Top 20 Cosmetic Product Manufacturing Companies USA

The cosmetics and personal care industry in the United States is booming because of unprecedented consumer demand.

Below is a carefully curated list of the top 20 cosmetic manufacturing companies in the USA. These companies are leaders in cosmetics formula development, contract manufacturing, and private-labeling.

Top 20 Cosmetic Manufacturing Companies in the USA

Company	HQ Location	Specialty
Croda Inc.	Princeton, New Jersey	Bio-based skincare and haircare ingredients. Great for eco-conscious brands wanting sustainable, plant-derived formulas.
United-Guardian, Inc.	Hauppauge, New York	Hydrogels and specialty personal care ingredients. Best for niche beauty companies needing unique textures or solutions.
Cosmax USA	Carteret, New Jersey	Full-service contract manufacturing inspired by K-beauty. Ideal for startups and brands wanting trendy skincare or makeup.
Grant Industries Inc.	Elmwood Park, New Jersey	Advanced silicones and emulsifiers for cosmetics. Perfect for big brands needing high-performance formulations.
Lincoln MFG-USA	North Kingstown, Rhode Island	Natural antimicrobials and safe activities. Good choice for clean beauty and natural-focused product lines.
Procter & Gamble Beauty	Cincinnati, Ohio	Mass-market skincare and haircare with global brands. Best for high-volume retail and worldwide consumer reach.
Cargill Beauty	Wayzata, Minnesota	Plant-based emulsifiers and ingredients. Ideal for natural and clean-label beauty brands seeking sustainable sourcing.
Contemporary Cosmetics Group	Newark, New Jersey	Private-label manufacturing for skincare and makeup. Great partner for indie brands entering the beauty market.
Kolmar Laboratories	Port Jervis, New York	Custom skincare and color cosmetics. Suitable for mid to large brands needing flexible R&D and production.
CHALLO BEAUTY & SKIN LLC	USA (HQ not disclosed)	Natural skincare and beauty items. Best for small brands looking for clean and eco-friendly options.
Health and Natural Beauty USA Corp	USA (HQ not disclosed)	Skincare and personal care with natural focus. Ideal for wellness brands promoting health-conscious beauty products.
Kreizi Beauty	USA (HQ not disclosed)	Quality skincare and cosmetics. Good for brands needing reliable, consistent manufacturing services.
Rare Beauty	Los Angeles, California	Inclusive skincare and makeup. Perfect for modern brands promoting diversity and self-acceptance.
L’Oréal USA	New York, New York	Large portfolio: skincare, makeup, haircare, fragrances. Best for global luxury and mass-market distribution.
Estée Lauder Companies	New York, New York	Prestige skincare, makeup, and fragrances. Tailored for high-end beauty brands seeking luxury positioning.
Cosmopak	Port Washington, New York	Custom packaging with cosmetic production. Great for brands needing unique packaging and turnkey solutions.
Unilever USA	Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey	Wide portfolio: personal care, skincare, haircare, home care. Perfect for large-scale, global consumer brands.
Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc.	Skillman, New Jersey	Skincare, baby care, and OTC products. Best for trusted, family-oriented health and beauty solutions.
Revlon	New York, New York	Makeup, skincare, and haircare. Great for trendy beauty brands seeking affordable, mass-market appeal.
Avon Products Inc.	New York, New York	Skincare, makeup, fragrances, and personal care. Known for direct sales, ideal for community-based brands.
Mary Kay Inc.	Addison, Texas	Skincare, cosmetics, and fragrances. Best for entrepreneurs building direct-selling beauty businesses.

Learn More: Why Halal Certification is Essential for Your Cosmetics Business

What Makes a Top Cosmetic Manufacturer

Before naming names, here are some qualities that set apart the best manufacturers in this field:

● Full compliance with FDA, OTC, cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices), ISO standards.

● Third-party certifications for organic, halal, vegan, gluten-free, and GMP.

● Strong R&D, capacity for formulation development, custom packaging.

● Transparency in sourcing, sustainability, and ethical labor.

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