Bare Escentuals, Inc. (Nasdaq:BARE) today announced that it has completed its acquisition of U.K.-based Cosmeceuticals Limited, which distributes Bare Escentuals' bareMinerals, md formulations and MD Forte brands to the European cosmetics market. The acquired entity has been renamed Bare Escentuals UK Ltd. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Additionally, the Company announced that Mark Spillman has been appointed as Managing Director of the UK for Bare Escentuals. In this role, Mr. Spillman will be responsible for overseeing Bare Escentuals' UK operations including business planning, sales and marketing. Prior to joining Bare Escentuals, Mr. Spillman served in a variety of positions within Parfums Christian Dior, most recently as General Manager of its Canadian subsidiary and Sales Director for its United Kingdom and Ireland subsidiary.

"We are pleased that this strategic acquisition gives us direct control of our UK business," stated Diane Miles, president of Bare Escentuals. "I am delighted to announce the appointment of Mark Spillman as Managing Director of Bare Escentuals UK, whose extensive operational experience in the beauty industry will be a significant asset as we build our presence in the UK."

"The UK market opportunity for Bare Escentuals continues to grow and I am excited to lead the expansion of our business here," added Mr. Spillman. "We are focused on building strong customer relationships and positioning our brand and products to capitalize on the rapidly growing demand for Bare Escentuals.?

About Bare Escentuals, Inc.

Bare Escentuals, Inc. is one of the fastest growing prestige cosmetic companies in the United States and a leader in mineral-based cosmetics. The Company utilizes a distinctive marketing strategy and multi-channel distribution model to develop, market and sell cosmetics, skin care, and body care products under its bareMinerals, RareMinerals and namesake Bare Escentuals brands, and professional skin care products under its md formulations brand through infomercials, home shopping television, specialty beauty retailers, company-owned boutiques, spas and salons, and online shopping.

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