Our history
Intercos Group is the biggest supplier in the cosmetics industry and the most important player in the research, development and production of beauty products in the world.
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THE FOUNDING YEARS
1972 – 1980
The Intercos Group was founded in 1972, when Dario Ferrari established the market’s first development, manufacturing and marketing firm for cosmetic products, single-handedly creating an entirely new industry revolving around the world of beauty.
1980 – 1990
1972 – 1980
STRATEGIC EVOLUTION AND GEOGRAPHICAL EXTENSION
1980 – 1990
During the 1980s, the Intercos Group began evolving in the creation, development and production of color cosmetics. During these years, the business expanded into other markets, particularly the United States, France and the United Kingdom.
1991-1992
1980 – 1990
BECOMING A COSMETIC PENCILS EXPERT
1991-1992
During the early 1990s, the Group seized the opportunity to grow and strengthen its production, diversifying and extending its product portfolio. Through a joint venture, Intercos Group began producing its own cosmetic pencils, becoming a revolutionary in the creative formulation and design of makeup pencils.
1992-2000
1991-1992
FROM AMERICA TO ASIA
1992-2000
The 1990s was a significant decade for territorial and strategic advancement for the Intercos Group. In 1992, the Group consolidated its position on the US market and established Intercos America. Later in 1997, recognizing logistical advantages through the Eastern markets, Intercos began producing color cosmetics in Asia.
2000 – 2010
1992-2000
STRENGTHENING WORLDWIDE PRODUCTION & INNOVATION CAPACITY
2000 – 2010
In the 2000s, the Intercos Group gradually began strengthening its industrial capacity, opening a production plant in Congers (New York) in 2000 and China in 2003.
The mid-2000s was a time of expansion and advancement in skincare, with the acquisition of CRB in 2006. The year 2010 saw the opening of Vitalab, a company dedicated to the research and development of active ingredients, and the establishment of a laboratory in The Netherlands, CRB BENELUX, dedicated to the exploratory research of new materials and active ingredients for cosmetics and skincare.
2011-2011
2000 – 2010
THE BIRTH OF PRISMA
2011-2011
The first half of 2011 saw the creation of the most innovative product to launch on the market from Intercos Group, the “Prisma Shine” (patented in Europe, United States, China and Japan). After an unprecedented amount of study and research, this revolutionary powder of unique performances and effects would go on to become an iconic product, from its outstanding color purity to design precision capabilities, for the entire cosmetic industry.
2011-2013
2011-2011
THE BRAZILIAN EXPANSION
2011-2013
In June 2011, the Group solidified its presence in South America with the establishment of Intercos do Brasil, with the purpose of specializing in the local market, developing and producing products suited for the territory.
2013 – 2014
2011-2013
HARNESSING THE INNOVATION OF SOUTH KOREA
2013 – 2014
South Korea is the global leader in face product creativity and development. Wanting to harness and include this expertise in their portfolio, Intercos and Shinsegae International created a joint venture called Shinsegae Intercos Korea in 2015. The Group has since been researching, developing, marketing and manufacturing the most novel and advanced Korean products for clients all over the world.
2015-2019
2013 – 2014
EVERY ASPECT OF BEAUTY
2015-2019
In August 2017, Intercos Group acquired the company Cosmint , expanding the Intercos Group’s range of products and mastery into body, hair and personal care. The following month, the company Drop Nail was merged by incorporation into Intercos Europe, adding nail polishes into the company’s portfolio of excellence. With production, laboratory and creative locations spanning across the globe, Intercos continues to prove its standing as the world’s powerhouse for all things beauty.
2020-PRESENT
2015-2019
ACQUISITION OF THE ENTIRE CORPORATE CAPITAL OF INTERCOS KOREA INC.
2020-PRESENT
In June 2020, Intercos Asia Pacific (Intercos Group’s Hong-Kong based company) purchased the 50% shareholding of Shinsegae International Inc. in the joint venture company Shinsegae Intercos Korea Inc. becoming, as a result, the sole shareholder of Intercos Korea Inc.
The acquisition of the entire corporate capital of Intercos Korea Inc. opened the doors to significant synergies with the rest of the Group. Intercos Korea is set to become the main R&D hub for Intercos in Asia and a global center of excellence for strategic categories such as foundations, hybrids and skincare.