MB Cosmetics Lab

Red Flag 1: Ghosting on formula rights

Many founders assume that paying for R&D means they own the final formula. In reality, some labs keep the rights, meaning you are essentially renting your own product. If you outgrow the lab or want to move production, you cannot take the formula with you.

Red Flag 2: Suspiciously fast turnaround times 

True custom formulation takes anywhere from six months to over a year because real stability and preservation testing takes months. If a lab promises a custom formula in just a few weeks, they are either cutting dangerous corners or selling you a pre-made private label product at a premium custom price.

Red Flag 3: Pushing ingredients you did not ask for

A good lab builds a formula around your unique brand needs. If a lab continuously insists on using specific ingredients or textures that you are not happy with, they are likely just trying to clear out bulk inventory they already have sitting in stock.

At MB Cosmetics Lab, you own your custom formulas. We take safety seriously, respect your timeline, and formulate exclusively for your brand needs.

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Avoid phrases that clearly describe internal physiological change, such as “stimulates cell regeneration” or “boosts collagen production in the dermis”, unless you are prepared to move into drug/medical product territory.

Where possible, support your marketing story with a mix of supplier studies, in vitro or ex vivo data, and your own consumer perception tests. This is especially important for premium price points in the growth factor skincare space.

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Growth factors work best in a supportive environment. Think of the rest of the formula as a team around EGF and FGF. Good partners in growth factor skincare include:

Hydrators such as glycerin, low and medium molecular weight hyaluronic acid and panthenol to support plump, comfortable looking skin.

Antioxidants such as niacinamide, vitamin C derivatives and/or ferulic acid to help protect skin from oxidative stress and complement the anti ageing position.

Barrier supporting lipids such as ceramides, phytosterols, squalane and selected plant oils to keep the skin resilient and comfortable.

Complementary peptides like Matrixyl type peptides or signal peptides that support firmness and smoothness claims.

The final formula should still feel coherent and pleasant, even if a consumer never reads the word “growth factor”.

Are you looking for a lab who understands your brand? We create custom cosmetic formulations to give your brand an edge in today’s beauty market.