Inglot
INGLOT S.A. is a privately held Polish colour cosmetics manufacturer founded in 1983, operating the Freedom System modular palette platform and INGLOT LAB skincare line to serve individual consumers and professional makeup artists globally through DTC e-commerce and retail.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1983
- HeadquartersNew York, United States
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Inglot does
INGLOT S.A. is a privately held Polish colour cosmetics manufacturer founded in 1983 and headquartered in Przemyśl, Poland, operating as one of the world's established colour cosmetics brands across 1,001-5,000 employees. The company's defining technical platform is the Freedom System — a modular, customizable palette architecture that lets customers compose personalized palettes by combining interchangeable refill pans of eyeshadows, blushes, bronzers, powders, and highlighters across multiple finishes. The portfolio extends beyond the Freedom System into a full colour cosmetics line (70+ matte eyeshadow shades, 25+ blush shades, 19+ foundation shades, comprehensive lip and nail categories), professional-grade brushes, and accessories. Proprietary HD pigment technology anchors the offering for film and photography applications, and the company holds GMP and Halal certifications that support both professional and ethically-positioned consumer segments.
The business runs on a direct-to-consumer and wholesale distribution model. Inglot operates multilingual e-commerce via inglotcosmetics.com (English, German, French) and sells through selected physical retail stores worldwide. Pricing is unit-based, denominated in EUR, ranging from €10 for Freedom System eyeshadow refills to €104 for premium makeup cases, with periodic promotional sales and a registered-account loyalty program. Customer segmentation is horizontal — primarily individual consumers purchasing for personal use, with a secondary professional makeup artist segment that drives influence and editorial coverage in Vogue Arabia, Harper's Bazaar, Grazia, and on high-profile film and awards-event clients.
Recent strategic activity signals a category extension into skincare. The INGLOT LAB sub-brand launched in 2026 with derma-cosmetic SKUs including Hydrating & Smoothing Face Cream SPF 50 (Centella Asiatica, prebiotics, UV filters) and Skin-Perfecting CC Face Cream SPF 30 (ceramides, mineral UV filters), alongside a PLAYINN sub-brand expansion in nail polishes and brushes targeting accessible price points. The company is independently owned with no disclosed external investors, parent entity, M&A activity, or public listing, and generates revenue through unit-priced SKU sales across its colour cosmetics, skincare, nail, and brush portfolio.
Inglot firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Inglot
- Legal name
- INGLOT S.A.
- Website
- https://inglotcosmetics.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1983
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Short description
- INGLOT S.A. is a privately held Polish colour cosmetics manufacturer founded in 1983, operating the Freedom System modular palette platform and INGLOT LAB skincare line to serve individual consumers and professional makeup artists globally through DTC e-commerce and retail.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Inglot industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Color Cosmetics
- NAICS
- Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561), Cosmetics, Beauty Supplies, and Perfume Retailers (456120)
- SIC
- Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Makeup Palettes & Sets (Curated Palettes, Gift Sets, Multi-use Kits) (CRABACAF)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Face Makeup (Foundation, Concealer, Powder, Blush, Bronzer, Highlighter) (CRABACAA), Lip Makeup (Lipstick, Lip Gloss, Lip Liner, Lip Stain, Lip Balm-Tint) (CRABACAC), Makeup Brushes & Brush Sets (CRABAKAA), SPF Cosmetics & Daily Wear (Tinted SPF, BB/CC, SPF Primers) (CRABAHAL), Beauty Accessories (Puffs, Shields, Mixing Tools, Sharpeners) (CRABAKAL), Body & All-Over Color (Body Makeup, Leg/Body Tint, Glitter, Shimmer Oils) (CRABACAG)
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Where Inglot is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- New York
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Inglot business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Direct E-commerce Sales: Consumer direct purchases through inglotcosmetics.com website with multi-language support (English, Deutsch, Français). Products include makeup, skincare, nail products, brushes, and accessories sold at individual unit prices.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Individual product purchases at fixed retail prices |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels8 records
Inglot product offering
Product offeringCore offering
INGLOT manufactures and sells color cosmetics and skincare products, centered on its proprietary Freedom System modular palette platform that allows customers to build custom palettes from interchangeable eyeshadows, blushes, bronzers, powders, and highlighters. The product range spans lip products, foundations, eyeliners, makeup brushes, nail polishes, accessories, and the INGLOT LAB derma-cosmetic skincare line featuring SPF and active-ingredient formulations.
