Nearly 1,000
Manufacturers and expanding
Contract manufacturers in the US, Canada, Europe, the UK, Korea and Australia/New Zealand you can search right now.
Trusted by brands manufacturing in North America
Find Your Cosmetic
Manufacturing Partner
We match beauty brands with hand-vetted contract manufacturers in the US, Canada, Europe, the UK, Korea and Australia/New Zealand — grounded in FDA/MoCRA facility data. Free for brands, no obligation.
By the numbers
What the network is built on.
FDA Facilities, Audit Record, and Recalls
Profiles carrying at least one real FDA facility ID (FEI) — a 'Proven' tier that can't be faked.
6,438
Ingredient pages
Grounded in a 95,000+ product formulation dataset and the EU CosIng registry.
$0
Cost to brands
Search and matching are free, permanently. Demand should never pay to be found.
Get Started
Start matching with vetted manufacturers.
Sign up. Once your account is set up you post a project and the engine returns a ranked shortlist in minutes. You decide who to approach, and nothing reaches a manufacturer until you ask. No cost, no obligation.
How It Works
From brand vision to the right manufacturer.
Post Your Project
Describe what you're making — category, format, volumes, certifications, and where you want it made.
The Engine Ranks The Network
Your brief is scored against every manufacturer's capability and regulatory record. You get a shortlist back, not a directory.
It Reaches Them As An Opportunity
Ask for an introduction and your project lands in that manufacturer's queue under an anonymous label. Your brand name is not in it.
Names Cross On A Mutual Yes
The manufacturer accepts, you confirm, and only then do the two sides see each other and talk directly.
Pricing
Free for brands. Success-based for makers.
For BrandsAlways free
$0 /forever
Find and meet your manufacturing partner.
- Unlimited search & matchingBrowse the vetted network and get matched.
- Double-consent introductionsYou choose who to approach. Names cross only when both sides agree.
- Ingredient & compliance intelligenceFDA/MoCRA-grounded data on every ingredient.
- No obligation, no placement feesWe never charge you to be found.
For ManufacturersSuccess-based
Free to claim
Commission only when an intro becomes production — or a flat annual subscription.
- Free profile & qualified leadsClaim your profile and receive matched brand requests.
- Success fee, or a flat subscription5% of what an introduced brand pays you, for five years from its first order — or a flat annual subscription instead.
- Never pay to rankNo sponsored slots. Placement is earned on evidence.
In the press
Our founder, in Beauty Independent.
“If I could choose one thing to bring into this industry, it would be software that can truly predict product success and product fit at the individual level. That means understanding what a product actually does, who it is most likely to work for and why.”
Joe SchrankFounder, The Cosmetic Manufacturer“The line gets crossed when ‘inspired by’ turns into ‘indistinguishable from,’ especially when patents are involved.”Beauty’s Gray Area: What’s The Line Between Dupes, Benchmarking And Reverse Engineering?Read the article ↗
“What's actually changed is that the product has to back up the price. Charge $80 and the formula better deliver. The ingredient deck can't look like a $12 product in a nicer jar.”The Ordinary Takes On Luxury Markups With New Pop-Up. Is It Justified?Read the article ↗
FAQ's
Everything you need to know.
01/What is The Cosmetic Manufacturer?
A vetted network and matchmaking service that connects beauty brands with contract cosmetic manufacturers in the US, Canada, Europe, the UK, Korea and Australia/New Zealand — differentiated by FDA/MoCRA facility data. We help you find the right partner, not just a list of options.
02/How much does it cost?
It's free for brands, permanently. Search, matching, and introductions cost you nothing. Manufacturers pay only when an introduction turns into real production.
03/How do you vet your manufacturing partners?
Every partner is evaluated on regulatory standing (FDA registration, MoCRA, GMP/ISO 22716), quality systems, operational capability, and communication — then re-reviewed on ongoing brand feedback. Inclusion is selective, not paid.
04/What types of products can your network manufacture?
Skincare, haircare, color cosmetics, body and bath, fragrance, and OTC products like sunscreen — across all major categories, at a range of order sizes.
05/Do you work with startups or only established brands?
Both. From first-formula founders to established brands scaling up or switching manufacturers — we match to your stage, category, and target markets.
06/Is my information kept confidential?
Yes. Brand-to-manufacturer relationships are private by design — we never publish who makes what. Confidentiality is a core part of the product.
07/How do I get started?
Sign up. Once your account is set up you post a project — what you're making, in what volumes, to what standards — and the engine returns a ranked shortlist in minutes. You decide who to approach, and nothing reaches a manufacturer until you ask. A free call is there if you want one, but it is not the way in.
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Schedule a free call. We'll learn about your brand and your needs, then match you with vetted manufacturers from the network. No cost, no obligation.