Unilever-Syneron Venture Aims For Top Of Home Beauty Device Market
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
An anti-aging laser cleared by FDA in 2012 for home use will launch in early 2014, joining Unilever’s Skin Rejuvenating Pillowcase and home beauty devices from Syneron in a joint venture announced Nov. 11. Newly created Iluminage Beauty aims to be a leader in the growing market for at-home aesthetic devices.
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