Cosmetic laboratory · Contract formulation and manufacturing · Barcelona
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Products · Sun care

Sunscreen manufacturer for your brand.

Face and body sunscreens, after-sun, tanning products and tinted SPF. We formulate sun care that feels good on the skin and support you with the documentation needed to sell it.

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At a glance

We manufacture sun care for other brands: face and body sunscreens, after-sun and tanning products, in light textures (fluids, sprays, creams, sticks) with the technical documentation required to sell them in the EU.

  • Bespoke formula or dupe formulation
  • Formula exclusive to your brand
  • Small batches and long runs
  • Notification and labelling support

Sun care products we manufacture

  • Facial sunscreens: lightweight fluids, matte or tinted finishes, for everyday use.
  • Body sunscreens: creams, milks and sprays for the beach and sport.
  • After-sun: soothing, hydrating gels and lotions for after sun exposure.
  • Tanning products and oils: to intensify or prolong a tan.
  • Special formats: sticks for sensitive areas, products for children and for sensitive skin.

A product that demands rigour

Sun care is one of the most tightly regulated cosmetic categories. The SPF and UVA protection stated on the label must be backed by testing to ISO standards and by the European Commission Recommendation on sunscreen products. That’s why it pays to plan ahead: ideally, development should start several months before the season.

Our job is to deliver a formula that is stable, pleasant to use (no white cast or greasy feel) and consistent with the protection level you’re aiming for, and to prepare the technical information for your Product Information File (PIF).

Plan for the season: if you want your sunscreen on shelf in spring, we recommend starting development in autumn or winter.

How we develop your product

  1. Briefing: you tell us about the product, your target customer, positioning, the actives you’re interested in and your target cost per unit.
  2. Formulation in our R&D lab: we make the first prototypes and send you samples.
  3. Fine-tuning together: we refine texture, fragrance, colour and sensory profile until we land on the final formula.
  4. Stability and documentation: we prepare the technical information you need for the Product Information File (PIF) and CPNP notification.
  5. Manufacturing and filling: we produce the batch, fill it into your chosen packaging and ship it to you with a tracking number.

You can start from a brand-new idea, from a benchmark product (dupe formulation) or from a formula you already have and want to improve (reformulation).

FAQ

What clients ask us.

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How long does it take to develop a sunscreen?

It’s one of the longest developments, because on top of formulating, the protection tests have to be carried out. We recommend starting several months before the selling season.

Can you make a tinted facial sunscreen?

Yes. Tinted facial sunscreens with a matte finish are in high demand; we formulate them by adjusting shade, coverage and texture.

How is a sunscreen’s SPF proven?

The protection factor is determined by testing to specific ISO standards for sun care products. Those results form part of the product’s documentation.

Let’s talk about your next product.

Tell us your idea and we will send you a proposal covering formulation, lead times and price.