cosmetic
FORMULA DEVELOPMENT

Develop the Formula
Behind Your Next
Beauty Product

From concept to sample review, define your
product’s texture, ingredient direction and sensory feel.
Refine the formula around a clear brief and practical feedback.

01 PRODUCT BRIEF

Start with the product you want to create

A useful brief explains who will use the product, how it should feel, which ingredients or claims 
matter, where it will be sold and what commercial limits the project must meet.

01

PRODUCT CONCEPT

Category, intended use, target customer and the role the product will play in your range.

02

FORMULA PREFERENCES

Desired texture, finish, fragrance direction, preferred ingredients and exclusions.

03

COMMERCIAL CONTEXT

Target market, positioning, packaging concept,
expected volume and desired timing.

FROM BRIEF TO SAMPLE

See the concept take shape

Samples make texture, appearance
and application easier to assess
before the next refinement.

02 DEVELOPMENT PROCESS

How formula development works

01

SHARE YOUR BRIEF

Describe the product, target market, texture, priority ingredients and constraints. Include reference products if available.

02

DEFINE THE DIRECTION

Review possible texture and ingredient directions, plus technical questions that could affect development.

03

REVIEW AN INITIAL SAMPLE

Assess appearance, application, absorption, scent and overall fit with your product concept.

04

CONSOLIDATE AND REFINE

Send one prioritized feedback list.
Agree on feasible adjustments and the scope of the next sample.

05

PLAN THE NEXT STAGE

Discuss packaging fit, testing, documentation, production planning and target market requirements.

03 CUSTOMIZATION

What can be customized

The degree of customization depends on the product type, ingredient availability,
packaging and technical requirements.

TEXTURE AND FORMAT

Gel, cream, lotion, serum, balm or another suitable format.

INGREDIENT DIRECTION

Preferred actives and supporting ingredients, subject to feasibility.

SENSORY PROFILE

Viscosity, spread, absorption, finish, scent and appearance.

PACKAGING FIT

Dispensing format and formula compatibility considerations.

Specific ingredient levels, claims, test results and packaging choices require a project feasibility review.

04 SAMPLE REVIEW

Make sample feedback actionable

Clear feedback helps development move forward. Describe where a texture feels heavy, when the sensation appears and which finish you want. Prioritize essential changes.

What works and should be preserved

What should change: spread, absorption, scent, color or finish

How the next sample will be judged

Who provides one consolidated approval

05 INQUIRY PREPARATION

What to prepare before you contact us

01

Product category and intended use

02

Target customer and destination market

03

Desired texture, finish, scent and references

04

Priority ingredients, exclusions and intended claims

05

Packaging preference, expected volume and launch date

06

Existing formula, specification or sample if available

06 BUYER QUESTIONS

Frequently asked questions

Yes. You can share a reference product to help us understand your preferred texture, finish, scent and application experience. We use it as a starting point to discuss a formula direction suited to your brand, rather than promise an exact match.

Yes. Please let us know your preferred ingredients, ingredients to avoid and desired texture. We review feasibility based on ingredient availability, formula compatibility, stability, packaging and target market requirements.
The number of sample revisions depends on the agreed project scope and development terms. Before development begins, we clarify the included revisions and any additional costs. Clear, consolidated feedback helps each revision address your priorities.

Development time varies depending on formula complexity, ingredient sourcing, sample revisions and testing needs. We provide an estimated schedule after reviewing your brief and update it as the project progresses.

An approved sample confirms the agreed formula direction, but further checks are needed before sale. These may include stability and packaging compatibility testing, applicable safety assessments, labeling and claims review, and any required market notifications or registrations.

BRING US YOUR PRODUCT BRIEF

Let’s define your formula direction.

Share your market, preferred texture, ingredient direction and reference products.