A beauty products company is planning a $12 million expansion at its Sanford manufacturing operations and expects to add 140 jobs by early next year.

Coty Inc. already makes lotions and fragrances at its Sanford facility, which opened in 1971 and employs about 800 people. The expansion will add production lines to make nail polishes. Production is scheduled to begin in March.

City and Lee County officials provided incentives worth about $280,000 to attract the jobs, which will pay an average of about $38,000 a year, said Bob Heuts, economic development director for Lee County.

"We did provide some incentives to make sure that project ended up here and not somewhere else," Heuts said. "Obviously, a manufacturer like that has many options around the world."

Burt's Bees, the Durham company that makes lip balms and other natural-care products, released its Social and Environmental report today, highlighting its sustainability efforts and green initiatives.

To save money, the report is paperless this year, with online, multimedia charts and videos.

Most of the report is glowing, showcasing Burt's Bees recycling, natural products, packaging and "Living the Greater Good" workplace culture. Videos feature CEO John Replogle, sustainability director Yola Carlough and other employees.

But the report also mentions some missteps the company made this year, including missing sales and profit goals. 

A Japanese cosmetic company, Shisedio, has implemented the Digital Cosmetic Mirror. A camera embedded in the mirror scans the customer's face. Using its touchscreen, they can select virtual makeup and apply it to the digital face allowing them to see which products works best for them. Check out the video.