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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                            WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

                                  FORM 10-Q

(X) QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES 
    EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

                     For the quarter ended December 31, 1996

Commission file number:  33-87280

                        RENAISSANCE COSMETICS, INC.
            (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

                      DELAWARE                              06-1396287
          (State or other jurisdiction of                (I.R.S. employer 
           incorporation or organization)                identification no.)

             955 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE
             CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS                         02139
    (Address of principal executive offices)                (Zip Code)


                                    (617) 497-5584
                  (Registrant's telephone number, including area code).

    Indicate by check mark whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to
be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes (X)   No (_)

       As of February 12, 1997, there were outstanding 825,086 shares
        of the registrant's common stock, $.01 par value per share.
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    INTRODUCTION


         This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains certain restated financial
information regarding previously-reported results of operations of Renaissance
Cosmetics, Inc. (the "Company"), for the three months ended December 31, 1995. 
For more details concerning such restated financial information see the
Company's (1) Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q/A for the fiscal quarter ended
September 30, 1996 and (2) Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q/A for the fiscal
quarter ended June 30, 1996.  

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                                      INDEX
                                                                     PAGE

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION.....................................   __

    Item 1.   Financial Statements.................................    4
              Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 1996
                   (unaudited) and March 31, 1996..................    5
              Consolidated Statements of Operations for the
                   three and nine months ended December 31, 1996
                   and 1995 (unaudited)............................    6
              Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine 
                   months ended December 31, 1996 
                   and 1995 (unaudited)............................    7
              Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial 
                   Statements......................................    8

    Item 2.   Management's Discussion and Analysis of
              Financial Condition and Results of Operations........   14

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION........................................   27

    Item 1.   Legal Proceedings

    Item 2.   Changes in Securities

    Item 6.   Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K   

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                   SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

         Certain statements under the caption "Management's Discussion and 
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," and elsewhere in 
this Form 10-Q and the documents incorporated herein by reference constitute 
"forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the 
Securities Act of 1933 (the "1933 Act") and Section 21E of the Securities and 
Exchange Act of 1934 (the "1934 Act").  Such forward-looking statements 
involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may 
cause the actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements of 
the Company, or industry results, to be materially different from any future 
results, levels of activity performance or achievements expressed or implied 
by such forward-looking statements.  These statements are typically 
identified by their inclusion of phrases such as "the Company anticipates," 
"the Company believes" and other phrases of similar meaning.  Such factors 
include, among others, the following:  general economic and business 
conditions; the ability of the Company to implement its business and 
acquisition strategy, including the ability to integrate recently acquired 
businesses into the Company; the ability of the Company to obtain financing 
for general corporate purposes; changes in the retail industry; changes in 
consumer preferences; competition; availability of key personnel; foreign 
currency exchange rates; industry capacity; changes in, or the failure to 
comply with, governmental regulations (especially environmental laws and 
regulations); and other factors referenced in this Form 10-Q.  As a result of 
the foregoing and other factors, no assurance can be given as to future 
results, levels of activity and/or achievements, and neither the Company nor 
any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of 
these statements.  

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                           PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

         Information called for by this item is set forth in the financial
statements contained on the immediately following 9 pages. 

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ITEM 1.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION 

RENAISSANCE COSMETICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT SHARE DATA)
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                                                    DECEMBER 31,   MARCH 31,  
ASSETS                                                 1996          1996     
                                                    ------------   --------- 
                                                    (UNAUDITED)
CURRENT ASSETS:
  Cash and cash equivalents                          $ 51,513      $  1,432 
  Marketable securities                                   585           174 
  Accounts receivable - net                            38,226        34,557 
  Inventories                                          55,724        30,237 
  Prepaid expenses and other current assets            11,159         6,540 
                                                     --------      -------- 
    Total current assets                              157,207        72,940 

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT - Net                    24,007        14,535 

DEFERRED FINANCING COSTS - Net                         10,759         8,007 

OTHER ASSETS - Net                                     14,806        12,242 

INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Net                               160,953        76,895 
                                                     --------      -------- 

TOTAL ASSETS                                         $367,732      $184,619 
                                                     --------      -------- 
                                                     --------      -------- 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

CURRENT LIABILITIES:
  Notes payable                                      $      -      $ 57,000 
  Accounts payable                                     14,858        19,463 
  Accrued expenses                                     39,389        15,157 
  Other current liabilities                                 -         2,700 
                                                     --------      -------- 

    Total current liabilities                          54,247        94,320 
                                                     --------      -------- 

LONG-TERM LIAIBILITIES:
  Long-term debt                                      185,088        67,323 
  Minimum royalty obligation                            4,899         4,686 
  Deferred tax liability                                    -           141 
                                                     --------      -------- 

    Total long-term liabilities                       189,987        72,150 
                                                     --------      -------- 

    Total liabilities                                 244,234       166,470 
                                                     --------      -------- 

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES 

SENIOR EXCHANGEABLE REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK - 
 SERIES B:
  Par value $.01 - authorized, 350,000 shares; 
   issued 119,008 shares                               82,576             - 
                                                     --------      -------- 

REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK:
  Par value $.01 - authorized, 40,000 shares; 
   issued, 12,485 shares at December 31, 1996;
   11,594 shares at March 31, 1996                     12,783        11,698 
                                                     --------      -------- 

COMMON STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
  Common stock, par value $.01 - authorized, 
   3,000,000 shares; issued, 830,736 shares 
   at December 31, 1996; 726,818 shares at 
   March 31, 1996                                           8             7 
  Notes receivable from sale of common stock             (518)         (518)
  Additional paid-in capital                           69,403        26,787 
  Treasury stock, at cost (5,650 shares)                 (210)         (210)
  Deficit                                             (39,430)      (19,564)
  Cumulative translation adjustment                    (1,114)          (51)
                                                     --------      -------- 

    Total common stockholders' equity                  28,139         6,451 
                                                     --------      -------- 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY           $367,732      $184,619 
                                                     --------      -------- 
                                                     --------      -------- 

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RENAISSANCE COSMETICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED) 
(IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT SHARE DATA)
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                                     THREE MONTHS ENDED   NINE MONTHS ENDED  
                                        DECEMBER 31,         DECEMBER 31,    
                                     ------------------   ------------------ 
                                       1996      1995         1996      1995  
                                     -------- (As Restated) --------   -------
                                              -------------    
NET SALES                            $ 46,880    $32,415    $124,590   $94,339 
COST OF GOODS SOLD                     19,328     12,503      48,082    36,052 
                                      -------    -------    --------   ------- 
    Gross profit                       27,552     19,912      76,508    58,287 
                                      -------    -------    --------   ------- 
                                                            
OPERATING EXPENSES:                                         
  Selling                              17,688     11,308      48,341    33,388 
  General and administrative            6,656      5,305      16,727    13,198 
  Amortization of intangible                                
   and other assets                     2,019      1,150       5,141     3,564 
                                     --------    -------    --------   ------- 
    Total operating expenses           26,363     17,763      70,209    50,150 
                                     --------    -------    --------   ------- 
                                                            
OPERATING INCOME                        1,189      2,149       6,299     8,137 
                                                            
INTEREST EXPENSE (INCOME):                                  
  Interest expense                      6,368      5,237      17,206    14,241 
  Interest income                        (713)       (40)     (1,448)     (197)
                                     --------    -------    --------   ------- 
                                                            
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES      (4,466)    (3,048)     (9,459)   (5,907)
                                                            
INCOME TAX PROVISION                      261        276         569       973 
                                     --------    -------    --------   ------- 
                                                            
NET INCOME (LOSS)                      (4,727)    (3,324)    (10,028)   (6,880)
                                                            
PREFERRED STOCK DIVIDENDS               4,778        331       9,838       992 
                                     --------    -------    --------   ------- 
                                                            
NET LOSS APPLICABLE TO COMMON                               
 STOCKHOLDERS                        $ (9,505)   $(3,655)   $(19,866)  $(7,872)
                                     --------    -------    --------   ------- 
                                     --------    -------    --------   ------- 
                                                            
