Do you want to create your own cosmetics brand? Many questions arise when starting such a project: what is the budget to create cosmetics in France? Which suppliers should you work with? What is the best packaging for natural cosmetics?

Fortunately, to develop your cosmetic products, you no longer need to puzzle over highly technical questions. Costomise is here to help and support you in launching your product range with peace of mind. Here is how this co-creation unfolds, where creativity, listening and exchange are the watchwords in making your 100% tailor-made cosmetic products.

The 7 steps to create your cosmetics brand

1. Making contact

Making contact is the first essential step so we can best understand your requirements and needs. This is when we study how we can help with your project. We send you a price proposal based on a very detailed brief that we use to build this tailor-made quote.

2. Defining the direction to take

Once our collaboration is confirmed, we review together all the elements of your cosmetic product. Nothing is forgotten, as this defines the direction to take. We clarify your expectations regarding:

  • the commercial positioning;
  • the product texture;
  • the appearance;
  • the scent;
  • the price;
  • whether it is natural, organic, French, etc.

This step is essential to have clear foundations and move forward with consistency. The schedule is defined and a competitive watch on trends and new products is set up.

3. Sourcing ingredients and packaging

This is when more concrete things begin. A real co-creation takes shape: Costomise offers various alternatives to find the one best suited to your expectations. You are never left aside; we make a point of involving you throughout the creation process. We bring our expertise on technical questions, you bring your creativity and wishes.

Mindful of the environment, we favour natural, French alternatives, short supply chains for sourcing actives and recyclable materials. Whether you want to make waterless cosmetics, or a range that uses only French vegetable oils, we will offer solutions.

4. Formulation

This step undoubtedly requires the most exchanges between both parties so that the final product is as close as possible to your aspirations. We believe improvements and adjustments arise from the stimulation of discussion. Nothing beats live exchanges by video or in person when conditions allow, to obtain a 100% tailor-made product.

5. Packaging

Beyond sourcing the best containers and packaging for your range, Costomise advises you on the regulatory information to display: the ingredient list, legal obligations, recycling constraints. Labels and cases can also be produced by us.

6. The regulatory part

Once the formula is validated, it is time for the regulatory tests. Costomise supports you so you are sure of your cosmetics’ compliance. We supervise and carry out:

  • submission of laboratory samples according to the product brief;
  • the regulatory tests;
  • the control of product claims and labelling;
  • the regulatory file (DIP) including the toxicological assessment.

We compile the Product Information File (DIP) under European Regulation 1223/2009, then declare your cosmetic product(s) on the European CPNP portal so you can market them in France or Europe. We also follow up your files and manage audits with certification bodies (Ecocert, Cosmecert, Bureau Veritas) or labels (Slow Cosmétique).

7. Industrialisation and production

We pay close attention to the quality of your products, carefully selecting the manufacturing and packaging partner suited to our requirements. We handle:

  • drafting and setting up the subcontracting contracts;
  • the pilot run with on-site visits if needed;
  • managing the industrial transposition;
  • supervising the manufacturing and packaging of finished products;
  • checking the quality file;
  • the delivery of the final products.

Thanks to our help throughout the process, we can guarantee a product 100% aligned with your expectations, needs and imagination.

Costomise, facilitator of your cosmetics

At Costomise, supporting you throughout your project is part of our DNA. We try to pass on all our knowledge and experience on technical, regulatory or industrial questions so you can manage your future projects.

Every step, every component and every choice is explained to you. We discuss the formulas, the incorporated actives and how it all interacts, to give you a solid base of knowledge about your products.

“Your involvement and the search for the best solutions are at the heart of our commitments.”

Launch your own cosmetics brand with peace of mind

So why be supported by Costomise?

1. Listening and availability

We will not leave you alone. We show great availability at every step to answer all your questions, doubts and uncertainties. Without a relationship, it is difficult to launch cosmetics that match your ideal 100%. Costomise brings your ideas to life.

2. Involvement and tailor-made

Personalised advice flows from listening and exchange. The whole point of being supported is to succeed in implementing all your ideas. Costomise lets you have 100% tailor-made cosmetics.

“The care taken by Costomise to offer tailor-made support is, in our view, the most striking asset of our collaboration. Whether in developing the formulas, sourcing the providers and raw materials, or the regulatory steps, Costomise adapted so that the OFA KARRI products best matched our expectations.”

Elisabeth de Cima, project manager at OFA KARRI - 100% natural remedies with essential oils.

3. Expertise

It is difficult to navigate all the regulations on cosmetics, whether for packaging, formulation or industrial production. Choosing to be supported is a guarantee of success. At Costomise, we believe expertise and care go hand in hand to guarantee you listening and involvement.

As you will have understood, the steps to create your cosmetics brand are many. This is why being supported lets you focus on the cosmetic product of your dreams.

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