Services
Formulation & R&D
GlamSupply connects formulation development, ingredient sourcing and technical support — partnering with brands and manufacturers from concept through to commercialisation.
What We Offer
Formulation & R&D Services
From first brief to finished formula, we support every stage of the development process — drawing on deep ingredient knowledge and established formulation resources.
New Formula Development
Develop new cosmetic formulations from brief to prototype, tailored to your product category, target market and performance requirements.
Formula Optimisation & Reformulation
Refine existing formulas for improved performance, cost efficiency, regulatory compliance or ingredient substitution — without compromising the end product.
Stability & Compatibility Testing
Coordinate stability and compatibility testing protocols to validate formula integrity across temperature, light and packaging conditions.
Preservative Efficacy Testing Support
Support PET planning and coordination to ensure your formulation meets the required microbiological safety standards for market.
Scale-Up & Manufacturing Support
Bridge the gap between laboratory prototype and commercial production — supporting scale-up planning and manufacturing handover.
How It Works
Our Development Process
A structured, collaborative process designed to move your project from concept to commercialisation with clarity at every stage.
Brief
We begin with a detailed project brief — understanding your product vision, target consumer, performance requirements, regulatory considerations and timeline.
Formulation
Ingredient selection and formula development, drawing on established formulation resources and our ingredient portfolio to build the right foundation for your product.
Prototype
Initial prototypes are developed and reviewed against the brief — evaluating texture, performance, aesthetics and ingredient compatibility.
Testing & Refinement
Stability, compatibility and preservative efficacy testing is coordinated. Formulas are refined based on results until the product meets all required standards.
Commercialisation
Final formula documentation, INCI review, scale-up planning and manufacturing handover — everything needed to take your product to production.
Formulation Library & Custom Development
Proven Foundations. Customised for Your Brand.
GlamSupply can support your project using established formulation resources as a development foundation — accelerating timelines and reducing risk — or through fully customised formulation development built around your specific brief. Whether you need a proven starting point adapted for your brand, or a formula developed from the ground up, we work with you to find the right approach.
5,000+
Established Formulation References
Available through our R&D network
200+
New Formulations Developed Annually
Across our R&D network
Library-Based Development
Start from an established formulation foundation. Faster timelines, lower development risk, and a proven base adapted to your brand's requirements.
Custom Formulation
Fully bespoke development from brief to prototype. Ideal for brands with specific performance, ingredient or positioning requirements that need a formula built from scratch.
Technical Support
Technical Support Beyond the Formula
Our support extends beyond the formula itself — covering the technical and regulatory considerations that determine whether a product can be successfully brought to market.
Ingredient Selection & Substitution
Expert guidance on ingredient selection, functional alternatives and substitutions — balancing performance, cost and regulatory requirements.
INCI Review
Review of INCI nomenclature and ingredient declarations to support accurate labelling and regulatory compliance.
Stability & PET Coordination
Coordination of stability testing and preservative efficacy testing (PET) with qualified testing laboratories to support your product safety documentation.
Packaging Compatibility
Guidance on packaging material compatibility considerations to ensure formula integrity is maintained through the product's shelf life.
AICIS & Australian Cosmetic Regulatory Support
Guidance on Australian cosmetic regulatory requirements, including AICIS considerations, ingredient compliance and product labelling requirements.
Scale-Up & Manufacturing Handover
Structured handover documentation and scale-up support to ensure a smooth transition from laboratory development to commercial manufacturing.
Who We Work With
Built for Every Stage of the Industry
Emerging Beauty Brands
Bringing your first product to market? We provide the formulation expertise and ingredient access that early-stage brands need to develop commercially viable products.
Established Brands
Reformulating, extending a range or responding to regulatory change? We support established brands with the technical depth to optimise and evolve existing products.
Contract Manufacturers
Expanding your formulation capabilities or sourcing speciality ingredients for client projects? We work alongside manufacturers as a technical and supply partner.
Professional Formulators
Independent formulators and R&D consultants working on client briefs can access our ingredient portfolio, technical support and formulation resources.
International R&D Partnership
Global Formulation Expertise. Local Technical Support.
GlamSupply Solutions collaborates with an established international cosmetic formulation laboratory, connecting Australian beauty brands and manufacturers with extensive formulation resources, specialist R&D expertise and ongoing product innovation.
As the Australian technical and commercial coordination partner, we help clients navigate formulation development, laboratory communication, sampling, optimisation and technical documentation — bridging global cosmetic science with local market understanding and commercial requirements.
International Laboratory Collaboration
Working in close collaboration with an established international cosmetic formulation laboratory, providing access to extensive formulation resources and specialist R&D expertise.
Australian Technical & Project Coordination
GlamSupply acts as the local coordination partner — managing communication, technical requirements and project development to provide a commercially practical R&D experience.
Formulation Development to Commercialisation Support
Supporting the full development journey, from formula selection and sampling through to optimisation, testing and technical documentation for commercial production.
Advanced Scientific Platform
International Research Capabilities Supporting Cosmetic Innovation
Through our international laboratory collaboration, GlamSupply Solutions connects Australian cosmetic brands and manufacturers with advanced scientific resources supporting ingredient research, formulation innovation and product efficacy evaluation.
Multi-Omics Research
Genomics, proteomics and microbiomics approaches supporting ingredient and skin-related research.
AI-Assisted Ingredient Screening
Data-driven approaches supporting ingredient research, screening and formulation innovation.
Advanced In Vitro Efficacy Models
Including 3D skin and organoid models to support appropriate laboratory-based efficacy evaluation.
Integrated Scientific Expertise
Access to multidisciplinary expertise spanning formulation science, molecular biology, dermatological research and analytical chemistry.
90+
R&D Specialists
International laboratory partner
135+
Validated Biological Testing Models
International laboratory partner
Scientific capabilities reflect the resources of our international laboratory partner. Not all capabilities are included in every project — scope is determined based on individual project requirements.
International R&D Resources. Australian Project Support.
Our collaborative model enables brands and manufacturers to access external formulation development capabilities without the need to establish or significantly expand their own in-house R&D facilities.
From selecting an established formula to developing a customised product, GlamSupply provides a local point of contact throughout the development journey.
Discuss Your Formulation ProjectBulk Supply
Looking for Ready-to-Fill Bulk Formulations?
Not every product needs to start with a new formulation. Explore our bulk cosmetic formulation supply solutions for established, ready-to-fill products, with selected customisation and technical support options.
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