NET LOSS PER COMMON SHARE            $ (11.52)   $ (5.08)   $ (25.95)  $(10.93)
                                     --------    -------    --------   ------- 
                                     --------    -------    --------   ------- 
                                                            
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES                                     
 OUTSTANDING                          825,086    720,093     765,569   720,093 
                                     --------    -------    --------   ------- 
                                     --------    -------    --------   ------- 


See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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RENAISSANCE COSMETICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) 
(IN THOUSANDS)
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                                                        NINE MONTHS ENDED   
                                                          DECEMBER 31,
                                                     ---------------------- 
                                                       1996          1995   
                                                     --------      -------- 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
  Net loss                                            $(10,028)    $ (6,880)
  Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net 
   cash used in operating activities:
    Depreciation                                         2,715        1,875 
    Amortization of intangible assets                    2,576        2,404 
    Amortization of minimum royalty and other 
     assets                                              2,565        1,160 
    Amortization of deferred financing costs             2,918        1,874 
    Accrued interest on senior notes, subordinated 
     senior notes and minimum royalty obligations        1,103          976 
  Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net 
   of effects of acquisitions:
    Accounts receivable                                   (921)     (17,418)
    Inventories                                         (6,986)      (1,977)
    Prepaid expenses and other assets                   (9,357)      (3,422)
    Accounts payable                                   (11,135)      (5,685)
    Accrued expenses                                     7,741        3,728 
    Other current liabilities                           (2,700)           - 
    Other                                               (1,098)          88 
                                                      --------     -------- 
      Net cash used in operating activities            (22,607)     (23,277)
                                                      --------     -------- 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
  Purchase of marketable securities                       (411)             
  Sale of marketable securities                              -          324 
  Capital expenditures                                  (2,826)      (5,426)
  Acquisitions of businesses - net of cash acquired    (94,109)           - 
                                                      --------     -------- 
      Net cash used in investing activities            (97,346)      (5,102)
                                                      --------     -------- 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
  Net proceeds from notes payable                        4,200       24,000 
  Proceeds from Senior Secured Credit Facility         117,500            - 
  Repayment of notes payable                           (61,200)           - 
  Payment of minimum royalty obligations                (1,386)           - 
  Net proceeds of issuance of preferred 
   stock - Series A                                     18,955            - 
  Payment of deferred financing costs                   (5,670)        (914)
  Redemption of preferred stock - Series A             (20,434)           - 
  Net proceeds of issuance of redeemable 
   preferred stock - Series B                          108,319            - 
  Net proceeds from issuance of common stock             9,750            - 
                                                      --------     -------- 
      Net cash provided by financing activities        170,034       23,086 
                                                      --------     -------- 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS    50,081       (5,293)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD           1,432        7,001 
                                                      --------     -------- 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD              $ 51,513     $  1,708 
                                                      --------     -------- 
                                                      --------     -------- 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
  Cash paid during the period for:
    Interest                                          $ 10,117     $  7,141 
                                                      --------     -------- 
                                                      --------     -------- 
    Income taxes                                      $    463     $    728 
                                                      --------     -------- 
                                                      --------     -------- 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH INVESTING 
 AND FINANCING TRANSACTIONS:
  Accrued dividends and accretion on redeemable 
   preferred stocks                                   $  9,838     $    992 
                                                      --------     -------- 
                                                      --------     -------- 

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                     RENAISSANCE COSMETICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)


    1.   BASIS OF PRESENTATION

    The consolidated financial statements of Renaissance Cosmetics, Inc. (the 
"Company") have been prepared by the Company and are unaudited and include 
the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Cosmar 
Corporation ("Cosmar"), Houbigant Ltee, Dana Perfumes Corporation ("Dana"), 
Great American Cosmetics, Inc. ("GAC") from the date of its acquisition on 
August 21, 1996, and MEM Company, Inc. ("MEM") from the date of its 
acquisition on December 4, 1996. All significant intercompany activity has 
been eliminated.  The results of operations for the three and nine months 
ended December 31, 1996, are not necessarily indicative of the results to be 
expected for any other interim period or for the entire year.

         In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting solely of 
normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the consolidated 
financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the Company have 
been made on a consistent basis.  Certain information and footnote 
disclosures included in consolidated financial statements prepared in 
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed 
or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and 
Exchange Commission ("SEC"). The unaudited financial statements should be 
read in conjunction with management's discussion and analysis of financial 
condition and results of operations and the consolidated financial statements 
included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10K for the year ended 
March 31, 1996 filed with the SEC (the "1995 Form 10K").  

         Certain reclassifications were made to the 1995 financial statements 
to conform to the current presentation.

         In January 1997, the Company restated (a) its previously-reported 
results of operations for the three and six months ended September 30, 1996 
and September 30, 1995 and (b) its previously-reported balance sheet data as 
of September 30, 1996 and September 30, 1995 (the "Prior Restatements").  See 
the Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q/A for the three- and six- months ended 
June 30, 1996, and September 30, 1996.  The Prior Restatements did not 
require any restatement of the Company's previously-reported audited 
financial statements for Fiscal 1995 and did not have any impact on the 
company's results of operations for the nine months ended December 31, 1996 
or the balance sheet as of December 31, 1996 and will not have any impact on 
the Company's results of operations for Fiscal 1996 or its balance sheet as 
of March 31, 1997.

         The information relating to the three months ended December 31, 
1995, is restated herein to reflect the Prior Restatements, resulting in an 
increase in net sales for such period by approximately $1,880,000 and a 
decrease in the net loss applicable to common stockholders by approximately 
$747,000.    

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         2.   INVENTORIES

         The components of inventories are as follows (in 000s):



                                                  DECEMBER 31,    MARCH 31,
                                                     1996           1996
                                                     ----           ----

Raw materials and advertising supplies              $25,481       $16,957 
Work in process                                       3,020         2,860 
Finished goods                                       27,223        10,420 
                                                    -------       -------
                                                    $55,724       $30,237
                                                    -------       -------
                                                    -------       -------

         The above components are shown net of excess and obsolete inventory 
reserves of $2,864,000 and $1,540,000 at December 31, 1996, and March 31, 
1996, respectively.  At December 31, 1996, and March 31, 1996, approximately 
49.8% and 60.7%, respectively, of the Company's inventories are stated at the 
lower of LIFO cost or market.  The excess of current replacement cost over 
the stated LIFO value was $0 at December 31, 1996 and March 31, 1996, 
respectively.

         3.   NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENT

         In October 1995, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued 
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 123, Accounting for 
Stock-Based Compensation, which is effective for the Company beginning April 1,
1996.  SFAS No. 123 requires expanded disclosures of stock-based 
compensation arrangements with employees in Notes to Annual Financial 
Statements and encourages (but does not require) compensation cost to be 
measured based on the fair value of the equity instrument awarded.  Companies 
are permitted, however, to continue to apply APB Opinion No. 25, which 
recognizes compensation cost based on the intrinsic value of the equity 
instrument awarded.  The Company will continue to apply APB Opinion No. 25 to 
its stock-based compensation awards to employees and will disclose the 
required pro forma effect on net income and earnings per share in its annual 
financial statements.

         4.   RECENT ACQUISITIONS

              A.   MEM ACQUISITION.    On December 4, 1996, the Company, 
through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Renaissance Acquisition, Inc. ("RAI"), 
completed its acquisition (the "MEM Acquisition") of MEM Company, Inc 
("MEM"), pursuant to a Merger Agreement, dated August 6, 1996, as amended. 

         MEM distributes a diversified line of fragrances and toiletries in 
the mass-market distribution channel.  MEM's products are marketed under the 
nationally-advertised trademarks ENGLISH LEATHER, BRITISH STERLING, HEAVEN 
SENT and LOVE'S.  The principal market for MEM's products is the United 
States.  Tom Fields, Ltd. ("Tom Fields"), a division of MEM, manufactures 

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and markets a line of children's cosmetics and accessories principally under 
the trademark TINKERBELL.  A subsidiary, Tom Fields (U.K.) Ltd., markets this 
line of children's products in the United Kingdom and elsewhere in Europe.  

