Private equity powerhouse Carlyle Group is now the majority stakeholder in Santa Monica, California-based Beautycounter after the venture funding group finalized a deal with the direct seller known for its focus on clean beauty products. The move has increased Beautycounter’s value to $1 billion, up from $400 million—its last reported valuation in January 2018. Founder Gregg Renfrew is a strong advocate for government regulations on personal-care items and has lobbied Congress to pass laws banning harmful chemicals from beauty industry products.