Brightening
Vitamin C Serum
10–20% · SAP / MAP / Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Stabilized vitamin C derivatives with ferulic acid and vitamin E. Low-irritation, non-oxidising, water-light or anhydrous formats.
Private Label Serum Manufacturer · Guangzhou, China
From brief to filled serum —
From brief to filled serum —
in 35 days, in your brand.
We formulate, fill and pack facial serums for skincare brands in 68 countries. 120+ market-ready formulas, ISO 22716 & GMPC certified plant, and export documentation handled for the EU, US, UK and Middle East.
MOQ from 1,000 pcs
7-day sampling
NDA before formula disclosure
Formula owned by you
Why brands switch to us
Your formula, your margin, your timeline
Most serum suppliers sell you a stock formula with a new label. We build the product around your market, your price point and your compliance requirements — then hand you the documentation your distributor will ask for.
| What matters | Trading company | Typical OEM factory | VITALUME |
|---|---|---|---|
| Formulation capability | None — resells stock | 2–3 chemists, limited R&D | 14 in-house chemists, 120+ formulas |
| Formula ownership | Shared with competitors | Usually factory-owned | Exclusively yours, under NDA |
| Minimum order | 5,000+ pcs | 3,000–10,000 pcs | 1,000 pcs per SKU |
| Sampling lead time | 30+ days | 15–20 days | 7–10 days |
| Stability & compatibility tests | Outsourced or skipped | Outsourced, extra fee | In-house, included |
| EU / US regulatory docs | Not provided | Partial (COA / MSDS only) | COA, MSDS, PIF, CPSR & MoCRA support |
| Quote turnaround | 5–7 days | 3–5 days | 48 hours |
All figures reflect our standard service level as of 2026. Custom projects may vary — we confirm every number in writing before you commit.
Serum ranges
Six serum categories, fully customisable
Every formula below is a working starting point, not a fixed recipe. Adjust the actives, the texture, the fragrance-free claim and the packaging — we re-work it until it sells in your market.
Brightening
Anti-aging
Retinol Serum
0.25–1.0% · encapsulated retinol / HPR
Time-release encapsulated retinol for tolerability, or next-gen HPR for fast results without the flaking. Buffered with ceramides.
Pore & oil
Niacinamide Serum
5–10% · niacinamide + zinc PCA
High-purity, low-niacin flushing grades. Pairs with azelaic acid or alpha arbutin for tone and texture claims.
Hydration
Hyaluronic Acid Serum
1–2% · 4-molecular-weight HA complex
Multi-weight HA from 8 kDa to 1.6 MDa for surface and deep hydration, with panthenol and beta-glucan for barrier support.
Firming
Peptide Serum
3–8% · signal, copper & neuropeptides
Matrixyl 3000, copper tripeptide-1 or acetyl hexapeptide-8 systems. Cold-process filling protects peptide integrity.
Tone correction
Tranexamic Acid Serum
2–5% · TXA + alpha arbutin
A hydroquinone-free brightening system for melasma and post-inflammatory marks. Stable across pH 5–6.5.
Formula library
Start from a formula that has already passed stability
24 validated serums across six active categories — each with existing compatibility, preservative efficacy and accelerated stability data. You adjust the active level, texture and fragrance; we re-test your version before it reaches the filling line.
15% L-Ascorbic Acid + Ferulic
15% L-AA · 0.5% ferulic acid · 1% tocopherol
10% SAP Gentle Brightening
10% sodium ascorbyl phosphate · 2% panthenol
20% THD Anhydrous Oil Serum
20% tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate · squalane base
12% MAP + 4% Niacinamide Duo
12% MAP · 4% niacinamide · 0.3% allantoin
0.3% Encapsulated Retinol Starter
0.3% encapsulated retinol · 1% bakuchiol
0.5% Retinol + Bakuchiol Blend
0.5% retinol · 2% bakuchiol · 2% ceramide
1.0% Retinaldehyde High-Efficacy
1.0% encapsulated retinaldehyde · 0.5% vitamin E
2% HPR Low-Irritation Retinoid
2% hydroxypinacolone retinoate · 2% squalane
10% Niacinamide + Zinc Oil Control
10% niacinamide · 1% zinc PCA
5% Niacinamide + 2% TXA Tone
5% niacinamide · 2% tranexamic acid
4% Niacinamide Sensitive Barrier
4% niacinamide · 0.5% panthenol · 0.2% bisabolol
10% Niacinamide + Multi-HA Hydrator
10% niacinamide · 1% sodium hyaluronate
2% Multi-Weight HA Complex
2% HA blend (5 molecular weights)
1% Sodium Hyaluronate Daily
1% sodium hyaluronate · 5% glycerin · 2% betaine
0.5% HA + Beta-Glucan Soother
0.5% HA · 2% beta-glucan · 1% ectoin
Biphasic HA + Squalane Duo
1.5% HA · 3% squalane · 0.5% ceramide
5% Matrixyl 3000 Firming
5% Matrixyl 3000 · 1% sodium hyaluronate
1% Copper Peptide Renewal
1% GHK-Cu · 2% panthenol
8% Argireline Expression Line
8% acetyl hexapeptide-8 · 1% HA
6-Peptide Complex Multi-Action
Signal + carrier + neurotransmitter peptides (6 types)
3% TXA + Kojic Brightening
3% tranexamic acid · 2% kojic dipalmitate
5% TXA + 4% Niacinamide Corrector
5% TXA · 4% niacinamide · 0.5% licorice extract
2% TXA + Alpha Arbutin Gentle
2% TXA · 1% alpha arbutin · 1% panthenol
3% TXA + Vitamin C Synergy
3% TXA · 5% MAP · 0.2% ferulic acid
No formula in this category yet — ask us, we probably have it.
