This explorer maps the value chain. It does not rank companies or claim production capacity unless a dated, comparable primary source supports that statement.
Ingredients
Cosmetics manufacturing: ingredients. Product, company, facility and market statements are published only when their roles and dates are independently identifiable.
Emollients and surfactants · Humectants · Colour and fragrance materialsFormulation
Cosmetics manufacturing: formulation. Product, company, facility and market statements are published only when their roles and dates are independently identifiable.
Skin care · Colour cosmetics · Hair and body careTesting
Cosmetics manufacturing: testing. Product, company, facility and market statements are published only when their roles and dates are independently identifiable.
Safety assessment · Stability and compatibility · Microbiological testingManufacturing
Cosmetics manufacturing: manufacturing. Product, company, facility and market statements are published only when their roles and dates are independently identifiable.
Bulk compounding · Filling and assembly · ODM and OEM productionPackaging
Cosmetics manufacturing: packaging. Product, company, facility and market statements are published only when their roles and dates are independently identifiable.
Primary containers · Pumps and closures · Labels and mandatory informationBrand and export distribution
Cosmetics manufacturing: brand and export distribution. Product, company, facility and market statements are published only when their roles and dates are independently identifiable.
Brand ownership · Responsible cosmetic distributor · Retail and e-commerce