People who have been a skincare brand for several years have some experience of being "educated" by the foundry.It is not that the factory deliberately pits you, but the information asymmetry in this industry is too serious - the process that the factory knows, the brand may not be clear; the brand thinks that it is very simple, and it is the same thing when it comes to the factory.
Today's talk about a few recurring problems in real projects is a lesson in spending money to buy.
Pit 1: The source of the formula is not clear, the back is full of peeling
Many new brands think that "formula" is a factory to a ready-made, individual brand can be sold.In fact, the source of the recipe, the water is very deep.
Some of the recipes given to you by the factory are picked online, and the reference party given by the raw material supplier will be given to you after a little adjustment.The problem with this formula is that the stability data is incomplete, the efficacy test has not been done, and there is a high probability that it will be called back at the filing stage.
There are also some factories called "exclusive formula". In fact, 0.1% of the active substance is added to the basic formula, and you are charged a customization fee.If you spend money, you will get not much different from others.
The practice of micropeptides is more transparent: the basic formula is free for the brand to try, the customized formula is quoted according to the complexity, and all the data of the customized formula is open to the brand.After 15 years, we have accumulated thousands of recipes, and the brand can directly choose mature solutions, and can also do differentiated development from scratch.
Pit 2: The sampling cycle was neglected, and the listing plan was completely disrupted
One of the most common mistakes made by the brand side - I thought that the proofing was fast and the finished product could be obtained in a week.
In fact, a reliable sampling process includes: Formulation confirmation→ Raw material→ procurement→ pilot test→ Stability test→ Efficacy test.Fast for 2-3 weeks, slow for 1-2 months to finalize.
Some factories tell you "sample in 3 days", and there is a high probability that the things that come out have not been fully tested.You take this sample for filing and testing, and you have to rework it in ten to nine.
The sampling cycle of the micropeptide, the conventional formula is 7 days, and the formulation is customized for 2-4 weeks.The production capacity of the four major bases is there, and the raw material inventory is sufficient, so there is no need to wait for the supplier to ship.
Pit three: the file is returned, the problem lies in the formula
Cosmetics filing in 2026 is much stricter than before.Many brands think that "getting the sample" is everything, and the results are only found in the filing stage - there are prohibited raw materials in the formula, or there is no corresponding test data for the claim of efficacy.
I have seen a case where a brand made a mask in another factory, and the record was returned 3 times because a plant extract was added to the formula and was not included in the Catalogue of Cosmetic Ingredients Used.The factory said "this raw material has been used all the time", but the filing system did not recognize it, and it was not passable.
Before each micropeptide formulation is approved, the regulatory team goes through the raw material compliance list.Makeup size products go through one set of processes, and mechanical size products go through another set of processes.More than 100 registration certificates can be approved, relying on this set of compliance awareness.
Pit 4: Packaging material adaptation problems, large shipments can not be shipped
Packaging materials are an easily overlooked part.Many brands feel that "packaging materials, is not to choose a good-looking bottle", in fact, packaging materials and content compatibility testing is very important.
The serum has been discolored in a bottle for three months. The paste is incompatible with the pump head, so it can't be pressed out. The mask cloth and the serum reacted and flocculated - these problems, you may not find them at all if you don't do the big product stage.
Micropeptides will be tested for packaging material compatibility at the sampling stage, and problems will not be discovered until they are in large quantities.It is better to spend an extra week testing in front rather than reworking in bulk in the back.
FAQs
Q: How much are the sampling fees?Is it refundable?
A: Proofing of conventional recipes is basically free of charge, or included in the processing fee.Proofing fees for custom formulations vary according to complexity, ranging from thousands to tens of thousands, and can generally be amortized if large quantities are sufficient.
Q: How long does the proofing take?Can we hurry?
A: The conventional formula takes about 7 days to sample, and the customized formula takes 2-4 weeks.The urgency depends on the specific formula. Some raw material procurement cycles are stuck there, not wanting to be fast.The whole process is down (including stability test), 1 month fast, 2 months normal.
Q: Who is responsible for filing?Regardless of the foundry?
A: Regular factories will assist the brand side in filing.The micropeptide side is the whole process agency, and the brand side only needs to provide the basic qualifications such as business license and trademark authorization.Recipe, process, safety assessment report, these technical documents, the factory side out.
Q: What if the minimum order amount is not negotiable?
A: Look at the factory.Large factories generally start with 1000-3000 branches, and small factories may also receive hundreds of branches.The starting amount of micropeptides is relatively flexible, depending on the category.The line of skin care products is generally 1000. The mechanical size of products depends on the specific category, and you can talk to the business contact person in detail.
Q: Will the formula be sold by the factory to other brands?
A: If an NDA is signed, the ownership of the customized formula belongs to the brand.Micropeptides make more than 800 brands, and formula confidentiality is the bottom line.Formulations of different brands are managed by different project groups and do not cross.
Guangdong Micropeptide Biotechnology Co., Ltd., a national high-tech enterprise, has been focusing on OEM/ODM foundry for more than ten years, four major production bases, 72 technical achievements, and 800 + cooperative brands. It has passed ISO13485, ISO22716, and GMPC certification in the United States.
