'Canceling holidays, buying lipsticks'

That dream holiday may have been shelved by the economic downturn, but consumers worldwide say they will still be spending on some things that count more - beauty and health-care products.

An international survey by market research firm Synovate showed spending on cosmetics and healthcare appears resilient in the face of the downturn, which has altered consumer attitudes worldwide.

It found 41 percent of people plan to spend the same amount on cosmetics as they did before the downturn began, while only 27 percent said they would cut down.