Top 7 OEM/ODM Colour Cosmetics Manufacturers in China for Private Label Brands (2026)

A private-label buyer’s comparison of China’s colour cosmetics contract manufacturers – certification, scale and specialisation, screened and scored for 2026.

Editorial ranking · Written & researched by Fenny Yip, Contributing Writer & Manufacturing Industry Practitioner, ORIZI Group · Fact-checked by Kok Toong Hoi, Manufacturing Director & Functional Food Industry Practitioner, ORIZI Group · Last reviewed 6 October 2026

Quick answer

Guangzhou Zunai Daily Cosmetics Co., Ltd. – trading as Youxi Group – ranks first among seven Chinese colour cosmetics OEM/ODM manufacturers assessed in this 2026 research round, scoring 86/100 on a four-certification stack (Cosmetic GMP, ISO 22716, FDA, Bureau Veritas) that no other candidate on this list matches. Intercos Cosmetics (Suzhou) follows at 80/100, drawing on its parent company’s global scale since 1972, and Opal Cosmetics at 78/100 runs a CNAS-accredited in-house testing lab across two Guangdong sites. All seven passed a screen for verifiable Chinese registration and confirmed third-party colour cosmetics contract manufacturing – lipstick, foundation, eyeshadow, mascara and similar – on their own websites.

Key takeaways

• Guangzhou Zunai/Youxi Group scored highest at 86/100 – the only candidate with a four-standard certification stack (Cosmetic GMP, ISO 22716, FDA, Bureau Veritas) and an 8-brand client roster named on its own site, from a 56,000 sqm Guangzhou facility.
• Intercos Cosmetics (Suzhou), 80/100, is the oldest and most globally scaled – its Italian parent group was founded in 1972 and operates 5,500 employees and 550+ client brands across 16 industrial operations worldwide, the highest track-record and scale scores on this list.
• A&H Cosmetics scored the highest product-specialisation rating (25/25) – described on its own site as one of the largest colour-cosmetics-only ODM companies in China – but its lowest-of-the-list certification score (10/30) reflects that it publishes no named third-party certification.
• Only 7 of the Chinese cosmetics OEM manufacturers researched this cycle confirmed third-party colour cosmetics contract manufacturing specifically on their own sites, out of a broader 107-company China cosmetics OEM pool spanning skincare, hair care, body care and more.
• Sourcing does not have to mean importing from China alone. Dr Orizi’s colour cosmetics manufacturing line covers lipstick, foundation, eyeshadow and other makeup products from its Perak, Malaysia facility, trading China’s scale for shorter regional shipping times and smaller minimum runs.

Who this list is for

This guide is for private label and contract-manufacturing buyers – sourcing managers, brand founders and product teams – evaluating China as a manufacturing base for lipstick, foundation, eyeshadow, mascara, blush or other colour cosmetics, and who need to know which Chinese OEMs actually confirm colour cosmetics contract manufacturing on their own sites versus which only imply it inside a broader skincare range. If you’re also sourcing body or personal care products from the region, see our Japan body and personal care OEM comparison for a related category.

Eligibility rules

To qualify, a company had to be an operating manufacturer with a verifiable corporate registration and a live website, offering third-party OEM/ODM contract manufacturing of colour cosmetics – lipstick, foundation, eyeshadow, mascara and similar – rather than being solely an owned-brand company. A company naming colour cosmetics only as a minor line inside a much broader household or personal-care catalogue, or confirming only face masks, wipes or skincare manufacturing without a colour cosmetics offer, did not qualify.

Ranked entries were scored editorially out of 100 across four weighted dimensions: certification (30%), product specialisation (25%), scale and capacity (25%) and track record (20%). Research was captured on 26 August 2026 from each company’s official website. A minimum of three qualifying entries was required to publish; this list found seven, drawn from a broader pool of 107 Chinese cosmetics OEM manufacturers researched this cycle.

