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  • Developing a line of skin care products

    Posted by genevachen on May 31, 2016 at 2:50 pm

    I was asked to develop a skin care line for a company with 4 products (Cleanser, toner, serum, and moisturizer). The work includes formulation development and stability testing. I am wondering how much I should charge for doing the work?

    Bobzchemist replied 8 years, 1 month ago 7 Members · 10 Replies
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  • PharmaSpain

    Member
    May 31, 2016 at 3:03 pm

    Here there are some experts than may orientate you but i think it will help them to know some requirements/specifications. Not all formulations have the same dificulty/time requirements

  • genevachen

    Member
    May 31, 2016 at 3:11 pm

    Basically the company just provided me with examples of commercial products they liked; they are looking for a natural skin care line with plant extracts. I need to source the material, develop formula for 4 products (not too complicated), and conduct stability studies.
    They want to focus on a gentle cleanser, toner to help with dark spots and skin tone, vitamin C serum, and s non-greasy moisturizer to help with wrinkle.

  • OldPerry

    Member
    May 31, 2016 at 9:16 pm

    The amount you charge can vary widely.  One way you can do it is to figure out how long it will take you to complete the project, double that then decide how much you want to charge per hour.

    Or you could just say something like $5000 per formula.

    It really depends on how much it is worth to you.

  • genevachen

    Member
    May 31, 2016 at 11:03 pm

    Greatly appreciate your feedback! Geneva

  • sarwaaldoori

    Member
    June 1, 2016 at 5:14 pm

    can you pleas help advising me on labelling company  with reasonable price 
    appreciate very much a reply

  • belassi

    Member
    June 1, 2016 at 5:59 pm

    can you pleas help advising me on labelling company  with reasonable price 
    appreciate very much a reply
    Start a new discussion please.

  • genevachen

    Member
    June 2, 2016 at 3:25 am

    I am developing a skin care line for a company, trying to figure out how to charge the company.

  • Anonymous

    Guest
    October 31, 2016 at 1:56 am

    How did this company contact you?

    I am looking to start my own line of children’s shampoos and conditioners, and need guidance on who/how/were to communicate to.

    I am looking for someone or a company to formulate for me as well, with a few guidelines that I’d like for them to have.

    Please send me websites or some form of how i can reach them, to hire formulators for my product line as well.

    THANK YOU!

  • Microformulation

    Member
    October 31, 2016 at 2:20 am

    There is a pinned post that lists Formulators on the main Page “Formulation Services.”

  • Bobzchemist

    Member
    October 31, 2016 at 8:35 pm

    Also check with the SCC.

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