Lost in cyberspace

Americans - mostly women - spend nearly $12 billion a year on cosmetics, so it no wonder the health and beauty industry is the latest dotcom gold rush in cyberspace. Many Web sites have sprouted up to sell high-end makeup, fragrances, hair spray, nail polish, and other personal care products. That m...

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Published inLink-Up (Minneapolis, Minn. 1983) Vol. 17; no. 2; p. 2
Main Author Koplowitz, H B
Format Magazine Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Medford Information Today, Inc 01.03.2000
Subjects
Cosmetics
Electronic commerce
Employed Women
Females
Hair
Hairstyles
Retailing industry
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United States > US
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Summary:Americans - mostly women - spend nearly $12 billion a year on cosmetics, so it no wonder the health and beauty industry is the latest dotcom gold rush in cyberspace. Many Web sites have sprouted up to sell high-end makeup, fragrances, hair spray, nail polish, and other personal care products. That many working women are too busy to go to the mall is the theory behind Eve.com, while Gloss.com offers a virtual makeover which lets you try on beauty products. One startup unlikely to survive the looming shakeout is Reflect.com, which supposedly lets you create your own cosmetics.
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ISSN:0739-988X