European skincare brand
Built a private-label skincare line from packaging concept to EU-delivered stock — 12,000 units in nine weeks.
Cut landed cost by 23% versus the brand's previous white-label supplier
Two sampling rounds caught labelling and stability issues before mass production
Trade-show debut hit on the original date — no missed launch window
The challenge
A growing skincare brand wanted to move off white-label resale and launch its own line, but had no manufacturing contacts and a tight window before a trade show. They needed cohesive packaging, compliant formulations, and dependable lead times — without committing to factory MOQs they couldn't sell through.
What we did
01Market & format research
Benchmarked jar formats, fill sizes, and unit economics against comparable EU retail SKUs, then mapped which factory archetypes could hit the brand's price and compliance targets.
02Supplier shortlisting
Shortlisted four vetted manufacturers across South Korea and China, comparing formulation libraries, ISO/GMP certification, and realistic MOQ tiers.
03Sampling & sign-off
Ran two sampling rounds on ceramic jars and secondary boxes, locking artwork, fill weights, and stability before mass production.
04QC & consolidated freight
Pre-shipment inspection on every SKU, then consolidated air-sea freight with full documentation handling into the EU.
Engagement timeline
How the project moved from brief to delivery, phase by phase.
- 1Week 1–2
Research & shortlist
Benchmarked formats and unit economics; shortlisted 4 vetted factories across South Korea and China.
- 2Week 3–4
Sampling round 1
First samples reviewed for fill, jar quality, and artwork; specs revised.
- 3Week 5
Sampling round 2 & sign-off
Locked formulation, packaging, and labels for EU compliance.
- 4Week 6–8
Mass production & QC
Production run with inline checks; pre-shipment AQL inspection on every SKU.
- 5Week 9
Consolidated freight to EU
Air-sea consolidation with full documentation; stock landed before the trade-show date.
What you receive
Concrete artefacts produced and handed over during the engagement.
Compliance-checked formulation sheets
Custom jar + secondary packaging artwork
Pre-shipment QC report (per SKU)
Door-to-door freight & customs handling
Results
“We went from a moodboard to shelf-ready stock without ever flying to a factory. The sampling rounds caught issues we'd never have spotted ourselves.”
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