True R&D from a Blank Page
Our Full Custom Development pathway is built for innovators. We start with a blank page and your vision. Whether you need a complex active delivery system or a verified natural preservative system, we engineer every molecule to perform.
Best of all: You own the formula. No gatekeeping, no golden handcuffs."
Our Formulation Roadmap
Research & Discovery
1-4 weeks- Market research and trend analysis
- Ingredient sourcing and evaluation
- Regulatory compliance review
- Approval meeting for the desktop formulation
Formulation Development
12-24 weeks- Initial formula sampling
- Sensory evaluation
- Alterations up to 3 prototypes
- Resarch on packaging
- Brand design
- Stability testing
Refinement
5-8 weeks- Consumer testing panels
- Dermatological testing(if applicable)
- Packaging compatibility
- Packaging design&claim review
Production Scale-Up
2-3 weeks- Pilot batch production
- Quality control protocols
- Manufacturing process validation
Final Approval
1-2 weeks- Regulatory documentation
- Launch preparation
FAQ
Yes. 100%.We transfer the full Intellectual Property rights to you upon completion. You are free to take your formula to any manufacturer in the world.
Yes. We do not cut corners. The 9–12 month timeline includes the mandatory 12-week stability and compatibility testing required for regulatory compliance. Launching without this puts your brand at risk.
We handle the R&D and pilot batches. For full-scale production, we can either manufacture in-house (for smaller runs) or transfer your formula seamlessly to one of our vetted manufacturing partners. We manage that handover for you.
Investment levels vary based on the complexity of the formula and the specific regulatory testing required. Typically, a Full Custom R&D project ranges between $4,000 – $10,000.
To support early-stage founders, we structure these payments across key project milestones rather than a single upfront lump sum. We also offer flexible payment methods, including Credit Card and Klarna, to assist with cash flow management.