Foundations

Foundation is usually the most technically demanding product in a complexion range – and the one customers are least likely to compromise on. Shade accuracy, coverage, finish and all-day wear all need to be exactly right. At Creative Cosmetics, we formulate liquid, cream and powder foundations in both white label and private label routes.

“Creative Cosmetics were the only lab who really understood mature skin.”

– Tricia Cusden, Founder – Look Fabulous Forever

Foundation development requires understanding how formulas behave on real skin – not just in the lab. Working with Look Fabulous Forever, we addressed specific challenges such as foundation disappearing into skin and accentuating texture on mature complexions. That kind of practical, skin-first formulation thinking goes into every foundation brief we take on.

30+

years manufacturing

200+

unique products formulated

50+

brands supported

ISO 9001 & ISO 22716 certified

White label foundations

Our white label foundation range gives you access to proven formulas from our existing catalogue, available in a selection of shades. Significantly faster and less expensive than custom development – the right starting point for many brands.

Trusted by over 50 brands

Private label foundations

Private label means a formula and shade range developed specifically and exclusively for your brand. Coverage level, finish, texture and shade architecture are all built to your brief. A development fee applies per product. This is the right route when differentiation matters and when a specific formula brief cannot be met from the existing catalogue.

Accredited for Quality & Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)

Creative Cosmetics is certified to ISO 9001 and ISO 22716 by UKAS-accredited GCL International, so your products are made under audited quality systems and cosmetic GMP – the standards retailers and regulators expect.

GCL International ISO 9001
GCL International ISO 22716

Formats available

  • Liquid foundations: sheer to full coverage

  • Cream foundations for richer, skin-like coverage

  • Pressed powder foundations

  • Cushion and compact formats

  • Stick and twist-up formats
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We help you launch, not just manufacture​

Packaging sourcing • brand input • ecommerce setup • fulfilment partners.

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Packaging guidance

helping you choose packs that look the part and work with the formula.

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Brand & creative input

collaborate with our designers to craft the perfect brand visual

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Simple ecommerce setup

we can build and launch your website and support you so you can start selling as soon as your products land.

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Storage and fulfilment via partners

introductions to trusted UK fulfilment options to handle pick, pack and ship.

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Working with Creative Cosmetics

Minimum orders from 1,000 units per shade. UK-based, ISO certified. Shade development and compliance support included as standard.

Talk to us about foundation development at contact page.