Global Best OGM Company

Cosmecca Korea has increased its market power with its specialized R&D capabilities. We are known as “the leader of new formulas” having introduced
many innovative items in the Korean market since 2001, the year our main research center received government certification. At the CIR center, establish
ed in 2013, experts are leading the future of the global beauty industry by advancing product market competitiveness through exceptional research and
developmental capacity.
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Continuous investment in R&DContinued investment in cutting- edge research equipment to develop innovative productsFacial skin measuring instruments,
Moisture analyzers, Tewameter (MPA5),
Glossymeter (MPA5), Transdermal dissolution
measurer, TURBISCAN (dispersion stability
analyzer), In vitro SPF, Rheolaser Master,
LumiSizer Dispersion analyzer, and more. -
Global R&D NetworkCollaborating with Cosmecca Korea’s overseas research centers to enhance global research capacity.
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Quick responses to consumer feedbackResponding to rapidly changing consumer trends and needs through “Mecca Friends”, a consumer focus group.

Bestsellers developed by Cosmecca Korea are
changing and leading global beauty industry trends.
Core competence
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CosmeceuticalThe leader in the cosmeceutical market
with products enhanced by medicinal
additives to improve dermatological effects
and reduce irritation. -
Hair lossDeveloped Korea’s bestselling anti-hair loss
shampoo, known for its efficacy and refreshing
after-feel. -
Triple-function BB CreamA powerhouse of oil-based makeup
research and development, we developed
the first triple-function BB cream that also
addresses skin health.
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Tone-upDeveloped a new skincare product,
the tone-up cream, which reveals a glow
from the deepest layer of the skin. -
Anti-PollutionDeveloped DPF (Dust Protection Factor)
technology to protect skin from urban
pollution and microdust. -
Zeta potentialDeveloped Zeta potential or electrokinetic
potential technology that enhances
the longevity of makeup application
by increasing its adhesion to the skin.
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New CleanserCleansing products containing macropoly
mers that enhance stability, even at high
temperatures and under high pressure. -
Acne CareSpecialized acne care products for sensitive
and blemish-prone skin -
Halal Beauty ProductHalal products to meet demands
from Muslim consumers
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Quasi-drugs for petsCertified quasi-drugs for pets such as
shampoos and conditioners -
Vegan / Organic ProductsVegan products that do not contain
animal-based or animal-tested ingredients.
Organic products that use ingredients from organically grown plants. -
Multicolor CushionMulti-color liquid makeup products
that do not intermix, even without
a separate partition.
Skincare Product Research
- Powder dispersion technology
- Dispersion technology enables lightweight application while protecting moisture by realizing optimal conditions for the tone-up cream’s powder -based ingredients to be dispersed.
- Emulsion manufacturing technology for increased absorption
- This technology allows effective delivery of active ingredients to the skin by creating an emulsion that resembles the structure of the skin.
- Emulsion manufacturing technology that stabilizes hard-to-dissolve ingredients
- This technology allows effective and safe delivery of active substances that are difficult to be absorbed by the skin.
- Acne Skin Relief Cosmetic
- Certified as functional products for acne prevention and treatment by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety. These products contain technology that delivers salicylic acid, known for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties, in a safe and stable lamella structure.

Makeup Product research
- Production of stable, skin-cover makeup with diverse finishes
- Marble-type formula that enables long-lasting coverage with a natural finish. Multiple skin coverage products available.
- Multicolor cushion foundation
- Multi-color filling technology that places two or more colors in a single container while keeping the colors separate with a clear distinction.
- Transfer-Proof tech
- Makeup technology that does not smudge or transfer. Coats the skin with a coating agent to increase adhesiveness and duration of makeup application.
- WC 300
- Developed nationally, the key ingredient in WC300 is a functional powder created from blackcurrant that harnesses its antioxidant function.
- HT Pigment
- Increased UV protection and easier application by combining inorganic powders. TiO2 molecules of different sizes are combined to provide maximized coverage and UV protection.

Technology assets
2018
2016
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- Commercialized skin-brightening products (without certification) with newest brightening agent and nano-carrier technology
- Developed skin health products that relieve inflammation using the Korean raspberry leaves
2015
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- Harnessed the power of organic, raw ingredients from Jeju Island
- Developed functional skincare products for wrinkle improvement, containing anti-aging peptide from Korean herbal medicine
(Milk Vetch Root)
- Developed new surfactants with UV-blocking properties and UV protection products
2014
- - Developed new products targeting firmness and wrinkle concerns using Chinese herbal medicine, and secured new materials from Chinese herbal medicine.
