Megalabs USA Acquires Geologie to Expand Skin Care Portfolio

Clinical Skin Acquires Glytone from Pierre Fabre Laboratories

March 4, 2024

Consumer Products

Clinical Skin has acquired cosmeceutical skincare brand Glytone from Pierre Fabre Laboratories in a strategic move to expand its science-backed product portfolio. Glytone, known for dermatologist-trusted formulations targeting aging, hyperpigmentation and acne, will be integrated into Clinical Skin's offering to further scale its presence in the skincare market.

L'Oréal Acquires Skinbetter Science

September 23, 2022

Consumer Products

L'Oréal has signed an agreement to acquire Skinbetter Science, a physician-dispensed U.S. skincare brand known for dermatology-backed, clinical formulations. Skinbetter Science—headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona and reporting nearly $95 million in trailing‑12‑month sales to August 31, 2022—will be integrated into L'Oréal USA's Active Cosmetics Division while its leadership team remains in place.

P&G Beauty (Procter & Gamble) Acquires Mielle Organics

January 12, 2023

Consumer Products

P&G Beauty, a division of Procter & Gamble, is acquiring Mielle Organics, the textured hair care brand founded by Monique and Melvin Rodriguez, with the deal pending regulatory approval. Berkshire Partners has sold its stake in Mielle; the brand will operate as an independent subsidiary led by its founders and both P&G and Mielle have committed $10 million each to the Mielle Cares charity to expand community impact.

Eurofins Scientific Acquires bioskin GmbH

August 4, 2021

Healthcare Services

Eurofins Scientific has completed the acquisition of bioskin GmbH, a Hamburg-based dermatology-focused CRO that provides clinical trials for drugs, medical devices, food supplements and advanced cosmetics. The deal expands Eurofins' clinical study management and dermatology capabilities in Germany and strengthens its Cosmetics & Personal Care testing offering.

Mitsui & Co. Acquires Dermaceutical Laboratories (D-LAB)

August 21, 2023

Consumer Products

Mitsui & Co., Ltd. has agreed to acquire all shares of Dermaceutical Laboratories, LLC (D-LAB), a Bergen County, New Jersey-based cosmetics ODM and contract manufacturer. Mitsui will position D-LAB as the core beauty & personal care (BPC) business in the Americas, leveraging Japanese technologies and Mitsui's procurement and global network to expand capabilities and scale in the U.S. market.

Meaningful Partners Announces Strategic Growth Investment in Allies of Skin

March 26, 2024

Consumer Products

Meaningful Partners LLC has closed a strategic growth investment in Allies of Skin, the science-led skincare brand founded by Nicolas Travis. The capital will fund Allies of Skin’s U.S. expansion across digital and retail channels, product R&D, marketing, and the build-out of a U.S.-based team.