MS GLOW
MS GLOW is an Indonesian beauty brand founded in 2013 under PT. Kosmetika Cantik Indonesia, selling skincare, body care, and cosmetics via e-commerce, a multi-tier reseller network, and 14 aesthetic clinic branches, featuring proprietary WhiteCellDNA nano-encapsulation technology.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2013
- HeadquartersMalang, Indonesia
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What MS GLOW does
MS GLOW is an Indonesian beauty brand founded in 2013 and operated under the parent company PT. Kosmetika Cantik Indonesia. The company sells skincare, body care, and cosmetics products to Indonesian consumers (primarily women) and, increasingly, to men and younger demographics. Its core product portfolio spans the Whitening Day/Night Cream series, Black Diamond Serum Moisturizer, Deep Treatment Essence, Hydra Spicule Eye Treatment Serum, and the patented WhiteCellDNA serum line, alongside sub-brands MS Glow Cosmetics (makeup) and MS Body Cares (body treatment). The proprietary WhiteCellDNA ingredient, developed in-house using nano-encapsulation technology, is the technical centerpiece across the serum, night cream, and body essence product families. Additional proprietary formulations include Hydrolyzed Sponge Spicule & Stem Cell technology at 10,000 PPM concentration used in the eye treatment serum.
MS GLOW operates a multi-channel go-to-market model combining direct-to-consumer e-commerce via msglowid.com, an extensive tiered reseller network (Distributors, Agents, Members, Resellers) across Indonesia and international markets, and 14 MS GLOW Aesthetic Clinic branches in major Indonesian cities offering professional treatments such as Laser, Meso, skin rejuvenation, V shape, and microdermabrasion. The MS GLOW Skin Analyzer mobile app adds a digital layer for facial skin analysis, video consultation with beauty experts, and product purchasing. The company holds BPOM certification (e.g., NA 18201901745), Halal certification, and clinical testing compliance, all of which are required for cosmetics sold in Indonesia. Pricing is unit-based at Rp 69,000–99,000 per product with no subscription tiers disclosed.
Revenue is generated through three primary streams: direct product sales via e-commerce and clinics (one-time unit purchases), professional aesthetic clinic services, and reseller network transaction volume. Customer concentration is low — the brand serves millions of fragmented individual consumers across multiple segments rather than enterprise anchors. Distribution covers Indonesia and international markets via the reseller network, with the physical clinic footprint concentrated domestically. The company has accumulated multiple brand awards (MURI 2021, Marketeers OMNI Brands Of The Year 2020, Indonesia Best Brand Award 2020, WOW Brand 2022 Gold Champion), signaling sustained market presence. MS GLOW remains privately held with no disclosed institutional funding rounds or cap table detail.
MS GLOW firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- MS GLOW
- Legal name
- PT. Kosmetika Cantik Indonesia
- Website
- https://msglowid.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2013
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- MS GLOW is an Indonesian beauty brand founded in 2013 under PT. Kosmetika Cantik Indonesia, selling skincare, body care, and cosmetics via e-commerce, a multi-tier reseller network, and 14 aesthetic clinic branches, featuring proprietary WhiteCellDNA nano-encapsulation technology.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
MS GLOW industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Skincare and Cosmetics
- NAICS
- Cosmetics, Beauty Supplies, and Perfume Retailers (456120), Hair, Nail, and Skin Care Services (81211)
- SIC
- Soap, Detergents, Cleang Preparations, Perfumes, Cosmetics (2840), Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Professional/Backbar Skincare (Esthetician & Spa Use) (CRABAAAK)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Professional Skincare & Facial Treatments (CRABALAF), Body & All-Over Color (Body Makeup, Leg/Body Tint, Glitter, Shimmer Oils) (CRABACAG)
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Where MS GLOW is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Malang
- HQ country
- Indonesia
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices2 records
Markets served
MS GLOW business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Direct Skincare & Cosmetics Sales: MS GLOW generates primary revenue through direct sales of skincare products (serums, creams, toners, cleansers) and cosmetics to end consumers via e-commerce website and physical aesthetic clinics.
- MS GLOW Aesthetic Clinic Services: Revenue from aesthetic clinic services including Laser, Meso, skin rejuvenation, V shape, microdermabrasion, and beauty transformation treatments performed by expert doctors.
