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US-based Johnson & Johnson has agreed to acquire all outstanding shares of Japanese skincare firm Ci:z Holdings that it does not already own for JPY230bn ($2.05bn) in cash.
Canada-based Cronos Group has signed a sponsored research agreement with Technion Israel Institute of Technology's subsidiary Technion Research & Development Foundation (TDRF).
Unilever has formed a new collaboration with animal protection group HSI to support a ban on animal testing in the cosmetics industry.
Ardian has signed an agreement with Moonlake Capital to sell European hotel cosmetics company ADA Cosmetics Holding.
L'Oreal China has partnered with Alibaba's online retail platform Tmall to access the male-grooming market in China.
India-based Ecotrail Personal Care has secured Rs150m ($2.07m) from Addvantis Enterprises in a series A1 funding round.
Private equity manager Lighthouse Advisors' affiliate Lighthouse India Fund III has invested Rs1.13bn ($15m) to acquire a minority stake through a secondary share sale in Indian online beauty retailer Nykaa.
UK-based online health and beauty retailer The Hut Group (THG) has acquired British cosmetics contract manufacturer and developer Acheson & Acheson.
Acon Investments and its affiliates have signed a definitive agreement to acquire hair styling tool manufacturer Goody Products.
International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) plans to acquire global flavours and ingredients maker Frutarom after receiving approval from the firm's shareholders.
