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Guangzhou Refen Cosmetics · Since 2011

From concept to shelf.

Advanced beauty manufacturing from formula development to finished product.

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About Refen

An OEM, ODM and OBM beauty manufacturer, guided by one mission: empowering life with science to create beauty.

Founded in Guangzhou in 2011 on the philosophy of “natural beauty and fragrant elegance”, Refen develops and produces skincare, hair & body care and makeup for brands around the world.

Research, formulation, regulatory testing, manufacturing and brand services — under one roof, with small minimum order quantities and full confidentiality.

The Refen process

One partner.
The entire journey.

  1. 01

    Idea

    Consultation and brief. Your concept, market and positioning — documented.

  2. 02 Cream texture samples in the Refen formulation lab

    Formula

    A tailored formula — or a starting point from 8,000+ proven bases.

  3. 03 Formulation scientist working with a pipette and petri dish

    R&D

    Sampling, stability and efficacy testing by 50+ R&D experts.

  4. 04 Macro view of clear gel bubbles

    Sourcing

    Patented, imported, natural and organic raw materials from qualified global suppliers.

  5. 05 Stainless-steel emulsifying equipment in the Refen factory

    Manufacturing

    German-imported emulsifying equipment in a sealed 100,000-level purification workshop.

  6. 06 Automatic filling line with bottles

    Filling

    Fully automatic filling, capping, labeling and batch coding.

  7. 07 Refen boxed skincare set

    Packaging

    Tubes, jars, bottles, boxes — and the brand identity that goes on them.

  8. 08 Quality inspection of filled bottles

    Quality

    Multi-stage quality control with full batch traceability.

  9. 09 Finished premium skincare collection

    Finished product.

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The factory

Built for scale.

  1. Aerial
  2. Facility
  3. Lab
  4. Production
  5. Filling
  6. Packaging
  7. Quality control
Intelligent factory base
200,000m²
Automatic production lines
50
Tons monthly capacity
5,000+
Skilled professionals
1,000

Data-driven, intelligent manufacturing.

Refen’s production base in Baiyun District, Guangzhou, spans over 200,000 m². Production runs in a sterilised, fully enclosed 100,000-level dust-free purification workshop, supported by a 4H digital smart warehouse and a cluster of AGV intelligent mobile robots.

  • 01Emulsifying equipment imported from Germany
  • 02Continuous electrodeionization (EDI) water system
  • 03Fully automatic filling machines
  • 04Automatic face-mask filling
  • 05Automatic cushion-foundation filling
  • 06Automatic cap twisting & packaging

Capabilities

Eight chapters.
One finished product.

  1. Formulas tailored to your brand vision — or built from our library of 8,000+ proven base formulas. Natural, organic and vegan options. Full confidentiality and IP protection.

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  2. Premium imported raw materials — patented, natural and organic — from qualified suppliers, including strategic partners in Germany and Switzerland. Every material is tested before use.

  3. Skin research, raw material development, formulation technology, safety monitoring and perfumery — with efficacy, stability and packaging-compatibility testing.

    Inside the labs

  4. Production at GMPC and ISO 22716 certified facilities: 50 automatic lines and 5,000+ tons of monthly capacity for creams, lotions, emulsions, gels and more.

  5. Automatic filling, labeling and batch coding across bottles, tubes, jars, masks and cushion compacts.

  6. A wide selection of tubes, jars, bottles and boxes, with packaging-material support and market-specific customization.

  7. Multi-stage inspection from raw material to finished goods — physicochemical and microbiological analysis, stability testing and full traceability.

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  8. Brand and visual identity design, trademark registration support, safety reports, test protocols and declarations of conformity for EU, US, Middle East and Asia requirements.

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R&D laboratories

Where formulas begin.

Custom formula development

Bring a reference, a claim you want to make, a texture you have in mind. Our chemists translate it into a formula that is stable, safe and ready for production — then refine it through samples until it is right.

Research spans skin science, raw material development, formulation technology, safety monitoring and perfumery.

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50+
R&D experts
8,000+
Proven formulas
20
Senior engineers
7
Laboratories
20+
Invention patents
Laboratory glassware and samples at Refen R&D
Gel formulation texture on glass
  • Human efficacy assessment platform
  • Microbiological research platform
  • Physical & chemical laboratory
  • Stability & packaging testing
The Refen R&D team in lab coats
The Refen R&D team, Guangzhou.

Product universe

Five worlds.
One standard.

From daily essentials to active-led cosmeceuticals — developed and produced in-house.

  1. I Hair care Shampoos, conditioners, masks, oils Refen hair care bottles
  2. II Body care Lotions, washes, scrubs, sun care Body lotion bottles
  3. III Face care Serums, creams, cleansers, masks Refen serum bottle
  4. IV Decorative Foundation, cushion, lip, complexion Refen foundation bottles
  5. V Cosmeceuticals Ampoules, targeted treatments Refen ampoule treatment set

Formula finder

Find your formula.

Six choices. We point you to the right starting point in our library — then send you a sample.

Category
Concern
Texture
Format
Target market
Positioning

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From idea to product

Bring your formula to life.

  1. Idea
  2. Sample
  3. Formula
  4. Testing
  5. Production
  6. Packaging
  7. Finished product

Small MOQStart with a first order sized for your launch.

3–4 weeksFast time-to-market, depending on project scope.

Full certificationDocumentation prepared alongside production.

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Packaging & branding

Formula in.
Market-ready out.

  1. 01Formula
  2. 02Bottle
  3. 03Label
  4. 04Box
  5. 05Finished product

Tubes, jars, bottles and boxes. Visual identity design. Packaging-material support. Market-specific customization.

Quality & certification

Precision is not a claim.
It’s a process.

  1. GMPCGood Manufacturing Practice for Cosmetics01
  2. ISO 22716International cosmetics GMP standard (EU)02
  3. FDAU.S. FDA cosmetic good manufacturing practice03
  4. HALALHalal product certification04
  • Raw materials tested for heavy metals, hormones and antibiotics
  • Physicochemical and microbiological analysis
  • Efficacy, stability and packaging testing
  • Toxicological testing for product safety
  • Full traceability at every stage
  • Illegal additives strictly prohibited

Global reach

Built in Guangzhou.
Created for the world.

15+ export countries

Including Spain, the United States, Canada, Brazil, Australia, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, the UAE, Nigeria and Russia.

Who we build for

Your model.
Our manufacturing.

Over 1,000 brands supported — from first launch to established portfolios.

  • Startups & influencer brands

    Small MOQs, proven base formulas and branding support to get a first product to market.

  • Established beauty brands

    Custom formula development, capacity and confidentiality for new lines and extensions.

  • Retail & marketplaces

    Private label ranges with packaging and documentation for your target market.

  • Clinics, salons & pharmacy

    Professional and active-led formulas, backed by efficacy and safety testing.

Value-added services

  1. Product samples
  2. Trademark registration
  3. Certification documents
  4. Cargo handling
  5. Product approval & testing
  6. VI design
  7. Packaging-material support
  8. Market counselling

Let’s create
what’s next.

From first concept to finished product, let’s build your next beauty product.

Build your product Contact Refen
Phone · WhatsApp+86 185 2062 4442
Headquarters

No. 122, Wulonggang 4th Street, Zhongluotan Town, Baiyun District, Guangzhou, China

Factory

No. 7 Tongfu Road, Xicheng Industrial Zone, Xicheng Village, Renhe Town, Baiyun District, Guangzhou, China