What THG LABS does

THG LABS is a UK-based full-service B2B private label cosmetics manufacturer and wholly-owned subsidiary of THG (The Hut Group), a publicly listed company on the London Stock Exchange. Founded in 1990 as Acheson and acquired by THG in 2020, the company operates from a 120,000 sq ft state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Frome, Somerset, UK, with vessels ranging from 50 kilos to 5 tonnes. The company serves world-leading multinational beauty brands and ambitious indie start-ups, offering bespoke product development across 11 formulation categories spanning skincare, suncare, dermocosmetics, haircare, bodycare, men's grooming, fragrance, intimate care, pregnancy, baby, and dental care.

The company's core capabilities span an integrated value chain: R&D laboratories, innovation, packaging design and artwork, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, compounding, and automated/manual filling. Manufacturing infrastructure includes 9 mixing vessels, 2 ATEX-rated vessels for alcohol/fragrance products, 2 hot fill jar lines, 7 automated tube lines, 6 automated bottle/jar lines, and 5 hand filling lines. THG LABS holds ISO 22716 (GMP), ISO 45001, ISO 14001, COSMOS Organic/Natural, RSPO site certification, FDA registration, and SMETA four-pillar audit compliance, enabling it to serve global markets including the EU, US, and beyond. The company has 30+ years of industry experience and operates an in-house ESG modelling capability via Askor software for carbon footprint and Micropoints scoring.

Revenue is generated through bespoke project-based B2B contracts with beauty brands, with pricing determined through custom cost submissions during the product development journey. Projects typically move from concept to production within 6-12 months. THG LABS does not publish a fixed MOQ approach, tailoring production route recommendations to each brand's formulation, packaging, and commercial goals. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales with dedicated Account Heads of R&D managing multi-year client relationships, supported by content marketing through trend reports, webinars, and industry participation in CTPA, Cosmetics Europe, and Cosmoprof/Cosmopack technical juries.

Name

THG LABS

Legal name

THG LABS

Website

https://thglabs.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

THG LABS is a UK-based B2B private label cosmetics manufacturer serving multinational and indie beauty brands with end-to-end bespoke formulation, R&D, regulatory compliance, and manufacturing from a 120,000 sq ft facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

North Bradley

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Bespoke Private Label Manufacturing: Full-service B2B cosmetics manufacturing where THG LABS develops and produces bespoke formulations for beauty brands. Revenue is generated through product development fees, compounding, filling, and packaging services. Projects range from concept through to commercial production.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

THG LABS is a B2B full-service private label cosmetics manufacturer that develops and produces bespoke skincare, haircare, bodycare, suncare, and fragrance products for beauty brands. The company operates from a 120,000 sq ft UK facility offering end-to-end services from concept and formulation through compounding, filling, packaging, and regulatory compliance. Customers include multinational beauty brands and indie start-ups whose finished products are sold in leading global retailers.

