In Brief
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
SkinMedica is acquired by BOTOX and Latisse maker Allergan for $350 million. NAD says BIC USA can support claims that its razors feature “flexible blades” following a challenge by Schick marketer Energizer Personal Care.
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