11.   They either marry, or marry very well, or get into other parts of the beauty business or do other things.

12.   While the world of fashion is rife with designers who are household names, standouts in the beauty business are less common.

13.   British retailer Boots Co. said Wednesday it plans to spin off or sell its Halfords car-parts unit to concentrate on its main health and beauty business.

14.   Bristol-Myers Squibb plans to divest its Clairol beauty care business and Zimmer medical products unit to focus more on its drug business.

15.   Costs connected with the sale of health and beauty businesses last year also depressed performance.

16.   Operating profits by the beauty business fell by half.