The 2024-2025 Beauty M&A Forecast

Nov 9th, 2023
Facial skin care and devices are among the most desirable beauty category acquisition targets for the next two years.
Facial skin care and devices are among the most desirable beauty category acquisition targets for the next two years.
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In a surprise move, 2023 ended with two high-profile acquisitions: Dr. Gross Skincare by Shiseido and K18 by Unilever. Most likely, 2024 will bring more of the same.

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