Shiseido Company, Limited is a Japanese multinational beauty company specializing in the research, development, manufacturing, and marketing of skincare, makeup, fragrance, and suncare products. Founded in 1872 and headquartered in Tokyo, it is one of the world’s oldest cosmetics enterprises, operating across Asia, the Americas, and EMEA. Its portfolio includes global prestige and premium brands such as Shiseido, Clé de Peau Beauté, NARS, IPSA, and Drunk Elephant.
For the chemicals and materials community, Shiseido is notable for its formulation science and dermatological research, spanning emulsions, actives delivery, photoprotection, and sensory performance. The company runs R&D and manufacturing sites in Japan and abroad, integrates rigorous safety and quality standards, and works with suppliers and partners on packaging, materials innovation, and environmental footprint reductions. Its activities intersect with polymers, pigments, surfactants, UV filters, and other specialty ingredients central to modern cosmetics manufacturing and packaging.