How it works
Six steps, no surprises
A fixed, documented workflow. You always know what happens next and what it costs.
Brief
You send target market, claims, price point and volume. 20 minutes on a call usually does it.
Formula & quote
We propose 2–3 formulas with a costed BOM within 48 hours. NDA signed first.
Sampling
Lab samples in 7–10 days. Two free revision rounds on texture, scent and absorption.
Testing
Stability, compatibility, preservative efficacy and micro testing — in-house, no extra fee.
Production
Filling, coding, assembly and secondary packing in 25–30 days. Photos at every stage.
Delivery & docs
COA, MSDS, PIF, CPSR and MoCRA-ready documents shipped with the goods.
Sampling
7–10 days. Free for qualified brands; sample fee credited against your first order.
Mass production
25–30 days after sample approval and deposit.
Shipping
EXW / FOB / CIF / DDP. Sea 25–35 days, air 5–8 days, rail to EU 18–22 days.
R&D capability
An active library you can actually build with
Our chemists work from a validated ingredient library rather than a handful of stock bases. That means you can hit a specific claim, a specific retail price and a specific regulatory list — without starting from zero.
- Brightening: ethyl ascorbic acid, SAP, MAP, tranexamic acid, alpha arbutin, kojic dipalmitate, niacinamide
- Anti-aging: encapsulated retinol, retinal, HPR, bakuchiol, Matrixyl 3000, copper tripeptide-1
- Hydration & barrier: multi-weight HA, beta-glucan, ceramide NP/AP/EOP, squalane, panthenol
- Exfoliation: glycolic, lactic, mandelic, salicylic acid, gluconolactone, PHA blends
- Soothing: centella asiatica, madecassoside, bisabolol, allantoin, ectoin
Manufacturing
12,000 m² built around liquids and serums
Serums are unforgiving: oxidation, viscosity drift and microbial risk all show up on shelf. Our plant is set up specifically to control them.
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Filling & capping lines
60M
Units annual capacity
Class 100k
Cleanroom filling
Nitrogen
Blanket filling for oxidation-sensitive actives
Quality & compliance
Five checks between raw material and shipment
Every batch is traceable to its raw material lot, its filling line and its operator.
Raw material intake
Every active and excipient is quarantined, sampled and released against COA before it enters the weigh room.
In-process control
pH, viscosity, refractive index and temperature logged at every mixing stage, with deviation alerts.
Stability program
3-month accelerated and 12–24 month real-time studies, plus freeze-thaw and light-exposure cycles.
Micro & preservative efficacy
USP 51 / ISO 11930 challenge testing on every new formula, plus total plate count on every batch.
Export documentation
COA, MSDS, PIF, CPSR dossier support, MoCRA facility registration and free-sale certificates.
Batch traceability
Three-year retention samples and a batch record you can hand to a distributor or regulator.
Client outcomes
What brand owners say after the first production run
“We moved from a trading company that kept changing our formula. VITALUME locked the spec, delivered the CPSR dossier and we launched in the UK within one quarter.
“The sample came back in 8 days and matched our brief on the first revision. The stability data let us go straight into Amazon EU without a second round of testing.
“Our peptide serum needed cold processing and nitrogen filling. Most factories we spoke to could not do it. They could, and the assay came back on spec.
Insights
Notes from the bench and the filling line
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Buyer questions
The things brands ask before signing
1,000 pieces per SKU for stock formulas in stock packaging. Fully custom formulas in custom packaging start at 3,000 pieces. We publish the exact MOQ for your configuration in the quote and it does not move afterwards.
You do. Custom-developed formulas are exclusively licensed to your brand and we do not resell them. Stock formulas are non-exclusive, which is why they cost less and sample faster. Everything is covered by an NDA signed before we disclose any formula detail.
Standard stock formulas are sampled free; you cover the courier. Custom development carries a sample fee covering materials and lab time, and it is fully credited against your first production order.
48 hours for a costed proposal, 7–10 days for lab samples, 7–14 days for your evaluation and testing, then 25–30 days for production. Realistic door-to-door for a first order is 6–9 weeks including shipping.
Yes. COA, MSDS and PIF are standard. We support your CPSR dossier with data for the safety assessor, coordinate the responsible person for the EU or UK, and hold MoCRA facility registration with US agent coordination for the United States.
Yes — on site or by live video, scheduled in GMT+8 business hours. We routinely host ISO 22716, GMPC and retailer-specific third-party audits, and share our most recent audit report under NDA beforehand.
For standard stock formulas with catalog packaging, our MOQ starts at 1,000 to 1,500 units per SKU. For custom formulations or bespoke packaging molds, MOQ typically starts at 3,000 to 5,000 units.
Our facility operates under ISO 22716 and GMPC (US/EU) certified cleanrooms. We are FDA registered, fully compliant with US MoCRA regulations, and provide complete documentation (COA, MSDS, stability data, CPSR/PIF dossiers).
Benchmark formulation and lab sampling take 3–7 business days. Once packaging artwork and formula are approved, mass production typically requires 25–35 working days.
Yes. Beyond bulk production, we manage primary packaging sourcing (dropper bottles, airless pumps), secondary box packaging, silkscreen printing, regulatory ingredient reviews, and export logistics.
You can request lab samples directly via our contact form below. Standard lab benchmark samples are provided free of charge; clients simply cover the express courier freight.
Not ready for a quote? Start with samples.
We’ll send 3 serum samples matched to your target market and price point. You pay only the courier.