What C-Care does

C-Care LLC is a beauty contract manufacturer headquartered at 979 Corporate Blvd, Linthicum Heights, Maryland, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of CAG Holding (Cornelius Alexander Grupp). The company was founded circa 2001 (firmographic records also reference 1995, but the company's own "22 years of experience" language aligns with 2001), and serves leading Prestige and Professional beauty brands through direct B2B partnerships. C-Care produces skincare, hair color, and hair care products, claims position among the top manufacturers of hair color in North America, and has developed and produced hundreds of millions of units over its operating history for the world's most reputable Professional and DIY hair color brands. Skincare manufacturing represents approximately 40% of the business, with hair color and hair care comprising the remainder.

The manufacturing platform is anchored by 11 mixing kettles ranging from 3L to 8,000L capacity and 13 filling lines supporting over 85 million units of installed annual capacity. Technical differentiation centers on vacuum kettles and superior homogenization specifically engineered for complex emulsions used in skincare and hair color, supported by Manufacturing Execution System (MES) integration for validated and controlled production, validated Micro and Analytical labs, and a Research and Innovation lab. The facility is FDA Registered for OTC product manufacturing, follows ISO 9001 quality guidelines, holds USDA Organic certified manufacturing capability, manufactures Cradle to Cradle certified products, and was awarded the Platinum Ecovadis sustainability rating in 2022. C-Care is part of the CAG Holding group alongside Stoelzle Glass Group and Tubex Aluminum Group, providing vertical packaging integration across glass, plastic, and aluminum formats.

Revenue is generated primarily through quote-based contract manufacturing for beauty brands (one-time license style engagements) supplemented by the Colorscape private label brand, which offers turnkey hair color and hair care products for companies seeking fast market entry. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales supplemented by event-driven engagement at industry trade shows, with top-of-funnel visibility generated through the company website, trade association memberships (RSPO, Maryland Green Registry), and sustainability credentials. Customer segmentation spans Prestige Beauty Brands and Professional Beauty Brands (primary), with secondary coverage of Indie Brands, Large CPG Groups, Prestige Products, Masstige, Disruptive Companies, and Established Companies. The Colorscape private label represents a strategic extension into lower-friction market entry solutions for emerging and indie customers.

Name

C-Care

Legal name

C-Care LLC

Website

https://c-care-company.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

C-Care is a beauty contract manufacturer producing skincare, hair color, and hair care products for Prestige and Professional beauty brands via direct B2B partnerships, operating from Linthicum Heights, MD with 85M+ units of installed capacity and Colorscape private label offering.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Beauty Contract Manufacturing

SIC

Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844)

akta.pro primary industry

Hair Care (Shampoo, Conditioner, Styling, Treatments) (CRADANAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Natural/Organic & Clean Skincare (CRABAAAH)

Keywords

• Beauty contract manufacturing
• Skincare manufacturing services
• Hair color production
• Hair care formulation
• Private label cosmetics

Headquarters

HQ city

Linthicum Heights

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Contract Manufacturing: Manufactures products for leading beauty brands in Prestige and Professional segments. Represents roughly 40% of business in formulation technologies and complex emulsions for skincare. Produces hundreds of millions of units for professional and DIY hair color market.
2. Private Label - Colorscape: Private label hair color and hair care product portfolio offering turnkey solution for companies looking to quickly enter the market with highest quality products. Allows businesses to avoid costly development and focus on their core competencies.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

C-Care is a beauty contract manufacturer that provides formulation, filling, and packaging services for skincare, hair color, and hair care products, serving prestige and professional beauty brand clients. Founded in 2001 and based in Linthicum Heights, MD, the company also operates the Colorscape private label brand and functions as a turnkey manufacturing partner within CAG Holding (Cornelius Alexander Grupp).

Product overview

C-Care is a beauty contract manufacturing company operating as a platform-plus-services model. The core offering centers on manufacturing capabilities for skincare (approximately 40% of business), hair color, and hair care products, supported by 11 mixing kettles (3L to 8,000L) and 13 filling lines with over 85 million units of installed capacity. The Colorscape sub-brand provides a private label hair color and hair care product portfolio for quick market entry. Service modules include Concept to Shelf (full product development), Launchpad (tech transfer acceleration), Business Continuity (formula qualification and production readiness), and Supply Chain Design. The company also manufactures Cradle to Cradle certified products and holds a Platinum Ecovadis sustainability rating.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Colorscape: A private label hair color and hair care product portfolio offering an all-in-one solution for companies looking to quickly enter the market with high quality products.

