Who We Are

Custom Formulations by Carmen Gaines helps businesses and entrepreneurs create new products and redefine or innovate their existing product offering.  We provide our clients with custom formulation services. If you have a concept for a haircare or skincare product,  a qualified chemist will create a formula custom to your specifications. We take the time to listen to you and understand what you would like your products to be like both aesthetically and performance wise. By taking the time to understand your unique needs, we can develop and can help you launch your product in a way that ensures optimum results. 

Custom Formulations by Carmen Gaines is leading the way in formulating products made with the most high quality, premium ingredients. Our small batch production uses conscious practices and unparalleled care. We want your custom formulation to be a success, profitable for your business, and valuable to your customers. Custom formulation starts with finding the right collaborator and it ends with a product that realizes your unique vision for your brand.

 .We don't just want to create your products, we want to help you build you brand!

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Who We Are

Custom Formulations by Carmen Gaines helps businesses and entrepreneurs create new products and redefine or innovate their existing product offering. We provide our clients with custom formulation services. If you have a concept for a haircare or skincare product,  a qualified chemist will create a formula custom to your specifications. We take the time to listen to you and understand what you would like your products to be like both aesthetically and performance wise. By taking the time to understand your unique needs, we can develop and can help you launch your product in a way that ensures optimum results.

Custom Formulations by Carmen Gaines is leading the way in formulating products made with the most high quality, premium ingredients. Our small batch production uses conscious practices and unparalleled care. We want your custom formulation to be a success, profitable for your business, and valuable to your customers. Custom formulation starts with finding the right collaborator and it ends with a product that realizes your unique vision for your brand

We don't just want to create your products, we want to help you build you brand.

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What We Do

Not every business or entrepreneur offering personal care products has time to develop new products or even optimize their current offerings -- especially if they require extensive ingredient research or learning new production processes. The inevitable period of trial and error necessary to perfect any formula can be a long, daunting and costly process that can steal valuable time away from your other duties as a business owner. 

With custom formulation, you will have the full benefit of my years of ingredients research, product development and testing. Specializing in formulation and small batch production, we offer custom formulations with a focus on minimalism, ease of production, innovative presentation, and geared toward your specific needs. 

Maybe you are interested in expanding your present collection with a few items, creating a standout product that highlights your favorite ingredient, or creating a new hair or skin collection for your start-up beauty brand. We am happy to accommodate specific needs such as :

  • Vegan Friendly
  • Ingredient-specific
  • Beginner friendly
  • COSMOS standard
  • Eco-Cert standard
  • Organic
  • And more

We also offer services to help procure your product packaging, logo and label design, testing and verification for FDA compliance, and label review for FDA compliance. Our industry knowledge will help you to make the best choices for your brand - formulations, packaging and design - to ensure your success in the beauty industry. 

Your custom formula is delivered with formula composition, method, stability test results, preservative efficacy test results, and the INCI ingredient listing for your product label.


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What We Do

Not every business or entrepreneur offering personal care products has time to develop new products or even optimize their current offerings -- especially if they require extensive ingredient research or learning new production processes. The inevitable period of trial and error necessary to perfect any formula can be a long, daunting and costly process that can steal valuable time away from your other duties as a business owner. 

With custom formulation, You will have the full benefit of my years of ingredients research, product development and testing. Specializing in formulation and small batch production, I offer custom formulations with a focus on minimalism, ease of production, innovative presentation, and geared toward your specific needs. 

Maybe you are interested in expanding your present collection with a few items, creating a standout product that highlights your favorite ingredient, or creating a new hair or skin collection for your start-up beauty brand. I am happy to accommodate specific needs such as :

  • Vegan Friendly
  • Ingredient-specific
  • Beginner friendly
  • COSMOS standard
  • Eco-Cert standard
  • Organic
  • And more

We also offer services to help procure your product packaging, logo and label design, testing and verification for FDA compliance, and label review for FDA compliance. Our industry knowledge will help you to make the best choices for your brand - formulations, packaging and design - to ensure your success in the beauty industry. 

Your custom formula is delivered with formula composition, method, stability test results, preservative efficacy test results, and the INCI ingredient listing for your product label.


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Customer Reviews on products developed by Custom Formulations by Carmen Gaines

"The serum smells lovely and makes my skin feel great!" ---Sarah

"My skin felt soft and smooth after using this lotion." --Shileshia

"I have sensitive skin and these products work wonders for me..." --Jennifer

"I could not be more pleased..."--Chisa


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About the Freebie

Launching a beauty brand takes time, effort, and dedication. There will be wins and losses along the way. The more you learn about the beauty industry and what it takes to be successful, the better equipped you will be to stand up to any competition in the market.  Although it may seem daunting to launch a beauty brand, there are some guarded secrets that every beauty entrepreneur should be aware of so you can have a successful launch and continued success in the industry. If you are ready to build your beauty empire, use the secrets in this free guide to help you on the road to success.

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The Formulator-in-Chief, Carmen Gaines, brings over 17 years of experience working as a chemist. Thirteen of those years have been focused in research and development of cosmetics and personal care products. Carmen has been behind the launch of several emerging personal care brands and relaunch, optimization, and new product development for some well known multinational brands. A native of Alabama, Carmen holds a BS in chemistry with a specialization in biochemistry from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and a MS in Environmental Health and Safety from Columbia Southern University. 

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Client Love

Customer Reviews on products developed by Custom Formulations by Carmen Gaines

"The serum smells lovely and makes my skin feel great!" ---Sarah

"My skin felt soft and smooth after using this lotion." --Shileshia

"I have sensitive skin and these products work wonders for me..." --Jennifer

"I could not be more pleased..."--Chisa

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About the Freebie

Launching a beauty brand takes time, effort, and dedication. There will be wins and losses along the way. The more you learn about the beauty industry and what it takes to be successful, the better equipped you will be to stand up to any competition in the market.  Although it may seem daunting to launch a beauty brand, there are some guarded secrets that every beauty entrepreneur should be aware of so you can have a successful launch and continued success in the industry. If you are ready to build your beauty empire, use the secrets in this free guide to help you on the road to success. 

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About Me 
The Formulator-in-Chief, Carmen Gaines, brings over 17 years of experience working as a chemist. Thirteen of those years have been focused in research and development of cosmetics and personal care products. Carmen has been behind the launch of several emerging personal care brands and relaunch, optimization, and new product development for some well known multinational brands. A native of Alabama, Carmen holds a BS in chemistry with a specialization in biochemistry from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and a MS in Environmental Health and Safety from Columbia Southern University. 
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