Manufacturing & Vetting
Contract manufacturing, private label and per-category sourcing — and how to check a factory before you commit.
How to Vet a Cosmetic Contract Manufacturer
The eight documents worth asking a cosmetic contract manufacturer for, what each one proves and what it does not — plus three checks you can run yourself before you place an order. Private Label vs Contract Manufacturing — Which Did You Just Buy?
A decision matrix for private label versus contract manufacturing: formula ownership, minimum order quantity, development time and up-front cash — and the five questions to ask before you sign. Colour Cosmetics Manufacturing Requirements — Makeup Is Not Skincare in a Different Colour
Why colour cosmetics carry requirements that skincare does not: colour additives are the one cosmetic ingredient needing pre-market approval, and every pack change can force new compatibility testing. Skincare Manufacturing — What Actually Decides Quality
The real variables in skincare manufacturing are the emulsion system and its stability, not the ingredient list on the marketing page. What to ask a skincare factory before you commit.
The eight documents worth asking a cosmetic contract manufacturer for, what each one proves and what it does not — plus three checks you can run yourself before you place an order. Private Label vs Contract Manufacturing — Which Did You Just Buy?
A decision matrix for private label versus contract manufacturing: formula ownership, minimum order quantity, development time and up-front cash — and the five questions to ask before you sign. Colour Cosmetics Manufacturing Requirements — Makeup Is Not Skincare in a Different Colour
Why colour cosmetics carry requirements that skincare does not: colour additives are the one cosmetic ingredient needing pre-market approval, and every pack change can force new compatibility testing. Skincare Manufacturing — What Actually Decides Quality
The real variables in skincare manufacturing are the emulsion system and its stability, not the ingredient list on the marketing page. What to ask a skincare factory before you commit.