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  1. L'Oréal CEO Nicolas Hieronimus’ 2025 pay revealed The top boss of the French beauty goliath pulled in double-digit millions in pay in 2025, with Hieronimus having served as CEO of L’Oréal Groupe since May 2021
  2. LVMH’s Sephora and Benefit investigated by Italian watchdog over marketing cosmetics to children The beauty retailer and make-up brand, both owned by LVMH, are under investigation by Italy’s AGCM over possible ‘unfair commercial practices’ of marketing adult products to children and adolescents
  3. Ex-Unilever Prestige CEO Vasiliki Petrou partners with Semcap on beauty and wellness vertical Petrou and firm Semcap look to invest in clinically backed skin care, cosmetics, fragrances and hair care, as well as personalised health solutions and technologies, via a new beauty and wellness vertical
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    Olaplex to Salt & Stone: All the beauty M&A deals of 2026 so far Estée Lauder Companies, Henkel, and Procter & Gamble are among the beauty giants bolstering their portfolio with acquisitions such as Forest Essentials, Olaplex and Wonderbelly in a busy start to the year for beauty M&A
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    It’s complicated: Estée Lauder Companies and Puig’s relationship status if they enter this merger The news that Estée Lauder Companies is in ‘discussions’ with Puig around a potential merger has shaken the beauty industry, but could this mega deal be mutually beneficial, or will it dilute what makes both organisations unique? CB investigates

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