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Custom formulas, made for your brand.

Our chemists build your formula from scratch or match a benchmark, using quality ingredients trusted by brands sold at Ulta and Sephora. You own the formula.

[Photo: chemist at the lab bench]
Formulation fee
From $2,800
Formula ownership
You own it
Stock library
3,000+ formulas
Minimum order
5,000 units

Why formulate with us.

Our chemists and beauty experts blend science and creativity to build products that set trends, not follow them.

Quality ingredients

We source the best ingredients so every product is effective, safe and sustainable.

Built around your brand

From anti-aging creams to natural lines, we work with you at every step.

Speed to market

Streamlined processes move your product from concept to shelf quickly.

Regulatory compliance

Our team keeps up with global rules so your product meets the requirements of your markets.

From idea to formula in five steps.

  1. 1

    Intro call

    We learn your concept, claims, target price and where you will sell.

  2. 2

    Brief or benchmark

    Share a brief or a product to match, plus any ingredient requirements.

  3. 3

    Samples

    Our chemists formulate samples for you to test.

  4. 4

    Refine and approve

    We adjust until it is right, then run stability and micro testing.

  5. 5

    Production

    Your approved formula moves straight onto our production lines.

At a glance.

Formats
Creams, lotions, serums, gels, oils, balms, sticks, shampoos and conditioners
Ingredient requirements
Vegan, paraben-free and other restrictions
Formulation fee
From $2,800, depending on complexity
Ownership
You own your formula
Testing
Stability and microbiological testing
Sample timeline
[Weeks from brief to first samples]

Prefer to start from a proven base?

Our private label catalog has 3,000+ stock formulas ready for your label.

Browse the catalog

Common questions.

All FAQs
How much is the formulation fee?

It starts at $2,800 and depends on the complexity of the product.

Who owns the formula?

You do. Every custom formula we develop for you is yours.

Can you work to ingredient restrictions?

Yes. We formulate to your requirements, including vegan and paraben-free.

How long until I see samples?

[Typical time from brief to first samples.]

Build your formula.

Tell us what you have in mind and a specialist will walk you through the next steps.