KOBO PRODUCTS INC

COMPANY PROFILE

Business Type: Manufacturer (Factory)

Company Overview:

Kobo Products Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of technology-based raw materials and ingredients for the cosmetic and personal care industry. Established in 1993 and headquartered in South Plainfield, New Jersey, USA, the company operates manufacturing facilities, laboratories, and distribution offices worldwide, including dedicated services and distribution networks in Malaysia and the Southeast Asian region.

The company is highly recognized for its extensive and innovative product portfolio, which includes surface-treated pigments, pigment dispersions, microspheres, mineral sunscreen filters, and various specialty cosmetic active ingredients. Kobo Products focuses heavily on research and development to provide high-quality formulation solutions for color cosmetics, sun care, and skin care brands globally.

While the corporate headquarters and main manufacturing facilities are located in the United States, Japan, France, and Brazil, Kobo Products operates as a Manufacturer in the Malaysian market, supplying high-performance raw materials and providing technical and formulation support directly to local cosmetic manufacturers.

KOBO PRODUCTS INC PRODUCT PORTFOLIO

Kobo Products Inc. is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of innovative raw materials and ingredients for the cosmetic and personal care industries. In Malaysia, these products are supplied to cosmetic manufacturers and formulators for use in makeup, sun care, and skin care products. The main product categories include:

SURFACE TREATED PIGMENTS AND POWDERS

These are inorganic and organic pigments treated with various surface technologies (such as hydrophobic, hydrophilic, or natural treatments). They are used to improve dispersibility, skin feel, wear time, and formulation stability in makeup products like foundations, lipsticks, and eye shadows.

PIGMENT AND SUNSCREEN DISPERSIONS

High-performance, pre-dispersed colorants and mineral UV filters. These dispersions of titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, and pigments in various carriers (like silicones, esters, hydrocarbons, and water) allow formulators to easily incorporate ingredients into sunscreens and color cosmetics with optimal performance.

MINERAL SUNSCREEN INGREDIENTS

A comprehensive range of physical UV filters, including Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide in both powder and dispersion forms. These ingredients are designed to provide broad-spectrum UVA and UVB protection with high transparency and minimal whitening on the skin.

MICROSPHERES

Spherical particles made from silica, PMMA, nylon, polyurethane, and natural materials. They are used to enhance the sensory feel of cosmetic products, provide a soft-focus (optical blurring) effect to hide wrinkles, absorb oil, and improve roll-on application.

NATURAL AND COSMOS-APPROVED INGREDIENTS

An extensive line of eco-friendly, natural, and COSMOS-compliant raw materials. This includes natural surface treatments, plant-derived microspheres, natural film formers, and mineral-based ingredients that cater to the clean and green beauty market.

SPECIALTY INGREDIENTS AND FILM FORMERS

Specialized raw materials including pearlescent pigments, natural texturizers, film formers (for water resistance and wear-extension), and active ingredient delivery systems (such as encapsulated actives) to enhance the efficacy and aesthetic appeal of personal care products.