Product overview
Inglot is a professional cosmetics company offering a comprehensive portfolio centered around its proprietary Freedom System modular palette platform. The core offering enables customers to customize makeup palettes by selecting and combining individual products. The portfolio includes extensive eyeshadow (10+ types with 70+ matte shades), face products (blush, bronzer, contouring, highlighting, foundations), lip products (lipstick, liquid lipstick, lip liners, lip care), and nail products (O2M breathable polish, hybrid polishes, nail care). The INGLOT LAB derma-cosmetics skincare sub-brand launched recently, featuring SPF protection and scientifically-formulated actives. Supporting products include professional-grade makeup brushes, accessories, and makeup removers. The INGLOT PLAYINN sub-brand provides accessible, colorful options. The company holds GMP and Halal certifications and has earned recognition from professional makeup artists including those working with high-profile celebrities.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- INGLOT LAB: Skincare line under Inglot featuring dermocosmetic products including face creams, serums, and face mists
- Freedom System
- PLAYINN
- INGLOT PLAYINN
Products and services
- Freedom System Modular palette platform that allows customers to create custom makeup palettes by mixing and matching interchangeable eyeshadows, blushes, bronzers, powders, and highlighters in personalized configurations.
- INGLOT LAB Derma-cosmetics skincare sub-brand featuring scientifically-formulated creams, serums, face oils, makeup removers, and eye patches with functional active ingredients such as Centella Asiatica Extract and SPF protection.
- Freedom System Eye Shadows Pressed powder eyeshadows available in multiple finishes (Matte NF, Pearl, Shine, Soft Matte, Twinkle, Sparkling, Rainbow DS NF, Rainbow Matte, Creamy Pigment, HD) with 70+ matte shades, designed to fit into Freedom System palettes.
- Freedom System Face Blush Face blush products including Freedom System Radiant Skin Face Blush (25 shades), Cream Blush Velvet Feeling, and Cream Blush Tan Feeling with buildable color and smooth application.
- Freedom System Bronzer Face bronzing products including Freedom System Always The Sun Matte Face Bronzer, Freedom System Cream Bronzer Tan Feeling, and Multicolour Bronzing Powder.
- Freedom System HD Sculpting Powder High-definition contouring powder with HD pigments for sculpting and defining facial features, available in 12 shades with translucent coverage.
- AMC Eyeliner Gel Professional-grade gel eyeliner known for creamy application, long-lasting crease-proof finish, and high pigmentation, favored by professional makeup artists.
- Lip Products Comprehensive lip line including Lipsticks (31+ shades), Liquid Lipsticks (Glazed Lips SPF 50+), Lip Glosses, Lip Liners (Velvet Define, Creamy Soft, Soft Precision), Lip Care, and the Kiss Catcher Lipstick collection.
- Foundations and Concealers Face base products including HD Perfect Coverup Foundation (19 shades), Skin-Perfecting CC Face Cream SPF 30, and Under Eye Corrective Illuminator with high pigmentation and buildable coverage.
- Nail Products (O2M, Nail Enamel, Hybrid) Nail care and color line including O2M oxygen-permeable nail polish, Nail Enamel, Hybrid Nail Polishes, French Manicure collection, Natural Origin line, Base & Top Coat, and Soap Effect Nail Conditioner.
- Makeup Brushes Professional-grade makeup brushes including face, eye, and lip brushes, brush sets, brush belts and cases, brush cleanser, applicators, and the INGLOT PLAYINN brush line.
- INGLOT PLAYINN Playful, accessible sub-brand featuring colorful palettes, makeup brushes, and nail products designed for creativity and experimentation at approachable price points.
- Duraline Universal mixing liquid that transforms any powder eyeshadow into a liquid liner, providing versatility and extended wear for custom eye looks.
- Makeup Remover Products Makeup removal solutions including Liquid Makeup Remover, Wipes, Face Toner, and Micellar Water for effective cleansing and skincare preparation.
