Freelance cosmetic chemists typically charge $75–$200 per hour or project fees of $1,500–$15,000+ depending on complexity and documentation required. Full stability packages, safety assessments, and batch records add to the total. AJ Cosmo Labs allows founders to post a budget range in their brief, so chemists who respond are already aligned on cost before any scoping call.
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