Shiseido Company
Shiseido Company, Limited is a prominent Japanese cosmetics manufacturer founded in 1872, originally as the first Western-style pharmacy in Japan. Over the years, it has evolved into a global leader in the cosmetics industry, renowned for its commitment to advanced technology and exceptional aesthetics. Shiseido offers a diverse range of products, including skincare, makeup, fragrances, body care, suncare, and specialized lines for men. Its portfolio features 31 brands, including the luxury line Clé de Peau Beauté. With a significant share of the Japanese beauty and personal care market, Shiseido is recognized for its strong presence in premium skincare, particularly in China. The company sells its products through various retail channels, including department stores, specialty shops, and drugstores, and operates beauty salons and a professional hair makeup training school. Headquartered in Tokyo, Shiseido’s products are available in over 120 countries and regions, reflecting its long-standing reputation for quality and innovation in the cosmetics sector.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare
Acquisition in 2023
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare is a New York-based cosmetics company founded in 2000 by dermatologist Dr. Dennis Gross and his wife, Carrie Gross. The company specializes in a variety of skincare products, including peel masks, skin serums, wrinkle recovery creams, and moisturizers, all formulated with natural antioxidants, vitamins, and botanicals. Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare aims to deliver multi-tasking solutions that enhance skin health and appearance, offering both immediate results and long-term improvements with consistent use.
Gallinée
Acquisition in 2022
Gallinée Ltd specializes in skin and body care products that prioritize the health of the skin's microbiome, the community of beneficial bacteria that protects the skin. Founded by a pharmacist, the brand is recognized for its innovative approach, being the first to focus on nurturing the skin's natural ecosystem. Gallinée's product line features a unique patented complex of prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics, which are designed to nourish and support the good bacteria essential for maintaining healthy skin. By targeting the skin's microflora, Gallinée aims to provide effective treatments that cater to sensitive skin, ensuring users benefit from products that respect and protect their skin's natural defenses.
Giaran
Acquisition in 2017
Giaran, Inc., based in Brookline, Massachusetts, specializes in developing software that enhances the cosmetics shopping experience through virtual try-on technology. Founded in 2016, the company utilizes advanced artificial intelligence and augmented reality to allow users to sample makeup products in real-time, whether in-store, online, or on-the-go. By providing precise color matching and a personalized beauty experience, Giaran aims to transform how consumers interact with cosmetics. As of November 2017, Giaran operates as a subsidiary of Shiseido Americas Corporation.
Gurwitch Products
Acquisition in 2016
Gurwitch Products, LLC (“Gurwitch”), a marketer of global prestige cosmetics and skincare brands. Annual net sales for Gurwitch totaled $175 million in the fiscal year ending 2015.
Bare Escentuals
Acquisition in 2010
Bare Escentuals is one of the fastest growing prestige beauty companies in the U.S. and a leader by sales and consumer awareness in mineral-based cosmetics. Bare Escentuals encouraged women to take a leap and try something so unique, so unlike anything they’ve experienced before. We started the idea that makeup could actually be considered skincare, and they got people talking. A makeup that could be good for you? The Bare Escentuals community was born.
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