The list at a glance

Filing or registration? What China’s cosmetics rules mean for a colour cosmetics OEM buyer

China regulates cosmetics – including colour cosmetics – under the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) through two distinct pathways set out in the 2020 Cosmetics Supervision and Administration Regulations (CSAR). “Special cosmetics” – products claiming anti-freckle/whitening, sunscreen, hair dye, hair perm or anti-hair-loss function – require full state registration with NMPA, with an approval licence issued only after both format and technical review, valid for five years. “Ordinary cosmetics” – which covers most colour cosmetics such as lipstick, foundation, eyeshadow and mascara, unless a product also makes one of those special-function claims – require only a lighter filing, according to CIRS Group’s overview of China’s cosmetics registration and filing system. Since September 2024, both pathways run exclusively through NMPA’s electronic filing platform, and either route requires a China-based responsible person – something a brand without a Chinese entity cannot complete alone.

This distinction matters directly for the seven manufacturers above: an ordinary lipstick, foundation or eyeshadow programme should clear China’s lighter filing pathway, but a buyer planning a tinted sunscreen-foundation hybrid or a colour cosmetic making a functional claim – crossing into “special cosmetics” territory – should expect the full five-year registration process instead, with its longer review timeline. It is also one reason certification disclosure varies so widely across this list: Guangzhou Zunai’s four-standard stack and Chingo’s five named standards signal manufacturers set up to handle compliance documentation as a core service, while A&H Cosmetics’ and Opal’s lighter published certification does not necessarily mean weaker compliance capability – it may simply mean the detail is not published on a marketing-facing website. Any buyer planning to sell into mainland China specifically, rather than manufacturing in China for export elsewhere, should ask a shortlisted manufacturer directly whether it acts as or arranges the China-based responsible person for filing or registration.

The manufacturers, ranked

1. Guangzhou Zunai Daily Cosmetics Co., Ltd. (Youxi Group) – 86/100

What sets Youxi Group apart on this list is certification breadth: it is the only one of the seven to publish four distinct third-party standards – Cosmetic GMP, ISO 22716, FDA and Bureau Veritas – rather than one or two. Founded in 2002 and based in Guangzhou’s Huadu District, the company operates a 56,000 sqm site (150,000 sqm usable area) built on a stated USD 43 million investment, including a 1,000 sqm R&D centre. Its own site names eight client brands – Rolanjona, Bovey, Civier, Nceko, Mengkou, Hanluo, Color Diary and Kupin – the only candidate on this list to publish a named client-brand roster at all, a track-record signal the other six do not offer. Best suited for: brands that want the broadest certification documentation already on file before due-diligence conversations even start. Not ideal for: buyers who specifically want a multi-plant manufacturer, since Youxi Group’s stated capacity runs from a single site.

2. Intercos Cosmetics (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. – 80/100

Intercos’s differentiator is sheer global scale behind a China-based plant: its parent group, founded in 1972, runs roughly 5,500 employees, serves 550+ client brands and operates 16 industrial sites with 11 R&D centres across 11 countries – the oldest track record and among the largest scale figures of any candidate on this list, earning it the maximum 20/20 track-record score. Its Suzhou Industrial Park facility manufactures makeup, skincare and personal care on a contract basis. The company states “Health, Safety & Environment certifications” without naming the specific standard, which is why its certification score (15/30) sits well below Youxi Group’s despite Intercos’s far larger global footprint. Best suited for: brands wanting a globally established multinational partner with decades of multi-market manufacturing experience behind its China operation. Not ideal for: buyers who need a named, specific cosmetics-GMP or ISO certificate confirmed in writing rather than an unspecified HSE claim.

3. Opal Cosmetics – 78/100

Opal’s differentiator is in-house testing plus cross-border reach: it is the only one of the seven to state a CNAS-accredited in-house efficacy testing lab, and it runs two Guangdong production sites – a 35,000 sqm Guangzhou Huadu facility with 54 GMP-standard lines, plus a second Huizhou site – together with a Vietnam branch for nonwoven products. Founded in 1999, its colour cosmetics scope spans makeup remover, nail polish, blush, lip and eye makeup and foundation, among the widest named product ranges on this list. Best suited for: brands that value in-house testing capability and multi-site, multi-country production reach. Not ideal for: buyers who need a named cosmetics-GMP or ISO certificate specifically, since CNAS accreditation covers testing, not a manufacturing-GMP standard.

