Deals and M&As this week: Make Up For Ever, Shiseido, Venus Concept

MAKE UP FOR EVER has partnered with make-up artists and celebrities for the promotion of its new product line Ultra HD.

The products include Ultra HD Underpainting, Ultra HD Perfector and Ultra HD Soft Light.

The firm has collaborated with Scandinavian pop artist Dagny, American funk-rock band DNCE’s guitarist Jinjoo, pop star from the Middle East Lea Makhoul, Bayli and Kaya Nico from The Skins rock band, and professional make-up artists from Los Angeles, Sweden, Lebanon and Korea.

Ultra HD Underpainting is claimed to address facial skin issues, while Ultra HD Perfector is a skin tint and Ultra HD Soft Light liquid highlighter is said to improve the skin tone.

The products will be available in Sephora stores and online for customers worldwide.

Shiseido Company has partnered with the National Research and Development Agency and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) to conduct research on the effects of stress.

The companies intend to use the research results to inform the design of beauty solutions for stress reduction.

Founded in 1872, Shiseido is a multi-national personal care company based in Japan.

A study to determine the relationship between stress and skin was conducted by Shiseido researcher Dr Junichi Hosoi at JAXA’s Tsukuba Space Centre.

Based on the test results, Shiseido will develop projects such as the stress analysis application Smile App, while JAXA will develop a stress assessment method that can be used by astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS).

Venus Concept has acquired hair restoration brand NeoGraft Solutions for an undisclosed sum.

The transaction is expected to enable global medical technology company Venus Concept to expand its global footprint and accelerate growth.

In addition, Venus Concept has received an additional equity investment of $7m from EW Healthcare Partners, HealthQuest Capital, and Madryn Asset Management.

Headquartered in Canada, Venus Concept offers innovative products for dermatology and plastic surgery and also has a presence in family practice, general practice, internal medicine, obstetrics, gynaecology and medical spa segments.

Chanel has completed an acquisition of a minority stake in Farfetch UK.

Based in France, Chanel is a producer of make-up and skincare products, jewellery and watches.

Founded in 2008, Farfetch is an apparel and accessories online retailer based in the UK.