Alfaparf Milano acquires Cosmo, a Brazilian company specialising in private label

The Italian multinational specialising in professional cosmetics Alfaparf Milano has acquired Cosmo, a Brazilian company specialising in the development and contract manufacturing of cosmetics and personal care and hygiene products.

The transaction marks a significant strengthening of the Group’s private label business. The number of industrial units in Brazil rises to four industrial units in Brazil: three in the State of São Paulo and one in the State of Rio de Janeiro.

A leading company

With a turnover 2025 of 679,6 million reais (113 million euros), Cosmo is one of the most prominent companies in Brazil’s manufacturing landscape. Its acquisition strengthens Alfaparf Milano’s industrial capacity and gives fresh impetus to the Private Label division which, alongside its own brands, represents one of the pillars of the Group’s business model. In this area, Alfaparf Milano oversees the entire product development process, from research and formulation through to production, drawing on specialist expertise, advanced technologies and well-established industrial know-how.

The comment

“The acquisition of Cosmo strengthens our ability to translate the needs of cosmetics companies into projects and products,” says Roberto Franchina, founder and chairman of Alfaparf Milano. “We welcome a leading industrial company into Alfaparf, one that complements our own business and is deeply rooted in the Brazilian market. This transaction is fully consistent with our growth model, founded on a direct presence in markets, proximity to customers and the enhancement of local expertise.”

The integration of Cosmo will expand the range of solutions offered in the private label, combining its manufacturing experience with Alfaparf Milano’s capacity for innovation and international presence. The Group will thus be able to respond with greater completeness, speed and flexibility to customers’ needs, both in Brazil and in the other markets in which it operates.

The Alfaparf network in Brazil

The transaction represents a further stage in the growth path undertaken by Alfaparf Milano in Brazil, where in recent years the Group has progressively strengthened its presence through industrial investments and acquisitions in the hair care, skin care, hair removal, dermocosmetics and contract manufacturing sectors. These include the acquisitions of Bioclean, Depil Bella, Raavi Dermocosméticos and Coferly Cosmética, which specialises in the contract manufacturing of hair colours, bleaches and developers.

Cosmo’s addition further strengthens this industrial platform, increasing its capacity to support both the development of its own brands and projects carried out for third-party companies.

This article was translated from the original Italian version with the assistance of artificial intelligence. In case of discrepancies, please refer to the original Italian version.