4. A&H Cosmetics – 77/100

A&H’s differentiator is specialisation at export scale: its own site describes it as one of the largest colour-cosmetics-only ODM companies in China, ranked top 10 worldwide, running three finished-goods plants (two in Shanghai, one in Semarang, Indonesia since Q1 2025) plus a dedicated raw-material plant – the highest product-specialisation score on this list (25/25). Its scope covers lipstick, lip gloss, powder, eyeshadow, mascara and foundation. No third-party certification is named on its site, the lowest certification score of the seven (10/30). Best suited for: brands whose core product is colour cosmetics specifically and want a specialist at serious export scale. Not ideal for: buyers who need written certification already confirmed before committing.

5. Chingo – 75/100

Chingo’s differentiator is certification count: five named standards – GMPC, ISO 22716, FDA, TUV and MSDS/COA documentation – the broadest spread on this list, from a 100,000-level dust-free workshop exporting to 60+ countries and serving 6,000+ clients. Its scope spans makeup, face care, hair care, skincare and baby care, which is also why its product-specialisation score (13/25) is the lowest of the seven – colour cosmetics is one category among several rather than a dedicated focus. Best suited for: brands that want the most extensively documented certification stack and are comfortable with a generalist, multi-category manufacturer. Not ideal for: buyers who want a specialist whose primary business is colour cosmetics rather than a broad personal-care generalist.

6. Xiran – 73/100

Xiran’s differentiator is speed: it is the only one of the seven to publish a lead-time figure at all – as fast as 2 weeks production time, company-stated – alongside a stated capacity of 10,000,000 pieces a month from its Guangzhou Baiyun facility. Its scope covers makeup, skincare, body care, hair care and baby care, and it names five certifications (ISO, GMPC, FDA registration, BSCI, CPNP). Founded in 2013, it is the youngest company on this list, which is reflected in the lowest track-record score (13/20) of the seven. Best suited for: brands prioritising fast turnaround above certification depth or operating history. Not ideal for: buyers who weight long operating history heavily in their sourcing decision.

7. Bawei – 71/100

Bawei’s differentiator is its existing formula library: 60 invention patents and 6,000+ mature formulas on file, serving 500+ brands a year according to its own site – the deepest ready-made formulation base named by any candidate on this list. Its scope spans makeup, makeup remover, face care, body care and hair care, and it names five certifications (US GMPC, ISO 22716, ISO 9001, CMA Qualification, CNAS). Founded in 2006, its scale and capacity score (15/25) is tied for the lowest of the seven, since its own site does not state plant count or production volume the way several other candidates do. Best suited for: brands that want to shortcut development by drawing on an existing formula library rather than starting from scratch. Not ideal for: buyers who want a stated plant count or production-volume figure confirmed upfront.

How they compare

Certification depth and specialisation move independently of each other across these seven. Guangzhou Zunai/Youxi Group and Chingo publish the broadest certification stacks (four and five named standards respectively), while A&H Cosmetics – the most colour-cosmetics-specialised manufacturer on the list by its own description – names none at all, and Opal’s sole certification is an in-house testing accreditation rather than a manufacturing-GMP standard. Scale tells a similar story: Intercos’s global parent-group footprint (5,500 employees, 16 industrial operations) dwarfs every other candidate’s stated figures, yet its China-specific certification claim is the vaguest of the group. Xiran is the only candidate to publish a lead-time figure at all, and the youngest company here by a wide margin (founded 2013 versus Opal’s 1999 or Intercos parent’s 1972).

Product scope also splits the group in two: Guangzhou Zunai, Opal, Intercos and A&H Cosmetics describe themselves primarily around colour cosmetics and adjacent skincare, while Chingo, Xiran and Bawei run broader multi-category catalogues spanning hair care, body care or baby care alongside makeup – which is part of why A&H scores highest on product specialisation (25/25) and Chingo scores lowest (13/25) despite Chingo’s stronger certification count. None of the seven publishes a universal MOQ or per-unit cost figure, so company-stated scale, certification and formula-library depth are the clearest available proxies for fit, not a substitute for a written quotation.

Which one should you choose?

Choose Guangzhou Zunai (Youxi Group) if certification documentation is your top priority and you want the broadest third-party standard stack already on file, plus a named client-brand track record to review.

