Why this exists
Before you scale, get a chemist's eye on your formula.
Some founders walk into manufacturing with a kitchen recipe. Some walk in with a perfumer's brief. Either way — before you commit to 500 units, before you sign with a contract manufacturer, before you spend three months on packaging — it pays to have your formula reviewed by someone who has seen what works and what fails in real lab conditions.
That is what Formula Review is for. It is the cheapest step in your launch that saves the most money down the line.
Included for NZ$650
Everything you receive.
Written technical report covering ingredient analysis, INCI verification, stability red flags, and recommended ingredient swaps.
Up to 2 formulations reviewed per engagement — useful if you are comparing variants or running parallel SKUs.
Region-specific regulatory notes for New Zealand, Australia (AICIS), United States (FDA), United Kingdom, and EU (CPNP).
Delivered within 7–10 business days from receipt of your intake form. No chasing, no surprises.
Honest disclaimer
Where the review ends — and lab work begins.
Formula Review is a desk-based analysis. We bring decades of cosmetic chemistry to your formula on paper, flag the issues we can see, and recommend the changes that matter most. But this service does not include physical sampling, prototype manufacturing, packaging compatibility testing, or 12-week stability validation — those are separate steps.
Every cosmetic formula must still be physically sampled and stability-tested before being marketed or sold. We are honest about this upfront so you can plan your launch budget realistically. If you want lab validation, Formula Supplied (from NZ$1,750) is the natural next step — and the Formula Review fee credits toward it.