a2-announces-half-price-deals-to-celebrate-hsns-birthday/feed/ 0 Purple Lab Founder Karen Robinovitz is a Harried Traveler http://pitchandship.com/2010/07/13/purple-lab-founder-karen-robinovitz-is-a-harried-traveler/ http://pitchandship.com/2010/07/13/purple-lab-founder-karen-robinovitz-is-a-harried-traveler/#comments Tue, 13 Jul 2010 15:23:54 +0000 admin http://pitchandship.com/?p=2255 [...]]]> In the New York Times Frequent Flier column, Purple Lab cosmetics company founder Karen Robinovitz tells the story of a recent flight from NYC to Tampa for her first appearance on HSN in the breathless manner of a teenage girl talking to her BFF.  Omigod, she misplaced her mobile phone, her carry-on and everything!  The New York Times Jul. 12, 2010

]]> http://pitchandship.com/2010/07/13/purple-lab-founder-karen-robinovitz-is-a-harried-traveler/feed/ 0 New False Eyelashes Product to Appear on HSN http://pitchandship.com/2010/07/06/new-false-eyelashes-product-to-appear-on-hsn/ http://pitchandship.com/2010/07/06/new-false-eyelashes-product-to-appear-on-hsn/#comments Tue, 06 Jul 2010 14:23:32 +0000 admin http://pitchandship.com/?p=2140 [...]]]> A kit of false eyelashes — with a new-and-improved adhesive and consisting of extension lashes, feather lashes and glamour lashes — will appear on HSN,  according to an item in a local Fla. newspaper.  The product is made by Lashes and Cosmetics, a south Florida company formed by entrepreneurial sisters Katie Salvador and Corrie Campbell.  The two also run a successful company serving the $2.35 billion scrapbooking sector of the crafts industry called The Stencil Collection.  Campbell and Salvador will reportedly appear on HSN when their product makes its premiere.  The Daytona Beach News-Journal (FL) Jun. 6, 2010

]]> http://pitchandship.com/2010/07/06/new-false-eyelashes-product-to-appear-on-hsn/feed/ 0 Greyson International’s Trilexon® Products to Return to ShopNBC Tomorrow http://pitchandship.com/2010/06/30/greyson-internationals-trilexon%c2%ae-products-to-return-to-shopnbc-tomorrow/ http://pitchandship.com/2010/06/30/greyson-internationals-trilexon%c2%ae-products-to-return-to-shopnbc-tomorrow/#comments Wed, 30 Jun 2010 13:44:12 +0000 admin http://pitchandship.com/?p=2083 [...]]]> Greyson International, Inc., has announced that its Trilexon® products will return to ShopNBC’s airwaves on Thursday, July 1 during the 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET “ShopBeauty Shows” in a new ‘Power Pack’ configuration.  The company maintains that its new Trilexon® delivery method, the Trilexon® system, “improves the effectiveness of virtually every topical application in today’s cosmetic market and every over-the-counter topical drug application…” by maintaining the necessary Ph levels topical applications must have for the active ingredients to work.  Greyson International, Inc. Jun. 29, 2010

]]> http://pitchandship.com/2010/06/30/greyson-internationals-trilexon%c2%ae-products-to-return-to-shopnbc-tomorrow/feed/ 0 Beauty Sales Migrating to DRTV and Other Alternative Channels http://pitchandship.com/2010/06/25/beauty-sales-migrating-to-drtv-and-other-alternative-channels/ http://pitchandship.com/2010/06/25/beauty-sales-migrating-to-drtv-and-other-alternative-channels/#comments Fri, 25 Jun 2010 12:08:47 +0000 admin http://pitchandship.com/?p=2031 [...]]]> Women are increasingly passing up the cosmetics counters at department stores, shopping for their beauty products on TV and in specialty stores like those operated by Sephora USA Inc. and Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance Inc. The new predilection, in fact, is part of the reason why HSN and QVC reported such strong first quarters, and also why department store sales fell 9.3% between May 2007 and May 2010, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce.  What’s more, these alternative distribution channels for cosmetics are cross-pollinating.  The Perricone MD and Philosophy skin care lines initially made their names on QVC, then expanded their distribution into Ulta and Sephora stores, and finally opened up their own retail locations.  The Deal Jun. 24, 2010

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