- Distributor, Agent & Reseller Network: Revenue from sales through official seller network including Distributors, Agents, Members, and Resellers across Indonesia and international markets.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Whitening Night Cream - Rp. 85.000 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | White BB Premium - Rp. 90.000 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | White Caviar Toner - Rp. 70.000 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Authentic Melting Balm - Rp. 69.000 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Hydra Spicule Eye Treatment Serum - Rp. 99.000 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Deep Treatment Essence - Not publicly disclosed |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
MS GLOW product offering
Product offeringCore offering
MS GLOW manufactures and sells skincare, body care, and cosmetics products using its proprietary WhiteCellDNA nano-encapsulation technology, distributed through its official e-commerce website, an official seller network of distributors, agents, members, and resellers across Indonesia and internationally, and 14 MS GLOW Aesthetic Clinic branches. The portfolio covers the Whitening series (Day/Night Cream), Deep Treatment Essence, Black Diamond Serum Moisturizer, Hydra Spicule Eye Treatment Serum, Ultimate and Whitening Booster Series, MS Glow Cosmetics (Authentic Melting Balm, Authentic Glow Blush On), and MS Body Cares, complemented by the MS GLOW Skin Analyzer mobile app for personalized skin analysis and expert video consultation.
Product overview
MS GLOW is a comprehensive beauty brand portfolio comprising multiple sub-brands and product lines under PT. Kosmetika Cantik Indonesia. The core MS GLOW brand offers skincare products including the patented WhiteCellDNA serums and creams using nano-encapsulation technology, the Whitening series (Night Cream, Day Cream), Deep Treatment Essence, and Black Diamond Serum Moisturizer. MS Glow Cosmetics sub-brand provides makeup including Authentic Melting Balm lip products and Authentic Glow Blush On. MS Body Cares covers body treatment products. The ecosystem is complemented by MS Glow Aesthetic Clinic (14 branches offering professional treatments like Laser, Meso, and microdermabrasion) and the MS GLOW Skin Analyzer mobile application for skin analysis and consultation. The company also offers specialized products like Hydra Spicule Eye Treatment Serum and various booster series.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- MS Glow Cosmetics: Cosmetics sub-brand of MS GLOW offering makeup and beauty products.
- MS Body Cares
- MS GLOW Aesthetic Clinic
- MS GLOW Skin Analyzer
Products and services
- MS GLOW Skincare Brand Main skincare, body care, and cosmetics brand offering serums, creams, toners, cleansers, and beauty treatments for Indonesian consumers.
- MS Glow Cosmetics Cosmetics sub-brand under MS GLOW offering makeup products including Authentic Melting Balm lip products and Authentic Glow Blush On.
- MS Body Cares Body care product line under MS GLOW for body skin care and treatment.
- MS Glow Aesthetic Clinic Beauty clinic chain operated by MS GLOW with 14 branches in major Indonesian cities, offering professional treatments including Laser, Meso, skin rejuvenation, V shape, microdermabrasion, and beauty transformation services handled by expert doctors.
- WhiteCellDNA Serum Signature serum formulated with WhiteCellDNA using nano-encapsulation technology, one of MS GLOW's patented skincare ingredients, targeting skin brightening and rejuvenation.
- Deep Treatment Essence Essence treatment for deep skin hydration featuring Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide, Hyaluronic Acid, and Cactus Extract, designed to strengthen skin barrier and soothe redness and irritation. BPOM NA 18201901745 certified.
- Black Diamond Serum Moisturizer Premium moisturizer serum product featured as a best seller, designed for comprehensive skin hydration and nourishment.
- Whitening Night Cream Night cream product for overnight skin brightening and whitening treatment, priced at Rp. 85,000.
- Whitening Day Cream Day cream product for daytime skin brightening and protection, part of the Whitening series, priced at Rp. 85,000.
- White BB Premium BB cream product offering skin coverage and whitening benefits, new arrival product priced at Rp. 90,000.
- White Caviar Toner Toner product in the White Caviar line for skin brightening, new arrival priced at Rp. 70,000.
- Authentic Melting Balm Lip balm product available in multiple shades (1, 2, 3, 4) offering authentic melting texture for lip care and color, priced from Rp. 69,000.
- Authentic Glow Blush On Blush on product line available in multiple shades (Peache, Roshe, Grenat) for facial color enhancement.
- Hydra Spicule Eye Treatment Serum Eye treatment serum formulated with 10,000 PPM Hydrolyzed Sponge Spicule and Stem Cell technology for treating dark eye circles, supporting skin regeneration, and refreshing the eye area, priced at Rp. 99,000.
- MS GLOW Skin Analyzer Mobile App Mobile application for facial skin analysis enabling customers to identify their skin type and condition, consult with beauty experts via video, and purchase products directly.
- Ultimate Booster Series Booster serum series designed to address hyperpigmentation and skin brightening, with testimonials showing visible reduction of dark spots and improved skin radiance.
- Whitening Booster Series Skin brightening booster series designed to help achieve brighter and more even skin tone, introduced in 2020.