Awards and Recognition
2018
- November
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Outstanding Article presentation at the international Conference of the Korean Oil Chemists’ SocietyA NOVEL SUNSCREEN FORMULATION INCORPORATING A PROTECTIVE FILM-FORMING POLYMER FOR BOOSTING SUN PROTECTION EFFECT in a toxic environment
- September
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Recognition for contributing to the growth of the local economyAwarded by the Minister of the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy (MTIE)
- July
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Award for obtaining outstanding results from interregional networking industry development projectAwarded by the minister of the MTIE
2017
- November
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Grand Prize (The Minister of Korean Intellectual Property Office’s Award) from the meeting of intellectual property business executive officersAwarded by the Korean Intellectual Property Office
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Outstanding journal award from Korean Oil Chemists’ Society - Fall conferenceIncorporation of bulbil extract of Chinese yam to layered double hydroxide (LDH) : Physicochemical characterization and stability improvement
- May
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Outstanding journal award from the Korean Oil Chemists’ Society (Enhancing skin adhesive effects of O/W type emulsion by using newly invented Resonar signal process)Awarded by the Korean Oil Chemists’ Society
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Outstanding journal award from the Korean Oil Chemists’ SocietyImproving a soothing effect of O/W type emulsion with Resonar signal process Awarded by the Korean Oil Chemists’ Society
Patents
Type | Patent / Utility | Design | Trademark | |||
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Total | Appli cation |
Regis tered |
Appli cation |
Regis tered |
Appli cation |
Regis tered |
167 | 73 | 24 | 15 | 217 | 142 |
※ From June 2019, including foreign and domestic patents
Presentations
Date | Title | Presentation | Conference | |
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2018 | 10 | Evaluation of Anti-Wrinkle Effects of Keratin Peptide extract in vitro and in Clinical Test | Poster | The Pharmaceutical Society of Korea |
Effects of Keratin Peptides on the Skin Barrier Function | Poster | The Korean Society of Biotechnology and Bioengineering |
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09 | Spherical silica hybrid liposome particles with controlled release of citrus unshiu peel extracts | Poster | IFSCC | |
THE STUDY OF BIOACTIVE PROPERTIES OF SPIRAEOSIDE IN ONION (Allium cepa) EXTRACT FORACCELERATED SKIN REGENERATION AND PREVENTION OF UV-INDUCED SKIN DAMAGES |
Poster | IFSCC | ||
NEW DISCOVERY : Correlation between the formation of lamellar structural niosome and vibration inmoisturizing |
Poster | IFSCC | ||
A NOVEL SUNSCREEN FORMULATION INCORPORATING A PROTECTIVE FILM FORMING POLYMERFOR BOOSTING A SUN PROTECTION EFFECT AND A DUST PROTECTION EFFECT |
Poster | IFSCC | ||
A NEWLY DEVELOPED TONE-UP PIGMENT CONTROLLING OPTICAL PROPERTIES FOR ACHIEVING ANATURAL LOOK |
Poster | IFSCC | ||
New Innovative 3D-Liposomal System using Layer Double-Hydroxide for Stabilization Pure Retinal | Oral | IFSCC | ||
05 | PHOTO- AND THERMAL-PROTECTIVE EFFECT OF PEANUT SPROUTS GERMINATED BY JEJU LAVA SEA WATER |
Poster | Korean Society of Cosmetics and Cosmetology |
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2017 | 11 | Incorporation of bulbil extract of Chinese yam to layered double hydroxide(LDH) : physicochemical characterization and stability improvement |
Oral | Korean Oil Chemists’ Society |
10 | Skin Adhesive Effectiveness of O/W Cream Containing Homogenized Water Phase Treated with Various Resonar Signal Processes |
Poster | IFSCC | |
The Effect of Resonar Signal Process, COS-50, On the Level of Skin Sedation Induced by Ultra-Violet Radiation |
Poster | IFSCC | ||
05 | Enhancing skin adhesive effects of O/W type emulsion by using proprietary Resonar signal processes | Poster | Oil Chemists’ Society | |
Improving a soothing effect of O/W type emulsion with Resonar signal process | Poster | Oil Chemists’ Society | ||
04 | Skin Adhesive Effectiveness of O/W Cream Containing Homogenized Water Phase Treated with Various Resonar Signal Processes |
Oral | The Korean Ceramic Society | |
2016 | Physical characteristics and production of hydrogel from cellulose-carboxymethyl cellulose complex | Oil Chemists’ Society | ||
A Study of the production and function of the Hybrid Coating Pigments for Cosmetics with Surface Active Agent |
