Cosmesit srl

What Cosmesit srl does

Cosmesit srl is an Italian B2B contract manufacturer of cosmetics and medical devices, headquartered in Grottammare (Marche region), founded in 1990. The company produces private label skincare, bodycare, intimate care, haircare, makeup, and suncare products, as well as Class I and Class IIa medical devices, for brand clients that lack in-house manufacturing capability. Its core production infrastructure spans over 10,000 square meters and includes Dumek turbo-emulsifiers and Turbomix machinery with batch capacities from 10L to 3,000L, supported by computerized barcode traceability and quality management systems certified to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485:2016, and UNI EN ISO 22716 (GMP).

The company's business model is professional-services based: clients engage Cosmesit on a quote-by-quote, customized basis for turnkey services spanning formulation development, stability and efficacy testing, regulatory support (PIF preparation, safety reports, export documentation), packaging design, bulk production, filling, and final quality testing. Revenue is generated primarily from contract manufacturing fees tied to order volume, formulation complexity, and service scope, supplemented by R&D, regulatory, and marketing support services. The go-to-market is sales-led direct B2B engagement with brand owners, supplemented by R&D co-development partnerships with external laboratories and universities specializing in cosmetics and dermocosmetic raw materials.

Cosmesit serves three primary customer segments: private label cosmetic brands seeking full turnkey support from concept to market, medical and pharmaceutical companies requiring ISO 13485-compliant contract manufacturing, and functional skincare brands focused on dermocosmetic products. The company operates exclusively as a B2B manufacturer and does not sell directly to consumers; finished products are distributed by clients through their own channels. With 30+ years of operational history, daily production capacity of 8,000 liters of bulk and 80,000 packaged units, and a "Made in Italy" positioning, Cosmesit is positioned as an established mid-scale Italian contract manufacturer rather than a high-growth venture-stage asset.

Name

Cosmesit srl

Legal name

Cosmesit srl

Website

https://cosmesit.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Cosmesit srl is an Italian B2B contract manufacturer, founded in 1990, that produces private label cosmetics and Class I/IIa medical devices for brand clients. Operating from a 10,000+ sqm facility in Grottammare with ISO 9001, 13485, and 22716 certifications, it offers turnkey formulation, production, regulatory, and packaging services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Contract Cosmetics Manufacturing

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

SIC

Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844)

akta.pro primary industry

Dermocosmetics & Medical-Grade Skincare (CRABAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dermatology & Aesthetics Pharmaceuticals (HLAIAAAK), Personal Care & Cosmetic Ingredients (IMAEABAJ)

Keywords

• Contract cosmetics manufacturing
• Private label cosmetics
• Cosmetic formulation development
• Medical device manufacturing
• Cosmetics R&D services

Headquarters

HQ city

Grottammare

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Contract Manufacturing (Private Label): Third-party cosmetics manufacturing services where Cosmesit produces cosmetic formulations (skincare, makeup, haircare) and medical devices under client brands. Revenue generated from bulk production, filling, and packaging services with materials supplied by third parties.
2. Research & Development Services: In-house R&D laboratory services including formulation development, stability and efficacy testing, collaborating with external laboratories and universities for advanced cosmetic technologies.
3. Regulatory and Quality Support: Compliance services including Product Information File (PIF) preparation, safety report integration, export documentation, and quality control testing (microbiological analyses, challenge tests, stability assessments).
4. Marketing Support Services: Brand identity development, packaging design, graphic design, and sampling services for private label clients launching cosmetic product lines.
5. Medical Device Manufacturing: Production of Class I and Class IIa medical devices including gels, creams, and ointments for topical, ophthalmic, and therapeutic applications, manufactured under ISO 13485:2016 certified quality system.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Cosmesit manufactures cosmetics and medical devices on behalf of third-party brands (cosmetici conto terzi) under private label arrangements. The company produces skincare, bodycare, intimate care, haircare, makeup, suncare products, and Class I/IIa medical devices using in-house R&D, turbo-emulsifier production lines, and certified ISO quality systems.

