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AS Beauty acquires spa brand Bliss to boost its skin care portfolio

The company has bought the skin-focused spa line from L Catterton to help widen its impact in the beauty sector

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AS Beauty acquires spa brand Bliss to boost its skin care portfolio

The company has bought the skin-focused spa line from L Catterton to help widen its impact in the beauty sector

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