         The aggregate cash consideration paid to the equity holders of MEM 
in connection with the MEM Acquisition was $19.8 million.  In addition, in 
connection with the MEM Acquisition, the Company repaid all of MEM's 
outstanding indebtedness in an amount equal to $18.1 million and incurred 
fees and expenses of approximately $800,000.

         See Note 6.E., entitled "Subsequent Event--MEM Facility Closing" 
below.

              B.   P&G BRANDS ACQUISITION.  On December 6, 1996, the Company 
completed its acquisition from The Procter & Gamble Company ("P&G") of the 
worldwide rights to manufacture and market certain mass-market fragrances, 
including NAVY, NAVY FOR MEN, INSIGNIA, CALIFORNIA FOR MEN AND LE JARDIN (the 
"P&G Acquisition").  The cash portion of the purchase price paid through the 
closing was $41.1 million, of which $8.0 million related to inventory and 
$33.1 million related to the licenses and rights to market such fragrances.  
The purchase price for the inventory is subject to adjustment based on the 
actual value of inventory purchased.  Based upon information received from 
P&G, the amount of such adjustment may result in an increase in the 
purchase price of approximately $2.5 million.  In addition, in connection 
with the P&G Acquisition, the Company assumed certain specified trade-related 
obligations of P&G, including the liability for returns of products under the
P&G Brands sold prior to the closing and liabilities under certain advertising
and business development commitments.  Concurrent with the P&G Acquisition, 
the Company entered into transition service agreements under which P&G will 
continue the foreign marketing of the P&G Brands through June 30, 1997.

         The MEM Acquisition and the P&G Brands Acquisition are collectively 
referred to herein as the "Acquisitions."  Both Acquisitions have been 
accounted for under the purchase method of business combinations.  The 
Company has not yet completed the process of allocating the excess of assets 
acquired over liabilities assumed to specific assets and liabilities, but 
believes that this excess will relate principally to goodwill and trademarks 
which will be amortized over an average of 20 years. 
    
         The following unaudited pro forma summary presents the consolidated 
results of operations as if the Acquisitions had occurred as of the beginning 
of each period presented and do not purport to be indicative of what would 
have occurred had the Acquisitions been made as of those dates or of results 
which may occur in the future (in millions).

                                      Nine Months Ended
                                   12/31/96      12/31/95

    Net Sales                        $196          $181
                                     ----          ----
                                     ----          ----
    Operating Income                 $ 14          $ 15
                                     ----          ----
                                     ----          ----

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         5.   FINANCING TRANSACTIONS
 
              A.   SENIOR SECURED CREDIT FACILITY.  On December 4, 1996, 
Cosmar, as borrower, the Company and all of the Company's material domestic 
and Canadian subsidiaries, as guarantors, entered into a Senior Secured 
Credit Facility with the lenders named therein (the "Senior Secured Credit 
Facility"), pursuant to which Cosmar borrowed $117.5 million and received net 
proceeds of $113.2 million.  Such net proceeds were used: (i) to finance the 
MEM Acquisition (after the application of a $33.8 million certificate of 
deposit, plus approximately $537,000 of interest thereon); (ii) to finance 
the P&G Brands Acquisition; (iii) to repay all outstanding indebtedness under 
the Company's then-existing credit facility (the "Old Credit Facility") with 
Nomura Holding America, Inc. ("Nomura"), which was terminated on such date; 
and (iv) the remainder was used or was to be available for general corporate 
purposes.  

         The Senior Secured Credit Facility had an initial term of one year, 
subject to extension under certain circumstances, and an initial interest 
rate of 11.5% per annum, which was scheduled to increase to 12.5% on June 4, 
1997 and by an additional 0.5% at the end of each 90-day period thereafter, 
subject to a maximum rate per annum of 20%.  The Senior Secured Credit 
Facility was secured by substantially all of the assets of Cosmar, the 
Company and the other guarantors.  The indebtedness under the Senior Secured 
Credit Facility was repaid in full on February 7, 1997 and the liens 
thereunder were released.

         See Note 6.A. entitled "Subsequent Events--New Senior Notes 
Offering".

         6.   SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

              A.   NEW SENIOR NOTES OFFERING.  On February 7, 1997, the 
Company completed the sale of $200.0 million aggregate principal amount of 
its 11 3/4% Senior Notes due 2004 (the "New Senior Notes").  The net proceeds 
from the sale of the New Senior Notes, together with a portion of the 
Company's available cash, were used (i) to refinance the Company's 
outstanding $65.0 million principal amount of 13-3/4% Senior Notes due 2001, 
Series B (the"Existing Senior Notes"), (ii) to repay all outstanding 
indebtedness under the Senior Secured Credit Facility and (iii) to fund an 
escrow account as discussed below.

         The New Senior Notes may be redeemed at the option of the Company on 
or after February 15, 2002, initially at 103.358% of the principal amount, 
declining to 101.670% of the principal amount on or after February 15, 2003, 
in each case, plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon.  The Company also may 
redeem up to 35% of the original principal amount of the New Senior Notes on 
or after February 15, 2000, at a redemption price equal to 111.75% of the 
principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon, with the 
net proceeds of one or more public equity offerings or strategic equity 
investments that have occurred within 90 days prior to the  redemption, 
provided that at least $130 million of the principal amount of the New Senior 
Notes originally issued remains outstanding.

         In connection with the sale of the New Senior Notes, the Company
transferred $17.5 

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million to a newly-formed, special purpose wholly-owned subsidiary, 
Renaissance Guarantor, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("RGI"), in exchange for 
a limited guarantee by RGI of the Company's obligations under the New Senior 
Notes.  RGI placed such amount into an escrow account (the "Escrow Account"). 
 The New Senior Notes will be general unsecured obligations of the Company 
except to the extent that they are collateralized by a first priority 
security interest in the Escrow Account.

         This Form 10Q shall not constitute an offer to sell or solicitation 
of an offer to buy any securities.  The New Senior Notes have not been 
registered under the 1933 Act or under any state securities laws, and may not 
be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or qualification 
or an applicable exemption from registration or qualification.

              B.   EXISTING SENIOR NOTES OFFERING.  On February 7, 1997, the 
Company completed its offer to purchase and purchased all of the outstanding 
$65.0 million aggregate principal amount of the Existing Senior Notes at a 
price of $1,165 for each $1,000 principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid 
interest (the "Existing Senior Notes Offer").  In connection with the 
Existing Senior Notes Offer, the Company received consents from the holders 
of all of the aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Existing Senior 
Notes to amend the Existing Indenture.  The amendments eliminated 
substantially all of the restrictive covenants contained in the Existing 
Indenture.  The Redeemable Preferred Stock is exchangeable into notes to be 
issued under the Existing Indenture (i) by the Company at any time and (ii) 
under certain circumstances, by the holders thereof on or after August 15, 
1997.

              C.   NEW REVOLVING CREDIT FACILITY.  The Company has received a 
commitment letter from a major institutional lender with respect to a 
proposed revolving credit facility under which such institutional lender and 
other lenders would agree to provide Dana with a senior secured revolving 
credit facility (the "New Revolving Credit Facility") with a maximum 
committed amount of $75.0 million.  

         Availability under the New Revolving Credit Facility will be based 
on a borrowing base consisting of a percentage of gross eligible accounts 
receivable and gross eligible inventory, less reserves, if any.  The term of 
the New Revolving Credit Facility is expected to be five years.

         Amounts borrowed under the New Revolving Credit Facility will bear 
interest, at the option of Dana, at either (i) the Index Rate (i.e., the 
higher of the prime rate or the overnight Federal funds rate plus 0.50%) plus 
1.00% or (ii) absent a default, the LIBOR rate plus 2.25%.  The interest rate 
will be subject to adjustment, on a quarterly basis, based on the average 
outstanding during each quarter.

         Under the commitment letter, obligations under the New Revolving 
Credit Facility would be guaranteed by the Company, all of its domestic 
subsidiaries and all directly-owned Canadian subsidiaries of the Company and 
will be secured by a perfected first priority security interest in 
substantially all of the existing and after-acquired tangible and intangible 
assets of Dana and the guarantors, other than the Escrow Account.  The New 
Revolving Credit Facility is expected to contain a number of covenants that 
restrict the operation of the Company (including financial covenants), which 
covenants are typical of a facility of this nature. 

