What is the Impact Factor of Journal of Cosmetic Science?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Journal of Cosmetic Science is 0.30, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Journal of Cosmetic Science indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Journal of Cosmetic Science is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q4 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.150 (Q4) and an H-index of 46.

Who publishes Journal of Cosmetic Science and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Journal of Cosmetic Science is published by Society of Cosmetic Chemists. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,400 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Journal of Cosmetic Science?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Journal of Cosmetic Science is "J. COSMET. SCI". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q4Scopus Q4SCImago #25,394Hybrid

Journal of Cosmetic Science

Abbreviation (ISO):J. COSMET. SCI

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Identifier (ISSN):1525-7886(Print)

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Publisher:Society of Cosmetic Chemists

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Clarivate IF (2026)

0.3– 0

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Journal of Cosmetic Science

WoS Q4

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):0.3

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q4

0.15

#25,394

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

46 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ4

Self-Citation Rate0%

Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

16articles/year

1.03% Gold OA•94.29% Original Research

Aims & Scope

The JOURNAL OF COSMETIC SCIENCE (JCS) publishes papers concerned with cosmetics, cosmetic products, fragrances, their formulation and their effects in skin care or in overall consumer well-being, as well as papers relating to the sciences underlying cosmetics, such as human skin physiology, color physics, physical chemistry of colloids and emulsions, or psychological effects of olfaction in humans. Papers of interest to the cosmetic industry and to the understanding of the cosmetic markets are also welcome for publication.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Chemistry91.1%Biology80.7%Organic chemistry64.4%Medicine63.5%Physics56%Biochemistry52.6%Materials science49.9%Engineering43.2%Genetics40.1%Pathology35.4%Chromatography31.9%Composite material31.1%Quantum mechanics28.3%Chemical engineering27%Internal medicine22.3%Mathematics20.7%Geology20.6%

Primary Research Areas

Engineering & Technology Dermatology

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Calls for Papers

No active Calls for Papers found for this journal.

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

CHEMISTRY, APPLIED

Rank74/77

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

DERMATOLOGY

Rank92/99

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

CHEMISTRY, APPLIED

Rank73/77

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

DERMATOLOGY

Rank98/99

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
CHEMISTRY, APPLIED	JCRSCIE	74/77	Q4
DERMATOLOGY	JCRSCIE	92/99	Q4
CHEMISTRY, APPLIED	JCISCIE	73/77	Q4
DERMATOLOGY	JCISCIE	98/99	Q4

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

Track annual publication volume, total citations, and Impact Factor evolution

19 year

2026Latest

IF0.3

Articles / Year—

Total Citations—

2025

IF0.3

Articles / Year—

Total Citations—

2024

IF0.2

Articles / Year—

Total Citations—

2023

IF0.4

Articles / Year—

Total Citations—

2022

IF0.732

Articles / Year—

Total Citations—

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	0.3	—	—
2025	0.3	—	—
2024	0.2	—	—
2023	0.4	—	—
2022	0.732	—	—
2021	0.948	1	0
2020	0.53	—	—
2019	0.318	—	—
2018	0	1	0
2013	—	3	6
2012	—	2	0
2010	—	1	0
2009	—	2	0
2008	—	2	1
2007	—	3	2
2006	—	3	32
2005	—	1	0
2002	—	1	36
2001	—	1	0

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

Global SCImago ranking, SJR prestige index, Scopus coverage, and societal policy impact

Rank #25,394Scopus Q4SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1996-2025

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Scopus Broad Areas:ChemistryMedicine

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q4

0.15

Weighted prestige citation metric per document indexed in the Scopus database.

Quartile: Scopus Q4

Citations / Doc (2 years)

0.29

Average citations received per document published in the 2-year window.

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,400 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations31

3-Year Documents99

Citable Documents98

Aggregated from Scopus database across the 3-year SJR evaluation window.

Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)

Policy Citations (Overton)0

Citations in government and international policy documents

Female Author Rate61.1%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

Real-world societal policy reach and author gender diversity tracked by SCImago.

Scopus Subject Categories

Chemistry (miscellaneous)Q4

DermatologyQ4

Medicine (miscellaneous)Q4

Academic Metric Intelligence

Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations

Total Cites vs Self-Cites

Evaluation of scholarly independence and citation reach

Total citations steady growth

Self-citation: 0%

Citations per Document

Citation metric windows across 2, 3, and 4 years

Cites / Doc (4 years)Cites / Doc (3 years)Cites / Doc (2 years)

Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification

Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history

Major Category (Broad Field):

4区 (Zone 4)Medicine

Minor Category (Specific Field):

4区CHEMISTRY, APPLIED

CAS Early Warning List History:

Updated annually: 2020 – 2024

2020

Not warned

2021

Not warned

2022

Not warned

2023

Not warned

2024

Not warned

Academic Intelligence Overview & Context

ImpaQ Analysis

Journal of Cosmetic Science (abbr: J. COSMET. SCI, ISSN: 1525-7886) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Engineering & Technology, published by Society of Cosmetic Chemists in United States since 1998. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 0.30, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.150 (Q4), an H-index of 46.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Bimonthly, an annual output of approximately 16 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,400 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.