Product overview

THG LABS is a full-service UK cosmetics manufacturer offering end-to-end beauty product development and private label manufacturing. The company operates a portfolio of 11 distinct formulation categories spanning Skincare Products, Suncare Products, Dermocosmetics, Hair & Scalp Products, Bodycare Products, Men's Grooming, Fragrance Products, Intimate Care, Pregnancy Care, Baby Care, and Dental Care. These formulations are supported by 8 core service capabilities including Product Journey (project management), Research & Development, Innovation, Regulatory Compliance, Quality Assurance, Packaging Design & Artwork, and Compounding & Production. The integrated offering enables brands to access bespoke formulation development through to scalable manufacturing under one roof, with Environmental Impact Assessment services supporting sustainability-driven packaging decisions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Products developed are sold in leading global retailers and consistently win prestigious industry awards
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CarbonwavecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 April 2025Collaboration with Carbonwave, the world's leading developer of ultra-regenerative, plant-based, advanced biomaterials from seaweed. Partnership aims to enhance the environmental profile of skincare, haircare, suncare and body care formulations while reducing the impact of ecologically harmful Sargassum seaweed.
• Clean Food GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 October 2024Strategic partnership focused on advancing sustainability through natural oils in the beauty sector. Collaboration on Clean Oil 25, a next-generation bio-based alternative to agriculturally intensive oils. On September 11, 2025, Clean Oil 25 achieved cosmetics regulatory approval across the UK, Europe, and United States. Featured as a case study in Cosmetics Europe's Commit for Our Planet Second Initiative Report 2026.
• British Beauty CouncilminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 4 June 2024THG LABS joined as Patrons, collaborating with other Patrons to support the British Beauty Council's strategic initiatives and champion meaningful change in the industry.
• Cosmetics EuropecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommit for Our Planet initiative - collaborative commitment uniting the cosmetics industry in reducing environmental footprint across Europe and the value chain. THG LABS is one of the first UK beauty manufacturers to join. Contributes to sector-wide reporting, target-setting and transparency.
• Cosmetic Cluster UK (CCUK)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry organisation bringing together companies along the whole value chain in the cosmetics industry, from research to raw materials to retail. THG LABS is a member supporting best practices, collaborations, and solving industry challenges together.
• BBIA (Bio-based and Biodegradable Industries Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association for bio-based and biodegradable industries. THG LABS Head of Product Innovation serves on the Beauty and The BioEconomy Steering Committee.
• CTPA (Cosmetic Toiletry and Perfumery Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry trade association. THG LABS colleagues hold leadership positions including Chair of CTPA Sustainability Committee, International Regulatory & Trade Committee membership, and various working group chairs/co-chairs covering Claims, China, Suncare, Scientific Committee, and Compliance.
• AskorcoreTechnology or IntegrationSoftware provider partnership for built-in carbon data modelling capability. Askor's packaging component library allows THG LABS to simulate material options and calculate full lifecycle CO2e footprint for packaging from sourcing through end-of-life.
• EkatominorOthersMixing vessel supplier providing market-leading equipment for bulk compounding operations. THG LABS vessels are supplied by Ekato.
• Prevented Ocean Plastics (POP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic suppliers offering POP certified recycled content. Can reach 100% PCR content in clear and opaque bottles. POP scheme collects waste plastic from high-risk areas with full traceability worldwide.
• Cosmoprof and Cosmopack AwardsminorOthersTHG LABS Head of Product Innovation serves on the Technical Jury for Cosmoprof and Cosmopack Awards (both Asia and Worldwide), celebrating the most innovative brands in the beauty industry.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• McBride plc: UK-listed contract manufacturer of personal care and household products with own-label and brand manufacturing services. Directly comparable B2B contract manufacturing model serving retailers and brand customers, with overlap in personal care categories adjacent to THG LABS' skincare, haircare, and body care offerings.
• Mana Products: One of the largest US-based contract cosmetics manufacturers providing R&D, formulation, filling, and packaging services to beauty brands globally. Closely comparable full-service contract manufacturing model with a deep beauty brand customer base and similar private label offering.

Broad incumbents

• Cosmax: Global leader in cosmetics contract manufacturing with operations across Korea, China, US, and Europe. Comparable contract manufacturing services to beauty brands at significantly larger scale than THG LABS, with deep K-beauty formulation expertise and similar full-service model.
• Kolmar Korea: Major Korean contract cosmetics manufacturer with global operations and one of the largest market shares in OEM/ODM beauty manufacturing. Directly comparable full-service contract manufacturing including R&D, formulation, and filling for major beauty brands worldwide.
• Intercos: Italian contract cosmetics manufacturer producing skincare, makeup, hair care, and fragrances for global beauty brands. Highly comparable full-service private label cosmetics manufacturing model at international scale, serving many of the same multinational brand customers.
• Symrise: Global German specialty chemicals and personal care ingredients company with significant cosmetics and fragrance contract manufacturing capabilities. Comparable in personal care/beauty services and ingredients space, though operating at much larger scope across taste, nutrition, and fragrance.
• Croda International: UK-listed specialty chemicals company serving personal care markets with active ingredients, formulation services, and contract manufacturing. Comparable in personal care contract services and UK-based specialty chemicals space, with significant overlap in beauty formulation expertise.
• Givaudan: Global Swiss fragrance and beauty ingredients leader with significant personal care contract services and active cosmetic ingredient portfolio. Comparable in personal care/beauty services space, though primary focus is on fragrance creation and ingredient supply.
• dsm-firmenich: Global Dutch-Swiss nutrition, health, and beauty company formed from the merger of dsm and Firmenich. Comparable in personal care/beauty ingredients and contract services space, including acquired personal care contract manufacturing capabilities relevant to beauty brand customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/thg-labs

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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