Product overview

Cosmesit srl is a third-party cosmetics manufacturer (cosmetici conto terzi) offering comprehensive private label manufacturing services. Founded in the early 1990s, the company produces a complete portfolio of cosmetic products including Skincare (face and body), Bodycare, Intimate Care, Haircare, Make-up, and Suncare product lines. Additionally, Cosmesit manufactures Medical Devices (Dispositivi Medici) under ISO 13485 certification for Class I and Class IIa devices. The company provides full-service turnkey support encompassing research and development, quality control, regulatory support, marketing support, bulk production, and packaging services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Skincare (Face) Contract Manufacturing
• Bodycare Contract Manufacturing Contract manufacturing of bodycare products including mud, no-gas sprays, and perfumed waters for private label brands.
• Intimate Care Contract Manufacturing Contract manufacturing of intimate hygiene products including sanitizers, whitening treatments, and cleansing mousses with gentle yet comprehensive action for private label brands.
• Haircare Contract Manufacturing Contract manufacturing of haircare formulations including shampoos, conditioners, masks, finish treatments, waxes, and oils for different hair types, for private label brands.
• Make-up Contract Manufacturing Contract manufacturing of make-up products including correctors, eyeliners, liquid blushes, foundations, BB cream, CC cream, liquid illuminators, mascaras, primers, and lip color butters for private label brands.
• Suncare Contract Manufacturing Contract manufacturing of suncare products including oils with UVA/UVB protection and self-tanning mousses for private label brands.
• Medical Devices Contract Manufacturing Contract manufacturing of Class I and Class IIa medical devices including gels, creams, and ointments for topical use, ophthalmic use, therapeutic maintenance, and electronic device applications, manufactured under ISO 13485:2016 certified quality system for medical and pharmaceutical companies.

Quantifiable outcome

• Daily production capacity of 8,000 liters and 80,000 packaged products per day
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• External Laboratories and UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCosmesit's Research & Development Laboratory collaborates with external laboratories and universities specializing in cosmetics and dermocosmetic raw materials. This synergy creates an environment of innovation and excellence, establishing the R&D center as a pivotal player in advancing cosmetic formulation projects through continuous improvement.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Intercos Group: Intercos is one of the largest Italian contract cosmetics manufacturers, producing make-up, skincare and hair care for global prestige and masstige brands. It is the closest direct peer to Cosmesit, sharing the Italian B2B private-label model and overlapping product categories, but at significantly larger scale.
• Chromavis: Chromavis is an Italian contract manufacturer specializing in make-up, skincare and nail polish formulations for third-party brands. Like Cosmesit, it offers formulation-to-packaging services under private label, making it a direct competitor for European beauty brand customers.
• Ancorotti Cosmetics: Ancorotti Cosmetics is an Italian contract manufacturer of mascara, make-up and skincare products serving international beauty brands. It directly competes with Cosmesit for private-label and co-development projects in the cosmetics OEM space.
• Cosmax: Cosmax is the world's largest cosmetics and health functional food CDMO, headquartered in South Korea with global operations. It competes with Cosmesit for multinational brand manufacturing contracts, particularly for skincare and color cosmetics.
• MANA Products: MANA Products is a leading US-based contract manufacturer of color cosmetics and skin care, serving indie and established brands with turnkey formulation and packaging services. It is a direct peer offering the same B2B turnkey model as Cosmesit, primarily in the North American market.
• HCT Group: HCT Group is a global beauty packaging and full-service manufacturer offering formulation, filling and packaging for cosmetics brands. Like Cosmesit, it operates a turnkey B2B model and serves as a manufacturing partner for indie and established beauty brands worldwide.
• Alkos Group: Alkos Group is a French contract manufacturer of cosmetics, hygiene and pharmaceutical products offering private-label development and production. It directly competes with Cosmesit in the European cosmetics CDMO space, particularly for skincare and dermocosmetic customers.

Regional players

• Unifarco: Unifarco is an Italian manufacturer specializing in dermocosmetics, supplements and medical devices, serving pharmacies and parapharmacies primarily through its own brand network. It overlaps with Cosmesit on the dermocosmetic and medical device side but competes more through branded distribution than contract manufacturing.

Others

• ABF Ingredients (ABF Group): ABF Group operates cosmetics contract manufacturing through subsidiaries including Primient and ABF Ingredients, supplying specialty personal care ingredients and formulations. It is adjacent to Cosmesit as an upstream specialty chemicals and formulation partner in the personal care value chain.
• Eurofins Cosmetics & Personal Care: Eurofins provides testing, regulatory and safety assessment services to cosmetics manufacturers including PIF preparation, challenge testing and stability studies — services Cosmesit offers in-house. It represents both a competitor for compliance services and a complementary partner in the value chain.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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