A cosmetic chemist is an individual formulator who develops and refines your formula, often working independently or in a small studio. A contract lab is a facility that employs multiple chemists, provides bench space, runs stability chambers, and may offer scale-up batches. Contract labs typically have higher minimum project fees ($5,000+) but offer more integrated services. AJ Cosmo Labs lists both individual cosmetic chemists and full-service contract labs so founders can match their project size and budget to the right partner.
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