Sally Hansen has seen a 300% increase in shades viewed on its website, and a 120% increase in intent to buy, since it introduced Perfect Corp.’s AR-based virtual try-on tool, the beauty tech firm says. French nail-color specialist Manicurist is the latest to partner with Perfect for its Green Flash brand.

Roadshow stated for IPO planned for before end of 2023 of 151.2m shares of Kenvue common stock currently expected at between $20 and $23 per share. Analysts positive on IPO but caution launch wouldn’t come problem-free.

WellSpring, owned by private equity firm Avista Capital Partners, purchasing Solarcaine, diaper rash and skin protectant A+D and Canadian brands Cortate and Complex 15. Bayer’s long-term commitment to consumer health one of key issues facing its next CEO, Bill Anderson.

Results of U.S. News & World Report’s first “Best OTC Medicine & Health Products” survey include homeopathic formulations, supplements and non-drug topicals in same categories of indications with nonprescription pharmaceuticals.

Sally Hansen has seen a 300% increase in shades viewed on its website, and a 120% increase in intent to buy, since it introduced Perfect Corp.’s AR-based virtual try-on tool, the beauty tech firm says. French nail-color specialist Manicurist is the latest to partner with Perfect for its Green Flash brand.

Amyris, Inc. is developing 30 molecules using its bio-fermentation technology, negotiating a bio-manufacturing joint venture that could yield $50m-$100m in proceeds, and simplifying its Consumer portfolio to unlock value. Cost containment and liquidity will continue to be key priorities for the synthetic biotech firm while it targets up to 100% revenue growth in fiscal 2023.

Amyris, Inc. is developing 30 molecules using its bio-fermentation technology, negotiating a bio-manufacturing joint venture that could yield $50m-$100m in proceeds, and simplifying its Consumer portfolio to unlock value. Cost containment and liquidity will continue to be key priorities for the synthetic biotech firm while it targets up to 100% revenue growth in fiscal 2023.

New York-based beauty giant says its strategic bet on skin care in China is starting to pay off with strong consumer response to the recent launch of Lancaster Ligne Princiere. Meanwhile, the firm is ready to deploy its prestige fragrance brands strategically in the country as consumers gravitate increasingly to high-end perfumes.

Lauder lowers its fiscal 2023 full-year sales guidance a third time as travel retail recovery in Asia lags and global travel retail sales plunge 45% organically. On the bright side, the rest of the firm’s business grew 10%.