         There can be no assurance as to when or whether the New Revolving
Credit Facility 

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will be entered into or as to whether the New Revolving Credit Facility will 
contain the terms and conditions described above, and such New Revolving 
Credit Facility may contain terms and conditions more favorable or less 
favorable to the Company than set forth above.  

              D.   MEM FACILITY CLOSINGS.  On February 7, 1997, the Company 
closed MEM's facilities in Northvale, New Jersey, and in Boucherville, 
Quebec. The Company has estimated its costs in connection with the closure of 
such facilities to be approximately $6.1 million, including severance 
payments, ERISA withdrawal liability and stay bonuses for selected employees 
of MEM, which have been accrued as of December 31, 1996.  The Company's 
estimate of its ERISA withdrawal liability costs is an estimate for a 1996 
withdrawal and the Company has been advised that its liability for a 1997 
withdrawal would be higher.

              E.   SERIES C PREFERRED STOCK.  On January 31, 1997, the 
Company filed Amendment No. 1 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form 
S-4 (the "Registration Statement") for its 14.0% Senior Redeemable Preferred 
Stock, Series C (the "Series C Preferred Stock"), filed on October 1, 1996.  
Pursuant to the terms of the Registration Rights Agreement for the Company's 
14.0% Senior Redeemable Preferred Stock, Series B (the "Series B Preferred 
Stock"), the annual dividend rate for the Series B Preferred Stock increased 
by 0.5% per annum on January 11, 1997, to 14.5% per annum and the dividend 
rate will increase by an additional 0.25% per annum for each 90-day period 
after January 11, 1997, until the Registration Statement is declared 
effective (up to a maximum additional dividends of 2.0% per annum).  When the 
Registration Statement is declared effective, the dividend rate on the Series 
B Preferred Stock will be reduced to the original dividend rate of 14.0% per 
annum.  If the Exchange Offer is not consummated by March 12, 1997, the 
dividend rate on the Series B Preferred Stock will increase by 0.5% per annum 
and additional 0.25% per annum for each 90-day period thereafter (up to a 
maximum additional dividends of 2.0% per annum), until the Exchange Offer is 
consummated, at which time the dividend rate will be reduced to 14.0% per 
annum.

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ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
         RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.

         The Company's fiscal year ending March 31, 1997, is referred to 
herein as "Fiscal 1996".  The Company's fiscal year ended March 31, 1996, is 
referred to herein as "Fiscal 1995".  

         This discussion and analysis relates to the consolidated results of 
operations of Renaissance Cosmetics, Inc. (the "Company"), which includes the 
Company's major operating divisions, Dana (the Company's domestic "Fragrance" 
business), Cosmar (the Company's domestic "Cosmetic" business) and 
International (the Company's "International" business, which includes both 
fragrance and cosmetics sales) resulting from the acquisitions discussed 
below that have been consummated by the Company (collectively, the 
"Acquisitions").

         1.   The Houbigant acquisition in July and August 1994, the Cosmar 
acquisition in August 1994, the Dana acquisition in December 1994, the ACB 
acquisition in December 1994 and Great American Cosmetics, Inc. acquisition 
in August 1996; 

         2.   The MEM Acquisition in December 1996 (see "Liquidity and 
Capital Resources - B. Recent Acquisitions" below), the domestic operations 
of which are being integrated into Dana; and

         3.   The P&G Brands Acquisition in December 1996 (see "Liquidity and 
Capital Resources - B. Recent Acquisitions" below), the domestic operations 
of which are being integrated into Dana.  

         In January 1997, the Company restated (a) its previously-reported 
results of operations for the three and six months ended September 30, 1996 
and September 30, 1995 and (b) its previously-reported balance sheet data as 
of September 30, 1996 and September 30, 1995 (the "Prior Restatements").  See 
the Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q/A for the three- and six- months ended 
June 30, 1996, and September 30, 1996.  The Prior Restatements did not 
require any restatement of the Company's previously-reported audited 
financial statements for Fiscal 1995 and did not have any impact on the 
company's results of operations for the nine months ended December 31, 1996 
or the balance sheet as of December 31, 1996 and will not have any impact on 
the Company's results of operations for Fiscal 1996 or its balance sheet as 
of March 31, 1997.

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         The information relating to the three months ended December 31, 
1995, is restated herein to reflect the Prior Restatements, resulting in an 
increase in net sales for such period by $1,880,000 and a decrease in the net 
loss applicable to common stockholders by approximately $747,000.    

OPERATIONS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996 AS COMPARED 
TO THE NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995

         NET SALES.  The Company's net sales were as follows (in 000s):

                              NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
                        -----------------------------------------
                               1996                    1995
                               ----                    ----
Fragrance               55,624      44.6%       50,582      53.6%
Cosmetic                37,597      30.2%       28,512      30.2%
International           31,369      25.2%       15,245      16.2%

Total                  124,590     100.0%       94,339     100.0

         Total Company sales increased 32.1%, or $30,251,000, from 
$94,339,000 to $124,590,000.  

         Fragrance sales increased 10.0% from $50,582,000 to $55,624,000.  
The increase was due principally to increased orders for promotional items 
and Christmas items, sales of Navigator from Canoe and DREAMS BY TABU which 
were launched subsequent to December 1995 and sales of MEM and P&G products 
after the completion of the Acquisitions.  

         Cosmetics sales increased by 31.9% from $28,512,000 to $37,597,000. 
Contributing to this increase were current year sales of Ultra-Gel and Nail 
Fetish, which were launched subsequent to December 1995, and the impact of 
the Nat Robbins' sales since the date of the GAC Acquisition in August 1996.  

         International sales increased $16,124,000 attributable principally 
to the Company's Canadian operations and to Dana Brazil (which was acquired 
by the Company in December 1995.) 

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         GROSS PROFIT.   The Company's gross profit was as follows (in 000s):

                                 NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
                          -----------------------------------------
                                 1996                     1995
                                 ----                     ----
Fragrance                 36,682       65.9%       32,263     63.8%
Cosmetic                  21,892       58.2%       17,865     62.7%
International             17,934       57.2%        8,159     53.5%

Total                     76,508       61.4%       58,287     61.8%

              Fragrance gross profit margin improved to 65.9% from 63.8%.  The
increase was due principally to changes in product mix, and an increase in
sales.

         Cosmetics gross profit margin decreased to 58.2% from 62.7%, 
resulting principally from the introduction into the product mix of Nat 
Robbins products which have lower gross margins and an increase in 
lower-margin promotional sales on the Company's base products.        

         International gross profit margin increased to 57.2% from 53.5% 
principally because of higher sales in Brazil (which was acquired in December 
1995) and in Canada, which increased the proportion of direct international 
sales (versus exports) to total international sales.

         SELLING EXPENSES.  The Company's selling expenses in the first nine 
months of Fiscal 1996 and the first nine months of Fiscal 1995 were 
$48,341,000 (38.8% of Net Sales) and $33,388,000 (35.4% of Net Sales), 
respectively.  The increase in selling expenses as a percentage of sales was 
principally attributable to increased advertising (media, artwork and 
production costs for a new expanded advertising campaign) and increased 
promotional spending relative to the sales increase, both of which continued 
the Company's strategy of reinvigorating existing brand equities.  

         GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES.  The Company's general and 
administrative expenses in the first nine months of Fiscal 1996 and Fiscal 
1995 were $16,727,000 (13.4% of Net Sales) and $13,198,000 (14.0% of Net 
Sales), respectively.  The increase in general and administrative expenses 
was attributable in part to the addition of key personnel at both the 
Company's corporate and operating levels in order to operate a larger 
organization.  The decrease in general and administrative costs as a 
percentage of sales, reflects the effort by management to control overhead 
costs.

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         AMORTIZATION OF INTANGIBLES AND OTHER ASSETS.  Amortization of 
intangible and other assets during the first nine months of Fiscal 1996 was 
$5,141,000 (4.1% of Net Sales) and $3,564,000 (3.8% of Net Sales) in the 
first nine months of Fiscal 1995.  This increase reflects the amortization of 
intangible assets relating to the GAC Acquisition, the MEM Acquisition and 
the P&G Brands Acquisition (beginning from the date of such Acquisitions), 
and an increase in amortization of minimum royalty agreements as such minimum 
payments increase in later years.