Quantifiable outcome
- 100% of participants confirmed skin hydration and no white cast in clinical tests for INGLOT LAB Face Cream SPF 50
Companies that use Inglot
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Inglot technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Inglot partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators1 record
Inglot competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- MAC Cosmetics: Global professional color cosmetics leader with deep pro-MUA heritage and broad shade ranges. Most direct comparable to INGLOT in terms of artist-grade positioning, modular product philosophy, and multi-category makeup portfolio.
- Charlotte Tilbury: Premium celebrity-MUA-founded color cosmetics and skincare brand. Comparable to INGLOT on professional credibility, Hollywood/editorial endorsements, and recent skincare line extension via Pillow Talk and skincare franchises.
- Fenty Beauty: LVMH-backed celebrity color cosmetics brand launched with industry-shaking inclusive shade range. Competes with INGLOT directly on shade breadth, social media-led consumer brand-building, and broad category coverage (face, lips, eyes).
- NARS Cosmetics: Professional-grade color cosmetics brand (Estée Lauder-owned) with strong pro-MUA heritage and bold pigmentation. Closely comparable to INGLOT on artist positioning, HD-quality formulations, and core face/eye/lip portfolio.
- Huda Beauty: Social media-driven color cosmetics brand known for shade range and influencer-led marketing. Comparable to INGLOT on multi-category portfolio (eyes, face, lips, skincare), Middle East origin, and global DTC + retail distribution.
- Pat McGrath Labs: Celebrity MUA-founded prestige color cosmetics brand with cult pigment products. Comparable to INGLOT on pro-artist origins, editorial visibility, and high-pigmentation formulation philosophy.
- Morphe: Professional makeup brush and color cosmetics brand with strong pro-artist associations and accessible price point. Comparable to INGLOT on brush portfolio, pro-MUA co-created product lines, and large palette offerings.
- KVD Beauty: Vegan, high-pigment color cosmetics brand with strong tattoo/artist aesthetic. Comparable to INGLOT on bold pigmentation, professional positioning, and modernized shade range.
- Anastasia Beverly Hills: Prestige brow and color cosmetics brand with modular palette heritage and broad professional reach. Comparable to INGLOT on brow/eye focus, modular palette architecture, and celebrity/MUA-driven brand building.
Broad incumbents
- L'Oréal Paris (Makeup Division): Mass-market color cosmetics giant with global R&D, distribution, and marketing scale. Overlaps with INGLOT's broad face/eye/lip portfolio and serves as the benchmark for what an independent player must out-execute to gain share.
Market position
Strengths1 record
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat2 records
Key risks1 record
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Valuation estimate
Inglot leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Inglot funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Inglot M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Inglot
What does Inglot do?
INGLOT manufactures and sells color cosmetics and skincare products, centered on its proprietary Freedom System modular palette platform that allows customers to build custom palettes from interchangeable eyeshadows, blushes, bronzers, powders, and highlighters. The product range spans lip products, foundations, eyeliners, makeup brushes, nail polishes, accessories, and the INGLOT LAB derma-cosmetic skincare line featuring SPF and active-ingredient formulations.
Is Inglot a public or private company?
Inglot is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Inglot founded?
Inglot was founded in 1983. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is Inglot based?
Inglot is headquartered in New York, United States, in the North America region.
How does Inglot make money?
One revenue line is on record: direct E-commerce Sales.
Who are Inglot's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are MAC Cosmetics, Charlotte Tilbury, Fenty Beauty, NARS Cosmetics, Huda Beauty, Pat McGrath Labs, Morphe, KVD Beauty and Anastasia Beverly Hills. L'Oréal Paris (Makeup Division) is listed as a broad incumbent.
Does Inglot have an API?
No public API is recorded for Inglot.
What industry is Inglot in?
Inglot's product category is Color Cosmetics. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRABACAF, Makeup Palettes & Sets (Curated Palettes, Gift Sets, Multi-use Kits), with a secondary code of CRABACAA, Face Makeup (Foundation, Concealer, Powder, Blush, Bronzer, Highlighter). Its NAICS code is 32561 and its SIC code is 2844.