Sales of beauty products get boost from recession

Photo: CorbisTough economic times are boosting sales of beauty products and designer jeans as women put more emphasis on looking good and attracting a partner, according to a university study. Researchers in Texas found that a downturn in the economy has a positive impact on the beauty industry, in what has been dubbed the "lipstick effect" and that price is not an issue. "Although both men and women downsize consumer spending in response to recession cues there is an exception to this and this

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