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At iHot Cosmetics, we partnered with a boutique anti-aging skincare brand based in California to develop a custom retinol night cream for the North American market. The client wanted a gentle formula designed for sensitive skin, paired with premium packaging that reflected its clean, high-end positioning.
The project required more than product manufacturing. Our client needed an OEM partner capable of coordinating formula development, packaging customization, private labeling, and production delivery. We brought these services together to help translate the brand’s vision into a finished product.
Our R&D team developed a mild, time-release retinol cream with soothing botanicals. The formulation objective was to balance the client’s anti-aging positioning with its emphasis on skin tolerance.
Throughout development, we kept the intended audience and brand identity at the center of the project. Rather than approaching the cream as a standard private label product, we worked toward a customized solution aligned with the client’s specific product brief.
This formula development process established the foundation for a night cream that could complement the brand’s existing anti-aging range.
Alongside formulation, our packaging team worked closely with the client to refine its signature packaging design. Translating that design into physical packaging was an important part of achieving the desired premium presentation.
Once the physical samples were produced, we shared photographs for the client’s confirmation. The response was immediately positive: the client particularly appreciated the premium finish, accurate color reproduction, and elegant overall appearance.
This approval gave both teams a clear reference for finalizing the packaging specifications and moving the project forward.
After confirming the formula and packaging specifications, we finalized the bulk production details, private label requirements, and delivery schedule.
Our manufacturing capabilities include a 70,000-square-meter ISO-certified facility, 15 automated production lines, and Class 100,000 cleanrooms. Supported by our GMP-certified operations and more than 10 years of experience, we coordinated the project through to its first full production batch.
We delivered that batch on time, completing the agreed manufacturing and packaging scope.
The client’s satisfaction extended beyond the initial delivery. Positive feedback on product performance, packaging execution, and our full-process support led to repeat orders.
The partnership subsequently expanded to additional anti-aging SKUs. For us, this project demonstrates the value of connecting customized formulation, brand-aligned packaging, and dependable production support within one coordinated OEM/ODM service.
