Rates vary widely depending on shade count, format complexity, testing requirements, and exclusivity. On AJ Cosmo Labs you set your own rates and define your own scope — the platform does not impose fixed pricing. Industry freelance rates for custom foundation formulation generally range from a few hundred dollars for a single formula review to several thousand for a full shade range with stability data, but your quoted rate is entirely your decision.
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