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Private Label vs. Custom Formulation: What’s Best for Your Skincare or Hair Care Line?
Learn the difference between private label and custom formulation for skincare and hair care products, including cost, timeline, customization, and ownership.

The Freelance Formulations Team
Jun 183 min read


How Reverse Engineering Can Speed Up Beauty Product Development (and Help You Launch Faster)
Want to launch your skincare or haircare line faster? Learn how reverse engineering formulas can accelerate beauty product development and help you create high-performing products tailored to your brand.

The Freelance Formulations Team
Jun 113 min read


What is the Average Profit Margin of the Cosmetic Industry?
You may have noticed that many pharmaceutical companies are now pushing themselves further into the cosmetics industry. There’s a very...

The Freelance Formulations Team
May 223 min read


How to Tell When It’s Time to Reformulate Your Skincare or Beauty Product
Skincare trends move fast. One day your formula is everyone’s favorite, the next it’s being dragged on TikTok for outdated ingredients or...

The Freelance Formulations Team
May 194 min read


5 Mistakes to Avoid When Creating Your First Cosmetic Formula
Creating a cosmetic formula is an exciting process. Nonetheless, it is also filled with pitfalls that can cost you time, money, and your...

The Freelance Formulations Team
May 152 min read


Trendy Skincare Ingredients of 2025: You're in for Innovation!
In 2025, the industry is shifting toward skin barrier support, bioengineered actives, and multitasking skincare ingredients catering to...

The Freelance Formulations Team
Apr 253 min read


Salon Owners Use Custom Beauty Product Formulation to Launch a Best-Selling Line
Learn how salon owners use custom beauty product formulation to create best-selling products and keep full ownership of their unique formulas.

The Freelance Formulations Team
Apr 143 min read


How to Start a Cosmetics Line: With or Without Money
Many aspiring beauty entrepreneurs assume they need tens of thousands of dollars upfront, but that’s not always true. Whether you’re...

The Freelance Formulations Team
Apr 12 min read


Why Owning Your Formulation is Critical for Brand Success
In the competitive world of beauty and skincare, brand differentiation is key to standing out. While many companies opt for private label...

The Freelance Formulations Team
Mar 134 min read


The Beauty Industry Is a Billion Dollar Goldmine for Entrepreneurs
The beauty industry has turned entrepreneurs, entertainers, and even Hollywood’s biggest names into billionaires. If you’ve ever...

The Freelance Formulations Team
Mar 62 min read


Understanding the Basics of Cosmetic Formulation
Learn the essentials of cosmetic formulation with Freelance Formulations, crafting custom skincare, hair care, and OTC products.
Freelance Formulations Team
Mar 52 min read


How to Formulate Vegan Beauty Products
Beauty products can be made from vegan formulas, allowing you to promote natural ingredients for your brand.
Freelance Formulations Team
Feb 242 min read


Top 5 Beauty Trends That Will Shape the Industry in 2025
Beauty trends for 2025 focus on personalized skincare, biotech, sustainability, and wellness, reshaping the industry with new solutions.

The Freelance Formulations Team
Feb 193 min read


How an Influencer Turned a Million Followers into a Beauty Empire
Have you ever thought about sharing your own products to your followers vs other companies' products? In today's digital landscape,...

The Freelance Formulations Team
Jan 314 min read


Clean Standards at Major Beauty Retailers — Is Your Clean Product Shelf Ready?
Since Clean Beauty evolved into more than a buzzword, meeting clean beauty standards has become the norm. As we previously discussed on...

The Freelance Formulations Team
Jan 243 min read


4 Anti-Aging Products To Add to Your Skin Care Line
Incorporating anti-aging products into your business's inventory helps clients maintain hydrated, youthful-looking skin. Cosmetic...
Freelance Formulations Team
Jan 172 min read


3 Tips for Developing New Cosmetic Products
If you want to start a beauty or skin care line or add new products to your current line, a cosmetic chemist can help you develop new...
Freelance Formulations Team
Dec 11, 20242 min read


The Ultimate Ingredient Guide for Acne-Prone Skin
Acne is one of the most common skin concerns, yet it’s also one of the most misunderstood. At its core, acne forms when three key factors...

The Freelance Formulations Team
Dec 7, 20243 min read


FAQs About Cosmetic Chemists
Cosmetic chemists create custom beauty products, including organic and vegan options. Freelance Formulations offers tailored solutions.
Freelance Formulations Team
Dec 6, 20242 min read


Benefits of Using Custom Moisturizer
With diverse skin types and unique textures, generic products may not address specific concerns, such as dry skin.
Freelance Formulations Team
Nov 11, 20242 min read
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