Notes from the studio.
Trends, regulatory updates and formulation field guides from our chemists and regulatory team — written for brand operators, not search engines.
SkinCore Labs Is an FDA-Registered, MoCRA-Compliant Manufacturer
TV Manufacturing, LLC (DBA SkinCore Labs) holds FDA Establishment Identifier 3048933157 with an accepted MoCRA cosmetic facility registration. What that means for brands.
Skincare Trends 2026
An honest 2026 skincare trends report from a US contract manufacturer — ferment actives, longevity claims, refill systems, and the rise of in-store ritual.
MoCRA & FDA Labeling Rules in 2026
MoCRA is now fully enforced. A 2026 compliance brief for cosmetics brands — facility registration, product listing, adverse-event reporting, and label updates.
Retinol Formulation & Stability
A field guide to retinol formulation from a US cosmetics manufacturer — vehicle choice, pH, packaging, dosing and the stability mistakes we see most often.
Peptide Actives in 2026
A practical buyer's guide to peptides for skincare brands — signal vs carrier vs neurotransmitter peptides, dosing, claim substantiation, and cost.
Working with SkinCore Labs.
- How does SkinCore Labs approach new partnerships?
- Every partnership starts with a discovery call to understand brand vision, target market and product goals. From there our team scopes formulation, packaging, MOQs and timeline before any contracts are drafted.
- Does SkinCore Labs work with emerging indie beauty brands?
- Yes. We support both indie founders and established prestige brands. Private-label stock formulas allow indie brands to launch quickly with low MOQs, with a clear path to custom formulation as the brand scales.
- What categories does SkinCore Labs formulate for?
- Skincare (creams, lotions, serums, masks, cleansers), haircare, body care and color-adjacent prestige cosmetics. We specialize in organic-forward, ferment-led and clinical actives.