Focus:
US-based firm Gryphon Investors is set to purchase a majority stake in Milani Cosmetics, marking its first investment in the beauty sector.
Japan-based chemical and cosmetics company Kao Group plans to establish a new global cosmetics portfolio.
US facial mask brand Freeman Beauty has named Bill George as its new CEO.
US-based colour cosmetics company Kosås has secured an investment from CircleUp Growth Partners in a Series A funding round.
Azelis has reached an agreement to purchase SammiChem Co, a personal care ingredients distributor in South Korea.
US cosmetics retailer Sephora is set to launch its latest ‘Clean at Sephora’ product category in-store and on its website.
Cosmetics technology company Perfect has updated its YouCam Makeup app with a new augmented reality (AR) beauty advisor in the US.
French cosmetics company L’Oréal Paris has selected Hollywood actress Amber Heard as its new global spokesperson.
US-based speciality aesthetics company AlastinSkincare has named James Hartman as its new chief commercial officer.
US-based private equity firm TPG Capital is planning to buy a minority stake in global cosmetics brand Anastasia Beverly Hills (ABH) in a deal valued at around $3bn.
