Cohere Beauty

What Cohere Beauty does

Cohere Beauty is a privately held U.S. Custom Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) serving beauty, personal care, fragrance, and specialty product brands. Formed in September 2023 through the strategic merger of four family-owned manufacturers (Marianna Beauty, Arizona Natural Resources, HealthSpecialty Inc., and Contract Filling Inc.), the company operates three purpose-built manufacturing facilities in Omaha, NE; Cedar Grove, NJ; and Phoenix, AZ, collectively spanning 650,000 sq ft with 55 production lines and 200M+ unit annual capacity. It employs approximately 600 staff, including 14 R&D scientists with 150+ years of cumulative formulation experience, 15 quality control scientists, and 3 regulatory specialists, supported by a library of 10,000+ customizable formulations and a 7,000 sq ft product development laboratory.

The company's technology stack centers on a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) platform with embedded Brand Profiles that align formulations with retailer-specific clean lists (Sephora, Ulta, Target, Walmart, Credo, Whole Foods) and global regulatory requirements, integrated with EcoMundo for international compliance. Cohere Beauty holds ISO 22716 cGMP, FDA registration, SMETA, and NJ DOH certifications, and provides regulatory coverage across 181 countries. Customer offerings span five product categories (haircare, skincare, bodycare, fragrance, and specialty) plus services including custom formulation, contract manufacturing, innovation and tech transfer, regulatory support, and packaging solutions. The Cedar Grove facility includes in-house alcohol blending for fragrances, operates at 85% solar power, and houses The Fragrance Collective launched in January 2026.

Cohere Beauty generates revenue primarily through B2B contract manufacturing fees tied to order volume (MOQ from 5,000 units general / 10,000 units fragrance), with professional services revenue from custom formulation and regulatory support bundled into engagements. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales with concierge-level account management and a Brand Development Program guiding customers from concept through commercialization; pricing is quote-based with multi-year contracts typical. Customers include Fortune 500 companies, department stores, health specialty retailers, hotels and spas, indie and emerging beauty brands, and fragrance brands, with 300+ products launched annually and finished goods present in 67+ countries. CEO Christine Staples leads a team that also includes COO William Andrews (joined November 2023), CFO Tommy Freiling, and SVP Business Development Tara Chacho.

Name

Cohere Beauty

Legal name

Cohere Beauty Group, LLC

Website

https://coherebeauty.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Cohere Beauty is a U.S. CDMO that contract-manufactures beauty, personal care, fragrance, and specialty products for Fortune 500 brands, indie labels, and retailers, operating three facilities with 55 production lines and 200M+ unit capacity.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Omaha

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Contract Manufacturing Services: Full-service contract manufacturing for beauty, personal care, fragrance, and specialty products. Revenue generated through production fees based on order quantity, with MOQ starting at 5,000 units for general products and 10,000 units per SKU for fragrance. Services include custom formulation, manufacturing, quality control, pack out, and shipping.
2. Custom Formulation Services: R&D and custom formulation services as part of the co-development process, integrated into the overall contract manufacturing engagement.
3. Regulatory and Compliance Support: Regulatory expertise services including safety testing, stability testing, claims verification, label compliance, and MoCRA compliance support, typically bundled with manufacturing services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Cohere Beauty is a Custom Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) that provides full-service contract manufacturing for beauty, personal care, fragrance, and specialty products. Services include custom formulation, large-scale production, regulatory compliance support, packaging, and tech transfer for emerging and established brands. The company operates three U.S. manufacturing facilities with combined capacity of 200M+ units across haircare, skincare, bodycare, fragrance, and specialty product categories.

