When the private equity firm Carlyle bought Beautycounter, the skin care brand that people sold at kitchen tables, everything changed. Beautycounter, Carlyle Group LP, Renfrew, Gregg (1968- ), Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures, Cosmetics and Toiletries, Private Equity, Shopping and Retail When the private equity firm Carlyle bought Beautycounter, the skin care brand that people sold at kitchen tables, everything changed. NYT > Business