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Imaginelle is an Australian skincare contract manufacturer partnering with established beauty brands to develop and manufacture high-quality skincare products at commercial scale.

Based in Australia and operating under GMP ISO 22716 certification, we support brands through the full lifecycle of skincare manufacturing - from formulation and product development through to batching, filling, packaging and quality control.

Our team works with brands across Australia and internationally who are preparing to scale their skincare production while maintaining consistency, compliance and product performance.

Imaginelle Branded Eye Serum and Lip Serum

Skincare Products We Manufacture

  • Serums and Treatments

    Serums & Treatments

    Serums & Treatments

    Water-based serums

    Oil-based serums

    Active treatments (vitamin C, niacinamide, etc.)

  • Moisturisers and Creams

    Moisturisers & Creams

    Day creams

    Night creams

    Gel moisturisers

    Barrier repair formulations

  • Cleansers and Exfoliants

    Cleansers & Exfoliants

    Gel cleansers

    Cream cleansers

    Chemical exfoliants

    Physical scrubs

  • Masks and Specialty Skincare Products

    Masks & Specialty Products

    Clay masks

    Hydrating masks

    Overnight treatments

Imaginelle Australian Contract Manufacturing skincare R&D Chemist quality control testing

Manufacturing Expertise Across Every Skincare Format

Many manufacturers can fill an existing product.

Fewer have the technical capability to formulate and manufacture across the full spectrum of modern skincare formats.

At Imaginelle, our formulation, production and quality teams work across everything from traditional emulsions, creams, lotions, serums and oils through to anhydrous balms, sticks, waterless formulations and emerging product formats.

Each format presents its own technical challenges. Whether it's emulsion stability, active ingredient compatibility, thermal stability, crystallisation, graininess, texture refinement or packaging compatibility, we consider how every formulation will perform not only in production, but throughout transport, storage and real-world consumer use.

The result is skincare that maintains its integrity from the laboratory bench through to commercial scale.

end-to-end skincare manufacturing

  • Our in-house cosmetic chemists develop and refine formulations designed for performance, stability and commercial production.

  • We support brands through formulation development, texture refinement, ingredient compatibility and packaging compatibility.

  • Our facility manufactures skincare, haircare and personal care products using controlled batch manufacturing systems designed for consistency across production runs.

  • We support bottles, jars, tubes, pumps, airless packaging and more, with a strong focus on packaging compatibility and filling efficiency.

  • Our quality systems are designed to ensure ingredient traceability, batch documentation, manufacturing controls and product quality verification.

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Switching Manufacturers Without Disrupting Your Brand

Our team specialises in supporting brands through technical transfer projects designed to minimise disruption to supply, product quality and customer experience.

We work closely with brands to:

  • Transfer existing formulations

  • Validate manufacturing processes

  • Assess packaging compatibility

  • Maintain product consistency

  • Protect intellectual property

  • Support inventory transition planning

For many brands, changing manufacturers becomes an opportunity to improve communication, quality systems and long-term scalability.

THE cosmetic manufacturing
process

STEP 1—
Inital Consultation

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Contact our team to begin the cosmetic manufacturing process.

We start with an initial consultation and product brief to understand your product concept, formulation requirements and production goals.

The brief typically includes product type, target market, ingredient preferences, packaging format and projected production volumes.

This allows our team to assess the scope of development and manufacturing requirements.

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STEP 2—
Project Scoping

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Following the initial consultation, our team reviews your product brief and defines the development and manufacturing pathway.

This stage establishes the scope of formulation development, testing requirements, packaging considerations and production timelines.

Clear project scoping ensures the development process is aligned with both product performance and manufacturing requirements.

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STEP 3—
Formulation Development & Testing

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Our in-house cosmetic chemists develop and refine formulations designed for performance, stability and commercial manufacturing.

Samples are produced in our on-site laboratory for evaluation and feedback.

Where required, testing may include stability testing, preservative efficacy testing (PET) and packaging compatibility assessments to ensure formulations perform reliably in production and distribution environments.

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STEP 4—
Packaging & Compatibility

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Once formulations are approved, we support the sourcing and validation of packaging.

Our team works with a network of packaging suppliers and assists with packaging selection, artwork dimensions and compatibility with manufacturing equipment.

Packaging compatibility testing ensures components perform reliably throughout production, transport and storage.

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STEP 5—
Manufacturing & Quality Control

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Following final approval of formulation and packaging, production is scheduled at our GMP ISO 22716 certified manufacturing facility.

Products are manufactured using controlled batch processes and undergo structured quality control checks throughout production.

Our quality team and microbiologists conduct testing to ensure products meet our manufacturing and safety specifications prior to release.

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STEP 6—
Fulfilment & Distribution

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Once production and quality checks are complete, finished products are prepared for shipment.

Products can be delivered directly to your warehouse, distribution centre or logistics partner, supporting a smooth transition from manufacturing to market.

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Why Brands Choose Australian Skincare Manufacturing

Manufacturing in Australia offers significant advantages for growing skincare brands.

Benefits include:

  • GMP ISO 22716 manufacturing standards

  • Strong regulatory framework

  • Reduced supply chain complexity

  • Faster communication and collaboration

  • Improved quality oversight

  • Lower freight risk compared with offshore production

For brands focused on quality, reliability and long-term growth, Australian manufacturing provides a strong foundation for scale.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • We manufacture a wide range of skincare products, including cleansers, moisturisers, serums, facial oils, masks, exfoliants, treatments, body care products, balms and waterless skincare formats. Our team can support both conventional emulsions and more complex formulations requiring specialised manufacturing expertise.

  • Yes. Our formulation team works with brands to develop custom skincare products tailored to their brand positioning, target customer, ingredient preferences and commercial objectives. We can also optimise existing formulations for improved performance, manufacturability or cost efficiency.

  • Yes. We manufacture products across a broad spectrum, from naturally derived formulations through to high-performance active skincare products. Our team can advise on ingredient selection, stability considerations and formulation compatibility to support your product goals.

  • Our team has extensive experience developing and manufacturing innovative formats, including waterless skincare, balm cleansers, solid serums, treatment sticks and anhydrous formulations.

    These products often require specialist expertise to manage challenges such as crystallisation, graininess, texture consistency, thermal stability and packaging compatibility. We work closely with brands to ensure products remain stable and perform as intended throughout manufacturing, transport, storage and customer use.

  • Yes. We regularly work with brands that already have established formulations. Our team can review the formula, assess manufacturability and support a seamless transition into commercial production.

  • Yes. We support brands through technical transfer projects when moving from another manufacturer.

    This includes reviewing existing formulations, validating manufacturing processes, assessing packaging compatibility and helping minimise supply disruption during the transition. Our goal is to make the process as smooth and low-risk as possible.

  • We work with a wide variety of packaging formats, including jars, bottles, tubes, airless pumps, droppers, roll-ons, sticks and other specialised packaging components. Our team can also assist with packaging sourcing and compatibility assessments during product development.

  • Timelines vary depending on formulation complexity, testing requirements and packaging lead times. Most skincare projects require several months from initial brief through to commercial production. We work closely with clients to establish realistic timelines and support efficient project delivery.

  • Yes. Product stability and packaging compatibility are critical to successful product launches. We conduct testing to help ensure formulations maintain their quality, appearance, performance and safety throughout their intended shelf life.

  • Australian manufacturing offers strong quality standards, regulatory oversight and supply chain reliability. Working with a local manufacturer also enables faster communication, closer collaboration and greater visibility throughout the product development and manufacturing process.