Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Ever dreamed of turning your homemade cosmetics into a full-blown beauty brand? 🌿✨
In this behind-the-scenes interview at Mayfield Labs in the southwest of England, Lorraine Dallmeier of Formula Botanica meets Lucy Poole, General Manager of one of the UK's most trusted cosmetics contract manufacturers. Discover the real journey from kitchen creations to scalable production and what it really takes to work with a manufacturer like Mayfield.
From low MOQs (Minimum Order Quantities) and lab testing to packaging pitfalls and compliance must-knows, this video is a must-watch for any indie brand founder looking to grow with confidence. Plus, hear how brands like Natural Looks and Soap Smith started small and scaled to international success.
🧴 What You’ll Learn:
🌿 When to move from home formulation to contract manufacturing
🌿 The exact paperwork and testing you’ll need
🌿 The biggest misconceptions when approaching a manufacturer
🌿 What contract manufacturers are looking for in a client
🌿 Real-world beauty brand growth stories
🎥 Video contents:
0:00 - Introductions
1:42 - Home production vs contract manufacturing
2:26 - When should you work with a manufacturer?
3:03 - What do you need before approaching a manufacturer?
3:35 - What's required for a new product development?
4:25 - How do you handle unrealistic client expectations?
5:03 - What if you already have a tested product?
5:54 - Do you need to find larger ingredient suppliers to work with Mayfields?
7:35 - Do you need to supply your own packaging?
8:22 - What are common misconceptions about manufacturing?
8:58 - What happens after you submit your formulation?
9:48 - Can you share some client success stories?
10:43 - Can Mayfield work with global brands?
11:02 - What sort of trends are you seeing?
11:56 - What steps to take to work with a manufacturer?
12:52 - What's the one piece of advice you give anyone before contacting you?
13:42 - What does a perfect client look like?
14:25 - Who are Natural Looks?
15:29 - How to contact Mayfield Labs
Whether you’re ready to outsource or just planning for the future, this is your roadmap to professional, scalable skincare production.
👇 Useful Links:
Work with Mayfield Labs → mayfieldlabs.co.uk
Learn more about Formula Botanica → formulabotanica.com
Learn to formulate → formulabotanica.com/freetraining
Learn more about Natural Looks → naturallooks.co.uk
📍 Filmed on location at: Mayfield Labs, UK
🎙️ Featuring: Lorraine Dallmeier (Formula Botanica) & Lucy Poole (Mayfield Labs)
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Ever dreamed of turning your homemade cosmetics into a full-blown beauty brand? 🌿✨
In this behind-the-scenes interview at Mayfield Labs in the southwest of England, Lorraine Dallmeier of Formula Botanica meets Lucy Poole, General Manager of one of the UK's most trusted cosmetics contract manufacturers. Discover the real journey from kitchen creations to scalable production and what it really takes to work with a manufacturer like Mayfield.
From low MOQs (Minimum Order Quantities) and lab testing to packaging pitfalls and compliance must-knows, this video is a must-watch for any indie brand founder looking to grow with confidence. Plus, hear how brands like Natural Looks and Soap Smith started small and scaled to international success.
🧴 What You’ll Learn:
🌿 When to move from home formulation to contract manufacturing
🌿 The exact paperwork and testing you’ll need
🌿 The biggest misconceptions when approaching a manufacturer
🌿 What contract manufacturers are looking for in a client
🌿 Real-world beauty brand growth stories
🎥 Video contents:
0:00 - Introductions
1:42 - Home production vs contract manufacturing
2:26 - When should you work with a manufacturer?
3:03 - What do you need before approaching a manufacturer?
3:35 - What's required for a new product development?
4:25 - How do you handle unrealistic client expectations?
5:03 - What if you already have a tested product?
5:54 - Do you need to find larger ingredient suppliers to work with Mayfields?
7:35 - Do you need to supply your own packaging?
8:22 - What are common misconceptions about manufacturing?
8:58 - What happens after you submit your formulation?
9:48 - Can you share some client success stories?
10:43 - Can Mayfield work with global brands?
11:02 - What sort of trends are you seeing?
11:56 - What steps to take to work with a manufacturer?
12:52 - What's the one piece of advice you give anyone before contacting you?
13:42 - What does a perfect client look like?
14:25 - Who are Natural Looks?
15:29 - How to contact Mayfield Labs
Whether you’re ready to outsource or just planning for the future, this is your roadmap to professional, scalable skincare production.
👇 Useful Links:
Work with Mayfield Labs → mayfieldlabs.co.uk
Learn more about Formula Botanica → formulabotanica.com
Learn to formulate → formulabotanica.com/freetraining
Learn more about Natural Looks → naturallooks.co.uk
📍 Filmed on location at: Mayfield Labs, UK
🎙️ Featuring: Lorraine Dallmeier (Formula Botanica) & Lucy Poole (Mayfield Labs)
🔔 Subscribe for more expert interviews.
