Cosmetic Group USA

What Cosmetic Group USA does

Cosmetic Group USA, Inc. is a privately held, B2B contract manufacturer of color cosmetics and skincare, founded in 1986 by Judy Zegarelli and Al Booth and headquartered in a 200,000 square foot FDA-registered facility in Pacoima, Los Angeles. The company creates custom (not private-label) formulations for beauty brands across five product categories — lips, cheeks, eyes, complexion, and skincare — supported by a Color R+D Lab, a Skin Science Lab, and a proprietary Discovery Process that takes clients from concept to market-ready product. Manufacturing is anchored by 13 unique assembly lines, ISO 22716 certification, cGMP compliance, EU Cosmetic Directive compliance, and FDA OTC/SPF registration, enabling production of conventional cosmetics as well as sunscreen and hybrid drug-cosmetic products.

The business model is project-based contract manufacturing with quote-based pricing; clients are charged lab fees for development that can be deducted from purchase orders once products move into production, and minimum order quantities range from 5,000 to 20,000+ units. Customers are primarily mid-market and enterprise beauty brands across mass, prestige, and luxury tiers, distributed globally via the clients' own direct, online, retail, and specialty channels — Cosmetic Group USA does not sell directly to consumers. Proprietary capabilities include a patented/custom hot pour technology for unique product forms, custom embossed lipstick bullets, long-wear eye technologies, and integrated SPF formulation across color and skincare categories. The company is led by CEO Andrea Chuchvara and Chairman Jonathan E. Mitchell, with an advisory board drawing former senior executives from Revlon, Johnson & Johnson, and Elizabeth Arden; no institutional investors or external funding rounds are disclosed.

Name

Cosmetic Group USA

Legal name

Cosmetic Group USA, Inc.

Website

https://cosmeticgroupusa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Contract Cosmetics Manufacturing

NAICS

Synthetic Dye and Pigment Manufacturing (32513), Paint and Coating Manufacturing (32551)

SIC

Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844), Soap, Detergents, Cleang Preparations, Perfumes, Cosmetics (2840), Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMALAJAA

Primary Packaging (Bottles, Jars, Tubes, Jugs)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Packaging & Containers/Cosmetic & Personal Care Packaging

SECONDARYIMALAJAN

Decoration & Branding Services (Printing, Hot Stamping, Metallization, Labeling)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Packaging & Containers/Cosmetic & Personal Care Packaging

SECONDARYIMALAJAL

Sampling & Travel-Size Packaging (Minis, Vials, Blisters)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Packaging & Containers/Cosmetic & Personal Care Packaging

SECONDARYIMALAJAH

Color Cosmetics Packaging (Lipstick, Mascara, Compact, Palette)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Packaging & Containers/Cosmetic & Personal Care Packaging

Keywords

• Custom cosmetic manufacturing
• Color cosmetics formulation
• Skincare product development
• Beauty contract manufacturing
• Cosmetic assembly services

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Formulation and Manufacturing Services: Cosmetic Group USA generates revenue through custom formulation and manufacturing services for beauty brands. They create unique custom formulas for each client (not private label), providing comprehensive services from R&D through production and assembly. Lab fees are charged for development which may be deducted from purchase orders as projects move from R&D to Production.
2. Contract Manufacturing and Assembly: Revenue from production and assembly services including precision assembly with 13 unique assembly lines, custom compounding, and filling operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cosmetic Group USA is a B2B contract manufacturer that develops, formulates, and produces custom color cosmetics and skincare products for beauty brands. Operating from a 200,000 sq ft FDA-registered, ISO 22716 certified facility in Los Angeles, the company guides clients from concept through formulation, custom packaging, filling, and precision assembly using proprietary technologies including hot pour capabilities.

