cosmetics

Exclusive interview: Vismay Sharma, president of L’Oréal South Asia Pacific, Middle East and North Africa

Sharma shares his insights on the potential of his unconventional geographical zone, how the region is promoting sustainability and how the global cosmetics and beauty firm is leveraging data and tech in a market ripe for disruption.

January 09, 2024

L'Occitane raises $708 million in Hong Kong IPO

The offering is “very significantly oversubscribed” by institutional investors from both Asia and the West.

May 02, 2010

L'Occitane targets $708 million from Hong Kong IPO

The cosmetics and skincare brand attracts CIC as a cornerstone investor and is on track to become the first French company to list in Hong Kong.

April 19, 2010

Fragrance expert to list in Fragrant Harbour

L’Occitane en Provence chooses Hong Kong over Paris to sell 25% of the company to fund expansion.

April 08, 2010

Shiseido offers $1.7 billion for US cosmetics firm Bare Escentuals

Shiseido buys US mineral-based cosmetics company Bare Escentuals as it seeks to diversify its revenues outside Japan.

January 17, 2010

Bio Beauty targets $310 million from IPO

In a discouraging primary market, the China-based skincare and cosmetics producer tries to attract investors with a typical Chinese consumption story.

December 03, 2007

Global cosmetics firms must apply foundation for growth

Integrated cosmetic companies with substantial global reach stand to benefit most from the growth in demand for products.

July 09, 2007