Booming middle class fuels Brazil beauty market

The beauty industry is booming in Brazil, where meticulous manicures, sophisticated scents and impeccable make-up are a must-have for women who have made the country the sector's world number three. Last week, Sao Paulo hosted "Nails Fashion Week" - where about a dozen domestic and foreign brands are offering up the latest trends in nail color as well as stilettos, make-up and eyewear in a bid to seduce new customers."We created this event in order to spark new trends and seal new partnerships.

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