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High-End Cosmetics Line for “Ethnic Skin” Private event for the Black and Hispanic Communities

On November 23rd Universal Colors Cosmetics, Inc., will host a private event celebrating the beauty in the Black and Hispanic communities with the Washington Informer and La Nacion USA readers.

Orlando, FL (November, 2003) - Universal Colors Cosmetics launched their line of fine cosmetics designed for “ethnic skin” at Douglas Cosmetics & Fragrances in Washington, D.C. It will be the retailer’s first supply of high-end products targeting the wide range of skin tones among people of color. The products have joined the ranks of Douglas’ extensive line of world-class products such as: Estee Lauder, Lancôme, Christian Dior, and Clinique. Due to the huge success at the Union Station store, Douglas has introduced Universal Colors to their Connecticut Avenue location in order to reach the ethnically diverse businesswomen and shoppers that frequent that particular location.

In celebration, Universal Colors Cosmetics will host A Day of Beauty that will take place on November 23rd, from 2p.m. - 5 p.m. at the Douglas Cosmetics & Fragrances store located at 1145 Connecticut Avenue. There will be mini-facials, makeovers and demonstrations. Festive Salsa, Cuban, African and other “World Music” will fill the air and delicious exotic finger foods and refreshments will be available. Universal Colors’ Cosmetics is looking forward to the introduction of the line to the Hispanic community in the Washington D.C. Metropolitan area because they believe that too often, certain groups form our society are left out of main stream beauty campaigns. Universal Colors embraces all shades and ethnicities and wants to outwardly express the appreciation for the beauty of the Latin and black populations. At the event clients will have the opportunity to meet with the company founder, model, actress and cosmetics executive, Roda Ward-Carter. Douglas store manager Ines Fessler, Douglas beauty advisors and a Universal Colors national makeup artist will be part of this exciting Day of Beauty. A representative from La Nacion USA will be on hand to translate for those who are not bi-lingual. A Holiday Gift With Purchase that includes the Universal Colors Skin Care Collection, The Reds Lip/Face Palette, and Diva Lip/Face Single, a $65.00 value, will be available for only $22.50 with a purchase $28.00 or more. Call now to RSVP! (202) 628-5567. Limited space.

Universal Colors Cosmetics was introduced to the marketplace in December 2000. Since that time, the company has garnered nationwide acclaim for its innovation directed toward “ethnic” consumers, a market which is oftentimes taken for granted and even overlooked by cosmetic companies. Universal Colors is noted for its spa-quality formulas, consisting of natural ingredients, mirroring the methodology of Ancient African and European skin care techniques, similar to those used by today’s top professional aestheticians worldwide. The company has been featured in media across the nation, including USA Today, Pittsburg Post-Gazette, Detroit News, Upscale and Sister to Sister, as well as, leading industry publications such as, Makeup Artist, Les Novelles Esthetics, Beauty Fashion and Skin Inc. magazines. Ms. Carter has been interviewed on leading radio stations such as, Hot 92 JAMZ in Los Angeles and the nationally syndicated Bev Smith Show. She was a featured guest on Pittsburgh’s WPIX talk show, Impact. Universal Colors premiered and was introduced by Ms. Carter on the Shop at Home Network in July 2002. Universal Colors is now available through Douglas Cosmetics & Fragrances, select spas, boutiques, independent distributors and the website, www.universalcolors.com. The addition of Douglas to its roster of retail outlets extends Universal Colors’ reach to its constantly growing client base. Douglas is a worldwide retail leader in cosmetics and fragrances, with 754 stores throughout Europe and 12 prime shopping locations in the U.S. such as West Palm Beach, FL, Washington, D.C., Greenwich CT and New York, NY. Douglas Cosmetics & Fragrances provides the largest selection of top-name cosmetics in the United States.

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“We are pleased to launch Universal Colors in Washington, D.C.,” said Ward-Carter, “This is a very diverse market and is representative of the clients we have attracted from all over the world. This includes women and men of varying ethnic origins. People of varying skin tones and types from African, Asian, Latin, Indian and even Irish decent have a lot in common, they all desire a smooth, young looking, even toned complexion. They all want their foundation to complement their skin tone without detection.” Petra Collins, buyer for Douglas, added, “This product adds a tremendous component to our portfolio of world-renowned cosmetics. It offers wonderful skin care products and unique shades of foundations to help satisfy our broad customer base.”

Universal Colors’ skin care products are allergy-free, dermatologist recommended, non-comedogenic, and are not tested on animals. The company utilizes many natural ingredients including wheat germ and sesame oils, essence of chamomile, vitamins A, C and E, grape seed extract and real Dead Sea Mud. These are particularly beneficial to people with combination and oily skin and are amazingly effective for numerous skin problems. According to dermatologists, “Ethnic skin, or skin with more active melanin-producing cells has special needs, the components of these products target these needs, providing products that are perfectly tailored to these skin types.” In addition, these particular ingredients are highly effective in soothing, healing and maintaining the smoother new surface for post-operative procedures and slightly invasive treatments such as micro-dermabrasion and peels.

The company’s portfolio of products includes cleansing products; moisturizers; problem-solvers; foundations and lip and face palettes. Prices range from $14.50 - $38.50. Universal Colors Cosmetics, which is now worn by numerous Hollywood figures, will also be featured in the upcoming film, Beauty Shop: the Movie, produced by Queen Latifa, and starring Mo’nique Imes-Jackson; Kellita Smith and Missy Elliott. In addition to product placement, the Universal Colors team will also be featured in the film. The film is scheduled to be released in 2004.

For more information on Universal Colors Cosmetics, visit our website www.universalcolors.com.