Serum
Botanical Brightening Serum
A vitamin C–anchored serum with licorice root and niacinamide, developed for an indie skincare brand targeting hyperpigmentation.
Our Services
From Concept to Shelf —
Complete Cosmetic Solutions
Whether you're launching a new brand or scaling an existing line, CRCM provides the scientific expertise and manufacturing capacity to bring your vision to life.
Low MOQ Production
Custom
Manufacturing
We specialize in small to medium production runs — under 10,000 units — designed specifically for indie founders, estheticians, and entrepreneurs who need professional-grade manufacturing without the volume requirements of major facilities.
<10K
Unit MOQ
13
Batches/Month
200kg
Per Batch
Professional packaging and labeling services
Full batch production documentation
Scalable from prototype to full production
Ideal for start-up brands and entrepreneurs
Cosmeceutical Development
Custom Formulation
& R&D
With 25+ years of cosmetics R&D expertise, Courtney Reid brings rare depth to custom cosmeceutical development. Whether you're seeking a unique formula for your brand or improved performance from existing products, our lab delivers.
We navigate the regulatory landscape with expertise in Natural Product Numbers (NPN) and full compliance with Canada's Food and Drugs Act — so your product is market-ready from day one.
Unique formula development from concept to production
NPN application support and regulatory compliance
Advanced delivery systems and active ingredients
Familiarity with GMP site licensing for cosmetic products
Research and Development
Custom Formulation Built for
Private Label Clients
Our R&D lab is the engine behind every private label partnership. We turn your brand vision into proprietary, market-ready formulas — engineered by experienced chemists, validated for stability, and documented for compliance.
01
Discovery & Brief
We start with a deep intake — target audience, performance goals, texture preferences, and brand positioning — to frame the formulation brief.
02
Ingredient Architecture
Our chemists select actives, botanicals, and delivery systems tailored to your claim set, balancing efficacy, stability, and a clean INCI story.
03
Prototype Iteration
We develop lab-scale prototypes and refine across multiple cycles with your feedback on feel, fragrance, and visible performance until the formula is locked.
04
Stability & Compliance
Every locked formula undergoes stability, preservative efficacy, and regulatory review — including NPN support — so your private label product is shelf-ready.
Lab ExpertiseA Formulation Partner,
A Formulation Partner,
Not Just a Manufacturer
25+ years of cosmetics R&D led by Courtney Reid
NPN application support and Food and Drugs Act compliance
Advanced delivery systems and clinically-relevant active levels
Fragrance, texture, and shelf-feel engineering for retail appeal
Sensitivity-tested formulations suitable for private label lines
Documentation packages ready for retailer and regulatory review
"Your private label formula is engineered from the molecule up — proprietary, defensible, and ready for retail."
START YOUR FORMULATIONSelected WorkCustom Formulation Projects
Custom Formulation Projects
We've Brought to Life
A look at recent private label formulations developed in our Brampton R&D lab — from first brief to shelf-ready formula.
Moisturizer
Natural Barrier Cream
A ceramide-rich emulsion with squalane and shea, formulated for a private label line focused on sensitive, reactive skin.
Toner
Herbal Clarity Toner
An alcohol-free toner built around witch hazel and green tea extract, balanced for a clean-beauty retail launch.
Treatment
Overnight Renewal Oil
A lightweight facial oil blending rosehip and jojoba with a stable retinol alternative, stability-tested for shelf appeal.
How We Work
The Manufacturing
Process, In Detail
From first consultation to final delivery, every step is engineered for scientific rigor and B2B reliability — so brands can move from concept to shelf with confidence.
01
Discovery & Consultation
We start by understanding your brand vision, target market, and product requirements — defining scope, timeline, and volume before any formulation begins.
02
R&D & Formulation
Our lab develops your custom formula from natural, high-performance ingredients, drawing on 25+ years of chemical engineering expertise to engineer measurable results.
03
Sampling & Refinement
You receive lab samples for evaluation, with iterative revisions and stability checks until the formula, texture, and performance are approved.
04
Regulatory & Compliance
We navigate NPN applications and full compliance with Canada's Food and Drugs Act, ensuring your product is market-ready and audit-proof from day one.
05
Batch Production
Small to medium production runs — under 10,000 units — manufactured in our Brampton facility under GMP-standard practices, with 13 batches of 200kg produced monthly.
06
Quality Assurance & Release
Every batch undergoes purity, stability, and consistency testing, with full batch documentation and lot tracking before release for packaging.
07
Packaging & Labeling
Professional labeling and packaging design — custom bottle shapes, closures, and materials — tailored to your brand identity.
08
Delivery & Ongoing Partnership
Finished goods are prepared for fulfillment, with our team on hand for reorders, formula refinements, and scaling support as your brand grows.
Our Ingredients
Purity, Backed by
Precision Science
Every formula we develop starts with the highest-quality natural and organic ingredients, chosen not for trend but for performance — then refined in our lab until results are measurable.
Botanical extracts and plant-derived actives
No fillers, parabens, or synthetic shortcuts
Ingredient traceability and batch documentation
Natural & Organic
We source premium botanical extracts, plant oils, and organic actives — never fillers or synthetic shortcuts.
Science-Driven Formulas
Every ingredient is selected for proven efficacy, engineered into advanced delivery systems that outperform conventional synthetics.
Rigorously Tested
Raw materials and finished formulas undergo purity, stability, and performance testing before any batch is approved.