Products and services

• Skincare Contract Manufacturing Contract formulation, filling, and packaging of skincare products for prestige and professional beauty brand clients, leveraging validated lab processes and emulsification capabilities.
• Hair Color Contract Manufacturing Contract formulation, filling, and packaging of hair color products, supporting color-matched and complex formula requirements for professional beauty brands.
• Hair Care Contract Manufacturing Contract formulation, filling, and packaging of hair care products for professional beauty brand clients, including shampoos, conditioners, and treatments.
• Colorscape Private Label Brand In-house private label beauty brand offering ready-to-market skincare, hair color, and hair care products as a self-manufactured product line under C-Care.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 85 million units of installed capacity
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CAG Holding (Gruppo Cornelius Alexander Grupp)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerC-Care is part of CAG Holding wholly owned by industrialist Cornelius Alexander Grupp. This group affiliation provides market advantage with subsidiaries involved in producing and processing glass, plastics and aluminium. Parent company's packaging divisions include Stoelzle Glass Group and Tubex Aluminum Group.
• Stoelzle Glass GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading sustainable packaging company in glass, part of CAG Holding group. Provides glass packaging solutions for beauty products manufactured by C-Care.
• Tubex Aluminum GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading sustainable packaging company in aluminum, part of CAG Holding group. Provides aluminum packaging solutions for beauty products manufactured by C-Care.
• EcovadisminorOthersThird-party sustainability rating organization that awarded C-Care Platinum Ecovadis rating for corporate social responsibility and environmental practices.
• RSPO (Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil)minorOthersC-Care is a member of RSPO to ensure best practices in terms of sustainability for palm oil sourcing.
• Maryland Green RegistryminorOthersC-Care is a member of Maryland Green Registry and has won awards for state-level sustainability initiatives, championing sustainable manufacturing practices locally.
• Cradle to Cradle CertifiedminorOthersC-Care manufactures Cradle to Cradle certified products that attest to sustainable supply chain practices.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Intercos: One of the largest global beauty contract manufacturers, specializing in color cosmetics, skincare, and hair care formulations for prestige brands — directly comparable to C-Care in business model, customer profile, and technical capabilities.
• Cosmax: Korean-listed global beauty CDMO producing color cosmetics, skincare, and hair care for indie and prestige brands worldwide; directly comparable in contract manufacturing model, formulation R&D, and multi-category coverage.
• Kolmar Korea: Major Korean beauty contract manufacturer with global operations producing skincare, color cosmetics, and personal care for leading brand customers — competes directly with C-Care for prestige and indie beauty manufacturing contracts.
• Mana Products: US-based beauty contract manufacturer specializing in color cosmetics and skincare for prestige and professional brands — directly comparable in geography, customer type, and formulation complexity.
• KDC/One: North American personal care and beauty contract manufacturer producing skincare, hair care, and OTC products for major brand owners — directly comparable in product categories, regulatory burden, and B2B contract manufacturing model.
• Albéa: Global beauty packaging and full-service manufacturer with formulating, filling, and packaging capabilities across skincare, hair care, and color cosmetics — directly comparable as a vertically integrated beauty contract manufacturer.
• Aware Products: US-based personal care and OTC contract manufacturer producing skincare, hair care, and over-the-counter products for brand customers — directly comparable in regulated manufacturing, customer profile, and product categories.
• HCT Group: Beauty packaging and full-service manufacturer offering formulation, filling, and packaging for color cosmetics and skincare brands — directly comparable in prestige beauty manufacturing and turnkey service model.

Emerging players

• Marico (Kaya and contract manufacturing): Consumer brand company with growing personal care contract manufacturing operations in hair care and skincare; relevant emerging peer in the contract manufacturing space serving global brand owners.

Others

• Eurofins Cosmetics & Personal Care: Testing, R&D, and regulatory services provider to the beauty industry — adjacent player that supports contract manufacturers and brand customers with lab and compliance services relevant to C-Care's validated lab operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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