This article showcases our top picks for the best South Korean based Cosmetics companies. These startups and companies are taking a variety of approaches to innovating the Cosmetics industry, but are all exceptional companies well worth a follow.
We tried to pick companies across the size spectrum from cutting edge startups to established brands.
We selected these startups and companies for exceptional performance in one of these categories:
- Innovation
- Innovative ideas
- Innovative route to market
- Innovative product
- Growth
- Exceptional growth
- Exceptional growth strategy
- Management
- Societal impact
Top South Korean Cosmetics Startups
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Hugel Control
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Hugel, Inc. is a Bio-pharmaceutical company that focuses on developing beauty/cosmetics related products.
L&P Cosmetic
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L&P Cosmetic primarily engages in the development of cosmeceutical products.
Althea
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Althea is Korea’s premier beauty e-commerce that provides the latest beauty products, trends and lifestyle to consumers in Southeast Asia.
GP Club
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GP Club is a cosmetics manufacturing and distribution company that produces creams, lipsticks, cleansers, and other related products.
Able C&C Co.
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Able C&C Co. is a manufacture of cosmetics and household goods.
ExoCoBio
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ExoCoBio has been developing innovative therapeutics as well as cosmetic products based on stem cell-derived exosomes.
General Bio
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General Bio developing new bio materials from microorganisms and natural and functional ingredients.
GLOWDAYZ
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GLOWDAYZ is a Korean-based IT company specialized in providing mobile development solutions to the cosmetic and real-estate sectors.
Art & Design International
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Art & Design International is a cosmetics manufacturer & distributor. Their inhouse brands include men’s cosmetics brand Swagger,premium niche perfume brand SWG Collection, and vegan active Ingredient skincare solution #OOTD
SK Bioland
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SK Bioland produces a variety of plant extracts for cosmetic ingredients.
DMIL
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DMIL is a beauty influencer management and content producer.
Have & Be Co Ltd
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Have & Be Co Ltd’s line of business includes the manufacturing of perfumes, cosmetics, and other toilet preparations.
Code for Beauty
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Code for (Beauty) provides customised cosmetics and personal care products.
Wisely
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Wisely is a provider of a subscription service for razor blades and additional grooming products intended for home delivery.
Carver Korea
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Carver Korea Co., Ltd. is a manufacturer of cosmetic products.
COSRX
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COSRX is an e-commerce platform for buying skincare products.
AMOREPACIFIC
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AMOREPACIFIC is a beauty and cosmetics products company.
AprilSkin
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AprilSkin is a brand that sells natural cosmetics products.
CJ Olive Young
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CJ Olive Young is an e-commerce platform for the sale of health & beauty care products.
Chowis
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Chowis is a diagnostic and evaluation technology company that specializes in the field of video image processing and software development.
WISHTREND
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Wishtrend is a company that sells, distributes, trades and exports Korean cosmetics, currently targeting Asian market at broad.
TonyMoly
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TONYMOLY is a global cosmetic company where our mission is to perfect the skin.
THE FACE SHOP
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THE FACE SHOP is a cosmetic manufacturing and sales company.
Etude House
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Etude House is a cosmetic company that specializes in makeup should be playful and not routine.
ENC
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ENC specializes in the development of mark sheets and cosmetic products.
Korea Kolmar Co.
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Korea Kolmar engages in the manufacture and sale of cosmetics.
XOUL Cosmetic
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XOUL Cosmetic develops and sells human stem cell cosmetics.
moonshot
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moonshot is an e-commerce platform for the sales of cosmetics and beauty care products.
LOHB’s
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LOHB’s is an online platform for beauty products.
ELCA Korea
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ELCA Korea engages in the sales of skincare, makeup, hair care and perfume products.
koreanfashionista
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Koreanfashionista is an online clothing store that offers Korean fashion, hair, and makeup products.
BF Medical
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BF Medical conducts R&D in the field of medical equipment, medicine, cosmetics and health food.
LUSH
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LUSH offers beauty, cosmetic and personal care products.
Abill Korea
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Abill Korea is a manufacturer of cosmetic products.
KollectionK
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KollectionK is an online shop for makeup and skin care products.
SourcingLab
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ODM & OEM cosmetic manufacturing services and manages the production of innovative cosmetic manufacturing products in South Korea.
NU SKIN
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NU SKIN manufactures and sales of cosmetics and health foods.
Asia Master Trade
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Asia Master Trade is a wholesale company that specializes in exports and global distribution of all Korean beauty products.
GeneChem Inc.
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GeneChem specializes in sialyl oligosaccharides production and bioactive molecule glycosylation.
Univera
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Univera offers aloe science, aloe health functional food, cosmetics.
