L’Oreal, the world’s leading beauty player, has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Innovist, a digital-first personal care house of brands in India. Founded in 2019, Innovist is a science-led company behind skincare and hair care brands such as Bare Anatomy and Chemist at Play. Under the agreement, Innovist’s founding team will remain in place as minority shareholders to continue operating and scaling the business in collaboration …
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L’Oreal, the French cosmetics giant, has announced plans to establish a new “beauty tech hub” in Hyderabad, India, with an initial investment of over $383 million. The new facility, described as the company’s first global beauty tech innovation hub powered by artificial intelligence, is scheduled to open in November 2026. According to the company, the centre will serve as a key node in its global technology network, focusing on the …
International cosmetics firm L’Oreal has agreement to acquire Colour Wow, a professional haircare brand founded in 2013 by Gail Federici. Operating across the US and UK, the brand is reportedly known for its high-performance formulas and products such as Dream Coat and XL Bombshell Volumizer, and is available in selective retail and e-commerce platforms, as well as salons. The acquisition will see Colour Wow join L’Oral’s Professional Products Division, reinforcing …
Personal care giant L’Oreal has announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in the UK skincare brand Medik8 to strengthen its Luxe portfolio. Founded in 2009 by Elliot Isaacs, Medik8 offers a range of products including serums, moisturisers, cleansers and toners. The company markets its products through direct-to-consumer (DRC) channels, professional clinics, pharmacies and retailers such as Space NK and Harrods, and manufactures them at a dedicated …
L’Oreal, the French personal care company, has confirmed it has entered into exclusive negotiation with Clarins, a French skin care, cosmetics and perfume firm, with a view to acquiring the brands Mugler and Azzaro. Mugler and Azzaro are positioned as luxury fashion and toiletry brands with a range of male, female and unisex fragrances. Mugler was created by French fashion designer Thierry Mugler, while the Azarro label was founded by …
International cosmetics firm L’Oreal is strengthening its presence in the natural personal care space with the acquistion of the German company Logona. Founded in 1978 and based in Hanover, Germany, Logona markets a range of products under brands such as Logona and Sante, with an emphasis on plant extracts and natural ingredients. The firm’s premium-positioned Logona brand range includes haircare, skincare and hygiene products and is mostly sold through specialist channels. Meanwhile the …
French cosmetics giant L’Oreal is planning the launch of a new brand of organic cosmetics for this coming September, according to an LSA report. Named La Provencale Bio, the product range is set to source many of its main ingredients from the south-eastern region of Provence, and will also be manufactured in France . Intended for mass market distribution, La Provençale Bio will be based on natural ingredients such as …
L’Oreal, the global beauty firm, has announced the acquisition of the Korean fashion and cosmetics firm Nanda for an undisclosed sum. Founded in the South Korean capital Seoul in 2004, Nanda is spearheaded by its make-up brand 3CE which today represents more than 70% of its business. The firm generated revenues of €127 million ($152 million) in 2017 and employs nearly 400 staff. Described as “a highly desirable brand among Korean and Chinese …
L’Oreal, the global personal care giant, has announced that it has signed a contract for the sale of The Body Shop to Brazil-based Natura Cosmeticos. The French firm announced earlier in June that it was in “exclusive discussions” with Natura Cosmeticos over a potential deal, which valued The Body Shop at an enterprise value of €1.0 billion ($1.1 billion). Speculation regarding a possible sale first surfaced in February, although the …
L’Oreal, the global cosmetics giant, is contemplating the sale of its The Body Shop business for around €1 billion ($1.1 billion), according to sources quoted in the Financial Times. The company is said to be considering the possibility in light of worsening operating losses at the ethical business, which are described as increasing to €22.2 million ($23.7 million) in the first half of last year from €7.2 million ($7.7 million) …
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