ILJIN Cosmetics

What ILJIN Cosmetics does

ILJIN Cosmetics Co., Ltd. is a privately held Korean total beauty OEM/ODM manufacturer founded in 1962 and headquartered in Siheung-si, Gyeonggi-do. The company provides end-to-end contract manufacturing services — from product planning and R&D through formulation, pricing, and shipment — for domestic and international beauty brands, professional hair product companies, and quasi-drug producers. Its service scope spans skincare, haircare, body care, color cosmetics, baby care, functional cosmetics, and quasi-drugs, supported by a Central Research Institute with specialized teams in hair research, aerosol products, fragrance, and permeation science. Production infrastructure consists of 13 conveyor lines with flexible capacity from 100L to 5,000L, three independent charging rooms to prevent cross-contamination, and an MES quality management system. ILJIN holds CGMP (2015), ISO 22716, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 certifications and carries the Blue Shop environmental designation.

The company operates a diversified brand portfolio of nine proprietary sub-brands spanning professional hair care (CALON, Arte, Natubea), premium scalp management (Phytostory Premium, Doctor K, Chomokdam Jin), skin and body care (CFC LAB), aromatherapy hair care (Aromes), and the Egalite brand co-developed with a Japanese cosmetics partner. Distribution occurs through domestic hair salons, department stores, TV home shopping, cosmetic shops, and online stores, alongside international export to more than 30 countries across the Americas, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Oceania, anchored by a wholly-owned Beijing subsidiary. Proprietary technologies include Korea's first Cysteine Perm product (1976), micro emulsion stabilization, and liposome/capsulation delivery research. Leadership rests with CEO Seung-Woo Yoo, and the company is privately held with no disclosed institutional or parent ownership.

Name

ILJIN Cosmetics

Legal name

ILJIN Cosmetics Co., Ltd.

Website

https://iljincosmetics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ILJIN Cosmetics is a privately held Korean OEM/ODM cosmetics manufacturer founded in 1962, providing end-to-end contract manufacturing and nine proprietary brands across hair care, scalp management, skin/body care, and quasi-drugs to beauty brands and salons in 30+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Contract Cosmetics Manufacturing

NAICS

Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561)

SIC

Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844)

akta.pro primary industry

Hair Care (Shampoo, Conditioner, Styling, Treatments) (CRADANAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hand & Body Care (Lotions, Creams, Body Oils) (CRADANAC), Dermatology OTC & Skin Health (Acne Treatments, Eczema/Psoriasis OTC, Antifungals, Wart Removal) (CRADAMAF), Personal Fragrances (Perfume, Cologne, Body Sprays) (CRADANAD), Eye & Lip Skincare (CRABAAAC)

Keywords

• OEM cosmetics manufacturing
• ODM beauty products
• Professional hair care
• Contract cosmetics manufacturing
• Hair and skincare brands

Headquarters

HQ city

Siheung-si

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. OEM/ODM Contract Manufacturing: ILJIN Cosmetics manufactures cosmetics, sanitary aids, and professional hair products under client brands. They provide full-service product development from planning through production, serving as both OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) and ODM (Original Design Manufacturer) for domestic and international beauty brands.
2. Own Brand Product Sales: The company operates multiple proprietary brands including CALON (Standard Professional Brand), Phytostory Premium (Department Store Premium Scalp Management), Arte (Global Hair Brand), CFC LAB (Skin & Body & Hair Total Brand), Natubea (Vegetable Protein Hair Brand), Egalite (Co-developed with Japanese partner), Doctor K (Quasi-drug Scalp Management), Aromes (Aroma Massage Hair Brand), and Chomokdam Jin (Hair Loss Prevention).
3. Overseas Export: Revenue from exporting products to international markets in over 30 countries across the Americas, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, including both OEM/ODM products and proprietary brands.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

ILJIN Cosmetics is a Korean OEM/ODM contract manufacturer founded in 1962 that produces cosmetics, hair care, skin care, body care, color cosmetics, baby care, and quasi-drugs for beauty brands domestically and internationally. The company provides full-service product development from planning and R&D through formulation, manufacturing, packaging, and shipment, and concurrently operates nine proprietary consumer brands (CALON, Arte, Natubea, Egalite, Doctor K, Aromes, Chomokdam Jin, Phytostory Premium, CFC LAB).

