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04-08-2014 04:24 PM
Ojon, Philosophy, Tarte, Honora and Judith Ripka. The jury is still out on Ripka, but I've never noticed improvement in any company that is taken over by a huge impartial corporation.
04-08-2014 04:25 PM
nope
04-08-2014 04:46 PM
I know this isn't a cosmetic company, but I don't think Sears improved when Kmart bought them out. Kmart took the name Sears Corp. trying to make them look better, but I don't think it was an improvement for either store. It did save Sears from bankruptcy though.
04-08-2014 04:50 PM
I can't think of one. The companies are purchased to make money for the new owner, who will cut corners (and lay off workers) to increase its profit margin. When I hear a company has been acquired by a mega-corp, to me it's the kiss of death.
They always claim nothing will change. They always change.
04-08-2014 04:53 PM
Blogger. It's not a cosmetics company, but it improved after Google bought it, giving it more resources and allowing it to finally have a stable platform and hosting that didn't crash frequently. If you've ever read a blog hosted at a URL with blogspot.com in it, you benefited from that buyout.
I know some people will disagree with me, but I think Bare Minerals may have. It wasn't until they were bought by Shiseido that they introduced pressed powder formulas and now a liquid foundation. They still have their original and matte loose foundations, blushes, and shadows, but the pressed versions allow for more people to become familiar with the line.
04-08-2014 05:20 PM
04-08-2014 05:27 PM
MAC Cosmetics
04-08-2014 06:01 PM
04-08-2014 06:04 PM
I used Philosophy for years and BE but found they both changed when they were sold and not for the better. Haven't used either one since.
04-08-2014 06:07 PM
Some companies seem the same, so it's not always a detriment to sell. Sometimes they simply gain stability.
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