Glossary

Custom formulation

Custom formulation is the development of a brand-new, proprietary formula made specifically for one brand, rather than buying an existing stock formula. It lets a brand control the exact ingredients, claims, texture, and performance of its product, and the resulting formula is typically owned or licensed by that brand. It usually costs more and takes longer than a stock or private-label formula.

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