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International Journal of Cosmetic Science

Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd · United Kingdom

ISSN0142-5463eISSN1468-2494
SJR Q2WOS SCIEScopus / SJR
43
/ 100
Medium Risk
Score Breakdown
WoS SCIE/SSCI+25
Scopus Q2+18
Total43
Journal Impact Factor
This journal is indexed in Web of Science (JCR) and has an official Journal Impact Factor. View the current value on the journal’s page ↗
SJR Score
0.694
H-Index
95
CiteScore
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Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIP
1.084
Total Works
3,382
Total Citations
60,237
2yr Mean Citedness
1.68
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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

The journal publishes research on the science of cosmetic products and ingredients, focusing on their effects on skin and hair. Studies investigate photoprotection, skin hydration, anti-aging properties, and the impact of various treatments and ingredients on skin and hair structure and integrity. The scope also includes the development and evaluation of cosmetic formulations and delivery systems, as well as methods for assessing cosmetic efficacy and safety.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q2
SJR Rank
Top 50% in field

General Information

Country / RegionUnited Kingdom
Primary Language
1st Year Published
Annual Volume~ 114 articles / year
StatusActive
Total Publications3,382
Publisher OrgWiley
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Submission Info

Publishing ModelHybrid
Peer Review
Review Time
Acceptance Rate
OA License
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes
Hybrid journal — subscription model available.

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

5/12 · 42%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
0142-5463 / 1468-2494
Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, Scopus
Peer review process documented?
N/A
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
Plagiarism detection in place?
N/A
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
N/A
Primary language documented?
N/A

Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.

Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published
Times cited
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026

Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher

SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.

Chemistry (miscellaneous)Q2
Colloid and Surface ChemistryQ2
DermatologyQ2
Drug DiscoveryQ2
Pharmaceutical ScienceQ2
AgingQ3

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Dermatology

Scopus Categories

Drug DiscoveryAgingColloid and Surface ChemistryPharmaceutical ScienceDermatologyChemistry (miscellaneous)

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Skin Protection and AgingAdvancements in Transdermal Drug DeliveryDyeing and Modifying Textile FibersDermatology and Skin Diseasesmelanin and skin pigmentation
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref