Cosmetec

What Cosmetec does

Cosmetec is an Italian B2B contract manufacturer of cosmetics, founded in 2001 and headquartered at Strada Provinciale 235 km 46 in Chieve, province of Cremona. The company — 'azienda specializzata produzione cosmetici conto terzi' (a company specialized in third-party cosmetic production) — develops, formulates, and produces custom make-up (lipsticks, glosses, eyeshadows, eyeliners, mascaras, foundations, concealers, primers), with extended capabilities into skincare and toiletries products for beauty brands that lack in-house manufacturing.

The operating model is project-based contract manufacturing, anchored by tailor-made formulation and an in-house production technology stack. The company states it developed proprietary equipment and software-controlled processes internally to guarantee precision and quality during both development and industrialization. It holds ISO 9001:2015 quality management certification and ISO 22716:2007 GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice for cosmetics), and is an authorized production facility for natural and biological cosmetics under CCPB, COSMOS ICEA, and NATRUE. Pricing is project-specific and not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales: a dedicated design team engages beauty brands directly, supplemented by trade show presence (Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna, Polo Innovation Day), corporate website (cosmetec.it), and corporate social channels (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook).

Since 2020, Cosmetec has operated under a multi-shareholder ownership consortium with Moroni Amato Group (an Italian household and personal care conglomerate established in 1955, with personal care subsidiary Euthalia Cosmetics) and So.di.co. Group (owned by the Colomboni family and recognized internationally for cosmetics distribution, body/hair/depilation care, and dietary supplements/cosmeceuticals through ProGoodLife). The combined new group reported 130 million EUR in 2020 revenue, though Cosmetec's standalone revenue is not disclosed. The group structure enabled Cosmetec to expand from pure make-up into skincare and toiletries. Headcount is stated in the 11–50 range, consistent with the legal entity Cosmetec srl; the company continues to actively invest in product innovation (Natural Liquid Lipstick launched September 2024) and co-development partnerships (Fabulous Lip Oil with Cosmoprof, Lumson, Grafiche I.M.P.).

Name

Cosmetec

Legal name

Cosmetec srl

Website

https://cosmetec.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cosmetec is an Italian B2B contract cosmetics manufacturer founded in 2001, formulating and producing custom make-up, skincare, and toiletries products for beauty brands. It holds ISO 9001, ISO 22716 GMP, and CCPB/COSMOS ICEA/NATRUE natural-cosmetics certifications and operates under a consortium with Moroni Amato Group and So.di.co. Group since 2020.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Senago

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Contract Manufacturing Services: Cosmetec generates revenue through third-party cosmetic manufacturing services, providing formulation development, design, and production for makeup and beauty brands. The company offers full-service capabilities including technical support for makeup, skincare, and toiletries products, operating on a project-based contract manufacturing model.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cosmetec is a B2B contract manufacturer specialized in the production of cosmetic products on behalf of third-party beauty brands. The company provides full-service capabilities spanning formulation development, design, industrialization, and manufacturing of makeup (lip, eye, face), skincare, and toiletries products. It offers tailor-made project execution delivering exclusive products, with production equipment developed in-house and supported by sophisticated software for precision and qualitative reliability.

Product overview

Cosmetec is a contract cosmetics manufacturing company (B2B/third-party production) offering a continuously evolving product portfolio across five main categories: Lips (Labbra), Eyes (Occhi), Face (Viso), Special Formulas, and Special Effect products. The company provides tailor-made project development for customized products including base line products, exclusive special effect lines, and full-service project management. Their product range spans lipsticks, glosses, eyeshadows, eyeliners, mascaras, foundations, concealers, primers, and specialty formulations with innovative textures and finishes. Cosmetec also offers design and project planning services alongside manufacturing to provide complete product solutions.

