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The Innovative K-Beauty Creator

Korean Cosmetics Manufacturer for OEM & ODM

GDK COSMETICS develops and manufactures skincare, sheet masks, sun care, body and hair care, cleansers and OTC hand sanitizer for K-beauty brands in Korea and overseas — from the first concept to delivery and marketing support, all under one roof in Incheon, Korea.

OEM / ODM services

GDK at a Glance

  • Since 2003Cosmetics manufacturing in Korea
  • 10 millionMasks & patches per month
  • 1.2 millionSkincare units per month
  • 13,000 kgBulk manufacturing per day

A One-Stop K-Beauty Manufacturer for Your Brand

GDK COSMETICS describes itself as a One-Stop & Total Solution Provider. A brand can come to GDK with nothing more than an idea and leave with a finished, tested and packaged product — and continue working with the same team after launch. Concept development, formulation, package development, stability and safety assessment, raw material and packaging QC, production, filling and delivery are all handled in-house and connected through one value chain.

  1. 01Samples & Market ApproachesWe propose samples and a market approach for your target customers.
  2. 02Customization on NeedsThe formula, texture and package are customised to your brand.
  3. 03Ingredients & PackagesRaw materials and packaging components are prepared and inspected.
  4. 04ProductionManufacturing in stainless steel tanks, automated filling and packaging.
  5. 05DeliveryShipment of finished goods, followed by marketing support.

Each step is connected through internal and external collaboration, so projects move quickly from first contact to delivery.

See the 10-step OEM / ODM process

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Story of GDK COSMETICS

Three standards define how GDK works — Innovation, Quality and Speed.

  • Cosmetic texture swatches, colour chips and beakers for product concept development

    One Team from Concept to Launch

    Concept development, formulation, package development, stability and safety assessment, production, filling and delivery are handled in-house by one team.

    OEM / ODM services
  • Close-up of a polished stainless steel vessel

    Production Capacity

    Manufacturing in stainless steel tanks with automated filling and packaging: 13,000 kg of bulk a day, 460,000 masks and 55,000 skincare units a day.

    Product categories
  • Clear hand sanitizer gel pump bottle

    Cosmetics and Quasi-Drugs from One Partner

    GDK is registered as an over-the-counter (quasi-drug) manufacturer with the Gyeongin Regional Office of Food and Drug Safety. A brand can run its skincare line and hygiene products such as hand sanitizer with the same manufacturer, the same quality system and the same team.

    Hand sanitizer manufacturing

What We Manufacture

Six product categories developed and produced under one quality system.

  • Private label skincare bottles, serum dropper and cream jar

    Skincare

    Toner, essence, serum, ampoule, emulsion, mist, cream, gel cream, eye cream, massage cream, tone-up cream, make-up fixer and peeling gel.

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  • Sheet mask pouches and an unfolded sheet mask on stone

    Sheet Masks & Patches

    Sheet masks, patches, bubble masks, peeling pads, peel-off, wash-off and sleeping masks — up to 10 million units a month.

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  • Sunscreen tubes with a sun cream swatch in sunlight

    Sun Care

    Sunscreen in cream, emulsion (lotion) and gel types, plus GDK's SPF 35 PA+++ light sun serum proposal.

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  • Shampoo and body wash pump bottles with a towel

    Body & Hair Care

    Body cleanser, cream, lotion, mist, massage gel, hand and foot care, feminine cleanser, shampoo, treatment, hair essence, mist and tonic.

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  • Facial cleanser tube, cleansing oil and cleansing foam

    Cleansers

    Foam, gel, powder wash, cleansing water, wipes, oil, cream, lotion and lip & eye remover.

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  • Hand sanitizer gel pump bottle and spray bottle

    Hand Sanitizer

    OTC hand sanitizer for Korea (62% ethanol gel, 70% ethanol liquid) and for export (75% IPA and 80% ethanol sprays).

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Frequently asked questions

What does GDK COSMETICS manufacture?
GDK develops and produces six product categories: basic skincare, body and hair care, sun care, masks and patches, cleansers, and hand sanitizer (an over-the-counter quasi-drug in Korea). See the full product range.
Is GDK an OEM or an ODM manufacturer?
Both. GDK can develop an original formula and package for your brand (ODM), or manufacture against your specification (OEM). Most projects follow GDK's 10-step development process, from identifying your needs to delivery and marketing support. Read more on OEM / ODM services.
Which certifications does the factory hold?
GDK's Incheon site is certified for CGMP (Korean Good Manufacturing Practice for cosmetics, all processes) by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, ISO 22716, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, and holds EVE VEGAN certification for its cosmetics production facility. Details are on Quality & Certifications.
Do you work with overseas brands?
Yes. GDK runs a dedicated overseas sales team for international brands and also produces export versions of products such as hand sanitizer. Contact overseassalesteam@gdkcosmetics.com.