         OPERATING INCOME.  Operating income was $6,299,000 (5.1% of Net 
Sales) for the first nine months of Fiscal 1996 and $8,137,000 (8.6% of Net 
Sales) for the first nine months of Fiscal 1995.  The decrease in operating 
income for the nine months of Fiscal 1996 compared to the first nine months 
of Fiscal 1995 was attributable to the increase in selling and general and 
administrative expenses and an increase in non-cash amortization and 
depreciation expenses for Fiscal 1996 as compared to Fiscal 1995.  

         Management believes that an additional measurement, Earnings Before 
Interest, Income Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization ("EBITDA"), is useful 
and meaningful to an understanding of the operating performance of the 
Company. However, EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative either to 
net income (loss) as an indicator of the Company's operating performance or 
to cash flow as a measurement of liquidity.  The computation of EBITDA is set 
forth below:

                                           (in 000s) 
                                       NINE MONTHS ENDED 
                                          DECEMBER 31,
                                    -----------------------
                                    1996               1995
                                    ----               ----
Operating Income                  $ 6,299            $ 8,137 
                                                             
Plus:  Amortization                 5,141              3,564 
                                                             
Plus:  Depreciation                 2,715              1,875 

                                  -------            -------
EBITDA                            $14,155            $13,576 
EBITDA % of Net Sales               11.4%              14.4% 

         INTEREST EXPENSE.  The Company's total interest expense was 
$17,206,000 for the first nine months of Fiscal 1996 and $14,241,000 for the 
first nine months of Fiscal 1995, while cash interest for the periods was 
$13,185,000 and $11,391,000, respectively.  Interest expense consisted of the 
following: 

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                                                          (in 000s)
                                                      NINE MONTHS ENDED
                                                         DECEMBER 31,
                                                      -----------------
CASH INTEREST PAID OR ACCRUED                         1996         1995
- -----------------------------                         ----         ----
Interest on Existing Senior Notes                   $ 6,706      $ 6,708 
Interest on Seller Notes (payable in 2002)              337          311 
Interest on Old Credit Facility                       5,925        4,242 
Interest on Senior Secured Credit Facility               77            - 
Other Interest                                          140          130 

                                                    -------      -------
Total Cash Interest Expense                         $13,185      $11,391
NON-CASH INTEREST EXPENSE
- -------------------------
Accretion of Existing Senior Notes and              
 Seller Notes                                       $   265      $   211 
Amortization of Deferred Financing                                      
 Costs                                                2,918        1,874 
Accretion of Interest on Obligations                                    
 for Minimum Royalty Payments                           838          765 

                                                    -------      -------
Total Non-Cash Interest Expense                     $ 4,021      $ 2,850
Total Interest Expense                              $17,206      $14,241


         INCOME TAX EXPENSE.  Income tax expense was $569,000 for the first 
nine months of Fiscal 1996 and $973,000 for the first nine months of Fiscal 
1995.  The effective tax rates differ from the United States federal income 
tax rate of 35% due to the effects of filing separate income tax returns in 
certain state and foreign jurisdictions and limitations on utilization of 
federal income tax benefits. 

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OPERATIONS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996 AS COMPARED 
TO THE THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995 (AS RESTATED)

    NET SALES.  The Company's net sales were as follows (in 000s):

                              THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
                   --------------------------------------------------
                             1996                      1995
                   -----------------------    -----------------------

DIVISION           NET SALES    % OF TOTAL    NET SALES    % OF TOTAL
- --------           ---------    ----------    ---------    ----------
Fragrance           $21,558        46.0%       $17,531        54.1% 
Cosmetic             13,578        29.0%         8,793        27.1% 
International        11,744        25.0%         6,091        18.8% 
                    -------        -----       -------        -----
   Total            $46,880         100%       $32,415         100%


         Total Company sales increased 44.6%, or $14,465,000, from 
$32,415,000 to $46,880,000.  

         Fragrance sales increased 23.0% from $17,531,000 to $21,558,000.   
The increase was principally due to increases in orders for promotional items 
and Christmas items sales of Navigator from Canoe and DREAMS BY TABU which 
were launched subsequent to December 1995 and sales of P&G and MEM products 
after the completion of the Acquisitions.

         Cosmetics sales increased by 54.4% from $8,793,000 to $13,578,000. 
Contributing to this increase were current year sales of Ultra-Gel and Nail 
Fetish, which were launched subsequent to December 1995, and the impact of 
the Nat Robbins' sales since the date of the GAC Acquisition in August 1996. 

         International sales increased by approximately $5,653,000, 
principally due to the Company's Canadian operations and to Dana Brazil (which 
was acquired in December 1995).

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         GROSS PROFIT.  The Company's gross profits was as follows (in 000s):

                                    THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
                    ---------------------------------------------------------
                                1996                           1995
                    --------------------------     --------------------------
DIVISION            GROSS PROFIT    % OF TOTAL     GROSS PROFIT    % OF TOTAL
- --------            ------------    ----------     ------------    ----------
Fragrance             $12,772          59.2%          $11,124        63.4% 
Cosmetic                7,971          58.7%            5,690        64.7% 
International           6,809          58.0%            3,098        50.9% 
                      -------          -----          -------        -----
   Total              $27,552          58.8%          $19,912        61.4%

         Fragrance gross profit margin declined to 59.2% from 63.4%.  The 
decrease was due principally to changes in product mix selling larger 
quantities of brands that produce lower profit margins.

         Cosmetics gross profit margin decreased to 58.7% from 64.7%, 
resulting principally from the introduction into the product mix of Nat 
Robbins products which have lower gross margins and an increase in 
lower-margin promotional sales on the Company's base products.        

         International gross profit margin increased to 58% from 50.9% 
principally because of higher sales in Brazil (which was acquired in December 
1995) and in Canada, which increased the proportion of direct international 
sales (versus exports) to total international sales.

         SELLING EXPENSES.  The Company's selling expenses in the third 
quarter of Fiscal 1996 and Fiscal 1995 were $17,688,000 (37.7% of Net Sales) 
and $11,308,000 (34.9% of Net Sales), respectively.  The increase in selling 
expenses as a percentage of sales was principally attributable to increased 
advertising (media, artwork and production costs for a new expanded 
advertising campaign) and increased promotional spending relative to the 
sales increase, both of which continued the Company's strategy of 
reinvigorating existing brand equities.  

         GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES.  The Company's general and 
administrative expenses in the third quarter of Fiscal 1996 and Fiscal 1995 
were $6,656,000 (14.2% of Net Sales) and $5,305,000 (16.4% of Net Sales), 
respectively.  The increase in general and administrative expenses was 
attributable in part to the addition of key personnel at both the Company's 
corporate and operating levels in order to operate a larger organization, 
while the decrease in general and administrative costs as a percentage of 
sales, reflects an effort by management to control overhead costs.

         AMORTIZATION OF INTANGIBLES AND OTHER ASSETS.  Amortization of 
intangibles and other assets was $2,019,000 (4.3% of Net Sales) for the third 
quarter of Fiscal 1996 and $1,150,000 (3.5% of Net Sales) for the third 
quarter of Fiscal 1995.  This increase reflects the amortization of 
intangible assets relating to the GAC Acquisition, the MEM Acquisition and 
the 

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P&G Brands Acquisition (beginning from the date of such acquisitions) and an 
increase in amortization of minimum royalty agreements as such minimum 
payments increase in later years.

