Freelance cosmetic chemists typically charge $75–$200 per hour or flat project fees of $1,500–$8,000 depending on formula complexity. Full-service contract labs may bundle formulation, stability testing, and documentation for $3,000–$15,000 per SKU. On AJ Cosmo Labs, you post one brief and receive competing proposals so you can compare pricing transparently before committing.
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