Skincare · R&D & Formulation

Custom skincare.Developed in our lab.

Our in-house chemists create, refine, and reverse-engineer skincare formulas. From first samples to testing and production, one team handles your R&D.

Cosmetic scientist inspecting a beaker of golden serum

In-house R&D

Custom formulas. Samples. Production scale-up.

cGMP • FDA Registered

We proudly manufacture products for brands selling in

Sephora, Ulta Beauty, Target, CVS Pharmacy, Costco Wholesale, Rite Aid, Amazon, Walgreens, 7-Eleven, Neiman Marcus, Walmart, Whole Foods Market, Kroger and Buc-ee's
Formulation scientists collaborating in the R&D lab
Three ways to start

New idea, existing formula, or a product you love.

Start wherever you are. We turn your brief into lab samples you can test and refine.

Create a new formula

Build a serum, cream, balm, wash, or mask around your ingredients, skin concerns, and desired feel.

Improve an existing formula

Refine texture, scent, ingredients, or performance while keeping your product’s identity.

Match a benchmark

Bring a reference product. We reverse-engineer the qualities you want in your own formula.

Our R&D services

From product brief to production-ready formula.

One in-house team for formulation, sourcing, samples, testing, and scale-up.

Scientist inspecting a skincare sample

01

Product brief & consultation

Define what your product should do, how it should feel, and who it’s for.

  • Skin concerns, texture, and scent
  • Ingredient preferences and label claims
  • Packaging and testing requirements
Chemist developing a cream emulsion

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Custom formulation

Our chemists develop your formula around performance, sensory feel, and stability.

  • New formulas, refinements, and benchmarks
  • Actives, botanicals, and ingredient compatibility
  • Serums, creams, balms, washes, and masks
Raw material quality inspection

03

Ingredient sourcing

Find ingredients that fit your formula, claims, and supply needs.

  • Functional actives and innovative ingredients
  • Vegan and fragrance-free options
  • Supply alternatives and retesting when needed
Technician preparing lab samples

04

Samples & refinement

Try real lab samples. We adjust the formula based on your feedback.

  • Review texture, absorption, and scent
  • Refine viscosity, glide, and ingredients
  • Sample documentation and packaging compatibility
Chemist testing a skincare formula

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Testing & regulatory support

Check stability, product safety, and packaging compatibility before production.

  • Microbial and preservative efficacy testing
  • Stability and container compatibility studies
  • Claim support and market-specific documentation
Automated skincare filling line

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Production scale-up

Translate your approved lab formula into a repeatable manufacturing process.

  • Ingredient availability and batch tolerances
  • Pilot batches and equipment review
  • Compounding and mixing instructions
Testing & documentation

Support beyond the sample.

We help prepare the testing and documentation your product needs for its intended market.

  • Ingredient lists (INCI) & allergen declarations
  • Certificates of Analysis (COA)
  • EU Product Information Files (PIF)
  • Prop 65 & cruelty-free declarations
  • Claim validation support
  • Stability, microbial & challenge testing
Let’s talk R&D

Tell us about your formula.

Share your product type, ingredient goals, and where you are in development. We’ll discuss the next steps. Prefer to talk? Call or text us.

FDA-Registered · cGMP · Made in the USA

Request For Quote

Tell us about your product.

New formula, refinement, or benchmark — tell us what you have in mind.

Prefer to talk now? Call or text (949) 877-2949