         OPERATING INCOME.  Operating income was $1,189,000 (2.5% of Net 
Sales) for the third quarter of Fiscal 1996 and $2,149,000 (6.6% of Net 
Sales) for the third quarter of Fiscal 1995.   Management believes an 
additional measurement, Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and 
Amortization ("EBITDA") is useful and meaningful to an understanding of the 
operating performance of the Company.  However, EBITDA should not be 
considered by the reader as an alternative to net income (loss) as an 
indicator of the Company's operating performance or to cash flows as a 
measurement of liquidity.  EBITDA is detailed in the table below: 

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                                                      (in 000s)
                                                  THREE MONTHS ENDED
                                                     DECEMBER 31
                                               ------------------------
                                                 1996            1995
                                                 ----            ----
Operating Income                                $1,189          $2,149 
Add  Amortization                                2,019           1,150 
Add  Depreciation                                1,036             762 
                                                ------          ------ 
EBITDA                                           4,244           4,061 
EBITDA % of Net Sales                             9.1%           12.5% 

         INTEREST EXPENSE.  The Company's total interest expense was 
$6,368,000 for the third quarter of Fiscal 1996 and $5,237,000 for the third 
quarter of Fiscal 1995, while cash interest for the periods was $4,609,000 
and $4,193,000, respectively.  Interest expense consisted of the following:

                                                      (in 000s)
                                                  THREE MONTHS ENDED
                                                      DECEMBER 31
                                                 --------------------
CASH INTEREST PAID OR ACCRUED                    1996            1995
- -----------------------------                    ----            ----
Interest on Existing Senior Notes               $2,235          $2,234 
Interest on Seller Notes (payable in 2002)         117             108 
Interest on Old Credit Facility                  2,095           1,733 
Interest on Senior Secured Credit Facility          77               - 
Other Interest                                      85             118 
                                                ------          ------
Total Cash Interest Expense                     $4,609          $4,193
NON-CASH INTEREST EXPENSE
- -------------------------
Accretion of Senior Notes and Seller
 Notes                                          $   96          $   78 
Amortization of Deferred Financing                                     
 Costs                                           1,313             711 
Accretion of Interest on Obligations                                   
 for Minimum Royalty Payment                       350             255 
                                                ------          ------
Total Non-Cash Interest Expense                 $1,759          $1,044
Total Interest Expense                          $6,368          $5,237


         INCOME TAX EXPENSE.  Income tax expense was $261,000 for the third
quarter of Fiscal 1996 and $276,000 for the third quarter of Fiscal 1995.  The
effective tax rates differ from the United States federal income tax rate of 35%
due to the effects of filing separate 

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income tax returns in certain state and foreign jurisdictions and limitations 
on utilization of federal income tax benefits.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

         A.   NET CASH USED IN/PROVIDED BY OPERATING, INVESTING AND FINANCING 
ACTIVITIES.  

         Net cash used by the Company in operating activities for the nine 
months ended December 31, 1996 was $22,607,000, consisting primarily of a net 
loss of $10,028,000, less the impact of non-cash items impacting net loss of 
11,877,000, increases in accounts receivable, inventories and prepaid 
expenses of $921,000, $6,986,000 and 9,357,000, respectively, and decreases 
in accounts payable, other current liabilities and other of $11,135,000, 
$2,700,000 and $1,098,000, respectively; offset by an increase in accrued 
expenses of $7,741,000.

         Net cash used in investing activities was $97,346,000, consisting 
primarily of the cash paid for the Acquisitions of $94,109,000, net of cash 
acquired.

         Net cash provided by financing activities was $170,034,000, 
consisting primarily of the proceeds from the issuance of the Series B 
Preferred Stock and Common Stock (together, the "Equity Financing"), 
consisting of $119.1 million, net of issuance costs, and the proceeds from 
the issuance of the Senior Secured Credit Facility (as defined below) of 
$113.2, net of issuance costs offset by the repayment of the Old Credit 
Facility (as defined below).  The net increase in cash and cash equivalents 
was $50,081,000.

         B.   RECENT ACQUISITIONS.

         On December 4, 1996, the Company acquired all of the issued and 
outstanding stock of the MEM Company, Inc. for $19.8 million (the "MEM 
Acquisition").  In addition, in connection with such acquisition, the Company 
repaid all of MEM's outstanding indebtedness in the amount of $18.1 million 
and incurred fees and expenses of approximately $800,000.  MEM is engaged in 
the business of distributing and marketing a diversified line of fragrances 
and toiletries in the mass-market distribution channel under the 
nationally-advertised trademarks ENGLISH LEATHER, BRITISH STERLING, HEAVEN 
SENT and LOVE'S.
         
         On February 7, 1997, the Company closed MEM's facilities in 
Northvale, New Jersey, and in Boucherville, Quebec.  The Company expects to 
incur costs in connection with the closings and the consolidation of MEM's 
operations in an amount of approximately $6.1 million, including severance 
payments, ERISA withdrawal liability and stay bonuses for selected employees 
of MEM.  The severance payments and stay bonuses (estimated to be 
approximately 

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$2.7 million) are expected to be paid during the last quarter of Fiscal 1996 
or the first quarter of Fiscal 1997.  The Company's estimate of its ERISA 
withdrawal liability costs is an estimate based upon a 1996 withdrawal, and 
the Company has been advised that its liability for a 1997 withdrawal would 
be higher.  The ERISA withdrawal liability will be paid (with interest) in 
equal quarterly installments over a period of years in an amount per 
installment to be determined under a statutory formula and based in part on 
the employer's contribution rate to the plan and highest employee head count 
over the last decade.  The MEM and Tom Fields combined contributions were 
approximately $390,000 in fiscal 1995 and are expected to be approximately 
$250,000 in fiscal 1996, although the number of MEM and Tom Fields employees 
has declined by approximately one-half from its highest levels over the last 
decade. Accordingly, the annual total of the quarterly payment amounts may be 
significantly higher than the contributions to the union plan in recent 
years.   

         On December 6, 1996, the Company acquired from P&G the worldwide 
rights to manufacture and market certain mass-market fragrances, including 
NAVY, NAVY FOR MEN, INSIGNIA, CALIFORNIA FOR MEN AND LE JARDIN (the "P&G 
Brands Acquisition")(the "P&G Brands"). The cash portion of the purchase 
price paid through the closing was $41.1 million, of which $8.0 million 
related to inventory and $33.1 million related to the licenses and rights to 
market such fragrances.  The purchase price for the inventory is subject to 
adjustment based on the actual value of inventory purchased.  In addition, 
the Company assumed certain specified trade-related obligations of P&G, 
including the liability for returns of products under the P&G Brands sold 
prior to the closing and liabilities under certain advertising and business 
development commitments.  

         Concurrent with the P&G Brands Acquisition, the Company entered into 
transition services agreements, under which P&G will continue the 
foreign marketing of the P&G Brands through June 30, 1997.  P&G will remit to 
the Company, within 45 days of the end of a calendar month, the net amount of 
revenues earned from product sales, less allowances for sales returns, 
discounts, bad debts, any applicable sales and marketing costs and less any 
costs of goods in excess of inventories already purchased by the Company.  

         C.   EQUITY AND DEBT FINANCING TRANSACTIONS. 

         On December 4, 1996, Cosmar entered into a Senior Secured Credit 
Facility (the "Senior Secured Credit Facility") pursuant to which Cosmar 
borrowed $117.5 million and received net proceeds of $113.2 million.  Such 
net proceeds were used: (i) to finance the MEM Acquisition (after the 
application of a $33.8 million certificate of deposit, plus approximately 
$537,000 of interest thereon); (ii) to finance the P&G Brands Acquisition; 
(iii) to repay all outstanding indebtedness under the Company's then-existing 
credit facility (the "Old Credit Facility") (which was terminated on such 
date); and (iv) the remainder was used or to be available for general 
corporate purposes.  The indebtedness under the Senior Secured Credit 
Facility had an initial term of one year, subject to extension under certain 
circumstances, and an initial interest rate of 11.5% per annum, which was 
scheduled to increase to 12.5% on June 4, 1997 and by an additional 0.5% at 
the end of each 90-day period thereafter, subject to a 

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maximum rate per annum of 20%.  The Senior Secured Credit Facility was 
secured by substantially all of the assets of Cosmar, the Company and the 
other guarantors.  The indebtedness under the Senior Secured Credit Facility 
was repaid in full on February 7, 1997 and liens thereunder were released.

