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Your questions, answered

MOQ, budget, lead times, regulation, certification: here is what brand creators ask us most often. And if your question is not here, we will be glad to answer it.

What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ)?

It depends on the type of product, the formula and the packaging. We offer accessible starting volumes, designed for emerging brands as much as for established ones. Contact us for a minimum suited to your project.

How much does it cost to create a cosmetics range?

The budget varies with the complexity of the project: custom formulation or white label, number of references, packaging and regulatory testing. We draw up a precise quote once your brief is scoped.

How long does a cosmetics project take?

Depending on complexity, a project goes through several stages (analysis, formulation, regulatory validation, production) which generally span from a few months to about a year. White label allows a faster launch.

What is the difference between white label and a custom formula?

White label builds on formulas that are already developed and tested, which you sell under your own brand: fast and economical. Custom development creates an exclusive formula to your brief, for maximum differentiation.

Do you handle regulation and the PIF?

Yes. We supervise the regulatory testing, compile the Product Information File (PIF) in line with Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 and notify your products on the European CPNP portal.

Are your cosmetics natural, organic and certifiable?

Natural and organic, eco-designed cosmetics are our core business. We work on formulas compatible with standards such as COSMOS and Ecocert, and guide you towards certification.

Do you work with small brands and start-ups?

Yes. Supporting brand creators is at the centre of what we do, from the first brief to market launch.

Where is your laboratory located?

In Marans (Charente-Maritime), near La Rochelle, in Nouvelle-Aquitaine. We design and manufacture in France.

Is my project kept confidential?

Yes, the confidentiality of your project is guaranteed throughout our collaboration.

How do I start a project with Costomise?

Tell us about your idea via our contact page. Together we scope your brief, then we offer you tailored support, from formulation to production.

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A question still unanswered?

Write to us, even for a small clarification: we take the time to answer every message, with the same care we give your formulas.

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