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Kobo Products, The Powder & Dispersion Specialist

Since 1987 Kobo has provided innovative, technology-based raw materials to the cosmetic industry. The product range includes Surface Treated Pigments, Microspheres, Suncare and Color Dispersions, Silicone Fluids, Specialties, Natural Ingredients, Effect Pigments, Boron Nitride and Delivery Systems. Kobo has six locations, USA (Corporate Headquarters), Brazil, UK, France, Asia Pacific and Japan (Kobo Dispatek), and is represented globally by independent agents.
To request information, data and samples, please use our electronic order form or contact us.
Main Phone Number: 908 - 757 - 0033
General Email Address: KoboInfo@koboproductsinc.com

What's NEW at Kobo?

  • Kobo's 2025 Regulatory Webinar will provide a clear overview of what defines a “green cosmetic” today and how this concept is shaping product development. This webinar will break down key non-regulatory labels and certifications, including Credo/Clean, Vegan, Organic, Cruelty Free/Leaping Bunny, ISO 16128, COSMOS, Natrue, Reef Safe, RSPO, and Halal. The session will then cover key regional regulatory updates across major global markets. Finally, we will introduce Kobo’s CSR team, highlight our engagements with the United Nations Global Compact and EcoVadis, and review Kobo’s core CSR pillars and how they drive our sustainability strategy to inspire this mindset across the industry. Click on this link to register.

  • Episode 71 of No Filter with Kobo, All Eyes on Innovation. In this episode, Gabby dives into the colorful world of eye makeup, from lashes to lids and brows. She’s joined by Maria Alvarez, Chemist from Kobo’s European Applications Lab, who breaks down the key ingredients and formulation strategies that bring eye products to life. From long-wear performance powered by film formers to the volumizing magic of silica and fibers, this episode shares insights into how chemists balance innovation, texture, and wearability across mascaras, eyeliners, eyeshadows, and brow products. Later, Elsie chats with Urmi Dhamnaskar, Chemist from Kobo’sUK Application Lab, about KMA-113C-EU Electric Blue Lash Building Mascara, a bold, trend-forward formula that delivers high-impact color, volume, and curl while remaining microplastic-free. Urmi reveals the science behind its vibrantultramarine shade, lash-building fibers, and stable oil-in-water system, proving that sustainability and performance can go hand in hand.. Click on this link to listen to the podcast.
  • Kobo 2025 CSR Report has just been published. Follow this link to download it.
  • CCC65GZSG - Natural-Origin Zinc Oxide Dispersion in an ultra-dry touch Coco Caprylate Caprate. Small particle size ZnO for transparency and Efficient UV protection with a high active content.
  • Rejuvenating 800 Da HA – Low molecular weight (800 Da) sodium hyaluronate produced with a safe enzymatic method. Promote cell proliferation, anti-inflammatory effect and help limit the damage of UV light on the skin.
  • KOBOTINT Aqua Series - Colored concentrates designed to be inclusive for all, the Aqua Series is available in 5 shades for hydrophilic systems.
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