GW Cosmetics develops and produces cosmetics for hair, face and body and is internationally successful with its RefectoCil, BeautyLash and Master Lin brand as well as with its private label products. GW Cosmetics employs 86 people, thereof 20 % in R&D and Quality Management. All products are exclusively produced at its site in Leopoldsdorf, Austria. The company is certified IFS-HPC K-GMP ISO 22716, Natrue, Vegan Society and member of the leading companies of Austria.
“THROUGH REAL PASSION EVEN THE SIMPLE THINGS BECOME BEAUTIFUL!“
Courage to innovate
In developing our brands and innovative products we build on our experience and our intensive cooperation with our global partners. We follow the principles of simplicity, openness and courage: our structures and decisions are transparent and forward-looking.
When doing so, sustainable growth is not our only focus. GW Cosmetics is keen to be a social active company, securing jobs for employees on a long- term basis. Hence responsible leadership is of high importance at GW Cosmetics.
“Thirst for knowledge AND CREATIVITY are OUR DRIVERS FOR INNOVATIVE IDEAS AND CREATIVE THINKING.”
Our history
1930
FOUNDATION Gschwentner Company
1942
LAUNCH RefectoCil
1945
FOUNDATION Weinzierl Company
2004
ACQUISITION by the Deisenhammer family
2007
ACQUISITION Weinzierl Company
2009
FUSION Gschwentner & Weinzierl
2012
ACQUISITION Master Lin brand
2016
AFFILIATE COMPANY GWC Germany,
managed by Wilfried Lindloff
“OUR SUCCESS IS BASED ON CONSTANT DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMPANY, ITS STRUCTURES AND PROCESSES.”
GW Cosmetics today
EXPERT FOR EYELASH AND EYEBROW TINTS AND FOR NATURAL COSMETICS
GW Cosmetics develops and produces cosmetics for hair, face, and body and is internationally successful with its RefectoCil, BeautyLash and Master Lin brand as well as with its private label products. GW Cosmetics employs 86 people, thereof 20% in R&D and Quality Management. All products are exclusively produced at its site in Leopoldsdorf, Austria. The company is certified IFS-HPC K-GMP ISO 22716, Natrue, Vegan Society and member of the leading companies of Austria.
“OUR UNDERSTANDING OF SOCIAL RESPONSABILITY IS TO TREAT PEOPLE PRIMARILY AS PEOPLE.”
Our Engagement
Engagement and social commitment is very important to GW Cosmetics. As an Austrian company, we think that it is crucial to support the cultural and social institutions of our country as well as we can.
Sport
Ski-jumping world champion 2011 and Olympia silver medal winner 2014 Daniela Iraschko-Stolz
Culture
Sponsor of Grafenegg Music Festival; Sponsor of Elīna Garanča concerts at Stift Göttweig and Kitzbuehel; partner of the IMZ academy
Humanitarian
Supporter of the Red Nose Clinic Clowns, the Special Olympics, 4 Teens Social Project Vienna, Kenia Kids for Africa and Doctors without Borders
