(Reuters) -Unilever's third quarter underlying sales growth topped market expectations on Thursday, driven by strength in its beauty products across North America and emerging markets. The consumer goods company reported underlying sales growth of 3.9% for the third quarter, compared with 3.7% expected by analysts in a company-compiled poll. (Reporting by Yadarisa Shabong in Bengaluru; Editing by Nivedita Bhattacharjee) (The article has been published through a syndicated feed. Except for the headline, the content has been published verbatim. Liability lies with original publisher.)