Poster | Oil Chemists’ Society | ||
2015 | Study of Foam cleansing formulation with the Water-solublepolymer and Emulsifying Agent about effect on free fatty acid content efficiency |
2015 IFSCC | ||
2014 | A Study of the production and function of the Hybrid Coating Pigments for Cosmetics with Surface Active Agent |
Oil Chemists’ Society | ||
Study on the High Functional Cosmetic Application of Pigment Using Hybrid Pigments Coating Technology | Poster | The Society of Cosmetic Scientists in Korea | ||
The effects of a water-soluble thickening agent and emulsifier in foam cleansers on the contents of free fatty acids, and application of the results in the company’s foam cleanser |
Oil Chemists’ Society | |||
2013 | Non-Flow Unique Formulation of Granule Type Makeup BB/CC Powder with Reducing Dust Particles | Poster | The Society of Cosmetic Scientists in Korea | |
Antioxidant and anti-bacterial activity of fruits and rutaceae | The Society of Cosmetic Scientists in Korea | |||
2011 | INCREASE OF SKIN ADHESION IN O / W or W / O EMULSION AND POWDER FORMULATIONS FOR COSMETICS BY USING ZETAPOTENTIAL |
IFSCC |
Published articles
Date | Title | Authors | Journals | |
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2017 | 06 | The Study of bulbil extract of Chinese yam for anti-wrinkle effect | Hyun Dae Cho | Korean Society of Cosmetics and Cosmetology |
Studies on Skin Whitening Effects of Resorcinol Dipentyl Ether |
Young Kwon Cha Hyun Dae Cho Wan Goo Cho Sang Yo Byun |
Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists of Korea |
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Studies on skin whitening efficacy and skin permeation using O/W Nanoemulsion system with Resorcinol Dipentyl Ether |
Young Kwon Cha Hyun Dae Cho Wan Goo Cho Sang Yo Byun |
Journal of Oil & Applied Science |
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2015 | 03 | Synergistic Effects of UV Absorbance of Nanoemulsions Formedwith Organic UV filters and Wax |
Wan Goo Cho Young Kwon Cha |
Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists of Korea |
2014 | 12 | Synergy Effect of Sun Protection Factor Using Method of Forming Self-Assembly of Hybrid Titanium Dioxide |
Hyun Dae Cho Soo Nam Park |
Journal of Oil & Applied Science |
10 | Peptide Hydrolysates from Astragalus membranaceus Bunge Inhibit the Expression of Matrix Metalloproteinases in Human Dermal Fibroblasts |
Sun Ki Park Pham Van Hien Hoang Van Luong Shao wei Yan Sang Yo Byun |
Korean Society for Biotechnology and Bioenhineering Journal |
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06 | SKIN EFFECTIVENESS OF FINE HYDRO-GEL CREAM CONTAINING BOTANICAL OIL COMPLEXES USING PIT EMULSIFYING SYSTEM |
In Young Kim Hyun Dae Cho |
International Journal of Research Science & Management |
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05 | Skin Whitening and Anti-aging Effect of Fine Hydro-gel Cream Formulation with Botanical Oil Complex Using PIT Emulsifying System |
Hyun Dae Cho In Young Kim |
International Journal of Engineering Sciences & Research Technology |
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2013 | 03 | Stability of Nano-emulsions prepared upon Change of Composition |
Wan Goo Cho Eun Hee Kim Bong Ju Jeon Young Kweon Cha Seon Ki Park |
Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists of Korea |
2011 | 04 | Nanoliposomes of L-lysine-conjugated poly(aspartic acid) Increase the Generation and Function of Bone Marrow-derived Dendritic Cells |
Sun A Im Ki Hyang Kim Hong Geun Ji Hyoung Gyoung Yu Sun Ki Park Chong Kil Lee |
A Digital Archive & Reference Linking Platform of Korean Medical Journals |
2009 | 12 | The Study on the Whitening Effects of Traditional Chinese Medicines |
Guixin Chou Enyuan Zhu Su Yeon Lee Young Heui Kim Sun Ki Park Sun Tack Oh Ki Ho Kim |
Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists of Korea |
Daehue beauty idea contest (Chinese character Dae (大)-Big and Hue (休休)-beauty)
embodies Cosmecca Korea’s wish to bring “big beauty” to the world.
Since 2012, The Beauty Idea Contest has been held twice a year to discover new and creative ideas from employees
as well as college and graduate students. The ideas selected in the contest are commercialized and have become leading products in the beauty market.
- Developed and commercialized new material for anti-aging keratin peptide skincare products via ultra-high temperature anaerobic fermentation
- Developed functional colored makeup products with increased adhesiveness and permeability via electrodynamic homogenization.
- Developed certified natural raw ingredients with brightening effects and global competitiveness