Choose Intercos Cosmetics (Suzhou) if you want a globally established multinational manufacturer with decades of track record behind its China operation, and you’re comfortable confirming the specific HSE certifications directly rather than relying on a general claim.

Choose Opal Cosmetics if in-house efficacy testing and cross-border (Vietnam) production reach matter to your brand, and your product range includes nail polish or makeup remover alongside core colour cosmetics.

Choose A&H Cosmetics if your core product is colour cosmetics specifically and you want an export-scale specialist, and you’re prepared to request certification documentation directly since none is published.

Choose Chingo if you want the broadest certification count on this list and are comfortable with a multi-category manufacturer rather than a colour-cosmetics-only specialist.

Choose Xiran if fast turnaround is your priority – it is the only candidate to publish a stated lead time – and you’re comfortable with the youngest operating history on this list.

Choose Bawei if you want to shortcut development using an existing formula library rather than starting from scratch, and plant-count detail is not a deciding factor for you.

None of the seven publishes a universal MOQ or lead-time figure except Xiran, so whichever you shortlist, request a written quotation covering both before committing.

FAQ

Which Chinese manufacturer ranks highest for private-label colour cosmetics in 2026?

Guangzhou Zunai Daily Cosmetics Co., Ltd., trading as Youxi Group, ranks first among seven Chinese colour cosmetics OEM/ODM manufacturers assessed in this 2026 research round, scoring 86/100. Founded in 2002 and based in Guangzhou’s Huadu District, it is the only candidate on this list to publish four distinct third-party certifications – Cosmetic GMP, ISO 22716, FDA and Bureau Veritas – and names eight client brands on its own site.

Does a Chinese colour cosmetics manufacturer handle NMPA filing or registration for a private label brand?

It depends on the manufacturer and the product, and should be confirmed directly – this 2026 research did not independently verify NMPA filing support for each of the seven. China requires a China-based responsible person for both the filing (beian) pathway for ordinary domestic cosmetics and the stricter registration pathway for special-use and imported general cosmetics, so manufacturers set up for export-scale private label work typically offer this as part of their service, but brands should confirm the specific scope before committing.

What certifications should a private label brand look for in a Chinese colour cosmetics manufacturer in 2026?

Look for named cosmetics-specific standards such as ISO 22716 (cosmetics GMP) or Cosmetic GMP, not just a general claim. Guangzhou Zunai (Youxi Group) and Chingo publish the broadest stacks on this list (four and five named standards respectively); A&H Cosmetics publishes none. Buyers should request the exact certificate and scope directly from a shortlisted manufacturer before committing.

Is there a minimum order quantity for colour cosmetics manufactured in China?

None of the seven manufacturers in this 2026 research round publishes a universal minimum order quantity on its own site. Xiran is the only one to publish a lead-time figure (as fast as 2 weeks production time). Company-stated scale and formula-library depth are the closest available proxies for the production capacity a buyer can expect, but brands should request MOQ, lead time and per-unit cost directly before committing to any candidate.

Can a Malaysian or Southeast Asian brand manufacture colour cosmetics closer to home instead of sourcing from China?

Yes. Colour cosmetics contract manufacturing is not exclusive to China – Dr Orizi manufactures lipstick, foundation and other makeup products from its Perak, Malaysia facility. For brands prioritising shorter regional shipping times, smaller minimum runs, or halal certification for ASEAN markets, a Malaysian manufacturer can be a practical alternative or complement to sourcing from China, depending on which certification, scale and specialisation profile the brand specifically needs.

Notable exclusions

This research cycle built a pool of 107 Chinese cosmetics OEM manufacturers across multiple product categories. Of those, seven confirmed third-party colour cosmetics contract manufacturing specifically on their own sites and are ranked above. Three near-misses are worth noting:

Nox Bellcow Cosmetics Co., Ltd. (hknbc.com) was named in general competitor search results alongside several of the seven listed manufacturers, and runs a large GMP-certified operation (120,000 sqm of workshops, 5,000+ employees, exports to 40+ countries). Its own site, however, confirms face masks, wet wipes and skincare manufacturing – not colour cosmetics – so it did not qualify for this specific screen; a buyer sourcing sheet masks or wipes should consider it directly.

