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US-based dermatologist-founded company Curology has been successful in securing a $15m Series B financing, which will help enhance its direct-to-consumer prescription skincare business.
Erbaviva is to launch USDA organic facial skincare range and men's grooming line on 15 November.
Procter & Gamble has filed a lawsuit against Edgewell Personal Care over alleged patent infringement.
Shiseido Americas Corporation has appointed Kathy Cullin as general manager of Bare Escentuals US.
Lancôme has launched its Le Teint Particulier Custom Made Makeup at nine markets in the US.
KFC has launched a limited edition batch of fried chicken-scented sun-cream called Extra Crispy.
Online beauty retailer Nykaa has revealed plans to open at least 26 outlets by 2020 in India.
American model Hailey Baldwin has partnered with Australian beauty brand ModelCo to launch a new 'limited edition cosmetic collection'.
Unilever NV has announced the acquisition of Blueair AB, a Swedish supplier of mobile indoor air purification technologies and solutions.
Private equity firm Tengram Capital Partners LLC has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Algenist skincare brand from TerraVia (formerly Solazyme, Inc).
