private label skincare
step by step

good chemistry* private label

Our step by step process for starting you own skincare brand or expand your existing one with premium, natural, professionally formulated products.

Using our Private Label Service you choose the products you want to mix and match to create your unique product range. We have products in  retail-ready size or bulk containers, to cater to the needs of start ups, existing brands, spas, dermatologists and skincare professionals.  Here's how easy it is to get started:

formulating timeline

Typical timeframe: 2 to 3 months

Step 1: Browse our catalogue

Browse our catalogue of products on our Private Label platform. With information on our products, range options, scents, active ingredients, skin types and pricing, it makes starting your own skincare range feel easy and exciting.  

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Step 2: Try our samples

Select some samples to try out at home. Think about what your customers will enjoy using and what individual products you'll use to make up your product line up. You can buy samples  individually or try our sample sets which are curated by specific skin or product lines, easy!

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therese bullen

TIP: If you've tried our samples and still unsure which products to include in our line up, have a read of our 'choosing the right products for your skincare brand' in our blog.

Tess, Co-founder of Good Chemistry

Step 3: Place your order

Our dedicated Private Label Platform makes it easy to select and purchase products online. You can choose:

OPTION 1: RETAIL-READY SIZES
Skincare is prepackaged in recyclable packaging, filled and capped, ready for you to design and apply your label your stand out products.

OPTION 2: BULK SIZE AND FILL YOUR OWN
Skincare comes in bulk size, ready for you to fill and label in your own packaging. This enables you to choose and buy your own packaging if you wish. Note, check your type of packaging is suitable for each product.

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Step 4: Design your labels

Once you've decided which products you'll use in your line up, you can start the label design process. The label design process is one of the most fun parts of bringing your product range and brand to life! Our retail-ready products provide a great blank canvas.

Show us your vision, we will design your packaging for you. We offer a Label Design Service to make the whole process easy with our packaging design creatives. Our Design Starter Pack includes 2 concepts and 5 design adaptions to suit 5 products of your choice. Or if you prefer to design your own or use your own designer, we'll provide the label dimensions, ingredient lists and details to include on each label.

Once you've applied your labels, your product range is ready to photograph and launch! Well done!

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Ready to get started?

Get in touch to get an approximate costing on your product development or simply get started by completing a confidentiality form and submitting a product brief - a full estimate will be provided as part of a development agreement.

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What happens after development?

Assistance after development is optional although stability testing is highly recommended. Our post formulation options include:

PIF and dossier (required when exporting)
Product testing - preservative efficacy and stability testing
Claims support and marketing story
(permitted claims, supporting evidence)
Label compliance (compliance to NZ/AU/US/EU)
Product evaluation including TEWL, sebum, hydration, irritation
(specific to your product performance)

Please contact us if you would like to proceed with any of these options once your cosmetic formulation is completed.

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