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Products and services

• Labbra (Lips) — Contract Manufacturing Contract manufacturing of lip cosmetic products for beauty brands, including moisturizing lipsticks, luminous and matt finishes, lip liner pencils, transparent glosses, and chubby lip products with targeted and tested functions.
• Occhi (Eyes) — Contract Manufacturing Contract manufacturing of eye cosmetic products for beauty brands, including matt, pearlescent, and metallic eyeshadows, eye liner, eye pencils, and mascara with textures and finishes designed for different needs.
• Viso (Face) — Contract Manufacturing Contract manufacturing of face cosmetic products for beauty brands, including emulsions, impalpable and transparent powders, liquid and compact foundations, stick and flaconnette concealers, chubby formats, and primer/fixer products.
• Special Formulas — Contract Manufacturing Contract manufacturing of body products and specialty cosmetic formulations including body oil with glitter, lip scrub paired with balm, hand cream, eye makeup remover, and additional formulations for creative expression.
• Special Effect — Custom Projects Customized project manufacturing service delivering special-effect cosmetic products including swirl gloss, poured products with insert, bicolor face illuminants, duo or trio lipsticks, and transparent stick with stars.
• Natural Liquid Lipstick Innovative liquid lipstick formulated with 100% natural-origin ingredients, featuring a comfortable and creamy texture that glides on the lips providing high yield and lasting comfort with an elegant matte finish that does not dry out the lips.
• Fabulous Lip Oil Hydrating and nourishing lip treatment oil created through a collaboration of Cosmetec (formulation), Lumson (packaging), Grafiche I.M.P. (printing), and Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna, donated to support Komen Italia's Race for the Cure; lightweight and silky formula with high-quality selected ingredients for immediate and lasting daily use.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• So.di.co. Group (Colomboni Family)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020The So.di.co. group, owned by the Colomboni family, is recognized internationally for its extensive distribution network and high-end cosmetics production. They are leaders in body, hair, and depilation care products, and through subsidiary ProGoodLife, design, develop, and industrialize dietary supplements and cosmeceutical products. Their involvement brought additional industrial, logistics, and commercial synergies.
• Cosmoprof Worldwide BolognacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCosmetec partners with Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna, one of the world's leading beauty trade shows. Together with Lumson and Grafiche I.M.P., they supported Komen Italia and the Race for the Cure event. Cosmoprof donated the Fabulous Lip Oil, a product created through collaboration of Cosmetec (formulation), Lumson (packaging), and Grafiche I.M.P. (printing).
• LumsonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLumson is a leading company in the design, development, production, and decoration of primary packaging for skincare and makeup products. Partnered with Cosmetec for the Fabulous Lip Oil project, providing innovative packaging solutions.
• Grafiche I.M.P.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrafiche I.M.P. operates in printing and packaging across Milan, Brescia, and Bergamo. Partnered with Cosmetec for the Fabulous Lip Oil project, providing printing and packaging expertise.
• Komen ItaliaminorOthersCosmetec supports Komen Italia, an organization at the forefront of fighting breast cancer, through participation in the Race for the Cure event in Bologna (September 2024).

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mana Products: US-based contract manufacturer of color cosmetics and skincare, serving prestige and masstige brands. Direct functional peer with similar tailor-made formulation and full-service contract manufacturing model, albeit geographically Western.
• Intercos: Leading Italian contract manufacturer of color cosmetics and skincare products for global prestige and indie brands. Direct functional peer to Cosmetec — same B2B CDMO model focused on makeup formulation and industrial production out of Italy.
• Ancorotti Cosmetics: Italian-headquartered contract manufacturer specializing in mascara, lip products, and other color cosmetics for international beauty brands. Highly comparable in scale, geography, and product category to Cosmetec's lips/eyes/face portfolio.
• Alkos Cosmetics: Italian-based contract manufacturer of color cosmetics and skincare pencils, supplying European and international brands. Comparable in scale and category mix to Cosmetec's make-up focus.
• Chromavis: Italian contract manufacturer dedicated to make-up products (face, eyes, lips), serving European and global beauty brands. Directly comparable B2B CDMO focused on color cosmetics with a similar Italian footprint.
• Schwan-Stabilo Cosmetics: German CDMO within the Schwan-Stabilo group, producing color cosmetics and pencils for global brands. Directly comparable in tailor-made cosmetics formulation and private-label manufacturing.

Others

• Lumson: Italian leader in primary packaging design and production for skincare and make-up brands. Adjacent value-chain participant rather than competitor — Cosmetec and Lumson co-developed the Fabulous Lip Oil for Cosmoprof/Komen Italia, illustrating a complementary supplier relationship typical in cosmetic CDMO ecosystems.

Broad incumbents

• Cosmax: Korean-headquartered global cosmetics OEM/ODM with color cosmetics among its core categories, serving many of the largest beauty brands worldwide. A much larger incumbent in the same B2B contract manufacturing space; broader portfolio and multi-region footprint place it as a broad incumbent comparable.
• Kolmar Korea: Major Korean cosmetics OEM/ODM with a global manufacturing footprint and deep expertise in color cosmetics. Comparable as a broad incumbent B2B cosmetics contract manufacturer operating well above Cosmetec's scale.

Regional players

• McBride: European private-label and contract manufacturer of personal care and household products, including cosmetics-adjacent categories, primarily serving retailers and brands across Europe. Comparable as a regional European B2B contract manufacturer, though with less color cosmetics specialization than Cosmetec.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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