Development fees typically range from $1,500 to $6,000 USD depending on formula complexity, number of shades, and revision rounds included. A simple tinted balm sits at the lower end; a full-coverage matte liquid lip with transfer-resistance testing runs higher. Stability testing at a third-party lab adds $800–$2,500. Posting a brief on AJ Cosmo Labs lets multiple vetted chemists quote against your exact scope so you can compare transparently.
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