The Color Association of the United States is pleased to announce

the launch of the CAUS Beauty/Cosmetics Forecast,

the first of its kind, jointly developed with industry thought leaders. 

For our existing members we want to make it easy for you, to add this exciting new forecast category to your membership.  Copies are limited so we urge you to reserve your Spring/Summer 2013 forecast prior to the launch on May 17, for more details please contact us.

If you are a new member details on becoming a member is easy, click here for details on becoming a member.

If you would like to order a single edition submit this form.

These forecasts are published and distributed to members 18-24 months prior to the season.  

The Spring/Summer publication is available in mid summer and the Fall/Winter in late winter of each year. These bi-annual forecasts are comprised of our signature color palette, mood-invoking imagery and a Bento Box of inspirational materials including :

• a detailed report discussing the major trends and influences for the season

• face charts exemplifying key makeup looks for the season

• tailor-made fragrances for each of the four color palettes

• a custom gloss for each of the four color palettes

• a specialized nail color for each of the four color palettes

• individual color samples for each of the forecast colors

For Members@Large the colors, report and images will be available online through your personalized log-in.  The Bento Box and swatch packs can be purchased when needed.

For additional information or an example of the forecast materials on this or any of the other forecast categories please contact us or call 212-947-7774

Committee Members  

• Kelly Kovak - Purpose Built 
• Chad Hayduk - Three Custom Color Specialists
• Stephen Knoll - Stephen Knoll Salon
• Tricia Boyle - Prai Beauty
• Aura Friedman - Wella Hair Professionals
• Matin Maulawizada - Laura Mercier
• Laura Garratt - Estee Lauder

Industry Partners

drom Fragrances (www.drom.com) has been creating and producing unforgettable fragrances since 1911. 
Today, drom Fragrances continues to perfect the art of developing exquisite scents with their creativity, high-quality materials,
and dedicated men and women all over the world.   drom Fragrances has achieved a worldwide enviable growth rate over
the past 5 years.  With headquarters’ located in Munich, Germany, drom’s success has spread over the four major regions: Europe,
Asia Pacific, The Middle East, and The Americas.  Taking pride in the traditions of family, drom is now managed by the third generation
of family members: Dr. Ferdinand Storp and Dr. Andreas Storp. 

Verla International (www.verlainternational.com) is a leading private label manufacturer and contact packaging, filling company with over fifty lines of nail polish, fifty lines for color cosmetics, personal care, creams, lotions, fragrances and perfumes providing complete turnkey quality service since 1980.  We create and own many of our cosmetic packaging molds; therefore are extremely price competitive. Our professional cosmetic chemists and chemical engineers continuously research and create new concepts colors and applications as well upgrade conventional cosmetic formulations.  Our engineering department supports marketing and product development  by creating innovative filling concepts and designs, such as;  swirling, layering and other multicolor filling for both color cosmetics and bath products.

Three Custom Color Specialists (www.threecustom.com))   Founded in 1997, industry veterans Three Custom Color Specialists offer exclusive Custom Blended and Ready-to-Wear color cosmetics, embracing all skin tones.  With over 50 years of combined experience in the cosmetics industry, the color experts at Three Custom Color Specialists can Custom Blend virtually any shade for the lips, cheeks, eyes, and face. The mix masters match not only the color, but also its texture, opacity, undertone and optical effects such as a shimmer or shine.
Three Custom Color Specialists’ unique expertise in custom blending has led to more than 300 Ready to Wear products and an archive of more than 9000 discontinued shades of lipsticks dating back to the 1930s. Products are available at select beauty boutiques worldwide, via the hotline at 888.262.7714, and at the Color Studio in New York City.

The Feather Place (www.featherplace.com)    is the leader in feathers and feather products, with a complete line of Ostrich, Peacock, Pheasant, Turkey, Chicken, Duck and Goose feathers. We have a diverse line of many styles and colors of boas. If you are looking for a finished item, we are sure to have just what you are looking for.  

DID YOU KNOW?

The origin of the word “cosmetics” comes from the Latin word Cosmetae,

which was used to describe the slaves during Roman times

whose function was to bathe affluent Romans in perfume.