THE FORMULATION DESK
Independent formulation audits for indie skincare founders.
Most indie skincare brands launch with formulas their contract manufacturer wrote. The contract manufacturer gets paid either way. We work for you.The Formulation Desk reviews your formulas before your first production run, chemistry, stability, regulatory exposure, and gives you a written audit with specific fixes.
What you get:
— A written audit (PDF) covering every product you submit
— Full INCI breakdown with concentration estimates
— Chemistry issues flagged with citations
— Regulatory exposure across your target markets
— Stability and preservation risks
— Specific reformulation recommendations
— Review call to walk through findings
— Two weeks of email follow-up for clarifications
Two ways to work together:
Single Product Deep-Dive Audit — $750
One product · 5 business days · 8-10 page auditFull Pre-Launch Audit — $1,875 founding price (normally $2,500)
Up to 5 products · 10 business days · 20-30 page audit + 30-min review callFounding pricing available for the first 5 customers. Currently 0 of 5 spots taken.
Three real teardowns. Read them before you book.
→ Teardown 1: Vitamin C Serum
→ Teardown 2: Retinol Night Cream
→ Teardown 3: SPF 50 Sunscreen
On the call I'll review one of your formulas live and flag the biggest issue I see. No pitch. If the audit's right for you, we'll talk scope at the end.
The Formulation Desk · [email protected]
Independent formulation review. Not affiliated with any brand or manufacturer.