CPSR by product type
CPSR for serums and face care
Serums are left on the face, close to the eyes, often every day. So we check active ingredients carefully against their limits.
At a glance
Serums and face care at a glance
This page covers: Face serum, face oil, toner, face mist, clay mask, eye serum.
Typical for this type of product, not an assessment of your recipe. Skip to what to send
Documents
What to send us
- Your full recipe with exact percentages and INCI namesNeeded to start
- Supplier specifications and safety data sheets, including each activeNeeded to start
- IFRA certificate and allergen breakdown for any fragrance or essential oilIf it applies
- Challenge test results, for water-based serums, toners and mistsIf it applies
- Stability and packaging compatibility evidenceNeeded to start
- Draft label and packaging detailsNeeded to start
Missing something? Send what you have and we will tell you what else is needed. See the full checklist
Which package
Does it fit our fixed prices?
Yes, for simple recipes
Face oils and simple serums fit Essential, Filed or Range of 5. Serums with actives near their legal limits are not taken at launch.
Essential £99 + VAT (£118.80 inc VAT), Filed £139 + VAT (£166.80 inc VAT, we submit your SCPN), Range of 5 £595 + VAT (£714 inc VAT). See prices
Good to know
- Actives near their legal limits, nanomaterials and SPF claims are not taken at launch.
- Claims to treat acne, rosacea or other conditions can bring it under medicines rules.
- Products for children under 3 are not taken at launch.
What we check
What makes serums and face care different
Active ingredients
We check each active, such as vitamin C, niacinamide, acids or retinoids, against current GB restrictions and the evidence for safe use at your level.
Face and eye exposure
Daily leave-on use on the face gives a high exposure. Products for the eye area need extra care and the right warnings.
pH and acids
Exfoliating acids depend on pH as well as amount. We check both, and the warnings they need.
Preservation if water-based
Water-based serums and toners usually need preservation and evidence it works, normally a challenge test. Water-free face oils usually do not.
Stability of actives
Some actives break down with light or air. Stability and packaging evidence matter here.
Fragrance on the face
Leave-on face products usually allow little fragrance. Many makers choose to leave it out.
Questions
Serums and face care: common questions
Can you assess a serum with retinol or acids?
If the levels are well within the legal limits and supported by evidence, it may be eligible. Products with actives near their legal limits are not taken at launch. GB and EU rules on some actives now differ, so we check the current GB position for each recipe.
Is a face oil treated like a serum?
A face oil is a water-free leave-on product, so microbial risk is low and a challenge test is usually not needed. Exposure on the face is still high, so essential oils and allergens get close attention.
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