Here's your weekly recap—the most viewed news stories on our site for the week ended February 4, 2023.
 
Last week, Aesop was at the center of a $2 billion bidding war between global beauty companies LVMH and L’Oréal. This news comes months after Natura &Co announced a Group reorganization in line with its strategic direction to increase the accountability of the individual Business Units and brands. BP will keep readers up-to-date on any further developments.
 
In other news, Ariana Grande has reached an agreement to purchase assets tied to her r.e.m. beauty brand from Forma Brands in a deal that is valued at approximately $15 million.
 
Also, Amyris Inc., a synthetic biotechnology company, launched 4U by Tia, a new haircare line available exclusively at Walmart. Founded by actress and entrepreneur Tia Mowry, 4U by Tia will be sold in over 2,800 Walmart retail stores in the U.S, on Walmart’s website, and on a direct-to-consumer website.

Here are our top 10 most viewed stories from the past week:

1. Ranking the Top 50 Cosmetic Companies
 
2. LVMH And L’Oréal Enter Bidding War for Stake In Aesop
 
3. WSGN & Coloro Name Apricot Crush as Color of The Year 2024

4. Top 10 Beauty Brands In The U.S. For Q1 2022
 
5. Maggie Q Launches Beauty Supplement
 
6. Ariana Grande Agrees to Purchase Assets Tied to r.e.m. Beauty from Forma Brands
 
7. Top 10 Haircare Brands in The World—Ranked by Cosmetify

8. Amyris Inc. Launches 4U By Tia Haircare Line Exclusively at Walmart
 
9. Rodan + Fields Pays $38 Million To Resolve Lash Boost Class Action Lawsuits
 
10. DOVE Introduces ‘Next-Gen’ Body Wash in Sleek New Sustainable Bottle
 
Thanks for reading our Breaking News. We'll have a new list for you next Monday.
 
Have a great week!