L'Occitane Acquires Elemis for $900 Million
Reinold Geiger, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of L’Occitane, said the acquisition is an important step forward in building a leading portfolio of premium beauty brands.
Natural Brand Babo Botanicals Acquired
Laboratoires Expanscience, a family-owned French pharmaceutical and dermo-cosmetics company specializing in skin care, has acquired Babo Botanicals, the U.S.-based botanically-infused mineral skin care brand for babies and adults.
L’Oréal Acquires Natural Beauty, Skin Care Companies
L’Oréal announced the acquisition of two specialized beauty companies, Logocos Naturkosmetik, a natural cosmetics brand, and Société des Thermes de La Roche-Posay, the dermatologically-endorsed skin care brand.
Birchbox Sells Majority Stake to Hedge Fund
The company that pioneered the beauty subscription box announced that it had found a buyer, one of its own long-term investors.
Eyeko Joins The Hut Group
The eye cosmetics brand was acquired for an undisclosed amount.
Youth To The People Receives Minority Investment
The partnership looks to bring Strand Equity’s knowledge and experience from its portfolio of better-for-you food, beverage and wellness brands to the three-year-old beauty company that uses superfood ingredients, potent cold-pressed extracts and natural botanicals in its formulas.
LVMH Expands Scent Portfolio with Maison Francis Kurkdjian
According to a report on Reuters, French luxury goods company LVMH has agreed to buy a majority stake in French independent perfume house Maison Francis Kurkdjian.
Kao Acquires Oribe for Estimated $400 Million
Oribe will continue to be based in New York City under current management, reporting to Kao Salon Division.
Unilever Buys Sundial Brands
The company makes the SheaMoisture, Nubian Heritage and Madam C.J. Walker brands, which appeal to a multi-cultural demographic.
Unilever Buys K-Beauty Firm for $2 Billion
Carver Korea makes the AHC brand which sells moisturizers, face masks and sun creams.
THE HUT GROUP Acquires ESPA
The investment is part of the company’s strategic plan to expand its beauty offerings and international reach.
Glossybox Acquired by The Hut Group
Signalling what could be the beginning of the end for subscription boxes, health and beauty retailer, The Hut Group (THG), has acquired GLOSSYBOX from majority shareholders Rocket Internet and Kinnevik Online.
