Shiseido is a Japanese beauty company whose long research tradition has made skin science central to its identity. It develops cosmetics and skincare products for consumers worldwide, while its Life Quality Makeup work supports people managing visible skin changes through specialized makeup and personal counseling.
Koh Gen DoBorn in Tokyo in 1986 from a Japanese actress’s search for makeup that could soothe stressed, heavily made-up skin, Koh Gen Do creates skincare and color cosmetics shaped by Japanese skincare technology and plant-based ingredients. Its iconic Moisture Foundation was developed for high-definition film and remains a fixture in professional makeup artists’ kits and on movie sets around the world. The company also operates a private spa in Tokyo, where its skincare rituals are tested through thousands of treatments.
Clé de Peau BeautéClé de Peau Beauté creates luxury skincare and makeup, pairing research-driven formulas with an emphasis on radiant complexions and refined finishes. The beauty brand stands out for its personalized discovery tools, including a foundation finder, virtual makeup try-on and complimentary one-on-one consultations with Skin Intelligence experts. Its stated heritage includes 40 years of research and craftsmanship, while refill options appear across several core products.NEW YORK, NY
The Estée Lauder Companies IncFounded by Estée and Joseph Lauder in 1946, The Estée Lauder Companies manufactures and sells prestige beauty products through a portfolio of more than 20 luxury brands. The publicly traded, family-founded company now reaches approximately 150 countries and territories, with about 57,000 employees worldwide. Its Sakura Manufacturing Campus in Shimotsuma, Japan—the company’s first manufacturing site in the Asia-Pacific region—produces premium skin-care products primarily for APAC markets, with some shipped globally.NEW YORK, NY
JO Cosmetics Co., LtdFounded in 1987, JO Cosmetics is a Japanese OEM manufacturer that develops and produces cosmetics and quasi-drugs for brand owners worldwide. Its work spans concept planning, research, manufacturing and regulatory support, with skincare at the center and makeup produced at its Yokohama facility. Production across Tokyo and Saitama includes a 37,000-square-meter Hanyu Sunayama site, while the company’s factories operate under ISO 9001 and ISO 22716 cosmetics-GMP standards.New York, NY