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K-beauty boom propels Kolmar, Cosmax to record Q2

Surging global orders driven by seasonal sunscreen demand drove record second-quarter earnings for Korea's top cosmetics manufacturers.

2026.8.13

Olive Young store exterior in Los Angeles with glass storefront and balloon arches at the entrance.

Is the new U.S. regulation an open door or obstacle for K-sunscreens?

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared bemotrizinol for use in sun care products, but Korean sunscreen makers still face exclusivity limits, reformulation work and drug-level regulations.

2026.8.12

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China–Japan row creates opening for Olive Young, Cosmax

China-Japan row could work in favor of Korean cosmetic manufacturers, as Chinese consumers opt for domestic brands — many of which rely on Korean original design manufacturer (ODM) firms with local subsidiaries.

2025.12.18

Cosmetics company Cosmax's researchers are seen in a company laboratory [COSMAX]

Cosmetic ODMs post strong results for Q3 amid global demand for K-beauty

Korean cosmetics original design manufacturers (ODMs) continued to post strong results in the third quarter, driven by steady global demand for K-beauty products and a growing overseas client base.

2025.11.10

Chroma Kolmar Studio's Color Director Choi Won-jung explains color themes for the Spring and Summer season of 2025. [PARK SANG-MOON]

Sampling in a day: How K-beauty ecosystem fast-tracks brand creation

K-beauty is hitting the gas, with original design manufacturers lowering the entry barrier to the industry, allowing small players with big ideas to get in on the game — while cutting turnaround time so no one misses a second of the trend.

2025.7.17

A render of Cosmax's new factory in Thailand [COSMAX]

Cosmetics ODM powerhouse Cosmax breaks ground on $38M factory in Thailand

Cosmax, Korea's leading cosmetics original design manufacturer, held a groundbreaking ceremony for its 56 billion won factory in Thailand to expand its foothold in Southeast Asia.

2025.4.2

Seoul National University President Ryu Hong-lim, left, poses for a photo with Cosmax Chairman Lee Kyung-soo after signing a memorandum of understanding to continue cosmetics technology research. [SEOUL NATIONAL UNIVERSITY]

Seoul National University and Cosmax renew partnership to advance cosmetics innovation

Seoul National University announced Wednesday it will continue its partnership with Cosmax in cosmetics technology research, with the company investing 6 billion won ($4.3 million).

2024.10.30

Cosmax reports Q2 net profit of 35.3 billion won

Cosmax, Korea's major cosmetics contract manufacturer, on Monday reported its second quarter net profit of 35.3 billion won ($25.8 million), up 28.9 percent from a year earlier.

2024.8.12

Cosmax factory jointly built with Yatsen Holdings in Guangzhou, China [YONHAP]

Cosmax cosmetics factory in China begins operations

Cosmax, Korea's major cosmetics manufacturer, said Sunday its factory jointly built with Yatsen Holdings has begun operations in Guangzhou, China.

2023.8.13

Cosmetics company Cosmax pinpoints pets as future patrons

Cosmetics company Cosmax is gearing up to enter the pet food business, aiming to have 20 percent of the market by 2024.

2022.7.12