A cosmetics formulation lists the ingredients and their respective amount to make a certain cosmetic product.
Substance restrictions
Substance restrictions applicable to cosmetics exist in the EU, UK, and the US. The person creating the cosmetics formula must therefore be aware of which substances are subject to restrictions, or which are allowed for a certain purpose.
Cosmetics labelling
Presenting the ingredients list is mandatory in many countries and markets.
Private label cosmetics
Some cosmetics contract manufacturers offer private label products based on a standard formula. Using a standard formula makes it faster and easier to launch a product, as you do not need to create the formula yourself.