how to find a makeup manufacturer for small brand usa

Do I need my own formula before approaching a makeup manufacturer?

No. Many US cosmetic manufacturers offer two paths: bring your own formula for contract manufacturing, or work with their in-house cosmetic chemist to develop a custom formula from a brief. You can also license a stock base formula and customize color, fragrance, or claims. When you post a brief on AJ Cosmo Labs, manufacturers indicate which development paths they support.

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