         On December 24, 1996, the Company commenced an offer to purchase all 
of its outstanding $65.0 million principal amount of its 13-3/4% Senior Notes 
due 2001, Series B (the "Existing Senior Notes") at a price of $1,165 for each 
$1,000 principal amount thereof (plus accrued interest thereon).  On February 
7, 1997, the Company completed the Existing Senior Notes Offer and purchased 
all of the outstanding $65 million aggregate principal amount of the Existing 
Senior Notes at a price of $1,165 for each $1,000 principal amount, plus 
accrued and unpaid interest thereon.

         On February 7, 1997, the Company completed the sale of $200.0 
million aggregate principal amount of its 11 3/4% Senior Notes due 2004 (the 
"New Senior Notes").  The net proceeds from the sale of the New Senior Notes, 
together with approximately $23 million of the Company's available cash, were 
used (i) to finance the Existing Senior Notes Offer, (ii) to repay all 
outstanding indebtedness under the Senior Secured Credit Facility (discussed 
above) and (iii) to fund an escrow account which will be used to pay a 
portion of the interest expense on the New Senior Notes for two years 
(discussed below).

         Interest on the New Senior Notes is payable at the rate of 11 3/4% 
per year in cash.  The New Senior Notes mature on February 15, 2004.  In 
connection with the sale of the New Senior Notes, the Company transferred 
$17.5 million to an escrow account (the "Escrow Account") maintained by a 
newly-formed special purpose subsidiary, Renaissance Guarantor, Inc. ("RGI"), 
in exchange for a limited guarantee by RGI of the Company's obligations under 
the New Senior Notes.  The New Senior Notes are general unsecured obligations 
of the Company except to the extent they are collateralized by a first 
priority security interest in the Escrow Account.

         D.  OUTSTANDING INDEBTEDNESS AND LIQUIDITY REQUIREMENTS.

         As of December 31, 1996, the Company had outstanding indebtedness of 
$185.1 million, including $117.5 million under its Senior Secured Credit 
Facility (which has since been repaid).  Due to the nature of the 
fragrance/cosmetics industry, both the Company's 

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need for working capital and its income stream are seasonal.  The most 
significant liquidity requirements occur in connection with the production of 
inventory prior to the sales surge and related shipments to customers in 
advance of the year-end holiday sales season and other events such as new 
launches.

         As a result of the repayment of all outstanding indebtedness under, 
and the termination of, the Old Credit Facility on December 4, 1996, the 
Company no longer has a revolving credit facility to fund working capital 
needs.  The completion of the GAC Acquisition, the MEM Acquisition and the 
P&G Brands Acquisition has resulted in a significant increase in the 
Company's working capital needs.

         In order to address its working capital needs, the Company has 
obtained a binding commitment letter from a major institutional lender with 
respect to a proposed revolving credit facility under which such 
institutional lender and other lenders would agree to provide Dana with a 
senior secured revolving credit facility (the "New Revolving Credit 
Facility") with a maximum committed amount of $75.0 million.  

         Availability under the New Revolving Credit Facility is expected to 
be subject to a borrowing base calculation based upon eligible inventories 
and accounts receivable, as defined.

         Amounts borrowed under the New Revolving Credit Facility will bear 
interest, at the option of Dana, at either (i) the Index Rate (i.e., the 
higher of the prime rate or the overnight Federal funds rate plus 0.50%) plus 
1.00% or (ii) absent a default, the LIBOR rate plus 2.25%.  The interest rate 
will be subject to adjustment, on a quarterly basis, based on the average 
outstanding during each quarter.

         The New Revolving Credit Facility is expected to contain affirmative 
and negative covenants customarily found in a facility of this size and type. 
Additionally, the New Revolving Credit Facility would be guaranteed by 
substantially all of the Company's domestic and Canadian subsidiaries.

         The Company's ability to borrow under the New Revolving Credit 
Facility will be subject to, among other conditions, the execution and 
delivery of definitive financing agreements containing terms acceptable to 
the lenders, the satisfaction of certain financial conditions.  There 
can be no assurance as to when or whether the New Revolving Credit Facility 
will be entered into or as to whether the New Revolving Credit Facility will 
contain the terms and conditions described above. If the Company is not able to
agree with the lenders on the terms of the New Revolving Credit Facility, the 
Company would need to seek other sources of financing for its working capital 
needs.

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                               PART II OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

         ATLANTIS LITIGATION.  The Company is a defendant in a lawsuit filed 
in New York State Supreme Court in March 1995 by Atlantis International, Ltd. 
("Atlantis") and Brian Appel.  The complaint alleges defamation, conspiracy, 
unfair competition, intentional interference with Atlantis' contractual and 
business relationships, PRIMA FACIE tort and breach of warranty and seeks 
damages allegedly suffered in the amount of $6.0 million and punitive damages 
in the amount of $1.0 million.  The Company has been given an indefinite 
extension of time to answer or move against the complaint but intends to 
vigorously defend this lawsuit and believes that it has substantial and 
meritorious defenses.

         MEM LITIGATION.  An action (seeking class action certification) was 
filed on July 31, 1996 on behalf of the shareholders of MEM against MEM and 
four of its current and former directors, alleging that the compensation 
offered to the shareholders in the MEM Acquisition was inadequate and grossly 
unfair and that the defendants had violated their fiduciary duties by not 
seeking additional potential purchasers for MEM.  The action sought, among 
other things, a court order requiring the defendants to seek other 
purchasers, or, if the MEM Acquisition was consummated, damages.  Although 
MEM and the Company believe that the suit is without merit, because of the 
expense of continued legal proceedings, MEM has reached an agreement in 
principle with the named plaintiff for settlement of the lawsuit without the 
admission of liability or wrongdoing by the defendants.  The terms of the 
settlement include some additional disclosure to be made to shareholders 
through the settlement notice, a payment of up to $25,000 for plaintiffs' 
attorneys' fees and the exchange of releases by the parties.  The settlement 
is subject to, among other things, the execution of final settlement 
documents by the parties and final approval by the court.

         OTHER LITIGATION.  The Company is involved from time to time in 
various legal proceedings arising from the ordinary course of business.  The 
Company believes that the outcome of all pending legal proceedings in the 
aggregate will not have a material effect on the financial condition or 
results of operations of the Company. 

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ITEM 2.  CHANGES IN SECURITIES

         See Part I, Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of 
Financial Condition and Results of Operations, "Liquidity and Capital 
Resources, C. Equity and Debt Financing Transactions"; and Note 5 "Financing 
Transactions" and Note 6, "Subsequent Events," to the Unaudited Consolidated 
Financial Statements for the period ended December 31, 1996. 

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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
        A. EXHIBITS.

         2.3(1)     Asset Sale and Purchase by and among the Procter & Gamble 
                    Company (as Seller) and Dana Perfumes Corp. (as Buyer) and 
                    solely for purposes of Sections 4.6, 6.6 and 6.12 hereof 
                    Renaissance Cosmetics, Inc. and Cosmar Corporation dated 
                    as of October 25, 1996.
                   
         2.4(1)     Form of Asset Sale and Purchase Agreement among P&G 
                    foreign affiliate sellers and Dana Perfumes Corp., dated 
                    as of October 29, 1996.
                   
         3.1.4(2)   Certificate of Increase of Certificate of Designation of 
                    Preferences and Rights of Senior Redeemable Preferred 
                    Stock, Series B filed with the Secretary of State of the 
                    State of Delaware on September 27, 1996.
                   
         4.2(2)     Certificate of Increase of Certificate of Designation of 
                    Preferences and Rights of Senior Redeemable Preferred 
                    Stock Series C filed with the Secretary of State of the 
                    State of Delaware on September 27, 1996.
                   
         4.3(2)     Specimen certificate of share of Series C Preferred Stock.
                   
         5.1(2)     Opinion of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, 
                    regarding the legality of the securities being registered.
                   
        10.34(2)    Amendment No. 1 to Security Agreement--Trademarks, dated 
                    July 31, 1996, among Houbigant, Parfums Parquet, Chemical 
                    Bank New Jersey N.A. and NatWest Bank N.A.
                    
        10.40(2)    Employee Stock Option Plans.
                    
        10.53(2)    Lease, between Bonanno Real Estate Group II, L.P. and 
                    Parfums Parquet, dated February 10, 1995 relating to the 
                    property situated at 734 Grand Avenue, in the Borough of 
                    Ridgefield, New Jersey.
                    
