Food & BeveragesJul 17, 2026

KOSÉ Corp.

Company Profile Analysis

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Year Founded & Workforce

1945-12-31

7,758 Employees

Industry

Food & Beverages

Services

KOSÉ Corp. Overview

Company Headquarters: Japan

Founded: 1946

Workforce: 7,758 (till 31 March 2018)

Company Working: KOSÉ Corp., along with its subsidiaries engages in the manufacturing and marketing of cosmetics primarily in Asia and the U.S. The two major operating segments of the company include Cosmetics and Cosmetaries. KOSÉ sells its cosmetics under the brand name of Kosé, Sekkisei, Esprique, Cosme Decorte, Prédia, Infinity, Jill Stuart, Addiction, Crie, Albion, Paul Stuart, Awake, One by Kosé, Shirosumi, Hadakiwami, Astablanc, Carté Clinity, Phil Naturant, Formule, Maihada, tarte. The company offers their products through specialty cosmetic stores, department stores, drugstores, convenience stores, mass retailers, and through e-commerce.

Strategy

The major strategy followed by the company to expand its geographical footprint in the potential mascara market is identified to be the acquisition of other players and investing in the R&D facilities. This helps the company to broaden their offerings in the mascara market as well as strengthen its business portfolio in the cosmetics segment. KOSÉ is also focusing more on R&D investments. The company has been investing heavily in innovation centers to bring in new products and gain consumers attention to increase the sales of their offerings.

Company Snapshot

$1,584M

Revenue

7,758

Employees

1945-12-31

Founded

Japan

Headquarters

SWOT Analysis

Strengths

Diversified product and brand portfolio helps the company to serve a wide customer base
The company’s strong research and development (R&D) capabilities enables it to produce innovative products

Weaknesses

Dependence on selected region for major portion of revenues may affect its business operations

Opportunities

The company could benefit from the growing cosmetics market in Asia
The company could benefit from the increasing popularity of e-commerce and increase its sales

Threats

The company operates in a highly competitive health and beauty market

Product Offering

KOSÉ Corp.
- Mascara
- Anti-Acne Cosmetic

Financial Performance

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About the Author

Wantstats Research Team

Wantstats' research desk profiles KOSÉ Corp. as part of our ongoing coverage of the Food & Beverages sector, drawing on public company data, filings, and market intelligence.

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Bong Lau

Sales Leader, Bamberg

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Peter Groot Koerkamp

Account and Business Manager, EFS-Holland BV

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Younghwan Choi

Senior Retail Manager, LG Chem

We found the report very insightful! we found your research firm very helpful. I'm sending this email to secure our future business.

Mark Irwin

Management Consultant, Level 21

I am very pleased with how market segments have been defined in a relevant way for my purposes (such as "Portable Freezers & refrigerators" and "last-mile"). In general the report is well structured. Thanks very much for your efforts.

Rob Kooiker

Group Product Manager HVAC & Fire Protection GMA, Rockwool

I have been reading the first document or the study, the Global HVAC and FP market report 2021 till 2026. Must say, good info! I have not gone in depth at all parts, but got a good indication of the data inside!

Jason Lee

R&D Director, Seojin

Thanks for your great support. Appreciate it. Well received report. It helps us to understand market well. We're planning other area of survey in the future, let's keep in touch.

Akif Moroglu

Strategy & Business Development Director, Dogan Holding

We got the report in time, we really thank you for your support in this process. I also thank to all of your team as they did a great job.

KOSÉ Corp.

Company Headquarters: Japan Founded: 1946 Workforce: 7,758 (till 31 March 2018) Company Working: KOSÉ Corp., along with its subsidiaries engages in the manufacturing and marketing of cosmetics primarily in Asia and the U.S. The two major operating segments of the company include Cosmetics and Cosmetaries. KOSÉ sells its cosmetics under the brand name of Kosé, Sekkisei, Esprique, Cosme Decorte, Prédia, Infinity, Jill Stuart, Addiction, Crie, Albion, Paul Stuart, Awake, One by Kosé, Shirosumi, Hadakiwami, Astablanc, Carté Clinity, Phil Naturant, Formule, Maihada, tarte. The company offers their products through specialty cosmetic stores, department stores, drugstores, convenience stores, mass retailers, and through e-commerce.

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