Quantifiable outcome
- 14 MS GLOW Aesthetic Clinic branches across Indonesian cities
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use MS GLOW
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
MS GLOW technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration1 record
AI capability1 record
Feature3 records
MS GLOW partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- PT. Kosmetika Cantik IndonesiacorePT. Kosmetika Cantik Indonesia is the parent company under which MS GLOW operates as one of its brand lines, alongside MS Glow Cosmetics and MS Body Cares. MS GLOW Aesthetic Clinic is also under this parent company.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
MS GLOW competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Scarlett Whitening: Celebrity-endorsed Indonesian whitening body and skincare brand that competes with MS GLOW's MS Body Cares and Whitening series on influencer-led social selling, similar price band, and overlapping whitening positioning.
- Wardah: Indonesia's largest halal-certified mass-market skincare and cosmetics brand, owned by PT Paragon Technology and Innovation. Competes head-to-head with MS GLOW on whitening skincare, halal certification, BPOM approvals, multi-channel distribution through resellers, and mass-market price points.
- Pixy Cosmetics: Indonesian mass-market color cosmetics brand (formerly Kalbe). Overlaps with MS Glow Cosmetics on lip, face, and everyday makeup SKUs and similar reseller-led distribution.
- Somethinc: Indonesian skincare brand focused on actives-driven serums and toners targeting a younger digital-native consumer. Competes with MS Glow on serum innovation, e-commerce-first distribution, and whitening/brightening product positioning.
- Emina Cosmetics: Paragon-owned youth-skincare and color cosmetics brand targeting Gen Z and millennial women. Overlaps with MS Glow Cosmetics sub-brand in lip and face makeup, and competes on affordable pricing and reseller network distribution.
- Safi Indonesia: Halal-positioned skincare brand operating in Indonesia under Wipro/Unilever heritage. Overlaps with MS Glow on halal-certified skincare, whitening range, and wider Indonesian distribution through pharmacies and modern trade.
Emerging players
- Avoskin: Indonesian skincare brand emphasizing natural actives and clean formulations. Competes on serum innovation and a digitally native consumer base; similar price tier to MS Glow's premium serums but smaller clinic footprint.
- The Originote: Indonesian mass-market skincare brand built on viral social commerce and affordable hyaluronic acid and niacinamide serums. Direct overlap with MS Glow in brightening/hydration essentials at Rp 50,000-Rp 100,000 price points.
Broad incumbents
- Pond's Indonesia (Unilever): Multinational skincare brand with a longstanding presence in Indonesia. Competes with MS Glow on face creams, whitening, and brightening skincare, with broader product portfolio and global R&D advantages but less local halal positioning.
- Garnier Indonesia (L'Oreal): Global mass-market skincare brand under L'Oreal competing in Indonesia on brightening and acne-care lines. Overlaps with MS Glow's whitening portfolio and acne/blemish positioning.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
MS GLOW social profiles
Digital presenceMS GLOW compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance3 records
MS GLOW financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
MS GLOW leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
MS GLOW funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
MS GLOW M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about MS GLOW
What does MS GLOW do?
MS GLOW manufactures and sells skincare, body care, and cosmetics products using its proprietary WhiteCellDNA nano-encapsulation technology, distributed through its official e-commerce website, an official seller network of distributors, agents, members, and resellers across Indonesia and internationally, and 14 MS GLOW Aesthetic Clinic branches. The portfolio covers the Whitening series (Day/Night Cream), Deep Treatment Essence, Black Diamond Serum Moisturizer, Hydra Spicule Eye Treatment Serum, Ultimate and Whitening Booster Series, MS Glow Cosmetics (Authentic Melting Balm, Authentic Glow Blush On), and MS Body Cares, complemented by the MS GLOW Skin Analyzer mobile app for personalized skin analysis and expert video consultation.
Is MS GLOW a public or private company?
MS GLOW is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was MS GLOW founded?
MS GLOW was founded in 2013. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is MS GLOW based?
MS GLOW is headquartered in Malang, Indonesia, in the Asia region.
How does MS GLOW make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Direct Skincare & Cosmetics Sales are the primary driver. The others are MS GLOW Aesthetic Clinic Services and distributor, Agent & Reseller Network.
Who are MS GLOW's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Scarlett Whitening, Wardah, Pixy Cosmetics, Somethinc, Emina Cosmetics and Safi Indonesia. Emerging players are Avoskin and The Originote. Broad incumbents are Pond's Indonesia (Unilever) and Garnier Indonesia (L'Oreal).
Does MS GLOW have an API?
No public API is recorded for MS GLOW.
What industry is MS GLOW in?
MS GLOW's product category is Skincare and Cosmetics. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRABAAAK, Professional/Backbar Skincare (Esthetician & Spa Use), with a secondary code of CRABALAF, Professional Skincare & Facial Treatments. Its NAICS code is 456120 and its SIC code is 2840.