Groupe GM Cosmética Portugal

What Groupe GM Cosmética Portugal does

Groupe GM Cosmética Portugal is a Portuguese B2B contract manufacturer specializing exclusively in solid (waterless) cosmetics, operating from an ISO 7 cleanroom-equipped facility in the Neiva Industrial Zone, Viana do Castelo. The company runs two complementary go-to-market models: a fully customized Private Label service in which client R&D and branding teams co-develop formulations from concept through packaging and regulatory compliance, and a White Label service that draws on a catalogue of more than 100 ready-to-market SKU formulations across baby care, haircare, facial and body care, deodorants, sun protection sticks, intimate hygiene, and pet grooming. Manufacturing is built around two solid-format processes — cold extrusion of compressed dough into bars, and melt-and-pour into molds or primary packaging — with multi-stage organoleptic, physico-chemical, and stability quality controls on every batch.

The company serves brand-side customers (cosmetics and personal care brands, retailers developing own-label lines, hospitality and wellness operators, and pet care brands) and does not sell directly to end consumers; products reach the market under the client's own brand through retail, e-commerce, and amenity channels. Revenue is generated through per-project negotiated contracts on the basis of formulation complexity, volume, and packaging requirements, with no publicly disclosed pricing. The firm holds an unusually deep compliance stack for its size, including ISO 22716 GMP (since 2013), ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RSPO, COSMOS, EcoVadis Silver (2025), SMETA, and Portuguese veterinary-use manufacturing authorization (since 2021), supported by 466 on-site solar panels that supply 100% renewable energy under a Greenvolt Comunidades anchor-producer arrangement and a 93% manufacturing-waste recycling rate. Ownership is private and undisclosed; no parent company, venture funding, or institutional investor is referenced in the source material.

Name

Groupe GM Cosmética Portugal

Legal name

Groupe GM Cosmética Portugal

Website

https://gmcosmeticaportugal.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Groupe GM Cosmética Portugal is a Portuguese B2B contract manufacturer specializing in solid (waterless) cosmetics, offering Private Label and White Label services to beauty brands, retailers, hospitality operators, and pet care companies from its ISO 7 cleanroom facility in Viana do Castelo.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Contract Cosmetics Manufacturing

NAICS

Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561)

SIC

Soap, Detergents, Cleang Preparations, Perfumes, Cosmetics (2840), Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Label & Contract/White-Label Beauty Distribution (CRAOAEAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hair Care (Shampoo, Conditioner, Styling, Treatments) (CRADANAE), Hand & Body Care (Lotions, Creams, Body Oils) (CRADANAC), Deodorants & Antiperspirants (CRADANAA), Feminine Hygiene & Intimate Care (Wash, Wipes, Deodorants) (CRADANAG)

Keywords

• Private label cosmetics
• White label cosmetics
• Solid bar cosmetics
• Contract cosmetics manufacturing
• Personal care OEM

Headquarters

HQ city

Neiva, Viana do Castelo

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Private Label Manufacturing: Fully customized product development and manufacturing service for brands seeking exclusive solid cosmetic formulations tailored to their brand identity, values, and target audience. Clients collaborate directly with the company's R&D team from formulation through packaging and regulatory compliance.
2. White Label Manufacturing: Sale of ready-to-go solid cosmetic formulations from the company's existing product catalogue, with customization of branding and packaging. Enables faster market entry for brands seeking agile product development without the lead time of custom formulation.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Groupe GM Cosmética Portugal is a B2B contract manufacturer that develops and produces solid (waterless) personal care cosmetics for brand clients worldwide. The company operates two service models — Private Label (fully customized formulation, packaging, and regulatory co-development from concept to finished product) and White Label (ready-to-market catalogue products with branding customization). Its portfolio spans solid shampoos, conditioners, soaps, deodorants, lip and sun protection sticks, moisturizers, intimate cleansing bars, perfumes, and pet shampoo bars, manufactured via proprietary cold extrusion and melt-and-pour processes in an ISO 7 cleanroom.

Product overview

Groupe GM Cosmética Portugal is a B2B solid cosmetics manufacturer offering Private Label and White Label services. Their product portfolio includes solid shampoos, solid conditioners, solid soaps, deodorant sticks, lip protection sticks, sunscreen sticks, solid body moisturizers, intimate cleansing bars, solid perfumes, pet shampoo bars, baby/sensitive skin cleansing bars, and teen cleansing bars. The company also launched Solid Labs as a scientifically-engineered solid cosmetics line and entered the makeup category with Bronzer Stick. Manufacturing capabilities include cold extrusion and melt-and-pour processes, with a state-of-the-art ISO 7 cleanroom completed in 2022 for production of conditioners, solid moisturizers, balms, and deodorants.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Solid Labs: A new generation of solid cosmetics engineered with precision, performance and purpose. Scientific precision formulations engineered for structural stability, concentration and consistent performance.