Product overview

Cohere Beauty is a Custom Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) offering a unified platform of full-service contract manufacturing for beauty, personal care, fragrance, and specialty products. The core offering spans five product categories: Haircare Manufacturing, Skincare Manufacturing, Bodycare Manufacturing, Fragrance Manufacturing, and Specialty Manufacturing. Supporting services include Custom Formulation (from a 10,000+ formula library), Contract Manufacturing (with 55 production lines across 3 facilities), Innovation and Tech Transfer, Regulatory Support, and Packaging Solutions. Named initiatives include The Fragrance Collective (dedicated fragrance manufacturing at Cedar Grove) and The Beauty Lab (on-site testing and collaboration facility). The platform enables brands to move from concept through formulation, manufacturing, and commercialization with regulatory compliance support across global markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Haircare Manufacturing Services Full-service contract manufacturing for haircare products including shampoos (wet and dry), conditioners, masks, styling gels, creams, colors and color care, color developers, bleach powders, hair sprays, serums, scalp care, textured hair care, volumizers, and wax/fibers/clays/pomades. Offers custom formulations, private label, and hybrid formulas for beauty and personal care brands.
• Skincare Manufacturing Services Premium face care and skincare product manufacturing including serums, cleansers, bronzers/self-tanners, shimmer products, masks, moisturizers, toners, creams/lotions, exfoliators/scrubs, eye treatments, and lip treatments/glosses for emerging and established beauty brands.
• Bodycare Manufacturing Services Body care product manufacturing including body washes, shimmer products, lotions, sprays, sunless tanning lotions, after-sun care, bubble baths, hand sanitizers, deodorants, hand soaps, astringents, bath oils, milk baths, bath and shower gels, bath powders, salt and sugar scrubs, and shaving creams and gels for beauty brands.
• Fragrance Manufacturing Services Purpose-built fragrance manufacturing at the Cedar Grove, NJ facility featuring in-house blending capabilities for perfumes, eau de toilettes, eau de colognes, body mists, solid perfumes, eaux fraîches, and hair perfumes. Includes alcohol blending, white glove service, and rapid turnaround for fragrance brands.
• Specialty Manufacturing Services Manufacturing for specialty products including pet care, kid care, homecare mists and sprays, hand soaps, hand sanitizers, and laundry soap. Targeted at brands in adjacent categories outside traditional beauty and personal care.
• The Fragrance Collective Formalized fragrance manufacturing initiative anchored by Cohere Beauty's Cedar Grove facility with 18 production lines capable of producing up to 200,000 units per day, combining in-house blending, filling, and artisan craftsmanship for fragrance brands.
• Custom Formulation Services R&D-driven custom formulation services starting from a library of 10,000+ formulas, with clean ingredient options, regulatory expertise, quality control, and stability testing. Delivered through the Innovation Collaborative R&D platform supported by 14 formulation scientists with 150+ years of experience.
• Contract Manufacturing Services Scalable production with three nationwide facilities, 55 manufacturing lines, 650,000 sq ft of production space, and Minimum Order Quantity as low as 5,000 units per SKU for general products and 10,000 per SKU for fragrance. Includes on-site package compatibility, stability, and preservative testing capabilities.
• Innovation and Tech Transfer Renovation and technology transfer solutions for brands looking to launch quickly, including formula replication and new claims development. Supports technology transfer from existing manufacturers with minimal disruption and accelerated commercialization timelines.
• Regulatory Support Comprehensive regulatory compliance support including MoCRA compliance, international regulatory reviews for 181 countries, claims verification, and label compliance. Includes safety testing, stability testing, and label compliance through partnership with EcoMundo for international compliance validation.
• Packaging Solutions Stock and custom packaging options including glass, PCR (post-consumer recycled), biodegradable, and sustainable materials with labeling, decoration, and white glove services for beauty and personal care brands.

Quantifiable outcome

• 180+ years of collective R&D experience available to customers
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• The Fragrance Foundation (TFF)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Cohere Beauty joined The Fragrance Foundation as a new member company in 2026. The Fragrance Foundation is a U.S.-based industry organization that holds annual awards luncheons, celebrates Fragrance Day with industry activations, and supports the fragrance community through programs like Scents of Success. Membership provides industry recognition, networking opportunities, and visibility at major fragrance events.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Fareva: French-headquartered contract manufacturer producing cosmetics, personal care, pharmaceuticals, and household products. Comparable as a diversified CDMO with significant beauty/personal care manufacturing capacity and global facilities.
• Intercos: Italian-headquartered global contract manufacturer serving prestige beauty brands across makeup, skincare, hair care, and body care. Comparable as a multinational beauty CDMO with strong formulation R&D and global manufacturing footprint.
• kdc/one (Knowlton Development Corporation): Large global beauty and personal care CDMO offering formulation, manufacturing, and packaging across North America and Europe. Comparable as a major B2B contract manufacturer with broader geographic reach and enterprise-scale capacity.

Direct peers

• Albéa Group: Global beauty packaging and full-service manufacturer offering formulation, filling, and packaging for cosmetics and personal care brands. Comparable as a B2B CDMO with integrated packaging capabilities serving enterprise beauty customers.
• HCT Group: Beauty-focused contract manufacturer offering custom formulation, filling, and full-service product development for cosmetics and skincare brands. Comparable as a turnkey beauty CDMO targeting indie and enterprise brand customers.
• MANA Products: Long-standing U.S.-based contract manufacturer of beauty, skincare, hair care, and fragrance products. Directly comparable B2B CDMO serving indie and established brands with custom formulation, R&D, and large-scale manufacturing capabilities.
• Cosmetic Solutions: U.S.-based contract manufacturer of skincare and personal care products with in-house R&D and FDA-registered facilities. Comparable as a beauty CDMO with strong formulation expertise serving indie and emerging brands.
• Roberts Beauty (RB Beauty): U.S.-based contract manufacturer of personal care, cosmetic, and OTC products with multiple manufacturing facilities. Comparable as a North American beauty CDMO offering custom formulation and large-scale filling.

Regional players

• Aware Products: U.S.-based contract manufacturer specializing in personal care, OTC, and specialty products. Comparable as a smaller-scale North American CDMO serving brand customers with custom formulation and manufacturing.

Emerging players

• CoLabs International: U.S.-based beauty contract manufacturer offering formulation, manufacturing, and packaging services. Comparable as an emerging beauty CDMO targeting indie and emerging brands with custom product development capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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