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Shiseido - About the company

Shiseido is a public company based in Tokyo (Japan), founded in 1872. It operates as a Provider of skincare, makeup, and suncare products. The company has 94 active competitors, including 1 funded and 22 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like L'Occitane, L'Oreal and Estee Lauder.

Company Details

Provider of skincare, makeup, and suncare products. The company offers a wide selection of products across these categories, including serums, moisturizers, cleansers, foundations, and sunscreens. They also provide various tools and consultations to help customers find the best products for their individual needs. Product lines are categorized by skin concern and type, facilitating selection. The company also offers sets and travel sizes for convenience.
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Registered Address
8, ทีวัน ชั้น 23-24, สุขุมวิท, เขตคลองเตย, กรุงเทพมหานคร
Key Metrics
Founded Year
1872
Location
Tokyo, Japan
Stage
Public
Investors
Ranked
Annual Revenue
$100M - $500M as on Dec 31, 2022
Employee Count
8,688 as on May 31, 2026
Investment & Acquisitions
Similar Companies
Exit Details
Public

Shiseido's IPO details

Shiseido got listed on May 16, 1949.
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Shiseido's funding and investors

Shiseido is a funded company. Shiseido has 2 institutional investors.

Shiseido's founders and board of directors

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Shiseido's employee count trend

Shiseido has 8,688 employees as of May 26. Here is Shiseido's employee count trend over the years:
Employee count trend for Shiseido
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Shiseido's Competitors and alternates

Top competitors of Shiseido include L'Occitane, L'Oreal and Estee Lauder. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Shiseido, ranked by Tracxn score:
Rank
Company Details
Short Description
Total Funding
Investors
Tracxn Score
1st
Logo for L'Occitane
L'Occitane
1976, Paris (France), Public
Beauty and personal care brand
$10M
72/100
2nd
Logo for L'Oreal
L'Oreal
1909, Clichy (France), Public
Internet first brand of skin & hair care, and makeup products for men and women
-
69/100
3rd
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Shiseido
1872, Tokyo (Japan), Public
Provider of skincare, makeup, and suncare products
-
61/100
4th
Logo for Estee Lauder
Estee Lauder
1946, New York City (United States), Funding Raised
Luxury brand and manufacturer of beauty and personal care products and foundation focused on women-led development investments
-
59/100
5th
Logo for Mandom
Mandom
1927, Osaka (Japan), Public
Manufacturer of beauty products
-
-
56/100
6th
Logo for Pola Orbis Holdings
Pola Orbis Holdings
2006, Chuo (Japan), Public
Manufacturer and distributor of beauty and healthcare products
-
-
54/100
7th
Logo for Hindustan Unilever
Hindustan Unilever
1933, Mumbai (India), Public
Manufacturer of FMCG, packaged food, and consumer goods
-
52/100
8th
Logo for Kose Corporation
Kose Corporation
1946, Tokyo (Japan), Public
Cosmetics and beauty company
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-
49/100
9th
Logo for FANCL
FANCL
1981, Yokohama (Japan), Public
Manufacturer and brand of beauty & personal care products
$1.21B
49/100
10th
Logo for Cle de Peau Beaute
Cle de Peau Beaute
1999, Tokyo (Japan), Unfunded
Luxury skincare and makeup brand
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-
48/100
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Shiseido's Investments and acquisitions

Shiseido has made 9 investments in companies including Apothekary and Chitose Bio Evolution. Shiseido has also acquired 9 companies including Carrie Gross and Gallinee Beaute.
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Date of Investment/Acquisition
Type
Company Name
Founded Year
Location
Jun 30, 2026
Investments
2020
Lorton (United States)
Mar 10, 2025
Investments
2011
Singapore (Singapore)
Dec 22, 2023
Acquisition
2000
New York City (United States)
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Reports related to Shiseido

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News related to Shiseido

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Media has covered Shiseido for a total of 24 events in the last 1 year, 13 of them have been about company updates and 3 about partnerships.
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