Serum / Essence OEM & Contract Manufacturers

A cosmetics, quasi-drugs, and health foods OEM/ODM manufacturer established in 1992. With 229 employees and annual sales of 6.085 billion yen. Operates sales offices in Osaka, Tokyo, Fukuoka, and Okinawa. Develops quasi-drug products such as acne care lotions at in-house research facilities. Strength lies in scientific approach-based formula design.

A long-established OEM/ODM manufacturer founded in 1910, originating from pharmaceutical production. The company integrates manufacturing technologies across pharmaceuticals, quasi-drugs, and cosmetics, with its strength in high-performance formulations backed by scientific evidence. It has expanded large-lot production capacity with a new factory in Ibaraki Prefecture. The company also handles men's cosmetics. Part of the Nicca Chemical Group.

A cosmetics and quasi-drug OEM manufacturer established in 2013. With over 500 OEM contract achievements, the company accommodates small lots starting from 100 units. It holds numerous sunscreen formulations with verified SPF/PA values and can rapidly commercialize both non-chemical and chemical medicated sunscreens.

Established in 1990. Started with supplement development and began OEM manufacturing of basic cosmetics in 1994. Specializes in planning and manufacturing 'products that sell' based on marketing insights. Handles cosmetics for mail-order companies, doctor's cosmetics, and more. Also offers upsell strategy proposals centered on all-in-one products.

A cosmetics OEM manufacturer established in 2003. The company provides total support for product development, from planning and development to formula design, container, and packaging proposals. It flexibly accommodates orders from small lots to economical production volumes. The company can also meet demands for additive-free cosmetics (paraben-free, alcohol-free, fragrance-free, and colorant-free).

A Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed company (securities code: 2207) established in 1945. Changed its name from Meito Sangyo in 2025. In addition to the food business, operates manufacturing and sales of pharmaceuticals, quasi-drugs, and cosmetics through its Chemical Products Division. Strengths in raw material development of polysaccharides and enzymes through proprietary fermentation technology. Capital: 1,335.19 million yen.

A wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Corporation, established in 2019. The company operates two business segments: import/export sales of cosmetic raw materials and ODM (proposal-based contract manufacturing and sales). Leveraging the Sumitomo Corporation Group's global network, it provides integrated services from cosmetics planning, formula development, and design to manufacturing. Capital: 60 million yen.

A Fukuoka-based cosmetics and quasi-drug manufacturer established in 1960 (predecessor founded in 1887). Provides integrated services from beauty ingredient (cosmetics raw material) R&D to cosmetics manufacturing and sales. Its ODM proposal capabilities are strengthened by experience with proprietary brands such as 'Dermed.' ISO 9001 and ISO 22716 certified. 102 employees.

A venture company originating from Kyoto Pharmaceutical University, established in 2001. In 2008, CosMED achieved the world's first commercialization of dissolving microneedle cosmetics. With microneedle and patch technology as its core competencies, the company has extensive ODM track records with major cosmetics manufacturers. CosMED holds ISO 22716 and ISO 13485 certifications. The company also operates its own brand "Quanis" and has approximately 110 employees.

A cosmetics and health food OEM manufacturer based in Osaka, established in 1984. Manufactures a wide range of products including basic cosmetics, body care products, hair care products, and salon professional cosmetics. Enables low-risk, low-cost cosmetics manufacturing with minimum orders from 100 units. Strong in overseas expansion and cross-border e-commerce support.

A cosmetics OEM manufacturer founded in 1980. The company pioneered an ultra-small lot manufacturing system starting from just 100 units, ahead of others in the industry. Central Corporation specializes in basic cosmetics and anti-aging cosmetics. The company has also successfully developed proprietary ingredients including umbilical cord blood-derived stem cell culture medium and exosome raw materials. It has particular strengths in supporting cosmetics businesses for entrepreneurs and aestheticians.

Established in 2018. A pioneer of human stem cell culture medium-infused cosmetics under the "Direia" brand. Adopted by approximately 5,000 esthetic salons nationwide. Holds the proprietary contracted ingredient "Hybrid Exosome+". Also supports organic cosmetics at an ECOCERT-certified factory. Handles OEM and private brand product planning and development.

A cosmetics OEM/ODM manufacturer based in Osaka, established in 1993. Working in collaboration with group company La Sincere, the company manufactures a full range of basic cosmetics. B-Plants has a strength in stem cell cosmetics OEM and offers rapid manufacturing with prototypes in as little as one week and finished products in as short as three months. The company provides one-stop service from planning to package design and regulatory compliance.

Established in 1999. Specializes exclusively in OEM manufacturing without owning proprietary brands. Has independently selected over 80 types of domestic natural raw materials and successfully developed the world's first plant-derived human-type ceramide (patented). Conducts over 100 safety and efficacy evaluation tests. 147 employees.

A cosmetics ODM company founded in 1960 and part of the Rohto Pharmaceutical Group. Ands Corporation manufactures skin care, hair care, and body care products, with 95% of its contract work handled as integrated projects from formulation development. The company operates two factories — in Tondabayashi and Nara — and complies with ISO 22716 guidelines. With 360 employees, the company has particular expertise in formulations for sensitive skin.

Japan's largest cosmetics OEM/ODM company, founded in 1912. Renamed from Nippon Kolmar in 2024. Approximately 200 researchers independently develop 90% of formulations, with a production system spanning 7 locations and 8 factories nationwide to handle all types of cosmetics. The company has 2,336 employees. Through its acquisition of Tokiwa, TOA has formed a group with a scale of 100 billion yen.

An OEM manufacturer engaged in the planning, development, and manufacturing of skin care cosmetics and quasi-drugs. Cosme Pro possesses proprietary technologies in carbonated gas packs, microneedles, hydrogen products, scrubs, and femcare products, and also handles specialized filling processes.

The cosmetics OEM division of Cosmetex Roland. The company handles everything from planning, R&D, and manufacturing to sales of cosmetics and quasi-drugs including skin care, hair care, disinfectants, and mouthwash. Coo Science Beauty operates its own factory in Narita City, Chiba Prefecture, and has extensive experience in overseas expansion.

A comprehensive contract manufacturer of health foods, supplements, and cosmetics. As a publicly listed company, AFC-HD AMS Life Science operates GMP-certified factories to meet diverse needs, providing OEM contract manufacturing across a wide range of products from health foods to cosmetics. The company has a track record of working with over 400 clients.

An ODM/OEM cosmetics manufacturer established in 1961, part of the Chanson Cosmetics Group. Caring Japan was the first in Japan to obtain Ecocert factory certification, and handles products ranging from COSMOS-compliant organic cosmetics to quasi-drugs. The company operates an integrated system from raw material development to manufacturing.