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Turn a clear product brief into a lip product your brand can launch and replenish with confidence. ZM Cosmetic Lab supports formula selection or development, shade and finish customization, packaging coordination, sampling, testing support, quality control and production in China and Korea.

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Most Asked Questions

Can you develop products based on our reference sample?

Yes. A reference product, physical sample, image or product brief can be used as the starting point for development. We can evaluate the desired texture, shade, finish, application feel and packaging direction before confirming the sampling plan.

Our product development scope can cover lip, face and eye makeup categories, including lip oil, lip balm, lip tint, peel-off lip stain, foundation, blush, highlighter, contour and eye brightener.

The available product formats and customization scope are confirmed according to the specific product brief.

Yes. Formula direction, shade development and packaging selection can be coordinated within the same project. The final solution depends on product format, formula compatibility, packaging structure, testing requirements and target market.

Yes. We can develop individual shades or coordinated shade ranges based on a reference sample, target consumer, market positioning or brand color direction.

Shade development may include adjustments to shade depth, undertone, pigment intensity, pearl effect and on-skin appearance, depending on the product type.

MOQ depends on the product format, formula, number of shades, packaging, decoration and production requirements. Products with multiple shades, custom components or special tooling may require a separate assessment.

The timeline depends on whether the project uses an existing formula or requires new development, as well as the number of shades, packaging requirements, testing scope and order quantity.

To evaluate a project, please share the product category, preferred format, target market, formula or shade requirements, packaging direction, estimated quantity and any reference product or image.

Quality checks and available documentation are confirmed according to the product, formula, packaging and intended sales market. The project may include agreed product specifications, ingredient information, retained samples, batch records or relevant testing support.

Please share your target market at the beginning so the requirements can be reviewed during development.

Getting Started Questions

How do we start a cosmetic product development project?

Send us your product category, preferred format, target market, estimated quantity and any reference product, image or initial concept. We will review the requirements and recommend a suitable development direction.

A useful brief may include the product type, desired texture, finish, shade direction, formula requirements, packaging preference, target market and estimated order quantity.

If some details are not yet confirmed, you can provide the information currently available and indicate which parts need recommendations.

Yes. You can describe the intended consumer, product positioning, desired user experience and reference products. We can then help evaluate possible formats, formula directions, shade development and packaging options.

A reference product or physical sample can be used to evaluate texture, color, finish, application feel and other key characteristics. The development direction is confirmed after reviewing the sample and project requirements.

An existing formula may be suitable when the desired texture and performance are already clear. New formula development is more suitable when the project requires a specific texture, finish, ingredient direction, shade system or market requirement.

Yes. Formula, shade and packaging can be coordinated within the same project. Early confirmation of the product format and packaging direction helps evaluate compatibility, sampling requirements, MOQ and timing.

The general process is:

Product Brief → Development Proposal → Quotation → Sampling → Sample Approval → Production Coordination → Delivery

The exact steps may vary according to the product type, formula development scope, shade count, packaging and testing requirements.

Getting Started Questions

How do we start a cosmetic product development project?

Send us your product category, preferred format, target market, estimated quantity and any reference product, image or initial concept. We will review the requirements and recommend a suitable development direction.

A useful brief may include the product type, desired texture, finish, shade direction, formula requirements, packaging preference, target market and estimated order quantity.

If some details are not yet confirmed, you can provide the information currently available and indicate which parts need recommendations.

Yes. You can describe the intended consumer, product positioning, desired user experience and reference products. We can then help evaluate possible formats, formula directions, shade development and packaging options.

A reference product or physical sample can be used to evaluate texture, color, finish, application feel and other key characteristics. The development direction is confirmed after reviewing the sample and project requirements.

An existing formula may be suitable when the desired texture and performance are already clear. New formula development is more suitable when the project requires a specific texture, finish, ingredient direction, shade system or market requirement.

Yes. Formula, shade and packaging can be coordinated within the same project. Early confirmation of the product format and packaging direction helps evaluate compatibility, sampling requirements, MOQ and timing.

The general process is:

Product Brief → Development Proposal → Quotation → Sampling → Sample Approval → Production Coordination → Delivery

The exact steps may vary according to the product type, formula development scope, shade count, packaging and testing requirements.

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