Browse Makeup cosmetics OEM manufacturers in Japan. Find contract manufacturing partners. Filter by small lot options and sample availability. Free consultations available.
Makeup OEM lets you outsource the entire process — from formulation development through mass production — for diverse color cosmetics including foundation, lipstick, eyeshadow, mascara, and blush. This is a sophisticated manufacturing field where color reproducibility and texture quality matter, with significant room for differentiation through trend-driven color ranges and personal-color-aware development.
Cosmetics OEM/ODM in Shinjuku, Tokyo. Specializes in eye makeup (eyebrow pencils, eyeliners) and skincare. Multiple formats: pencil, liquid, powder. Integrated from formulation to packaging.
Cosmetics OEM/ODM manufacturer in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi. Covers skincare to makeup with integrated support from planning to packaging.
A cosmetics and quasi-drug OEM manufacturer established in 1993 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Noevir. The company maintains over 10 sunscreen formulations with verified SPF/PA values. Bonanza also offers a wide range of quasi-drug products including acne care, whitening, and deodorant products. The strength lies in the Noevir Group's R&D capabilities and quality management system.
A cosmetics planning and OEM manufacturer established in 2006. Features a fabless OEM model that selects the optimal manufacturing factory for each product. Handles eye makeup products such as eyeshadow, eyeliner, and mascara, as well as lip and lipstick makeup products. Also broadly covers skin care products including creams and serums.
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.
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A wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi Pencil Co., Ltd., established in 1985. The company applies world-class writing instrument technology and expertise to cosmetics manufacturing, specializing in OEM production of color cosmetics centered on pen-type products. It focuses on pencil-type cosmetics such as eyeliners and eyebrow pencils. The company has a factory in Fujioka City, Gunma Prefecture.
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.
Founded in 1948, the company holds the top domestic market share in color cosmetics OEM contract manufacturing. It owns over 400 patents and is capable of simultaneous development of formulations and packaging. Tokiwa holds the world's top market share in pencil-type eyebrow products. The company has 1,009 employees and has obtained ISO 22716 and ISO 9001 certifications. It is part of the TOA Group.
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.
A cosmetics OEM manufacturer based in Osaka, established in 1961. Handles manufacturing of lip products such as lip balms and lip creams, as well as creams and serums. Equipped with dedicated production machinery including lip filling machines and cream filling machines, specializing in makeup and skin care cosmetics.
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A nail product OEM manufacturer established in 2005. The company develops products with a focus on safety and environmental consideration, using only reliable ingredients that are gentle on both people and the environment. Astrong can accommodate small lots from 100 units and handles all processes in-house, from professional nail product development to manufacturing and shipping.
A manufacturer specializing in OEM contract manufacturing of nail enamel and nail-related products, established in 1994. The company features high-safety product manufacturing using toluene-free, formalin-free, and dibutyl phthalate-free ingredients. Bergerac Japon handles a wide range of items including nail care oils and paraffin packs.
A gel nail specialist OEM manufacturer established in 2009. Committed to using only cosmetics-grade ingredients without any industrial raw materials. Equipped with cosmetics GMP-compliant facilities, maintaining export-ready quality standards that comply with US and EU regulations.
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Founded in 1992, this cosmetics OEM manufacturer serves as the R&D and manufacturing division of the Quole Group. With a headquarters factory and Tamano factory in Okayama, the company specializes in developing high-performance cosmetics for beauty salons and aesthetic salons. Holds a patent for the synergistic effects of Vitamin C and Arnica extract.
Key regulations and requirements for importing Makeup from Japan
Japanese makeup products are well-regarded globally. The US market requires compliance with MoCRA regulations and strict FDA color additive rules. Japan and the US have significantly different approved color additive lists, making reformulation a common requirement.
Products must comply with Japan's cosmetics standards. Color additives used must be verified against both Japanese and US approved lists.
Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW)
Same MoCRA requirements as skincare: facility registration, product listing, GMP compliance, and adverse event reporting.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Color additives in cosmetics must be either FDA-certified (batch certification for synthetic colors like FD&C Red No. 40) or exempt from certification (e.g., iron oxides, titanium dioxide). Using non-approved colors renders the product adulterated under US law.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Japan and the US have very different approved color additive lists. Many Japanese coal-tar colors (e.g., Red 202, Red 226, Blue 404) are NOT approved by FDA. Products may need reformulation with FDA-approved alternatives (e.g., FD&C colors, D&C colors). This is often the biggest hurdle for Japanese makeup exports.
While talc is permitted in both countries, MoCRA requires talc-containing products to undergo testing for asbestos contamination. Consider this when formulating pressed powders, eyeshadows, and foundations.
6-9 months (color additive reformulation may be needed, FDA registration, testing)
Japanese makeup products for the Chinese market follow the general cosmetics filing process under NMPA. Key considerations include ingredient compliance with IECIC, color additive approvals, and proper Chinese labeling. The CRP requirement applies to all imported makeup.
CFS required confirming the product is legally manufactured and sold in Japan.
Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW)
Standard makeup products (lipstick, foundation, eyeshadow, mascara) are classified as general cosmetics and require NMPA filing through a CRP.
National Medical Products Administration (NMPA)
Products must undergo testing at designated labs including microbiological testing, heavy metals analysis, and stability testing.
National Medical Products Administration (NMPA)
China has its own approved colorant list (《化妆品安全技术规范》). While there is more overlap with Japan's list than with the US, some Japanese-specific colorants may not be approved. All colorants must be cross-referenced with China's Technical Safety Standard for Cosmetics.
Under the 2021 CSAR, cosmetics making efficacy claims must provide substantiation through human efficacy tests, consumer perception tests, or literature reviews. Claims like 'anti-wrinkle' or 'brightening' require supporting data.
6-10 months (lab testing 2-4 months, filing review 2-3 months, label preparation)
This information is provided for reference purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Regulations may change. Please consult with qualified trade compliance professionals for your specific situation.