History

Sunjin Beauty Science
is a pioneer that has written the history of localization in Korea’s cosmetic ingredient industry.
Compared to the finished goods, OEM, and packaging sectors, the domestic cosmetic ingredient industry has developed at a relatively slower pace. This is due to the capital-intensive nature of the equipment-driven industry and the high barriers to entry inherent in B2B businesses, where long-standing trust between companies is essential. Sunjin Beauty Science has overcome these challenges, leading the localization of cosmetic ingredients and driving the growth of the industry.
  • Present ~ 2019
  • 2017 ~ 2011
  • 2010 ~ 2001
  • 1997 ~ 1978
Present ~ 2019
  • 2025
    July 1 – Completion of New OTCM Cosmetic ODM Factory
    Completion of F2 Plant Expansion
    February – Establishment of Sunjin USA Subsidiary
  • 2024
    Launch of Clinical Trial Center “SCRC”
  • 2022
    Relocation of Sunjin Beauty Science Seoul Headquarters
    Strengthened competitiveness in the cosmetic ingredient market and secured top research talent through the relocation of the Seoul headquarters
    Establishment of Sunjin Italy Subsidiary
    Established a local subsidiary in Italy in July 2022 to strengthen competitiveness in the Italian market
  • 2021
    Listed on KOSDAQ
    Launch of Proprietary Brand “iRecipe”
    Winner of “Job Creation Award” for Four Consecutive Years
    Grand Prize in the Work-Life Balance Category for four consecutive years
    Recipient of USD 30 Million Export Tower
    Awarded the “USD 30 Million Export Tower” at the 57th Trade Day Ceremony
  • 2020
    Winner of “Job Creation Award” for Three Consecutive Years
    Grand Prize in the Work-Life Balance Category for three consecutive years
  • 2019
    Winner of “Job Creation Award” for Two Consecutive Years
    Grand Prize in the Work-Life Balance Category for two consecutive years
    Completion of 2019 Smart Factory
    Completion Ceremony of Janghang Plant
    Completion of a new state-of-the-art smart factory equipped with advanced manufacturing facilities across seven above-ground floors
    Strategic Partnership with DSM
    Signed an export agreement with Switzerland-based DSM for cosmetic ingredients produced at the Janghang plant
    Selected as a “Global Hidden Champion” for Two Consecutive Years
    Designated as a “Global Hidden Champion” by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups
    Recipient of the Customer Satisfaction Management Award
    Awarded for practicing customer-centric management and contributing to improved consumer rights and quality of life
2017 ~ 2011
  • 2017.12
    Recipient of USD 20 Million Export Tower
  • 2016.06
    Certified as a Global Hidden Champion
  • 2015.03
    Commemoration of First Full Container Load (FCL) Export of Cosmetic Ingredients
  • 2014.04
    European Distributor Seminar Held (Hamburg)
  • 2013.09
    Completion of the 4th Factory
  • 2012.02
    Expansion of Office Building
  • 2011.11
    Recipient of USD 10 Million Export Tower at the 48th Trade Day
2010 ~ 2001
  • 2010.12
    First Full Container Load (FCL) Export of Cosmetic Ingredients
  • 2010.11
    Awarded the USD 5 Million Export Tower at the 47th Trade Day
  • 2010.08
    Certified as a Specialized Parts & Materials Company
  • 2010.07
    Certified as a Venture Company Selected by Korea Venture Capital
  • 2010.03
    Mass Production of Medium-Dispersion Micro Beads
  • 2009.11
    Winner of the 9th Maeil Business Excellent Venture Company Award
  • 2009.04
    Mass Production of Monodisperse Micro Beads (Second in the World)
  • 2009.01
    Launch of Hybrid PMMA Beads Containing UV Filters
  • 2008.12
    Awarded the USD 3 Million Export Tower at the 45th Trade Day
  • 2008.03
    Supplied Display Materials to 3M
  • 2008.01
    30th Anniversary Commemorative Ceremony
  • 2007.10
    Commencement of Cosmetic Ingredient Supply to Estée Lauder
  • 2006.03
    Participation in PCIA Exhibition
  • 2006.02
    Commencement of Sunscreen Ingredient Supply to L’Oréal
  • 2005.02
    Commencement of Sunscreen Ingredient Supply to L’Oréal
  • 2004.02
    Commencement of Cosmetic Ingredient Supply to Intercos (Italy)
  • 2003.09
    Development of TiO₂ and ZnO Dispersions
  • 2003.08
    Registered as a Certified Supplier for L’Oréal
  • 2003.01
    Development of Inorganic EL Blue Phosphor
  • 2002.12
    Expansion of Powder Production Facilities (20 Tons per Month)
  • 2002.10
    Designated as a Parts & Materials Technology Development Company (Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Energy)
    Investment Attraction Commemorative Ceremony
  • 2002.09
    Secured KRW 1 Billion in Investment (6x Valuation; Industrial Bank of Korea, Korea Development Bank Capital, Cowell Investment, Platinum Venture Capital)
    Issued Certification as a Specialized Parts & Materials Company
  • 2002.05
    Export of UV Protection Composite Materials to Japan
  • 2001.09
    First Domestic Development and Mass Production of Industrial PMMA
  • 2001.07
    Technology Presentation at Kao Central Research Laboratory (Japan)
  • 2001.06
    Selected for a Common Core Technology Project by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Energy
    First Domestic Export of PMMA Powder Overseas (Italy)
  • 2001.06
    Selected for a Common Core Technology Project by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Energy
    First Domestic Export of PMMA Powder Overseas (Italy)
  • 2001.04
    Selected as an Inno-Biz Designated Company by the Small and Medium Business Administration
  • 2001.03
    First Domestic Mass Production of Silica/Titanium Oxide Composite UV Protection Powder
    Selected as a Promising Export SME by Gyeonggi Province
  • 2001.02
    Certified as a Technology-Based Venture Company
1997 ~ 1978
  • 1997.10
    First Domestic Mass Production of Porous Hollow Silica
  • 1993.08
    Establishment of Joint Venture with Tianjin XianGuang Chemical Co., Ltd. (China)
  • 1989.11
    Awarded the USD 1 Million Export Tower on Trade Day
  • 1988.06
    Incorporated as a Corporation (Paid-in Capital: KRW 721,000,000)
  • 1987.06
    Establishment of In-house Research Institute
  • 1986.12
    Relocation of Manufacturing Facility (Wonsi-dong 836-1, Ansan-si, Gyeonggi-do)
  • 1983.08
    Selected as a Promising SME by the Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology
  • 1978.01
    Founded Sunjin Chemical (258, Hakjang-dong, Buk-gu, Busan)