R&D & Quality Control

From Custom Formulation to Controlled Production

Longway combines formulation development, ingredient selection, testing and production quality control to support private label and OEM/ODM beauty brands.

LONGWAY cosmetics R&D laboratory
R&D Capability

R&D Capability for Private Label Beauty Brands

Our R&D team supports customized product development across formulation, texture, active ingredients, product performance, and format selection.

Custom Formulation Development

Custom Formulation Development

Develop customized formulas according to your product concept, target market, product format and performance requirements.

Texture and Sensory Development

Texture & Sensory Development

Develop different textures and sensory profiles including creams, lotions, gels, mousses, sprays, sticks and oils.

Active Ingredient Solutions

Active Ingredient Solutions

Our formulation development covers a range of commonly used cosmetic ingredients, including Niacinamide, Retinol, Hyaluronic Acid and PDRN.

Performance Optimization

Performance Optimization

Formulas can be optimized for texture, application experience, stability and product performance according to project requirements.

Custom Formulation

From Concept to Production-Ready Formula

A structured five-step formulation process, from the first product brief to a formula that is ready for controlled manufacturing.

STEP 01
PRODUCT CONCEPT

Define your product idea, target market and requirements.

STEP 02
FORMULATION

Develop the initial formula based on product specifications.

STEP 03
SAMPLE DEVELOPMENT

Prepare samples for review and product evaluation.

STEP 04
TESTING & OPTIMIZATION

Evaluate and optimize formula performance.

STEP 05
PRODUCTION-READY FORMULA

Finalize the formula for controlled manufacturing.

LONGWAY cosmetics formulation laboratory Emulsifying & mixing
Custom Formulation

Formulas Developed Around Your Product Goals

Every private label project starts with a specific product requirement. Our R&D process allows brands to develop customized formulas based on product type, texture, ingredients, performance and target market requirements.

CreamLotionGelSprayStickMousseOilMilk
Ingredients & Technology

Formulation Solutions for Modern Beauty Brands

Our formulation development covers a range of commonly used cosmetic ingredients, paired with the product formats brands ask for most.

NIACINAMIDE

  • Skin Care
  • Brightening
  • Barrier Care

RETINOL

  • Anti-Aging
  • Skin Renewal
  • Advanced Skincare

HYALURONIC ACID

  • Hydration
  • Moisture Retention
  • Skin Conditioning

PDRN

  • Advanced Skincare
  • Skin Conditioning
  • Product Development

Product Formats

Flexible formats for different brand concepts.

CreamLotionGelSprayStickMousseOilMilk
Testing & Quality Control

Quality Control Throughout the Manufacturing Process

Quality control is integrated throughout the manufacturing process, from raw material inspection to finished product inspection.

01

Raw Material Inspection

Incoming materials are checked according to established quality requirements.

02

Ingredient Inspection

Ingredients are reviewed before entering the formulation and production process.

03

Formulation Control

Formulation parameters are controlled during product development.

04

In-Process Control

Production processes are monitored during manufacturing and filling.

05

Filling

Products are filled according to defined production specifications.

06

Finished Product

Finished products undergo quality inspection before release.

07

Final QC

Final quality checks are completed before products proceed to shipment.

Manufacturing Quality

R&D Connected With Scalable Production

Formulas developed in the laboratory are transferred to production with defined parameters and quality checkpoints.

Our R&D capabilities are connected with large-scale manufacturing, allowing developed formulas to move from laboratory development toward controlled production.

  • Production parameter transfer
  • Quality checkpoints during scale-up
  • Filling and packaging coordination
  • Batch consistency and delivery control
Laboratory testing equipment Analytical laboratory
40,000 m²
Production Area
20+
Production Lines
120M+
Annual Capacity
300K+
Daily Output
US OTC & REGULATORY SUPPORT

Supporting Products for the U.S. OTC Market

For brands developing products for the U.S. market, Longway provides manufacturing support for selected OTC product categories. Our capabilities include formulation, manufacturing, filling and quality control for applicable OTC products.

U.S. OTC product manufacturing support U.S. OTC products
Certifications

Let's Develop Your Next Product

Tell us about your product concept, formula requirements, packaging needs or target market.

CERTIFIED BY GLOBAL AUTHORITIES

Certificates

You can place your full trust in us, backed by all the certificates we have displayed.

NSF / OTC
NSF / OTC
SGP
SGP
GMPC
GMPC
ISO 22716
ISO 22716
FDA
FDA
HALAL
HALAL
SEDEX 4P
SEDEX 4P
ISO 9001
ISO 9001
ISO 22716
ISO 22716
GMPC
GMPC
FDA Registered
FDA
ISO 9001
ISO 9001
SMETA SEDEX-4P
SMETA SEDEX-4P
SGP
SGP
HALAL
HALAL
OTC
OTC
SGS TL 9000
SGS
MSDS
MSDS
Lab Tested
Lab Tested
Vegan Product
Vegan
Paraben Free
Paraben Free
Cruelty Free
Cruelty Free
Ready to Develop

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