Services · R&D
Cosmetic reformulation: improve the formula you already have.
We adapt your products to regulatory changes, new trends or a new price point, and improve their texture, stability or perceived efficacy.
At a glance
Cosmetic reformulation means modifying an existing formula to improve or adapt it: replacing ingredients restricted by regulations, improving stability or texture, changing actives or fragrance, or reducing costs, while keeping everything your customers already love.
Common reasons to reformulate
- Regulatory changes: the lists of prohibited and restricted ingredients under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 are updated frequently, and some preservatives, UV filters or fragrances are no longer permitted or have new limits.
- Stability issues: phase separation, changes in colour or odour, or loss of viscosity over time.
- Improving the texture or sensory profile to make the product more pleasant to use.
- Market trends: “free-from” formulas, more natural or vegan formulas, or a trending active.
- Cost: optimising the unit price without compromising quality.
- Availability: a raw material has been discontinued or its price has risen sharply.
How we do it
- We analyse your current formula (or the product and its ingredient list) and the reason for the change.
- We propose the changes and explain their impact on texture, stability and cost.
- We prepare side-by-side samples against your current product.
- We validate the result with you and update the technical information for your Product Information File (PIF).
- We manufacture the new version whenever you decide.
If the change is substantial, you may be better off starting from a new formula. We’ll tell you honestly.
Let’s talk about your next product.
Tell us your idea and we will send you a proposal covering formulation, lead times and price.