KOSÉ

KOSÉ is the third-largest cosmetics company in Japan, ranking second in the high-end cosmetics sector, and is renowned for its high-quality skincare brands, including Decorte and Albion. The company has been managed by the Kobayashi family since its establishment in 1946. Albion is a fully consolidated subsidiary, with Kose holding 79.5% of its shares, and it is independently operated by another branch of the Kobayashi family. Data from Euromonitor shows that the group owns 37 brands/series, covering various price ranges, and holds a 13.6% share of Japan's premium beauty market.