The Black beauty innovation engine.

SULA LABS is a B2B beauty R&D lab. We develop & test skincare products & ingredients for brands creating products for melanin-rich consumers.

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Formula & Product Development

Custom and private label formulations
SPF Formulations
Seamless scaleup at partner manufacturers

Testing

Claims Testing for skin hydration levels, moisturization levels, depigmentation levels
SPF & broad spectrum Testing
Safey & Compliance testing

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SULA LABS closes inclusivity gaps resulting in melanin-rich consumer dissatisfaction by centering on: formulation, clinical/consumer testing, and ingredient development.

Shop Our Ingredients

We develop ingredients created from unrefined, ECOCERT botanicals by women farmers in Tamale, Ghana for use in your products -- accompanied with data on their efficacy. Inquire about using our materials in your products, and supporting a Ghanaian women-owned cooperative.

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The SULA LABS Report

The SULA LABS Report is our monthly lab report on beauty industry trends, controversies, conversations, and education. Subscribe today to deliver straight to your inbox.

Innovation Line

The SULA LABS innovation line is a private label collection of products geared towards consumer insights from darker skinned consumers. Take your product to market quickly with either your manufacturer or our partner manufacturer.

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Efficacy Testing

There is a wide inclusivity gap in beauty testing. Test your products for efficacy in hyperpigmentation, moisturization, or hydration with our clinical or consumer testing panels, with access to a diverse set of panel participants.

OUR PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT PROCESS

Step 1

Ingredient research, literature review, & market research

Step 2

Formula Sampling and Approval

Step 3

Compliance testing & validation

Step 4

Claims/efficacy testing (optional)

Step 5

Tech transfer + manufacture

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in the media

”Addae wants people of color involved at the beginning of the product development process to ensure the products that result from it are for them.”

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Our advantage in the beauty value chain

FAQS

What is the MOQ for manufacturing?

How many iterations are included in product development?

How long does product development typically last?

Can we use SULA LABS-developed ingredients in our products?

Do you develop products in line with Sephora Clean, Credo Clean, and Ulta Clean standards?

Do you develop products for brands outside of the US?

Do you do both clinical and consumer testing?

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