Cosmetics Manufacturers in Mexico: An Overview

Cosmetics Manufacturers in Mexico: An Overview
This guide lists some of Mexico’s leading cosmetics manufacturers, producing makeup, skincare, hair care, and perfumes. We also take a closer look into their product options, customized formulations, ISO certification, and the basics of cosmetics compliance.

Supplier Overview

Supplier qualifications

Industry overview

Private label

Some cosmetics manufacturers, such as Republic Cosmetics, offer a range of standard private-label products. Private label cosmetics in this context refer to standardized cosmetics formulations that can be branded with your logo. Doing so means that you can bring cosmetics products to market in a matter of months.

Cosmetics formulations

Essentially all Mexican cosmetics manufacturers have the capability to create a new formulation. As such, you can have a brand-new cosmetic product made. However, this requires that you provide a list of ingredients that go into the formula. This in turn requires that you understand US or Canadian cosmetic product regulations and how these impact the ingredients that you are allowed to use – assuming you intend to sell in North America.

Some companies, such as Industrias Lavin have in-house teams that can assist with formulation creation.

ISO certification

Qualified cosmetics manufacturers follow established quality management and sanitation systems. For example, Republic Cosmetics claims to be ISO 22716, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 certified – which indicates that they can consistently manufacture high-quality cosmetics.

Standard	Description
ISO 9001	Quality management system
ISO 22716	Good Manufacturing Practices for Cosmetics

Cosmetics compliance

Cosmetics are regulated in all developed countries. If you intend to sell in the United States, then it is essential that your cosmetic product pass all mandatory safety tests, and that the cosmetics products are correctly labeled. More information can be found in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act).

Color cosmetics (face, nails & lips)

TECNOLOGÍA COSMÉTICA

TECNOLOGÍA COSMÉTICA develops and manufactures various types of cosmetic and personal care products, such as those for the nails, face, and lips (e.g., lipstick, highlighters, cleansers). It provides three main services – namely, research and development, packaging and labeling, and full-service.

In the R&D service, the company uses its in-house lab to formulate various cosmetic products for its clients for their private label products. The company packs, fills, and labels existing and new products. Its full service allows the company to assist its clients from product formulation to commercialization, as well as assemble, warehouse, and distribute finished products.

The company is GMP-certified and COFEPRIS-certified.

Main products

Lipsticks
Nail polish
Balms
Bases
Highlighters
Blushes
Anti-aging products
Cleansers
Exfoliants

Location: Mexico City, Mexico

Republic Cosmetics

Republic Cosmetics is a Mexican private-label cosmetics manufacturer that produces cosmetics such as nail lacquer, face cream, and lip masks. It is experienced in R&D, formulation, and production of cosmetic products.

The company can develop product concepts, design, and package its products – more than 1,200 of which it has helped its clients launch. It claims to create over 90 million pieces of cosmetics each month and distributes its products to more than 25 countries.

The company requires its clients’ inputs at its six stages – namely product choice, formula development, choosing pack format and size, selecting branding alternatives, advising on requirements, and product approval.

According to the company’s website, it adheres to national and international standards.

Main products

Nail lacquer
Nail polish remover
Face cream
Eye contour cream
Face sheet masks
Collagen lip masks
Collagen eye masks

Location: Mexico

Skin care

Cosméticos Trujillo S.A. de C.V.

Founded in 1956, Cosméticos Trujillo S.A. de C.V. is a private-label manufacturer of cosmetic products such as personal hygiene items (e.g. shower gels, hand cream, and body lotion). It also manufactures bar soaps using 100% vegetable oils.

According to the company’s website, it follows sustainability and ethical governance standards, ensuring the quality of its products. Its parent company is a member of the RSPO, complies with GMP as required by COFEPRIS, is a member of SEDEX, and implemented an Integrated Management System. Additionally, its alcohol supplier is ECOVADIS-certified.

Its clients include both small companies and multinational brands.

Main products

Soap bar
Cosmetic liquid soap
Antibacterial hand gel
Shower gel
Intimate care soap
Shampoo
Conditioner
Handcream
Body lotion
Roll on deodorants
Emulsions
Micellar Waters

Location: Mexico

Hair care

Industrias Lavin

Industrias Lavin has several decades of experience in developing, manufacturing, and marketing cosmetic products, including hair care products such as hair sprays, hair gels, and shampoos. The company has 3 production plants, a research laboratory, laboratories for quality control and development, warehouses, administrative, distribution, and commercial offices.

It manufactures its products with modern technology equipped with automated processes. It also has automatic high-speed lines, as well as viscous, powder, and liquid product bottling lines. Its main markets are in Mexico, the United States, and Latin America.

The company has GMP, ISO 9001, Clean Industry, and C-TPAT certifications, and its brands were featured in multiple fairs and trade shows.

Main products

Hair curl spray
Hair gel
Shampoo

Location: Mexico City, Mexico