Your brand, a Korean formula, and a factory that actually takes small orders. We match you with one of 100+ vetted SME manufacturers, develop the formula with you, and run production in English from first sample to shipment.
Free and no commitment. We reply within 3 business days.
You make the brand decisions. We do the factory work, in Korean, and keep every step visible in your project portal.
We shortlist factories from our network by category, MOQ and export readiness for your market, then negotiate on your behalf.
Start from a proven base or a product you love. The lab adjusts the hero ingredient, texture, scent and claims to your concept.
Samples ship to you. Your feedback goes back to the lab in precise terms, so nothing gets lost in translation.
Stock containers with a custom label for a lean launch, or custom packaging once volumes allow it.
We manage the production schedule, check quality and sign off before anything leaves the factory.
INCI ingredient list, MSDS / SDS and test reports, collected up front for your market's registration.
"Private label" covers three different routes. They differ in speed, flexibility and cost.
| Route | How it works | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Stock formula | An existing formula from the manufacturer, sold under your label. | Testing a market fast with minimal development |
| Reference-based Recommended | The factory starts from a proven base or a reference product, then adjusts it to your concept. | Most first-time brands: a formula of your own, fast and cost-efficient |
| Fully custom | Developed from scratch to your specification. | Novel concepts with the budget and time to match |
Because the factory builds on something proven, most of our projects reach an approved sample with no revisions or just one.
Packaging sets your minimum, not the formula. These ranges come from our recent projects.
| Order size | What's realistic |
|---|---|
| 1,000 to 2,000 | Stock container with a custom label |
| 3,000 to 5,000 | Custom packaging and finishes |
| Tubes | Usually from 5,000 (printed directly) |
MOQ applies per product. A cream and a serum are two separate minimums because each uses a different container.
| Product | Ex-factory per unit |
|---|---|
| Serum / ampoule | $2.2 to $4.0 |
| Cream / moisturizer | $2.1 to $3.7 |
| Sunscreen (mid-range) | $2.6 to $4.4 |
Converted at about 1,360 KRW per USD. Premium actives or packaging push above these ranges. Shipping, design and compliance are separate.
Typical first order: $5,000 to $14,000 per product, instead of the $50K+ that tier-one factories expect. Want the full picture? Read our private label guide or what it costs to start a skincare line.
Reorders move significantly faster.
Category, hero ingredient strategy and a free price range for your product.
Manufacturer matching, formula development and sample rounds until you approve.
Packaging, compliant labeling, full production and quality checks.
Air or sea freight, registration and delivery to your warehouse or 3PL.
Every price is agreed in writing before you pay. Pay only for the steps you need.
Category selection, hero ingredient, market analysis, unit cost and MOQ, sample coordination. 100% credited toward production within 90 days of final sample approval.
Manufacturer negotiation, formulation, packaging, production management, QC and a dedicated project lead. Scaled to your units and budget.
A Canadian founder wanted a serum for men facing harsh winters. We matched him with a manufacturer suited to the category and developed the formula from a proven base with added moisture and barrier support. He approved the first sample with no changes, and the project went straight into production.
Some factories and agents never release the formula, which ties your brand to them for good. With us, the formula belongs to you. For the first two years production runs through Seoul Beauty Labs. After that, you can produce it anywhere.
Selling in the US, UK or EU? See complianceTell us the product, the quantity and where you'll sell. You'll get a unit price, MOQ and total range for free.
Start your requestFree price range within 3 business days. You only pay when you decide to start sampling.
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MOQ is set mostly by the packaging, not the formula. Common creams and serums in a stock container with your label usually start at 1,000 to 2,000 units per product. Custom packaging becomes realistic from about 3,000 to 5,000 units, and printed tubes usually start at 5,000.
With our SME manufacturer network, first orders typically run $5,000 to $14,000 per product. Simpler categories like toners or mists can start from around $5,000. You get a free price range for your exact product before you pay anything.
Yes. The formula belongs to you. For the first two years, production runs through Seoul Beauty Labs. After that, you are free to produce it wherever you choose.
Yes, that is the route we recommend for most founders. The manufacturer starts from a proven base or a reference product and adjusts the hero ingredient, texture and claims to your concept. Most of our projects reach an approved sample with no revisions or just one.
No. Everything runs in English through your project portal: estimate, agreements, samples, payments and messages. We handle the factory side in Korean.
The Starter fee ($299 to $499) is non-refundable unless we can't match you with a suitable manufacturer, in which case we refund it. It is 100% credited toward your production order if you proceed within 90 days of final sample approval.