Kolmar Korea Leads the Charge in Clean Beauty Innovations with Eco-Friendly Packaging and Sustainable Practices

Kolmar Korea: Pioneering Clean Beauty

Kolmar Korea, a leading global ODM (Original Design Manufacturer) in cosmetics, has significantly advanced its commitment to clean beauty, embracing sustainable practices from packaging innovations to environmentally friendly formulation developments. This ambitious approach not only enhances their competitiveness in the global market but also aligns with the consumers' increasing demand for responsible business practices.

Eco-Friendly Packaging Innovations

In recent years, Kolmar Korea has introduced a series of groundbreaking eco-friendly packaging solutions, garnering international recognition. The company debuted its paper tube in 2020, marking the first biodegradable container in its industry and successfully reducing plastic usage by 80%. With a design that facilitates the separation of paper and plastic, the tube can support over 50 kg of weight, reinforcing its durability.

Building on this success, Kolmar launched a paper stick in 2023, crafted from mineral paper which cut plastic usage by 86%. This design allows consumers to peel away paper layers, ensuring the entire product is utilized without leaving any waste behind. In April 2025, they unveiled a hand-operated pump paper pack, inspired by milk carton designs, that integrates a pump feature and is made from 100% recyclable materials, enhancing user convenience while adhering to eco-friendly standards.

These innovations have not gone unnoticed; they achieved a 'grand slam' by winning top honors at three of the world's most prestigious design awards - the IDEA, iF Design Award, and Red Dot Design Award. The hand pump paper pack even secured a Red Dot Design Award, further validating Kolmar’s global competitiveness in sustainable packaging.

Commitment to Clean Ingredients and Formulas

Beyond packaging, Kolmar Korea is proactively fortifying its clean beauty initiatives through ingredient innovations. In 2022, the company developed an eco-friendly extraction method utilizing sunflower, red raspberry, and starflower, dramatically reducing carbon emissions by 83% while concurrently boosting the active ingredient's efficacy by 870%. This innovative method has been applied in their clean beauty sunscreen launched in 2023, earning a