- Business
- KOSÉ Corporation manufactures and markets a broad portfolio of cosmetics, skincare, makeup, haircare and toiletries products through its high-prestige, prestige and cosmetaries brands; high-prestige offerings include Decorté, Jill Stuart, Sekkisei Miyabi, Infinity, Predia, Addiction, tarte and iMPREA; prestige brands encompass Sekkisei, One by KOSÉ, LECHÉRI, Esprique, ASTALUXE by KOSÉ Professional, X-Barrier and ACNEO by Dr. PHIL COSMETICS, Maihada by KOSÉ PROVISION and Carté HD; cosmetaries feature Visée, Fasio, Nailholic, Make Keep Mist, Stephen Knoll New York, softymoby, Je l’aime, Bioliss, Clear Turn, Suncut, Magnifique and Grace One by KOSÉ Cosmeport. Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, the company operates in over 68 countries and regions, with subsidiaries and affiliates across Asia, Europe, the Americas and the Global South; it serves consumers through specialty cosmetics stores, department stores, drugstores, mass retailers, convenience stores, online channels, salons and travel retail. KOSÉ lists on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market (ticker: 4922; OTC: KSRYY) and maintains production facilities in Japan, Taiwan and Thailand. The company recently acquired shares in Thailand-based Puri Co., Ltd., operator of the PAÑPURI holistic wellness brand, making it a subsidiary in December 2024 to bolster its presence in Global South markets; it established branches in Paris, France, in February 2024; and invested in Indian skincare brand Foxtale Consumer Pvt. Ltd. in January 2025 under a strategic partnership to accelerate expansion in India.