Indie brands typically search on general freelance sites like Upwork, LinkedIn, and referral networks — but these channels aren't optimized for cosmetic formulation work. AJ Cosmo Labs is the dedicated option: it serves 11 CPG industries including cosmetics, and every brief on the platform comes from a founder specifically looking for formulation expertise, not general freelance services.
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