LuminaLab Cosmetic brand studio

Full-service · R&D · Regulatory · Design · Manufacturing · Digital

From molecule
to brand.

one partner at every stage

We build complete skincare and haircare brands for salons, med spas, aesthetic clinics and beauty professionals. Formulation, testing, compliance, naming, packaging, manufacturing, website and sales — one studio, one timeline, one point of contact.

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Wild Molecule Intensité volumizing eye serum in a glass airless bottle
01 Research formulas and ingredients
02 Design brand and packaging
03 Manufacture GMP-certified and compliant
04 Sell online and in the treatment room

Why one partner

Not ten vendors. One studio.

less coordinating, more brand

A private-label line usually means a dozen separate contracts: chemist, lab, safety assessor, designer, packaging supplier, printer, manufacturer, agency, developer. Each works on its own schedule — and the salon owner holds it all together after hours.

At LuminaLab, one team runs every stage. The formula is developed with the packaging in mind, the packaging with a compliant label in mind, and the website with how the product will actually sell in your treatment room.

  • Separately
  • chemist and lab
  • safety assessment
  • registration and labeling
  • naming and trademark
  • packaging designer
  • packaging supplier
  • contract manufacturer
  • agency and photographer
  • website and store
Together LuminaLab one timeline, one budget, one accountable partner

Services

Everything a cosmetic brand needs

Five practice areas, delivered together or on their own. Hand us the whole journey — or just the stage you need.

01 · Science

Formulation and testing

Formulas developed by cosmetic chemists — around your treatments, your clients' skin and the results you promise. Every ingredient has a reason. Every claim has evidence.

  • — custom and customized formulas
  • — active ingredient selection
  • — samples and iterations with your team
  • — stability and packaging compatibility testing
  • — microbiology and preservative efficacy testing
  • — claim substantiation studies with independent labs
  • — professional (back-bar) and retail lines
  • — treatment protocols built around your products

02 · Regulatory

Safety and compliance — US and EU

A product your clients take home needs complete documentation. We prepare it, and make sure your labels and marketing claims hold up in every market you sell in.

  • — MoCRA compliance: FDA facility registration and product listing
  • — safety substantiation and adverse event process
  • — FDA-compliant labeling and claims review
  • — EU Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR)
  • — Product Information File (PIF) and CPNP notification
  • — EU Responsible Person services
  • — INCI lists and ingredient restrictions
  • — manufacturing under GMP (ISO 22716)

03 · Brand & design

Name, identity, packaging

A brand that feels like an extension of your practice — premium on the shelf, clear in your client's hand, and legally sound from day one.

  • — brand strategy and positioning
  • — naming and trademark pre-screening
  • — logo and visual identity
  • — packaging sourcing: tubes, jars, airless, glass
  • — label and carton design
  • — recycled and lower-impact packaging options
  • — product photography and packshots
  • — in-salon displays, brochures and menus

04 · Manufacturing

Manufacturers, quality, delivery

We work with vetted contract manufacturers in South Korea and Europe, match the partner to the scale of your business, and oversee quality on every batch.

  • — manufacturer selection and negotiation
  • — tech transfer and scale-up
  • — quality control and batch records
  • — packaging and filling coordination
  • — import, customs and logistics
  • — reorder planning

05 · Digital & sales

Website, e-commerce, marketing

A product on the shelf is only the beginning. We build the channels that bring your brand to clients — in the treatment room, online and on social.

  • — brand website
  • — online store (e.g. Shopify)
  • — product content and SEO
  • — social media and launch campaigns
  • — retail sales training for your staff
  • — loyalty and ambassador programs

The LuminaLab method

Seven stages. A clear deliverable at the end of each.

You always know where your brand stands — and what you walk away with.

  1. 01

    Discovery

    We learn your business, treatments, clients and ambitions.

    You get: a brief, product roadmap, budget and timeline

  2. 02

    Strategy and naming

    Positioning, name, brand promise and voice.

    You get: a brand platform and a pre-screened name

  3. 03

    Formulation

    Formulas, samples and testing with your team.

    You get: approved formulas, ready for testing

  4. 04

    Testing and documentation

    Stability, microbiology, safety, claims.

