Cosmetic Lab

What Cosmetic Lab does

Cosmetic Lab Inc. is an R&D-driven cosmetic contract manufacturer headquartered in Downey, California, in continuous operation since its 2005 founding. The company delivers full-service contract manufacturing and private-label production for cosmetic brands, covering skin care (cleanser, Bio-Cellulose and sheet masks, toner, essence, serum, lotion, cream, sleep mask) and color cosmetics (mascara, liquid lipstick and tint, liquid foundation, primer, solid lipstick). The technology stack centers on automated compounding and filling, including high-speed ultra homogenizer mixers with vacuum, high-shear dispersion mixers with vacuum, a 3 roll mill, and automated filling lines, supported by an in-house R&D and microbial testing laboratory for formula stability, analytical, and compatibility testing.

Revenue is generated through B2B contract manufacturing relationships: quote-based pricing on custom formulations and production runs that include formulation/R&D, compounding, filling, packaging, and QC/QA. The customer experience team handles direct inquiries via the company website and email ([email protected]), funneling inbound prospects into custom manufacturing programs. The company's competitive position rests on a K-Beauty access channel via a satellite R&D Center in South Korea, an unusually broad regulatory footprint (FDA, ISO 22716-2007, ISO 9001:2015, cGMP, EcoCert COSMOS ORGANIC, OTC, ATF), and supplier-diversity credentials (Woman-Owned Business Enterprise, Minority Business Enterprise). Geographic reach is described as global, though the physical footprint remains a single Southern California facility.

Name

Cosmetic Lab

Legal name

Cosmetic Lab Inc.

Website

https://cosmeticlabinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Cosmetic Lab Inc. is an R&D-driven cosmetic contract manufacturer in Downey, California, founded in 2005. It produces private-label skin care and color cosmetics for global brands using automated compounding and filling, supported by a satellite R&D center in South Korea.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cosmetic Contract Manufacturing

NAICS

Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561)

SIC

Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844)

akta.pro primary industry

Tissue Converting & Private Label Manufacturing (IMAMAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Natural/Organic & Clean Skincare (CRABAAAH), Primary Packaging (Bottles, Jars, Tubes, Jugs) (IMALAJAA)

Keywords

• Cosmetic contract manufacturing
• Private label cosmetics
• Skin care manufacturing
• Color cosmetics production
• Custom cosmetic formulation

Headquarters

HQ city

Downey

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Contract Manufacturing Services: Full-service contract manufacturing for skin care and color cosmetic products including R&D formulation, compounding, filling, packaging, and QC/QA services. Revenue is generated through production contracts with cosmetic brands.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Cosmetic Lab Inc. is an R&D-driven cosmetic contract manufacturer providing custom formulation, compounding, filling, packaging, and QC/QA services for skin care and color cosmetic products. The company produces private label and custom-manufactured items such as cleansers, Bio-Cellulose masks, toners, serums, creams, mascaras, liquid lipsticks, foundations, and primers on behalf of cosmetic brands. Operations are based at a single FDA-registered, ISO-certified facility in Downey, California, supported by a satellite R&D Center in South Korea.

Product overview

Cosmetic Lab Inc is an R&D-driven cosmetic contract manufacturer offering a unified portfolio of private label and custom manufacturing services. The core offerings consist of Skin Care Products (cleanser, Bio-Cellulose mask, toner, essence, serum, lotion, cream, sleep mask) and Color Cosmetics (mascara, liquid lipstick and tint, liquid foundation, primer, solid lipstick), supported by R&D Laboratory Services for custom formulation, color matching, and testing, and Manufacturing Services for compounding, filling, packaging, and quality assurance. The company leverages automation-driven capabilities and partnerships with a satellite R&D center in South Korea to deliver K-Beauty innovations to clients globally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Skin Care Products (Contract Manufacturing) Contract-manufactured skin care product line for cosmetic brands, including cleanser, Bio-Cellulose mask, toner, essence, serum, lotion, cream, and sleep mask, custom formulated and produced to client specifications.
• Color Cosmetics (Contract Manufacturing) Contract-manufactured color cosmetic product line for cosmetic and private label brands, including mascara, liquid lipstick and tint, liquid foundation, primer, and solid lipstick, with custom color matching to client specifications.
• R&D Laboratory Services Custom cosmetic formulation, modification of existing formulas, color matching, internal stability and microbial testing, physical property tests, and compatibility tests delivered to cosmetic brand clients.
• Manufacturing Services End-to-end contract manufacturing services including compounding, filling, packaging, and QC/QA for skin care and color cosmetic products, supported by automated filling lines for fast turnaround.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fast turnaround time through automation filling lines
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Mana Products: Long-established US-based cosmetic contract manufacturer focused on skincare, color cosmetics, and OTC, serving indie and established brands; directly comparable to Cosmetic Lab in R&D-driven custom formulation, OTC capability, and B2B contract manufacturing model.
• Maesa Group: Beauty-focused contract manufacturer and brand incubator providing formulation, manufacturing, and packaging services for beauty brands; comparable to Cosmetic Lab as a B2B services partner supporting indie brand creation and white-label manufacturing.
• Seacliff Beauty: California-based cosmetics and personal care contract manufacturer with formulation, filling, and packaging capabilities targeting indie and emerging beauty brands; directly comparable to Cosmetic Lab in geography, category focus, and B2B CMO model.
• Bo International: Manufacturer and supplier of natural and organic skincare, hair care, and cosmetic products offering custom formulation and private label services; comparable to Cosmetic Lab in third-party manufacturing with organic/EcoCert-like positioning and global brand clients.
• Elcatech: US-based cosmetic contract manufacturer offering custom skincare and color cosmetic formulation, compounding, and filling for emerging brands; closely comparable to Cosmetic Lab in service scope, target customer (indie beauty brands), and flexible low-MOQ model.
• KDC/CoValence Laboratories: Specialty contract manufacturer offering custom formulation, compounding, and filling for skincare and OTC; comparable to Cosmetic Lab as a US-based B2B CMO targeting indie and emerging beauty brands with flexible MOQs and full-service lab-to-bottle capability.
• Cosmetics & Co (TNT Group): Italian-based full-service cosmetics contract manufacturer with formulation, filling, and packaging for skincare and color cosmetics; comparable to Cosmetic Lab as a turnkey CMO with EU and US operations serving indie and prestige beauty brands.

Others

• Albéa Group: Global leader in beauty packaging and full-service solutions including contract manufacturing adjacent to Cosmetic Lab's operations; comparable as an adjacent ecosystem enabler serving many of the same indie and mass beauty customers, though specialized more in packaging than formulation.

Broad incumbents

• Intercos: One of the largest global cosmetics contract manufacturers serving color cosmetics, skincare, and hair care brands; comparable to Cosmetic Lab as a multi-category CMO with R&D and color-matching expertise, but operating at multinational scale with broader geographic reach.
• Cosmax: Large global cosmetics contract manufacturer with deep Korean roots and a significant K-Beauty R&D engine; comparable to Cosmetic Lab as a turnkey skincare and color cosmetics CMO for indie and mass brands, but at meaningfully greater scale and with multi-region facilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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