Formula Revision & Troubleshooting

When your formula isn’t quite behaving—whether it’s separating, feeling tacky, underperforming, or showing signs of instability—this service offers a grounded, expert-led path to resolution. We begin with a diagnostic deep dive: assessing ingredient interactions, process variables, and potential sources of instability. From there, you’ll receive a revised draft tailored to your brand’s texture, performance, and sensory goals.

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Overview

Whether you’re refining a lotion that feels separates, a serum that’s lost its glow, or a balm that’s gone grainy, this service helps you:

  • Identify the root cause of formulation issues

  • Adjust ingredient ratios, process steps, or preservation systems

  • Validate the fix with optional pilot batch support

  • Receive updated documentation, including INCI lists and process notes

Perfect for indie formulators, brand founders, and DIYers ready to elevate their creations with clarity and confidence.

Process & Timeline

A structured, science-backed approach to get your formula back on track.

    • Ingredient interaction review & preservative adequacy check

    • Microbial, sensory, and stability risk assessment

    • Identification of formulation gaps or incompatibilities

    • Revised ingredient draft with cost vs. performance breakdown

    • Pilot-batch protocol for testing

    • Quality control checklist for internal or lab use

    • 1–2 bench samples to confirm fixes before scaling

    • Feedback loop to ensure texture, stability, and performance meet expectations

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Pricing

Audit & Proposal

A full diagnostic of your existing formula, including ingredient interaction analysis, preservative adequacy check, and a revised draft with cost-performance notes. Includes a pilot batch protocol and QC checklist to guide your next steps.

$950 

Audit + 1 Validation Batch 

Everything in the Audit & Proposal, plus one bench sample to test the revised formula in real time. Ideal for confirming texture, stability, and performance before scaling.

$1,450

Additional Revision Rounds

Need more tweaks? Add extra rounds of refinement to dial in texture, scent, or performance with precision. Each round includes updated documentation and feedback integration.

$250 per round

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Ready to Book?

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Product Consultation Call
$150.00

Let’s craft your next bestseller—together.

This 45-minute phone consultation is your starting point for product development, formula refinement, or documentation support. Whether you're launching a new botanical skincare product, troubleshooting an existing recipe, or in need of documentation assistance this call helps clarify your goals, align your budget, and map out your next steps.

Have questions?

Contact me today!

eve@elementalplanet.org