        10.66(2)    Non-Competition Agreement, dated as of August 18, 1994, 
                    among Renaissance Cosmetics, Inc., Cosmar Corporation and 
                    Jerry D. Kayne.
                    
        10.67(2)    Non-Competition Agreement, dated as of August 18, 1994, 
                    among Renaissance Cosmetics, Inc., Cosmar Corporation and 
                    Fred Kayne.
                    
        10.115.1(2) Sixth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of December 
                    4, 1996, between the Company, Certain Guarantors and 
                    Firstar Bank of Minnesota, successor to American Bank 
                    National Association,

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                  Trustee.

      10.127(2)   Securities Purchase Agreement, dated as of September 27, 
                  1996, between Renaissance Cosmetics, Inc. and Bastion 
                  Capital Fund, L.P.
                  
      10.128(2)   Common Stock Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of 
                  September 27, 1996, between Renaissance Cosmetics, Inc. and 
                  Bastion Capital Fund, L.P.
                  
      10.129(2)   Voting Agreement, dated as of September 27, 1996, 
                  between Kidd, Kamm Equity Partners, L.P. and Bastion 
                  Capital Fund, L.P.
                  
      10.130(2)   Consulting Agreement, dated December 28, 1994, between 
                  Renaissance Cosmetics, Inc. and Robert H. Schnell.
                  
      10.131(2)   Senior Secured Credit Agreement, dated as of December 4, 
                  1996, between the Company, Cosmar, CIBC Wood Gundy and the 
                  Lenders named therein.
                  
      10.132(2)   Form of Bridge Note, dated December 4, 1996.
                  
      10.133(2)   Form of Term Note.
                  
      10.134(2)   Form of Guarantee, dated December 4, 1996, by the 
                  Company for and in consideration of the purchase by the 
                  Lenders of Bridge Notes issued by Cosmar Corporation 
                  pursuant to the Senior Secured Credit Agreement, dated 
                  December 4, 1996.
                  
      10.135(2)   Form of Guarantee, dated December 4, 1996, by Houbigant 
                  (1995) Ltd. for and in consideration of the purchase by the 
                  Lenders of Bridge Notes issued by Cosmar Corporation 
                  pursuant to the Senior Secured Credit Agreement, dated 
                  December 4, 1996.
                  
      10.136(2)   Form of Guarantee, dated December 4, 1996, by Dana 
                  Perfumes Corp. for and in consideration of the purchase by 
                  the Lenders of Bridge Notes issued by Cosmar Corporation 
                  pursuant to the Senior Secured Credit Agreement, dated 
                  December 4, 1996.
                  
      10.137(2)   Form of Guarantee, dated December 4, 1996, by MEM for 
                  and in consideration of the purchase by the Lenders of 
                  Bridge Notes issued by Cosmar Corporation pursuant to the 
                  Senior Secured Credit Agreement, dated December 4, 1996.

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      10.138(2)   Form of Guarantee, dated December 4, 1996, by GAC for 
                  and in consideration of the purchase by the Lenders of 
                  Bridge Notes issued by Cosmar Corporation pursuant to the 
                  Senior Secured Credit Agreement, dated December 4, 1996.
                  
      10.139(2)   Security Agreement, dated December 4, 1996, between the 
                  Company, Cosmar, Dana Perfumes Corp., GAC, Houbigant (1995) 
                  Limited, MEM and CIBC Wood Gundy Securities Corp. as 
                  collateral agent.
                  
      10.141(2)   License and Consultant Agreement dated January 25, 1991 
                  between Cosmar and The Nail Consultants, Ltd., as amended 
                  by letter agreements dated May 29, 1991 and January 5, 1993.
                  
      10.142(2)   License Agreement, dated October 1, 1995, between The 
                  Nail Consultants, Ltd. and Cosmar.
                  
      10.143(2)   Renaissance Employee Bonus Plan.
                  
      10.144(2)   Agreement dated as of July 1,1 995 between MEM as 
                  licensor and Filo America, Inc. as licensee for the license 
                  of the "English Leather" trademark for shaving equipment.
                  
      10.145(2)   Agreement dated as of January 1, 1995 between MEM as 
                  licensor and M.Z. Berger as licensee for the license of the 
                  "Tinkerbell" trademark for watches, clocks and plastic 
                  jewelry.
                  
      10.146(2)   License granted under the License Agreement dated August 
                  1, 1978 between G. Visconti di Modrone, S.p.A and V.O.M. 
                  Ltd. for the use of certain trademarks by Victor of Milano, 
                  Ltd. in connection with its sale of men's toiletries.
                  
      10.147(2)   License Agreement dated as of April 1, 1977 between MEM 
                  as licensor and Welling International as licensee for the 
                  license of the "English Leather" trademark for eyeglass 
                  frames and sunglasses, as amended by letter agreement dated 
                  November 6, 1996.
                  
      10.148(2)   Trademark Agreement dated as of July 3, 1985 between MEM 
                  as licensor and Willow Hosiery Co., Inc., as licensee for 
                  the license of the "English Leather" trademark for men's 
                  hosiery, as amended by letter agreements dated January 29, 
                  1996 and January 25, 1995.
                  
      10.149(2)   Trademark License Agreement dated as of July 1, 1991 
                  between English Leather, Inc. as licensor and Bag Bazaar, 
                  Ltd. as licensee 

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                  for the license of the "English Leather" trademark for 
                  men's and women's handbags and personal (small) leather 
                  goods, as amended by letter agreement dated May 19, 1995.

      10.150(2)   License Agreement dated as of July 14, 1987 between 
                  Coscelebra, Inc. as licensor and MEM as licensee for the 
                  license of the "Heaven Sent" trademark for cosmetic 
                  products.
                  
      10.151(2)   Agreement dated as of January 1, 1981 between Helena 
                  Rubenstein, Inc. as licensor and Alliance Trading Company 
                  Incorporated as licensee for the license of the "Heaven 
                  Sent" trademark for cosmetic products, as amended by 
                  agreement dated June 15, 1981.
                  
      10.152(2)   Agreement dated as of March 12, 1982 between Alleghany 
                  Pharmacal Corporation as licensor and MEM as licensee for 
                  the sub-license of "Heaven Sent" trademark for cosmetic 
                  products.
                  
      10.153(2)   Agreement dated as of December 1, 1991 between Tom 
                  Fields, Ltd. as licensor and Red Box Toy Factory Ltd. as 
                  licensee for the license of the "Tinkerbell" trademark for 
                  fashion beauty kits.
                  
      10.154(3)   Form of Stay Bonus Agreement
                  
      10.155(2)   Collective Bargaining Agreement between Dana Perfumes 
                  Corp. and Oil, Chemical & Atomic Workers International 
                  Union AFL-CIO and its Local Union No. 8-782.
                  
      27.1        Financial Data Schedule.
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1.  Filed with the Company's Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 20, 1996 
    and incorporated herein by reference thereto.

2.  Filed with the Company's Amendment No. 1 to Form S-4 filed with the SEC on
    January 31, 1997 and incorporated herein by reference thereto.

3.  Filed with the Company's Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 19, 1996 
    and incorporated herein by reference thereto.

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        B. REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.

       (1) Form 8-KA filed with the SEC on November 2, 1996.

       (2) Form 8-K filed with the SEC on November 6, 1996. 

       (3) Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 9, 1996. 

       (4) Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 9, 1996. 

       (5) Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 19, 1996. 

       (6) Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 20, 1996. 

       (7) Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 27, 1996. 

       (8) Form 8-K filed with the SEC on January 15, 1997. 

       (9) Form 8-K filed with the SEC on January 16, 1997. 

      (10) Form 8-K filed with the SEC on January 28, 1997. 

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                                  SIGNATURES

     In accordance with the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 
1934, the registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the 
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

                                       RENAISSANCE COSMETICS, INC.

Dated: February 14, 1997               By: /s/ THOMAS T.S. KAUNG
                                       ------------------------------------
                                       Thomas T.S. Kaung
                                       Group Vice-President, Finance
                                       and Chief Financial Officer

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