Fragrance and personal care
October 8, 2019
Shiseido is buying American skincare brand Drunk Elephant. Image credit: Drunk Elephant
By Staff reports
Japanese beauty group Shiseido is acquiring skincare company Drunk Elephant as it works to connect with younger consumers who are intrigued by clean beauty products.
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