Success Stories

Learn to formulate nourishing lip oils and serums that combine the moisturizing care of a balm with the glass-like shine of a gloss. Learn about the lip skin, key ingredients, formulation techniques and examples from the market. Receive two professional formulations: a lightweight Coffee Mint Plumping Lip Oil and a rich Intense Moisture Tinted Lip Serum. Follow our examples, then use the flexible formulation template to create your own smooth, glossy, high-performance lip products.

Why does one plant oil feel rich and protective while another feels light and fast-absorbing? In this class, you’ll explore the chemistry behind plant oils and learn how fatty acid profiles influence performance, stability, skin feel, and skincare benefits. Discover how to evaluate and compare carrier oils, understand their unique properties, and select the right oils for different skin types and formulation goals.

Learn how to formulate herbal skincare by combining traditional plant knowledge with modern cosmetic science. Explore 18 carefully selected herbs traditionally used in Europe and North America—and now widely cultivated around the world—including calendula, chamomile, lavender, nettle, marshmallow and echinacea, each with scientifically supported benefits. Discover how to make infused oils and create a complete herbal skincare range, from toners and balms to creams, masks and gel serums. With five professional formulations to follow, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to design effective, herbal skincare products.

Discover the philosophy behind Korean skincare and learn how to formulate your own sophisticated K-beauty inspired products. In this advanced class, you’ll explore the multi-step Korean skincare routine, the concept of glass skin, and the role of gentle, preventative skincare. Learn about iconic ingredients such as centella asiatica, ginseng, snail mucin, fermented extracts and ceramides, then create seven Korean-inspired formulations, including cleansers, toner, essence, ampoule and a jelly moisturizer.

Take the overwhelm out of cosmetic labeling and feel confident creating labels that are both compliant and beautiful. In this step-by-step course, you’ll learn exactly what needs to go on your products—from writing INCI lists and calculating allergens to adding the correct symbols, expiry dates, and batch numbers. Guided by an experienced Cosmetic Scientist, you’ll gain the clarity, confidence, and skills to create professional labels that build customer trust and support your brand as it grows.

Achieve a more even skin tone with a targeted brightening skincare routine! This class explores the causes of hyperpigmentation, helpful treatment options, and the best active ingredients to fade dark spots. Plus, get four expert formulations to create at home: AHA Resurfacing Toner, Brightening Serum with Kojic Acid & Vitamin C, Azelaic Acid & Arbutin Essence, and a Niacinamide Anti-Pigmentation Moisturizer.

This class explores the key differences between male and female skin, focusing on how hormonal balance affects skin characteristics. It covers creating skincare routines and products tailored to men’s needs, including solutions for shaving irritation, excess sebum, hyperpigmentation, clogged pores and razor bumps (PFB).

Receive four formulations from our lab, ready for you to make at home: Daily Hydrating Fluid, Natural Shaving Cream, Soothing After-Shave Gel-Cream and Exfoliating Nighttime Moisturizer with AHAs. Follow our formulations and then create your own!