Skin

NEW YORK -- Coty has reached a definitive agreement to acquire GHD, a premium brand in high-end hairstyling appliances, from Lion Capital LLP for approximately $510 million.

The deal marks Coty’s first acquisition since it completed the purchase this month of 41 Procter & Gamble Co. beauty brands, including Gucci fragrances, CoverGirl cosmetics and Max Factor makeup. 

CINCINNATI -- Leading skin care brand Curél is launching a new moisturizer that aims to not only soften but also heal dry skin.

Curél Skincare says its new Hydra Therapy Wet Skin Moisturizer is a revolution in wet skin technology that doesn’t simply calm, smooth and soften, but also heals dry skin and restores the body’s ability to retain its own much-needed moisture.

EAST ORANGE, N.J. -- Indie grooming brand Scotch Porter is getting into the skin care business with the launch of two new products that complement the company's existing premium, yet affordable grooming line.

Charcoal & Licorice Restoring Face Wash and Charcoal & Licorice Moisture Defend Face Lotion are the latest additions to the Scotch Porter portfolio. Fueled by the demand of a loyal consumer base, the company says these first items focus on establishing a skin care regimen for the man who likes to look his best at all times.

Anyone without a clear vision of the link between wellness and beauty hasn’t heard CVS Health’s VP/merchandise manager for beauty and personal care Alex Perez-Tenessa describe the synergy.

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The health-beauty connection is a driving force for the company as it continues rolling out its new “Elevate Beauty” concept, which is now in about 2,000 of its stores.

Not too long after Unilever’s blockbuster deal with Dollar Shave Club was announced, another online razor company made its own news. Harry’s inked a deal to sell through Target, complete with an inline presentation and an endcap decked out with a huge Harry’s signature razor.

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A lot of brands, both indie and mainstream, are rethinking their strategies when it comes to beauty products aimed at multicultural consumers.

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Unilever’s $1 billion purchase of Dollar Shave Club was an eye-opening deal. While Unilever has been on a buying spree, snapping up companies such as REN, Kate Somerville, Dermalogica and Murad — all premium skin care brands — the deal with Dollar Shave represented growth in a different market. Now the industry awaits Unilever’s next move.

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