Custom Cosmetic Formulation, Developed in Our Melbourne Laboratory
Whether you arrive with a detailed brief or a single sentence about what you want to create, our scientists develop skincare, haircare and bodycare formulations in our own laboratory — start to finish.
Bring us an idea or a product to improve
Cosmetic formulation is the science of turning an idea into a stable, safe, high performing product a customer will love and repurchase.
A concept you want brought to life — tell us the product, the feel, the audience, and we build the formula.
A product you admire and want your own version of — we develop an original formulation in that direction.
A reference product that sets the bar — we use it to guide development of your original formulation.
Something that needs improving on cost, feel, stability or performance — we reformulate to your brief.
The formulation process step by step
We keep the process transparent so you always know where your product stands.
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Brief and concept
We start by understanding the product you want, your target customer, positioning and budget.
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Laboratory development
Our scientists develop trial formulations, balancing active performance, sensory feel, appearance, stability and cost.
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Samples and refinement
You receive samples to assess. We refine based on your feedback until the product feels right, then finalise the formula for testing.
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Testing and scale up
We support stability and quality testing that proves the formula holds up over time, then prepare it for manufacturing at your required volume.
See how we manufacture
Skincare, haircare and bodycare
Whatever your dream idea, our laboratory team can bring it to life.
Serums, moisturisers, cleansers, face masks, eye treatments, toners, exfoliants, and targeted actives for specific skin concerns.
Skincare manufacturingShampoos, conditioners, hair masks, leave-in treatments, scalp serums, and styling products.
Haircare manufacturingBody washes, lotions, body butters, hand creams, body scrubs, balms, oils, and specialist formulations for sensitive skin.
R&D and testingThe people who formulate your product also manufacture it
Scientists oversee the whole process from development of your formula to the manufacturing of your new product. This results in a seamless speed to market approach that ensures your product reaches the shelves of the marketplace in record time.
Cosmetic formulation, explained
How much does cosmetic formulation cost in Australia?
Formulation cost depends on the product type, the complexity of the actives, the amount of testing required and how many refinement rounds are needed. Ausmetix scopes each project individually and gives you a clear quote before work begins.
Do I need a finished formula before contacting you?
No. You can come to Ausmetix with just an idea, a sample of a product you like, or an existing formula you want improved. Our scientists develop the formula for you.
Can you match or improve an existing product?
Yes. We regularly develop improved versions of existing products, whether the goal is better sensory feel, improved stability, a cleaner ingredient list, or a lower cost to manufacture.
Who owns the formula once it is developed?
Ownership terms are agreed in your project agreement before development begins, so there is no ambiguity about who holds the formula.