Japanese OEM Manufacturers

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.

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 1980, based in Kyoto. With 45 years of continuous cosmetics creation and business relationships with over 7,000 companies. Started with professional-use cosmetics manufacturing for beauty salons and aesthetic salons, featuring proposals that leverage the Kyoto brand, such as the "Kyo no Uruou All-in-One Gel."

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 gel cream and cosmetics OEM specialist manufacturer founded in 1986. Particularly renowned for all-in-one gels, with over 30 years of manufacturing experience. Owns a factory in Misato City, Saitama Prefecture, capable of handling both multi-variety small-lot production and large-lot production exceeding 1,500 kg per day. ISO 9001 certified.

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 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 cosmetics OEM manufacturer established in 1985 with headquarters and its own factory in Ehime Prefecture. Has been planning and manufacturing a wide range of products for over 35 years, centered on face masks, including skincare cosmetics, beauty accessories, and facial devices. ISO 9001 certified. Part of the RIZAP Group. Provides integrated support from planning to design and shipping.

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 long-established cosmetics and quasi-drug ODM/OEM manufacturer founded in 1954. Operates a large-scale production system at its Sagamihara factory, producing over 100 million units annually. Specializes in tube filling, with proprietary brand achievements including quasi-drug sunscreen products such as Medicated Moist UV. Also strong in oral care products.

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 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.