Milk Makeup and Obagi acquired by Waldencast to become $1.2bn beauty company

By Sarah Parsons | Published: 16-Nov-2021
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Make-up brand Milk Makeup and skin care brand Obagi have merged with acquisition specialists Waldencast to create a US$1.2bn beauty company.

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