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.
- 01Samples & Market ApproachesWe propose samples and a market approach for your target customers.
- 02Customization on NeedsThe formula, texture and package are customised to your brand.
- 03Ingredients & PackagesRaw materials and packaging components are prepared and inspected.
- 04ProductionManufacturing in stainless steel tanks, automated filling and packaging.
- 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.
Ready-to-Market Formulas from GDK WEBZINE
Browse all 10 formulasThrough GDK WEBZINE we publish formula proposals inspired by K-beauty trends that brands can adapt and launch. Explore the traditional Korean ingredients behind them.
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WEBZINE Vol.2 · Serum
Firming Bean Serum
Made with Korean black soybean extract in a bouncy essence texture that absorbs quickly.
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WEBZINE Vol.2 · Toner
Rice Milky Toner
Rice bran extract in a milk-like texture that fills dry skin with deep moisture.
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WEBZINE Vol.1 · Sun care
Light Sun Serum (SPF 35, PA+++)
A lightweight moisturising sun serum proposed in a reduced-plastic paper-PE tube.
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WEBZINE Vol.1 · Scalp care
Caffeine Scalp Tonic
A serum-type scalp tonic with caffeine 10,000 ppm and a silicone massage applicator.
Story of GDK COSMETICS
Three standards define how GDK works — Innovation, Quality and Speed.
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ManufacturingOne 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.
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ManufacturingProduction 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.
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ManufacturingCosmetics 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
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QualityCertified Manufacturing Site
CGMP for all processes by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, plus ISO 22716, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
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QualityFingerprint-Free Process
Cutting, folding, insertion, filling, packaging and wrapping are automated, so the same product is produced to the same quality every time.
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QualityEVE VEGAN Certified Facility
GDK's cosmetics production facility holds EVE VEGAN certification, supporting brands that launch vegan cosmetics.
Vegan cosmetics manufacturing
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Great InnovationPatents and Patent Applications
We innovate with a highly market-oriented strategy: identifying consumer needs clearly, differentiating the technical solution and considering sustainability. The results include four patents and patent applications — plant-extract cosmetic compositions, a biodegradable-packaged mask kit and a peel-off pack containing whole botanicals.
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Great InnovationTraditional Korean Ingredients
Rice bran, rice lees, mugwort, black soybean, ginseng and fermented Cheongjindan, each proposed with a ready-to-market formula.
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Great InnovationGDK WEBZINE
Trend-driven formula and package proposals that brands can adapt and launch.
Read the formulas
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SustainabilityPackaging Developed with the Formula
At GDK, the container and package are developed in the same step as the formula and marketing concept. We propose reduced-plastic paper-PE tubes for creams and sun care.
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SustainabilityRefill and Biodegradable Options
Paper refill pouches and a patented biodegradable mask kit help brands reduce the environmental footprint of their line.
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SustainabilitySelf-Care Applicators
Massage-ball and silicone-head containers add a self-care function to eye serums and scalp tonics.
Applicator containers
What We Manufacture
Six product categories developed and produced under one quality system.