Producing Pressed Eyeshadow

patcedpatced Member
in Starting a cosmetic line
Is it possibly to make your own eyeshadows in the comfort of your own home? I have read a lot of article and blogs that state it is a 50/50. If purchasing the correct equipment and having the prefect formula, Can the eyeshadows be made in your own home?

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  • Dr Catherine PrattDr Catherine Pratt Member
    Hi there,
    patced of course your can. In fact I am teaching a young girl and she has set up an area in her house and I am teaching her how to get everything ready from the beginning to the very end! If you would like to know more please email me at catherine@drprattscosmeticformulating.com I look forward for a chat Kind Regards Catherine Pratt
    Dr. Catherine Pratt
    (B.Sc with HONS I , Ph.D Analytical/Organic Chem and Microbiology), Cosmetic Chemistry IPCS)
  • MicroformulationMicroformulation Member, Professional Chemist
    You may want to check with your State if you are in the US. Some States such as Florida have an absolute prohibition against making Cosmetics at home for resale. In addition, should you face scrutiny from the FDA, I am almost certain that you will not achieve the cGMP standards out of your home.
    markfuller@microformulation.com Microformulation.com Microformulation Cosmetic Consulting provides Custom Formulations for both large Commercial accounts as well as smaller entrepreneurs. We can provide Naturally compliant Formulations under the NSF, NPA, Whole Foods and USDA Organic Certifications. BS.Pharm Albany College of Pharmacy, Union University.
  • Dr Catherine PrattDr Catherine Pratt Member
    Really? Unless you are making 1000 units per day you are a no body, cosmetic regulators are not nazis, that’s more for the pharmaceutical products. Anyway we are not even talking about selling at home, we are talking about having fun with cosmetics in a methodical way involving education, realising that making cosmetics takes a lot more than throwing things in a bottle & shaking it! I say go for it you have notthing to lose Catherine 
    Dr. Catherine Pratt
    (B.Sc with HONS I , Ph.D Analytical/Organic Chem and Microbiology), Cosmetic Chemistry IPCS)
  • MicroformulationMicroformulation Member, Professional Chemist
    Florida has an absolute prohibition and the State is aggressive. As far as the FDA, in my experience, the people who produce at home often tend to cut some corners and are exposed to cGMP compliance actions. Read about the recent Silver Armor recall by the FDA. While they were not making it at home, they were cited for Drug claims and when the FDA inspected they had HUGE cGMP compliance issues.

    markfuller@microformulation.com Microformulation.com Microformulation Cosmetic Consulting provides Custom Formulations for both large Commercial accounts as well as smaller entrepreneurs. We can provide Naturally compliant Formulations under the NSF, NPA, Whole Foods and USDA Organic Certifications. BS.Pharm Albany College of Pharmacy, Union University.
  • Dr Catherine PrattDr Catherine Pratt Member
    Yes but they were using drug claims?
    Dr. Catherine Pratt
    (B.Sc with HONS I , Ph.D Analytical/Organic Chem and Microbiology), Cosmetic Chemistry IPCS)
  • MicroformulationMicroformulation Member, Professional Chemist
    Many are. If you look at the FDA Warning Letters, most of the warning letters start with drug claims made either in their packaging or advertising.

    This article goes into the drug claims and how the FDA identified the claims; https://www.mariegale.com/look-for-product-drug-claims/

    Here is a link to the warning letter. Once the company got onto the FDA's radar, they were cited with numerous cGMP violations. https://www.fda.gov/ICECI/EnforcementActions/WarningLetters/ucm609437.htm



    markfuller@microformulation.com Microformulation.com Microformulation Cosmetic Consulting provides Custom Formulations for both large Commercial accounts as well as smaller entrepreneurs. We can provide Naturally compliant Formulations under the NSF, NPA, Whole Foods and USDA Organic Certifications. BS.Pharm Albany College of Pharmacy, Union University.
  • Dr Catherine PrattDr Catherine Pratt Member
    Yes thats it, WHEN the company got onto the FDA's radar plus the glassware they implement should be warned from this site. Anything with a glass joint connection for example a round bottom flask, distillation glassware etc. I had to put myself on a police report. That was 10 Years ago and I have never heard of anything since?
    I think that if you are really making 1000 units from home then its time to get a licensed manufacturer and that is a good dilemma to deal with don't you agree?
    Dr. Catherine Pratt
    (B.Sc with HONS I , Ph.D Analytical/Organic Chem and Microbiology), Cosmetic Chemistry IPCS)
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