QMS Medicosmetics acquired by Liberty of London owner BlueGem

Published: 30-Nov-2017
Skin Care Finance

BlueGem II LP acquires German skin care brand QMS Medicosmetics, founded by Dr. med Erich Schulte

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German premium skin care brand QMS Medicosmetics has been acquired by BlueGem II LP, part of BlueGem Capital Partners.

The private equity firm is the owner of Liberty of London and a majority shareholder in Italian luxury home fragrance brand Dr. Vranjes Firenze.

Talking to Cosmetics Business, Dr med Erich Schulte, founder of QMS Medicosmetics, said: “Many years ago, when I founded QMS Medicosmetics I wanted to

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