BENCHMARK by kdc/one

Personal Care Product ManufacturingCalifornia, United States2-10 Employees

Benchmark Cosmetic Laboratories, doing business as BENCHMARK by kdc/one, is based in Irvine, California, and operates in the personal care product manufacturing space as a partner for custom formulation and product development in the prestige beauty segment. It retains close collaboration with hundreds of ingredient suppliers and maintains relationships with researchers at leading universities to explore new ingredients and pathways to commercialization. In 2019, Benchmark was acquired by Knowlton Development Corporation (KDC/ONE), integrating its capabilities into a broader organization serving prestige beauty, health, personal care, and household brands.

The firm serves established and emerging prestige beauty brands seeking disruptive innovations or complex formulations. Working from a small team, Benchmark leverages supplier networks and academic collaborations to translate ideas into market-ready products. It positions itself as an innovation hub on the West Coast, supporting clients with access to early-stage ingredients and technical expertise.

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