What Cosmetic Labs Do
Like many terms, the term cosmetic lab has different definitions and uses for different people. Many people understand. cosmetic lab to be a place the create cosmetic formulations for clients looking to create a cosmetic product, but cosmetic labs can perform many different functions.
Today we will discuss what goods and services most cosmetic labs offer, including Genie Supply. Although we will be outlining the functions Genie Supply performs as a cosmetic lab, many other labs offer the same services.
If you are wondering what a cosmetic lab is and why you would ever work with one, keep reading to find out. Let’s go!
What is a Cosmetic Lab?
If you go the Merriam-Website dictionary and look up “cosmetic lab”, you won’t find any results. This is because most cosmetic labs are different, however as a general statement cosmetic labs are facilities that specialize in the formulation and production of personal care and beauty products. Cosmetic labs are in the B2B (buyer-to-buyer) business, meaning they do not commonly sell product directly to consumer. Cosmetic labs sell services and products to individuals or companies looking to sell personal care and beauty products on the open market.
Cosmetic labs have cosmetic chemists on staff to help formulate beauty products. This involves working with the client (you) to understand their needs and desired product outcomes, and then using a variety of ingredients and techniques to create a formula that meets these requirements. This process can be complex and time-consuming, as it involves testing and refining the formula to ensure that it is safe, effective, and aesthetically pleasing.
Once a formula has been developed and approved, cosmetic labs will then work to ensure the product undergoes appropriate testing, and then the manufacturing process begins. This involves managing the production process to ensure that the products are made to the highest quality standards using the appropriate cosmetic manufacturing conditions.
If you are thinking about starting or continuing your brand of personal care products, a cosmetic lab is who you will want to talk to. They most commonly create and manufacture beauty products including:
Color Cosmetics (lipstick, eyeshadow, eyeliner, etc.)
Moisturizers
Serums
Face Masks
Shampoo and Conditioners
Cleansers
And much more…but you get the point
Essentially all cosmetic labs formulate and manufacture beauty products, but this is where the definite similarities between cosmetic labs end. Apart from formulating and manufacturing, however, cosmetic labs commonly offer many more services, but whether or not they do simply depends on the lab.
Most cosmetic labs also offer the following services:
White Labeling
Packaging Sourcing
Cosmetic Chemist Consults
Branding and Sales Support
When to Begin Working With a Cosmetic Lab:
There are few different stages someone might be in when beginning to work with a cosmetic lab:
1. The person has an idea for a beauty product and is ready to bring it to Life
Many people begin working with a cosmetic lab right from the start. They are the professionals after all. This route is great fro someone looing to get thier brand started as soon as possible.
2. The person has already created a product, and is ready to begin manufacturing it on a larger scale
While the transition from home to the lab can be a difficult, it does not have to be a frustrating one. At Genie Supply we have assisted hundreds of clients in making this transition. In this situation, the cosmetic lab can help you nail down your formula and help transition it to a standard form used to create cosmetic formulations and then help begin with manufacturing. Check out this webpage to learn more about what you can do to begin your transition from the home to the lab.
The other situations in which you may be ready to work with a cosmetic lab really depend on what services that lab offers. When in doubt, reach out! Ask the cosmetic lab you are interested in if they offer the service you are looking for if they may be able to provide help on the journey you are looking to undertake.
Genie Supply: A Cosmetic Lab
As you have probably noticed by now, Genie Supply is a cosmetics lab and we offer all of the services listed above, however we specialize in clean beauty products. If you are ready to begin working with a cosmetics lab, we hope you keep us in mind, but understand that you need to explore your options!
If you are ready to begin working with us, head over to the Contact Us page on our website and tell us a little about yourself and the service and product you are looking to create.
Explore our services and pricing by heading to the “Start Here” tab on the website.
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In the meantime, learn more about Genie Supply, our values and team members here.
Extra questions? Email us at customerservice@geniesupply.com or give us a call at 812-329-1105.