Products and services

• Private Label Service Fully customized solid cosmetic product development and manufacturing service where brand clients collaborate directly with the company's R&D team from formulation through packaging and regulatory compliance to create exclusive products under the client's brand identity.
• White Label Service Ready-to-market solid cosmetic formulations selected from the company's existing product catalogue with branding and packaging customization, enabling faster market entry for brands and retailers seeking pre-validated, certified formulations.
• Solid Shampoo Concentrated solid-format shampoo bars that eliminate the need for plastic packaging and reduce water content, formulated with nourishing oils and botanical extracts for diverse haircare needs. Manufactured for B2B clients under their own brands.
• Solid Conditioner Concentrated solid-format hair conditioning bars offering formulations for different hair types including deeply moisturizing for dry hair, smoothing for straight hair, color-protecting for treated hair, and curl-defining for wavy or curly hair.
• Solid Soap Premium solid soap bars produced through saponification using sustainably sourced palm oil, olive oil, and coconut oil, featuring natural ingredients and harmonious blends for gentle everyday cleansing.
• Deodorant Stick Solid-format deodorant offering controlled, invisible coverage without wetness or white marks, with travel-ready spill-proof format and carefully selected textures including fragrance-free options for sensitive skin.
• Lip Protection Stick Protective lip care in solid stick format with barrier protection against environmental aggressors, enriched with nourishing butters, oils, and waxes; available in vegan, cruelty-free formulations free from mineral oils and synthetic fragrances.
• Sunscreen Stick Compact, mess-free solid sunscreen format for targeted application on face and tattoos, portable and leak-proof for everyday use and air travel with minimalist eco-conscious packaging.
• Solid Body Moisturizer Solid-format body hydration product enriched with cocoa butter, castor oil, beeswax, and vitamin E, providing deep nourishment with silky texture and protective film, available in stick format for targeted mess-free application.
• Intimate Cleansing Bar

Quantifiable outcome

• 93% of manufacturing waste is recycled, demonstrating industry-leading circular economy performance.
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Greenvolt ComunidadescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreenvolt Comunidades is a renewable energy community operator. Groupe GM Cosmética Portugal serves as an anchor energy producer within the community, with 466 solar panels installed at its facility generating 360 MWh annually for self-consumption and surplus sharing with the surrounding community. This partnership enables the company to meet its energy needs from 100% renewable sources while contributing to local decarbonization.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Cosmax: Korean-listed global ODM/OEM cosmetics manufacturer with R&D, formulation, and full private-label services for brand customers worldwide. Comparable business model of contract developing and manufacturing cosmetics and personal care for third-party brands.
• Ancorotti Cosmetics: Italian private-label and contract manufacturer specializing in color cosmetics and personal care, including solid and stick formats. Comparable as a European contract manufacturer serving indie and established beauty brands with custom development.
• Mana Products: US-based contract manufacturer of color cosmetics and skin care for brand customers, offering formulation, filling, and packaging. Comparable B2B manufacturing model serving beauty brands across multiple personal-care categories.
• Fiabila: French global contract manufacturer specializing in nail polish and color cosmetics for brand customers. Comparable B2B manufacturing model focused on color and personal care formats, including sticks, for third-party brands.
• Conter S.r.l. Italian contract manufacturer specializing in personal care and cosmetics including solid bar and stick formats. Direct competitor in European contract manufacturing for solid personal care with private-label capability.
• Intercos Group: One of the largest global contract manufacturers of cosmetic products (makeup, skincare, hair/body care) for brand owners. Directly comparable as a B2B ODM/OEM serving beauty brands with private-label and co-development services, albeit at much larger scale and across multiple categories.

Others

• Alchemy Ingredients: UK-based supplier of natural cosmetic ingredients and contract formulation services for personal care brands. Comparable as an adjacent formulation/services partner in the natural and sustainable personal-care supply chain, though not a finished-product manufacturer.

Broad incumbents

• Fareva: Large French-headquartered contract manufacturer with cosmetics, personal care, and home-care divisions. Comparable as a broader incumbent offering private-label and contract manufacturing services that overlap with Groupe GM's beauty and personal-care categories.

Regional players

• Colep Packaging: Portuguese-headquartered global contract manufacturer of personal care, beauty, and home-care products. Comparable as a fellow Iberian contract manufacturer serving brand customers in personal care, though operating at significantly larger scale and broader category scope.

Emerging players

• Lush Manufacturing: Lush pioneered solid-format personal care (bars, shampoo, conditioner) and operates in-house manufacturing. Comparable as a solid-format specialist with overlapping product categories (soap, shampoo bars, deodorants), although Lush primarily sells under its own brand rather than B2B.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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