HS INTERNATIONAL
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HS INTERNATIONAL is a manufacturer of cosmetic products.
FarmSkin
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FarmSkin manufactures beauty products using proprietary colostrum processing technology.
COSMOCOS
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COSMOCOS is a cosmetic product manufacturing company.
Merry monde
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Merry monde is a contemporary beauty brand.
Leaders Cosmetics
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Leaders Cosmetics engages in the manufacture and sale of cosmetics.
Outin Futures
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Outin Futures is an cosmetic products design packaging and manufacturer that works in the health and beauty industry.
PLUCHKE
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PLUCHKE is an online cosmetic shop offering beauty products.
XATION
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XATION is a personal care company that offers men’s skincare and haircare brands.
Goodai Global
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Goodai Global is a K beauty distribution and marketing platform company.
SD Biotechnologies
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SD Biotechnologies manufactures cosmetics, skincare products, healthcare foods, masks and other related products.
Grafen
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Grafen is an e-commerce platform that sells cosmetic products for men.
JPS Cosmetics
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JPS Cosmetics is a manufacturing company that researches and produces cosmetic products.
Albireo
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Albireo is a skin care brand that offers beauty products.
Nanda
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Nanda is the South Korean make-up and fashion firm.
BNB Korea
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BNB Korea is a cosmetic product planning and design company.
Huxley
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Huxley is a cosmetics and beauty products manufacturing company.
Pion-Tech
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Pion-Tech develops nano-bio core technologies and application material technologies.
agb
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agb is a cosmetics and beauty products distribution company.
CSA Cosmic
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CSA Cosmic is a cosmetics and beauty brand based in South Korea.
Too Cool For School
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Too Cool For School is an e-commerce store for beauty and cosmetics.
Elishacoy
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Elishacoy is an e-commerce company that provides beauty, cosmetic and personal care products.
Natural Derma Project
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Natural Derma Project is a manufacturer and seller of cosmetics made with only natural ingredients.
Blossom M&C
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Blossom M&C is a cosmetic products manufacturing and sales company.
CCLIME
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CCLIME is a customized skin care and body care products company.
OH-CHO
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OH-CHO is an online marketplace that provides cosmetics and home spa products.
Aromatica
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Aromatica is an online platform for beauty products.
Ultra V
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Ultra V is a medical device manufacturing company.
Jolse
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Jolse is an online marketplace that allows users to buy beauty and cosmetic products.
Lavien
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Lavien is an online store for beauty and cosmetic products.
Kundal
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Kundal delivers eco-friendly personal care products that everyone loves to use and can be placed in all households.
S.A.A.T INSIGHT
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S.A.A.T INSIGHT is a makeup helper that helps you keep your beauty for a long time.
Jaan Cosmetics
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Jaan Cosmetics is responsible for the exclusive domestic supply and professional distribution of cosmetics and personal care products.
Hankook Cosmetics
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Hankook Cosmetics is a company that produces the beauty cosmetics using chemicals like water soluble, weak acid, bio & liposome ingredients.
Amway Korea
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Amway Korea manufactures and sells household detergents, home appliances, cosmetic and food products.
Cleangreen
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Cleangreen manufactures and develops raw materials and cosmetics using biotechnology-based biomass.
Heloskin
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Heloskin is an online and offline store for cosmetic products.
Kmall24
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Kmall24 is an online marketplace for cosmetic and household goods.
Dr. PAWPAW
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Dr. PAWPAW is a cosmetics distribution company.
K-secret
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K-secret is an online and offline store for multi-brand cosmetic products.
Banila.com
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Banila.com is an e-commerce shop for beauty and cosmetics products.
Keenoniks
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Keenoniks is a cosmetic and personal care products provider.
Dream Skin Korea
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Dream Skin Korea is a cosmetic and personal care products provider.
MIMIWOR
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MIMIWOR is a life style, jewelry and homewear company.
GROOMINGLAB
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GROOMINGLAB is an online store that offers health, beauty, and cosmetic products.
Botanicsens
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Botanicsens is a brand that engages in the sales of cosmetic and beauty products.
Meditime
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Meditime is an e-commerce platform that offers beauty, cosmetic and personal care products.
Dr.G
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Dr.G is an online store that sells cosmetics and skincare products.
KOCOSLAB
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KOCOSLAB is a one-stop solution company for beauty.
Korea Institute of Toxicology
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Korea Institute of Toxicology is a government-funded research institute
Adbiotech
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Adbiotech is a company that leaps toward the future with continuous challenges
Intercare
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Intercare is a supplier of cosmetic, industrial, and pharmaceutical raw material to the domestic market.
Social Club
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Social Club is a platform where brands collaborate with social influencers.