Cosmetics

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Capsum and KKT Labs leaders shake hands, symbolizing the acquisition and enhanced U.S. product development capabilities in the beauty industry.

Capsum acquires KKT Labs, boosting its U.S. product development capabilities

Krupa Koestline, founder of the product development firm KKT Labs, will now lead Capsum USA as CEO, following Capsum's acquisition of her company, according to WWD .

Aylin Demir·June 9, 2026

A tense negotiation scene between representatives of Puig and Estée Lauder, with Charlotte Tilbury's founder at the center, holding a key to a cosmetics vault, symbolizing her influence on the merger.

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Charlotte Tilbury Founder Complicates Puig-Lauder Merger Talks

In 2024, Puig valued Charlotte Tilbury at approximately US$4.

Aylin Demir·May 20, 2026