Product overview

Cosmetic Group USA is a premiere, innovation-driven cosmetics and personal care development and manufacturing facility based in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 1986, the company operates a 200,000 square foot manufacturing campus producing color cosmetics and skincare products. The core product portfolio spans five main categories: Lips (lipstick, lip gloss, lip powder, lip pencils, treatments), Cheeks (pressed blush, cream blush, loose blush, liquid tints, shimmer bricks), Eyes (eyeshadow, eyeliner, mascara, brow gels), Complexion (foundation, powder, concealer, primers, bronzers, highlighters), and Skin Care (moisturizers, treatments, eye care, serums, cleansers). These color cosmetics are complemented by specialty capabilities including custom hot pour technology, SPF/sunscreen formulations, clean formulas, and natural products. The company also provides integrated R&D services through its Color R+D Lab and Skin Science Lab, supported by a proprietary Discovery Process that guides brands from concept through market-ready products. Manufacturing capabilities include expert compounding, production, filling, and precision assembly across 13 unique assembly lines, with products FDA Registered OTC/SPF and ISO 22716 certified.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Contract Manufacturing Services End-to-end contract manufacturing services providing custom compounding, production, filling, and precision assembly for color cosmetics and skincare products across 13 unique assembly lines. Targeted at beauty brands seeking a one-stop manufacturing partner.
• Color R+D and Skin Science Lab Services Research and development services through dedicated Color R+D and Skin Science laboratories, providing innovative formulations using the latest ingredients tailored to client brand philosophy and target markets. Includes anti-aging, oil-control, mineral, and SPF formulations.
• Proprietary Discovery Process Proprietary discovery process that uncovers a brand's true product message and drives product innovation, partnering with clients from concept inception through formula design to market-ready products. Includes lab fees that may be deductible from purchase orders as projects move from R&D to production.
• Custom Hot Pour Technology Products Proprietary hot pour technology enabling creative forms, custom embossed bullets, decorative oversprays, and specialty pigment effects not available from other contract manufacturers. Used for lipstick, cream blush, and other molded color cosmetic products.
• Lip Products Manufacturing (Lipstick, Gloss, Powder, Treatments) Custom manufacturing of lip products including molded lipstick bullets, liquid lipstick, lip gloss, lip powder, lip pencils, and lip treatments/balms with options for SPF, long-lasting, anti-aging, and waterproof formulations.
• Cheek Products Manufacturing (Blush, Tints, Shimmer Bricks) Custom manufacturing of cheek products including pressed powder blush, cream blush via poured mold technology, loose blush, liquid and gel tints, and multi-color shimmer brick compacts combining blush, bronzer, highlighter, and shimmer finishes.
• Eye Products Manufacturing (Shadow, Liner, Mascara, Brow) Custom manufacturing of eye products including pressed and cream eyeshadow (waterproof and crease-free), eyeliner with Eye Ink long-last technology, mascara with optimized brush-formula pairing, and brow gels and pencils including double-ended mechanical pencils.
• Complexion Products Manufacturing (Foundation, Powder, Concealer, Primers, Bronzers) Custom manufacturing of complexion products including liquid and cream foundation with skincare-infused formulations, tinted moisturizers, BB creams, pressed powders, concealers and color correctors, primers, and powder/cream bronzers and highlighters.
• Skincare Products Manufacturing (Moisturizers, Treatments, Eye Care, Serums, Cleansers) Custom manufacturing of skincare products including moisturizers (lotions, creams, gels, SPF), active-infused treatments for troubled or aging skin, eye creams and serums, concentrated serum formulations, and stick/solid/concentrated gel cleansers.
• SPF/Sunscreen Formulation and Manufacturing SPF integration across skincare and color cosmetics including multifunctional formulas, hybrid beauty products with next-generation filters. Facility is FDA Registered OTC/SPF enabling production of over-the-counter sunscreen and drug products.

Quantifiable outcome

• Time and materials-based development with lab fees deductible from purchase orders upon production

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Baghouse.comminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 12 November 2024Cosmetic Group USA partnered with Baghouse.com to upgrade dust collection systems at their Los Angeles factory. Baghouse designed and installed dual cartridge dust collectors with HEPA filters and a central vacuum system to resolve building negative pressure problems and ensure filtration compliance. This was part of an expansion and upgrade project, with plans to continue working together for future factory expansion needs.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Mana Products: New York-based contract manufacturer of color cosmetics and skincare for prestige and emerging brands. Highly comparable in custom formulation, color cosmetics focus, and US-based B2B service offering.
• Fiabila: French global leader in nail polish and color cosmetics contract manufacturing. Comparable B2B formulation and filling model particularly aligned with CGUSA's decorative cosmetics capabilities.
• Intercos: One of the largest global contract manufacturers of color cosmetics, skincare, and hair care, serving prestige and mass beauty brands. Closely comparable to CGUSA in offering integrated formulation, filling, and packaging for color cosmetics and skincare.
• Alkos Group: French contract manufacturer specializing in color cosmetics, skincare, and fragrance for prestige and masstige brands. Directly comparable in custom formulation and turnkey manufacturing services for beauty brands.
• HCT Group: Full-service beauty packaging and formulation partner offering turnkey product development from concept to manufacturing. Comparable turnkey beauty CDMO model serving prestige and indie brands.
• Anomatic: US-based cosmetic and personal care packaging manufacturer offering custom components, decoration, and assembly. Comparable for the packaging component of CGUSA's integrated offering.
• Cosmax: Korean-headquartered ODM/CM serving global beauty brands across color cosmetics, skincare, and personal care. Comparable in B2B contract manufacturing model with strong R&D labs and large-scale multi-category production.
• Cosmo International Beauty: US-based contract manufacturer of color cosmetics and skincare products serving global beauty brands. Comparable in custom formulation, multi-category cosmetics manufacturing, and B2B service delivery.
• Fareva: French global CDMO manufacturing cosmetics, personal care, and pharmaceutical products for major brands. Comparable multi-category B2B formulation and manufacturing model with international regulatory expertise.

Broad incumbents

• KDC/One (Knowlton Development Corporation): Large-scale North American CDMO for personal care, beauty, and home care products. Overlaps with CGUSA in contract manufacturing but operates at meaningfully greater scale and broader category scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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