Best Cosmetics Labs in Texas (and Others)
No Such Thing as Perfect
Okay, if I’m being honest, there’s no such thing as “perfect” cosmetics labs in Texas. Not there and not in anywhere of the whole world. I know the title says “Perfect Cosmetics Lab in Texas (and Other Places),” but it’s only telling a half-truth. In reality, each lab has its pros and cons.
Instead, this article is aimed at helping you find the best cosmetics lab in Texas (and other places) that’s right for you. Each entrepreneur has a unique situation regarding their budget, size of the team, amount of experience, etc.
Not every lab will be equipped to give you what you need because they also have their own unique situation regarding their niche, size, etc.
Below is a list of things for you to check off on your journey to finding the perfect cosmetics lab for you, from most to least important. Then, there is a sample review guide of some cosmetics laboratories in Texas and beyond according to our checklist. After that, there will be more information on Genie Supply and if we’re a good fit for you!
The Checklist to Finding Your Perfect Cosmetics Lab in Texas (and Other Places)
When looking for cosmetics labs in Texas (and other places), your priority is finalizing the size of your team and their expertise, your budget, your level of experience, and what types of products you want to produce. Then, you should determine the wants and needs of your brand. After that, you can start the search for your perfect cosmetics lab!
Capabilities
As mentioned before, each cosmetics lab has different services to offer. The two most important things to look for are manufacturing capabilities and the products they offer.
Usually, labs offer either color cosmetics or skincare, because each area requires its own domain expertise and unique machinery for the formulations involved.
So, depending on what you need for your line, you will need to ask:
Does the cosmetics lab specialize in skincare or makeup?
What kind of mediums do their products come in (i.e., solid, liquid, gel, cream, powders)?
What is the depth of experience of their team?
Are they better apt to high order or low order quantities?
Do they offer design services?
2. Personal Fit
After you look at capabilities, you need to be honest with yourself - do you like this cosmetics lab? This factor isn’t superficial because you should feel good when choosing your lab. Although many cosmetics labs offer logistical and manufacturing services, you will actually be interfacing with their sales and customer service team on a daily basis, not the lab techs or chemists.
So, do you like who you’re working with? In one way or another, the lab you pick will represent you and your brand, which makes this point even more crucial. Ask:
Does the cosmetics lab work with brands of your size?
Do you like their business practices?
What do you need, and how do they match that up with you?
Do they give you the proper attention you need? (consider your level of experience)
Is it a good overall “fit”?
3. Cost
Business is business, and money does play a factor in choosing your cosmetics lab. Say you find a lab that you really like, but maybe you don’t have enough in your budget. No need to despair, you can always go back to them after your brand (and budget) grows. Or, maybe you’ll find a lab that you hadn’t considered before.
Review your budget when thinking about the cost. Find out:
What is the price range of the cosmetics lab?
How do they arrange shipping?
What is the minimum/maximum order quantity on the products that you want?
What is the cosmetics lab’s turnaround time?
How much do samples cost?
4. Location
It might surprise you, but the location is NOT the most crucial factor in determining the perfect cosmetics lab for you. That’s why our title references cosmetics labs in Texas (and other places). You probably had this idea that you’ll work side by side with the creators at a local lab and get a hands-on approach for your brand.
While it’s a sweet image, the reality of that happening is very slim. Most cosmetics labs in Texas (and just about anywhere) do not allow customers to come to the factory/lab for several reasons. Visitors could be disruptive to the lab’s daily practices, or it could force the lab to accidentally disclose who they work with, violating precious NDAs that are in place.
That’s a huge risk for these cosmetics labs that they probably aren’t willing to take. Think about:
What is the cosmetics lab’s visitor policy?
Are you visiting the factories or the sales office?
If you do visit, what will be the main point of your visit? To see the facilities, meet the team you work with, or something else?
Download our Cosmetics Lab Checklist (below) for a quick, easy guide to help you through your search!
Review of Cosmetics Labs in Texas
Here’s a sample of how you can use our checklist to review cosmetics labs in Texas using the two most important points. Information for Cost and Location usually do not appear on the website and require you to contact the cosmetics lab in Texas directly.
1. Goodier Cosmetics (Dallas, Texas)
Capabilities
Skincare
Liquids, creams, lotions, and gel
Personal Fit
Entrepreneurs & Growing Companies
2. The Good Kind Co. (Austin, Texas)
Capabilities
Skincare, body care, and hair care
NO color cosmetics
Balms, serums, creams, moisturizers, deodorant, lotions, oil, shampoo, conditioner, and masks
Personal Fit
Entrepreneurs
3. Chemolee Lab Corporation (Irving, Texas)
Capabilities
Skincare & Personal care
Serums, toners, creams, lotions, gels, soap, masks, toothpaste
Personal Fit
Entrepreneurs
Genie Supply - What We Offer
Capabilities
Here at Genie Supply, we are one of the few labs that offer clean color cosmetics and skincare products. Our mediums include gels, creams, liquids, and balms. We also are one of the few labs known to offer silkscreen printing services with no MOQ (minimum order quantity) on our packaging, and we manufacture anywhere up to 100,000 unit orders on most products.
You can find more information about our capabilities here.
Personal Fit
Our company suits entrepreneurs and newcomers to the cosmetics industry. We love supporting small businesses in any way we can! Our team is comprised of members who have worked on both sides (manufacturing and brand-owner), so we know and anticipate your needs.
Cost
Our starter packs range anywhere from just above $1250 - $3000 for starter packs of a variety of color cosmetics and skincare.
Location
While we’re not a cosmetics lab in Texas, we started up our cosmetics lab a couple of years ago in Bedford, Indiana. While we do offer our services to local businesses, we also have clients across the country (like Texas), and even different countries, who occasionally visit us in Indiana.
Interested in how Genie Supply can support you?
Check out our FAQ page for more information about our services (price quotes, products, etc.) and contact us here!
