International Cosmetic Suppliers

What International Cosmetic Suppliers does

International Cosmetic Suppliers operates as ICONS America, a North Carolina-headquartered subsidiary of ICONS Beauty Group that manufactures sustainable primary packaging for the global beauty industry. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Hong Kong at the corporate level, the company operates a dual-shore model: a USA-based injection molding factory in North Carolina producing In-Mold Label (IML) tubes and caps in mono-material PP from domestically sourced resin, combined with a Taiwan branch (formerly ICONS|ICS) and an international packaging network spanning Asia, Europe, and the UK. Core technology centers on IML injection molding with recyclable mono-material PP and PCR options, complemented by in-house custom tooling, design, and engineering teams that manage projects from concept through manufacture to delivery.

The company serves masstige, indie, and prestige beauty brands across color cosmetics, skincare, haircare, and wellness categories. Its go-to-market is enterprise field sales with dedicated project management teams in the USA, Europe, and Asia, supplemented by participation in major industry trade shows such as MakeUp in Paris and MakeUp in Los Angeles. Revenue is generated primarily from hardware sales of primary packaging products, with secondary revenue from custom tooling and design services. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with multi-year contract structures typical of B2B enterprise engagements. The company holds ISCC PLUS sustainability certification and SEDEX membership, and reports a 98.6% on-time-in-full delivery performance averaged over five years, reflecting operational maturity in its global supply chain.

The strategic positioning is built on three pillars — sustainability embedded in product design, USA manufacturing for shorter lead times and lower carbon footprint, and global flexibility through the international packaging network. The company is differentiated by its vertically integrated approach combining domestic injection molding capability with international sourcing flexibility, supported by in-house quality assurance using the ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 international sampling standard. A 2020 funding round from Shaw Kwei & Partners supports operational and growth initiatives, though detailed financial performance, ownership percentages beyond the ICONS Beauty Group parent, and customer-level revenue concentration are not publicly disclosed.

Name

International Cosmetic Suppliers

Website

https://ics-world.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

International Cosmetic Suppliers (ICONS America) is a North Carolina-headquartered subsidiary of ICONS Beauty Group that manufactures sustainable In-Mold Label tubes, caps, and primary packaging for masstige, indie, and prestige beauty brands across color cosmetics, skincare, haircare, and wellness globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Beauty Packaging

NAICS

Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261)

SIC

Plastics Products, Nec (3089)

akta.pro primary industry

Sustainable Cosmetic Packaging (Refillable, PCR, Mono-material, Reusable) (IMALAJAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Primary Packaging (Bottles, Jars, Tubes, Jugs) (IMALAJAA), Rigid Cosmetic & Personal Care Plastic Packaging (Jars, Bottles, Compacts) (IMALAAAF), Color Cosmetics Packaging (Lipstick, Mascara, Compact, Palette) (IMALAJAH)

Keywords

• Beauty packaging manufacturer
• Sustainable cosmetic packaging
• In-mold label tubes
• Custom packaging tooling
• Primary packaging solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Hong Kong

HQ country

Hong Kong SAR China

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Primary Packaging Products: Revenue generated from manufacturing and selling sustainable beauty packaging including IML tubes, caps, and other primary packaging options for color cosmetics, skincare, haircare and wellness brands.
2. Custom Tooling and Design Services: Revenue from custom tooling development and design services where the company interprets packaging concepts and manages them from design through manufacture to delivery.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

International Cosmetic Suppliers, operating as ICONS America, manufactures sustainable primary packaging for the global beauty industry, including In-Mold Label (IML) tubes and caps made from mono-material PP at its North Carolina headquarters factory, plus custom tooling and design services. The company serves masstige, indie, and prestige color cosmetics, skincare, haircare, and wellness brands across North America, Asia, and Europe through direct enterprise sales and dedicated project management teams.

Product overview

ICONS America offers a unified portfolio of sustainable beauty packaging solutions centered around three core offerings: All Packaging (broad portfolio of existing sustainable primary packaging for cosmetics, skincare, haircare, and wellness), Made-in-USA Packaging (in-mold label tubes and caps manufactured domestically in North Carolina), and Custom Tooling & Design (custom tooling development services). The company provides integrated packaging development, quality assurance, project management, and supply chain services supporting masstige, indie, and prestige beauty brands worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• All Packaging Broad portfolio of sustainable primary packaging options for color cosmetics, skincare, haircare, and wellness brands, including a wide range of existing packaging solutions across product categories. Targeted at masstige, indie, and prestige beauty brands seeking sustainable packaging supply.
• Made-in-USA Packaging (IML Tubes and Caps) Sustainable In-Mold Label (IML) tubes and caps manufactured at the company's North Carolina headquarters factory using domestically sourced mono-material PP (polypropylene) resin. The recyclable mono-material design supports shorter lead times, lower carbon emissions, and supply chain resilience for North American beauty brands.
• Custom Tooling & Design Custom tooling development and design service where the in-house Design, Development and Engineering teams interpret packaging concepts and manage them from design through manufacture to delivery. Provides unique forms, features, and finishes for beauty brands seeking differentiated packaging.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98.6% on-time in-full (OTIF) delivery over 5 years

Segments4 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

One partnership is on record.

• ICONS Beauty GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICONS America is an ICONS Beauty Group company. The parent company provides strategic direction and global brand umbrella while ICONS America operates as the North American division focusing on USA manufacturing and the Americas market.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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