    You get: safety substantiation, CPSR/PIF and supported claims

  5. 05

    Design and packaging

    Identity, packaging and compliant labels.

    You get: print-ready artwork and packaging prototypes

  6. 06

    Production and registration

    First batch, quality control, FDA listing and CPNP notification.

    You get: finished products, ready to sell legally

  7. 07

    Launch and growth

    Website, store, campaign and staff training.

    You get: a brand that sells — in your practice and online

Ways to work with us

Choose the path that fits your business

Signature

Your brand on proven formulas

Choose from our tested formula library; we fine-tune each one and dress it in your brand. The fastest route to your own line.

Best for: salons ready to start selling retail quickly

Bespoke

Custom formulas from scratch

Original formulas designed around your treatment protocols and the results you want to deliver. Full testing and documentation cycle.

Best for: clinics and experts with a signature method

Partner

Turnkey brand, ongoing growth

All five practice areas plus continued support after launch: new products, marketing, e-commerce and training.

Best for: multi-location groups and brands built to scale

Need just one piece — MoCRA compliance, a packaging design or a new website? Book individual services.

Why LuminaLab

Scientific enough to trust. Beautiful enough to desire.

Science before marketing

We start with cosmetic chemistry, not a mood board. Every brand promise is built on the formula and the data behind it.

Two markets, one brand

Offices in California and Poland. We prepare brands to sell in the United States and across the European Union.

Proven on our own brand

We took our own brand, Ambernay, through the entire process — from formula to online store.

Transparent from day one

Scope, budget, timeline and brand ownership are agreed in writing before we design anything.

Who we work with

Your expertise deserves its own label

A private-label line extends your treatment results into your clients' homes, builds loyalty and gives your practice something no one else can sell.

  • Skin care salons and estheticians01
  • Hair salons and scalp specialists02
  • Med spas and aesthetic clinics03
  • Dermatology practices04
  • Day spas, resorts and hotels05
  • Educators, creators and growing brands06
Ambernay Hydra-Rich Moisturizer, Bifida Hydra-Essence and Hydra-Bright Serum

Case study · our own brand

Ambernay

we only offer what we've done ourselves

Ambernay is a clinical-premium skincare line built from the ground up by LuminaLab. Precise formulas, transparent ingredient lists and attention to every detail of a daily routine.

Formulation, testing, documentation, packaging, identity, manufacturing and e-commerce — every stage we offer our clients, we delivered for ourselves first.

Visit ambernay.com

About

A lab that thinks like a brand

silicon valley · europe

LuminaLab was founded by Ewa Zinger, a cosmetic chemist who pairs lab work with a background in marketing and project funding. That means we speak the language of the formula, the market and the budget — at the same table.

We operate as LuminaLab LLC in Milpitas, California, and LuminaLab Sp. z o.o. in Poland, which serves as the Responsible Person for products placed on the EU market.

Ewa Zinger, founder of LuminaLab

FAQ

Common questions

How long does it take to launch my own brand?

It depends on the path. A brand built on proven formulas comes together much faster than a custom formula, which needs a full stability testing cycle. You'll get a detailed timeline after Discovery.

What are the minimum order quantities?

MOQs depend on the manufacturer, product type and packaging. We match partners to the scale of your business and include exact quantities in your proposal.

Can I sell in the US and in Europe?

Yes. We handle MoCRA requirements for the US — facility registration, product listing and labeling — and prepare the CPSR, PIF and CPNP notification for the EU, where we can also act as your Responsible Person.

Who owns the brand and the designs?

Your name, identity and designs are created for you. Rights to the formulas depend on the partnership model and are set out in your agreement before any work begins.

Can I hire you for just one stage?

Absolutely. Many brands come to us for a single service — a safety assessment, packaging design, a label audit or a new website.

First step

Every brand starts with a conversation.

Tell us about your practice and your idea. In a consultation we'll work out which path makes sense and where to begin.

Book a consultation

Contact

Let's talk about your brand

Email

info@ambernay.com

Phone

+1 669 296 7807

We work in English and Polish. Wersja polska