Test with purpose. Formulate with confidence.
The DIY Indie Cosmetic Testing Toolkit is designed for indie beauty creators who want to evaluate the quality, stability, and consistency of their creams, body butters, and emulsions. The method were inspired by cosmetic industry standards and adapted for DIY home-based testing, using easy-to-follow methods.
Whether you're a seasoned indie maker scaling production or a new formulator developing your first cream, this toolkit gives you a practical, lab-inspired way to monitor product quality—right from your workspace.
📁 What You’ll Get:
4 Professional SOPs tailored for creams, whipped emulsions, and butters:
Texture Test – Identify grit, drag, and formulation changes
Spreadability Test – Measure glide, drag, and responsiveness to temp shifts
Separation Check – Detect oil bleed, water pooling, and emulsion failure
Stability Test – Simulate shelf-life changes with a temperature stress cycle
Each method includes:
Easy-to-understand instructions (PDF format)
Defined terms and rating scales
Built-in interpretation guidance (know why the test matters)
Printable log sheets to track and document results
🎯Perfect For:
Novice formulators creating and refining prototypes
Experienced makers ready to implement lightweight QA/QC
Brands managing batch-to-batch consistency
Founders tracking the effects of raw material changes
Sellers preparing for wholesale, retail, or compliance audits
Anyone who wants to make smarter formulation decisions over time
No lab required. No assumptions. Just clear, intentional testing to monitor and observe your products’ performance.
📁 Format: Instant PDF download
🧴 Cream Edition — designed specifically for semi-solid products
🧼 Scrub and Balm Editions launching soon
Test with purpose. Formulate with confidence.
The DIY Indie Cosmetic Testing Toolkit is designed for indie beauty creators who want to evaluate the quality, stability, and consistency of their creams, body butters, and emulsions. The method were inspired by cosmetic industry standards and adapted for DIY home-based testing, using easy-to-follow methods.
Whether you're a seasoned indie maker scaling production or a new formulator developing your first cream, this toolkit gives you a practical, lab-inspired way to monitor product quality—right from your workspace.
📁 What You’ll Get:
4 Professional SOPs tailored for creams, whipped emulsions, and butters:
Texture Test – Identify grit, drag, and formulation changes
Spreadability Test – Measure glide, drag, and responsiveness to temp shifts
Separation Check – Detect oil bleed, water pooling, and emulsion failure
Stability Test – Simulate shelf-life changes with a temperature stress cycle
Each method includes:
Easy-to-understand instructions (PDF format)
Defined terms and rating scales
Built-in interpretation guidance (know why the test matters)
Printable log sheets to track and document results
🎯Perfect For:
Novice formulators creating and refining prototypes
Experienced makers ready to implement lightweight QA/QC
Brands managing batch-to-batch consistency
Founders tracking the effects of raw material changes
Sellers preparing for wholesale, retail, or compliance audits
Anyone who wants to make smarter formulation decisions over time
No lab required. No assumptions. Just clear, intentional testing to monitor and observe your products’ performance.
📁 Format: Instant PDF download
🧴 Cream Edition — designed specifically for semi-solid products
🧼 Scrub and Balm Editions launching soon
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