Product overview

ILJIN Cosmetics is a total beauty OEM/ODM company offering a diverse portfolio of proprietary brands and contract manufacturing services. The company operates nine distinct brands spanning professional hair care (CALON, Arte, Natubea), scalp management (Phytostory Premium, Doctor K, Chomokdam Jin), skin and body care (CFC LAB), aromatherapy hair care (Aromes), and international co-development (Egalite with a Japanese partner). Core OEM/ODM services cover skincare, haircare, body care, color cosmetics, and quasi-drugs, providing end-to-end capabilities from product planning through R&D, formulation, manufacturing, and shipment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CALON: Standard Professional Brand
• Phytostory Premium
• Arte
• CFC LAB
• Natubea
• Egalite
• Doctor K
• Aromes
• Chomokdam Jin

Products and services

• OEM/ODM Contract Manufacturing Services Original Design Manufacturer (ODM) and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) services for cosmetics brands, professional hair product companies, and quasi-drug manufacturers. Covers full service from product planning and R&D through formulation, manufacturing, packaging, and shipment, with dedicated personnel assigned from the client request stage. Serves both domestic Korean brands and international clients across 30+ countries.
• CALON ILJIN's standard professional hair care brand targeting hair salons and beauty professionals with professional-grade products for in-salon services.
• Phytostory Premium Premium scalp management brand sold through Korean department store channels targeting high-end consumers seeking sophisticated formulations for scalp care.
• Arte ILJIN's harmonized global hair brand combining art and technique, designed for the international market across the company's 30+ country footprint.
• CFC LAB R&D-focused total brand spanning skin, body, and hair care categories, leveraging ILJIN's Central Research Institute capabilities.
• Natubea Vegetable protein-based hair care brand focused on plant-derived protein formulations for hair treatment and care.
• Egalite Hair care brand co-developed with a Japanese cosmetics partner with over 70 years of industry experience, leveraging bilateral formulation expertise.
• Doctor K Quasi-drug scalp management system brand offering functional scalp care products within ILJIN's regulated cosmetics portfolio.
• Aromes Aroma massage hair care brand utilizing aromatic oils for sensory and therapeutic hair care experiences.
• Chomokdam Jin Functional scalp management system brand focused on hair loss prevention and increased hair thickness.

Quantifiable outcome

• 63 years of cosmetic manufacturing experience
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 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

Feature6 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ancorotti Cosmetics: Ancorotti Cosmetics is one of Europe's largest cosmetics contract manufacturers producing color cosmetics, skincare, and personal care for global brands. Comparable to ILJIN as a multi-category OEM/ODM serving international brand customers with full development and manufacturing capabilities.
• Kolmar Korea: Kolmar Korea is a leading Korean cosmetics and health supplement OEM/ODM with extensive R&D and global brand relationships. Directly competes with ILJIN in contract manufacturing of cosmetics, hair care, and quasi-drugs for domestic and international brand owners.
• Mana Products: Mana Products is a leading US-based cosmetics contract manufacturer serving global beauty brands with formulation, manufacturing, and filling services. Directly comparable to ILJIN as a multi-category OEM/ODM with proprietary formulations for skincare, color cosmetics, and hair care.
• Intercos: Intercos is a global cosmetics contract manufacturer specializing in make-up, skincare, hair care, and body care products for prestige and mass brands. Comparable to ILJIN in its full-service OEM/ODM model and multi-category formulation capabilities for international brand customers.
• Cosmecca Korea: Cosmecca Korea is a Korean cosmetics contract manufacturer offering OEM/ODM services across skincare, makeup, and personal care. Operates the same B2B full-service model as ILJIN, serving brand customers domestically and for export.
• Cosmax: Cosmax is the largest Korean cosmetics OEM/ODM, providing contract manufacturing for global beauty brands across skincare, color cosmetics, and hair care. Directly comparable to ILJIN as a full-service contract manufacturer serving international brand customers from a Korean production base.
• Alkos Cosmetics: Alkos Cosmetics is a French contract manufacturer of color cosmetics, skincare, and personal care products for European and international brands. Comparable to ILJIN as a multi-category OEM/ODM partner serving global brand customers with formulation and manufacturing capabilities.

Broad incumbents

• LG H&H: LG Household & Health Care is a major Korean consumer goods manufacturer with cosmetics, personal care, and household brands (The History of Whoo, SU:M37°, O HUI). Comparable to ILJIN as a Korean beauty manufacturer with strong R&D infrastructure and international distribution, though primarily branded.
• Amorepacific: Amorepacific is Korea's largest beauty conglomerate with extensive in-house manufacturing and a global brand portfolio (Sulwhasoo, Laneige, Innisfree). Overlaps with ILJIN in Korean cosmetics manufacturing scale and global beauty distribution, though primarily operates branded products rather than OEM/ODM.

Emerging players

• B.Kolor: B.Kolor is an Italian contract manufacturer specializing in color cosmetics and skincare formulations for global prestige brands. Comparable to ILJIN's color cosmetics and skincare OEM/ODM capabilities, though with a more focused color cosmetics specialization.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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