About Us
Independent expertise. Your product, your IP.
Cosmetic Science Australia was founded to give brand owners something the industry rarely offers — genuine independence, full ownership of their formulations, and the freedom to work with any manufacturer they choose.
Why We Exist
Built to close a gap in the industry.
Most formulation services are tied to a manufacturer. That means the IP stays with them — and so does your leverage. If a manufacturer closes, changes direction, or simply stops delivering, you can be left with very little recourse.
Cosmetic Science Australia was started specifically to change that. As a fully independent laboratory, we are not controlled by any manufacturer and not subservient to any. We develop formulations that belong entirely to you, giving you the freedom to move between manufacturers, negotiate on your own terms, and build a product range with real security behind it.
The result is better pricing, better service, and a business that is genuinely yours.
Our Position
Fully independent
Not controlled by any manufacturer. Our advice is guided by your brief, not by a production relationship.
Your IP, always
Every formulation we develop ultimately belongs to you. Move manufacturers, renegotiate, or scale — on your terms.
Real security
Owning your formulation means you are not exposed if a manufacturer closes or changes direction.
Our Director
Doug Millar
Technical Director
Bachelor of Applied Science (Chemistry)
30+ years in the personal care industry
Doug has spent more than three decades formulating personal care products and working across the personal care industry. That depth of experience means projects are guided by someone who has seen what works, what doesn't, and how to navigate the practical realities of bringing a product to market.
30+
Years of industry experience
Where We Work
Based in Melbourne. Working nationally and internationally.
Our laboratory is located in Park Orchards, Melbourne. We work with brand owners across Australia and internationally — wherever you are in the process, and wherever your product needs to go.
Laboratory location
Park Orchards, Melbourne, VIC
Work With Us
Ready to own your formulation?
Tell us about your product and where you are in the process.