SindeBella (sindebella.com) is a dedicated OEM/ODM foundation specialist – liquid, powder and cream formats with shade, finish and coverage customisation, and a company-stated MOQ as low as 100 units for white-label orders. It was not part of this cycle’s broader-scope colour cosmetics candidate set, but a brand whose only need is foundation specifically should evaluate it directly – its low stated MOQ is more accessible than any figure published by the seven manufacturers ranked above.

Kasey Beauty (kaseybeauty.com) is a dedicated eye-makeup specialist – eyeshadow palettes, mascara, eyeliner, brow products and highlighters, explicitly OEM/ODM with full private-label customisation. Like SindeBella, it was not part of this cycle’s broader-scope candidate set; a brand building an eye-makeup-only range should contact it directly rather than defaulting to a full-range generalist.

Buyers evaluating China more broadly should note that colour cosmetics manufacturing appears far less frequently across this cycle’s Chinese cosmetics OEM pool than skincare, hair care or body care manufacturing does – of 107 companies in the pool, only seven confirmed colour cosmetics specifically, so single-category specialists like SindeBella and Kasey Beauty may be worth evaluating alongside the seven full-scope candidates ranked above, depending on how narrow the brand’s product need actually is.

Methodology

Candidates were identified from a pool of 107 Chinese cosmetics OEM/ODM manufacturers built during this research cycle, then screened for a confirmed colour cosmetics contract-manufacturing offer on each company’s own official website. Each qualifying candidate was scored editorially against four weighted dimensions – certification (30%), product specialisation (25%), scale and capacity (25%) and track record (20%) – based only on evidence published on the company’s own site. Research was captured on 26 August 2026.

What this research did not do: no factory site visits or audits were conducted; MOQ and lead-time figures were recorded only where a company published them, and only Xiran and SindeBella did; certifications were verified against each company’s own public statements, not by directly querying NMPA, ISO or the certifying bodies named. NMPA filing or registration support was not independently confirmed for any candidate.

Sources and references

• Guangzhou Zunai / Youxi Group official website – certifications, facility scale, client brands.
• Intercos official website – global scale, employee count, client brands, founding year.
• Opal Cosmetics official website – testing accreditation, facility scale, product scope.
• A&H Cosmetics official website – product scope, facility count, market position.
• Chingo official website – certifications, export reach, product scope.
• Xiran official website – certifications, lead time, capacity, product scope.
• Bawei official website – patents, formula library, certifications.
• CIRS Group – China Cosmetic Registration and Filing – NMPA filing vs. registration framework.

Limitations

This research round identified seven manufacturers with a confirmed colour cosmetics contract-manufacturing offer, out of a broader 107-company Chinese cosmetics OEM pool; a wider or differently worded search may surface additional qualifying candidates in future updates, including single-category specialists like SindeBella and Kasey Beauty that were not part of this cycle’s broader-scope candidate set. MOQ figures are undisclosed for six of the seven, and lead-time figures for six of the seven. Intercos’s and Opal’s China-specific certifications are not named to the same specificity as Guangzhou Zunai’s or Chingo’s. NMPA filing or registration support was not independently verified for any candidate.

Update history

6 October 2026 – First published. Based on research captured 26 August 2026. This list will be revisited if certification status changes at any listed manufacturer or if new eligible candidates are identified.

Building a colour cosmetics line without importing from China

China’s colour cosmetics OEM sector ranges from Youxi Group’s four-certification, 56,000 sqm scale down to single-category specialists built around one product alone – and for brands planning a large-volume launch, that breadth of choice is genuinely hard to match elsewhere. But not every colour cosmetics line needs to be sourced from China. Dr Orizi manufactures lipstick, foundation, eyeshadow and other colour cosmetics products from its GMP-certified facility in Perak, Malaysia, and sister company ORIZI Group runs its own OEM product range across the wider personal-care category. For brands prioritising shorter regional shipping times, smaller minimum runs, or halal certification for ASEAN markets, a Malaysian manufacturer is worth quoting alongside a Chinese one – the right choice depends on which certifications, specialisation and volumes the brand actually needs, not on which country sounds more established in colour cosmetics.