COSMAX is a leading global ODM (Original Development Manufacturing) and OBM company in the beauty and health industry, headquartered in Seongnam, South Korea. The company specializes in R&D, formulation, and large-scale manufacturing for skincare, makeup, body care, and nutritional supplements.

Founded in 1992, COSMAX is recognized as one of the top cosmetic manufacturers in Asia, partnering with over 600 beauty brands worldwide, including many global household names.

Core Strengths

• Advanced R&D: Operates multiple R&I Centers (Research & Innovation) in Korea, China, and the U.S., focusing on biotechnology, dermatology, and skin microbiome research.

• Global Production Network: Manufacturing facilities across Korea, the U.S. (New Jersey), China, Indonesia, and Thailand, ensuring global supply capability.

• High Standards: Certified under international quality systems including CGMP, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and FDA-compliant standards.

• Innovation Leader: Known for developing patented technologies such as micro-encapsulation, anti-pollution skincare, and customized foundation pigments.
  
  
  

  Business Model

  COSMAX operates primarily as an ODM partner—helping global beauty companies create new products from concept to final packaging.
  Many major Korean and global brands (both K-beauty and Western) rely on COSMAX for formulation development, testing, and production.

Why It Matters for You (B2B / Distribution Perspective)

If you’re building a distribution or brand portfolio (like KBEAUTYX or MADEINKOREA.io):

• Saying “Manufactured by COSMAX” immediately signals credibility and global quality assurance.

• COSMAX-made products often meet U.S. FDA and EU compliance, easing cross-border retail.

• For your platform, showcasing COSMAX-manufactured brands adds prestige and buyer trust when pitching to U.S. or EU retailers.

• L’Oréal

• Johnson & Johnson

• Mary Kay

• Maybelline

• Shu Uemura
  
  

  Korean Brands Reported to Work with COSMAX

  1. Missha – Several Time Revolution skincare products (especially The First Treatment Essence) are reported to be produced by COSMAX.

  2. Nature Republic – Sheet masks and basic skincare lines (like Aloe Vera Soothing Gel derivatives) have been linked to COSMAX manufacturing.

  3. Innisfree – Some skincare and sun-care formulations were co-developed under COSMAX R&D.

  4. The Face Shop – Select facial creams and cleansing lines are believed to be made at COSMAX facilities.

  5. Etude House – Makeup products (foundations, cushions, and tints) have been referenced in ODM data.

  6. Dr. Jart+ – Certain derma-care and mask lines reportedly utilize COSMAX lab technology.

  7. Tony Moly – Several of their skincare ampoules and cleansers have COSMAX formulation records.

  8. A’Pieu – Sub-brand of Missha (Able C&C), produced mainly through COSMAX and Kolmar facilities.

  9. Banila Co – Some Clean It Zero cleansing series and skin base items are known to be developed with COSMAX.

  10. VT Cosmetics – Some cushion foundations and CICA skincare lines were reported as COSMAX-produced.

  11. CLIO / Peripera – Selected makeup items, such as foundations and lip products, are ODM-linked to COSMAX.

  12. Abib – A portion of sheet-mask production reportedly occurs at COSMAX Korea facilities.

  13. Dr. Althea – Known to work with major Korean ODM manufacturers including COSMAX for R&D and production.

  14. Mediheal – Certain professional-grade mask lines and ampoules co-developed with COSMAX’s skincare division.

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