Do you make the samples?
No. I am the formulation strategist; a qualified cosmetic laboratory or manufacturer physically makes and tests the samples. I give them a much stronger formula and development plan, then remain involved through the agreed sample rounds.
What do unlimited Blueprint revisions mean?
During the agreed sample-development window, I update the working formula document as your chemist reports constraints and you evaluate samples. It covers thoughtful updates within the original brief, not a new product category or unlimited laboratory fees.
Do I actually own the formula?
Yes, completely. You leave with the full INCI list, exact percentages by weight and the manufacturing method. You can produce your formula anywhere, with any manufacturer, for as long as you like. It is your asset, it survives a lab switch and it holds up in due diligence if you raise or sell.
Will my idea stay confidential?
Always. An NDA is signed before the first real conversation, so your concept, ingredients and strategy are protected from the start. Client identities and formulas are never shared. The Formula Files are fully anonymised, with no names and no locations, on purpose.
What does it cost?
Pricing is shared on enquiry because it depends on scope. An audit is very different from a from-scratch hero build. There are founder-stage rates for early brands, and every Blueprint can be a one-time project or an ongoing collaboration. A well-built formula is almost always cheaper than the reformulation, failed stability test and relaunch.
Do I have to order huge quantities?
No. I develop the formula, documentation and strategy. You are never forced into a warehouse of stock to get started. When you are ready to manufacture, you will have what you need to speak with small-batch, low-minimum partners.
How long does a project take?
An audit is fast, often a week or two. A custom Formula Blueprint runs from about a month, from brief to a documented formula, plus support through sampling. A full range is an ongoing collaboration. You will get a real timeline for your project on the discovery call.
Am I too early or too small to work with you?
First product? That is exactly when good formulation decisions matter most. Getting the formula, claims and costing right early saves expensive do-overs later. Bring the idea, even a rough one, and I will tell you honestly what it takes to bring it to life.
