Eye Cream Manufacturer Australia

Australian eye cream manufacturer specialising in custom formulation and private label production for indie and established beauty brands. Manufacturing in Melbourne since 2011, 700+ products formulated, 100+ brand partners across every Australian state and territory.

Eye cream formulation at Epilab

Eye creams sit alongside facial serums as the most actives-dependent skincare category. Epilab develops eye creams with peptides (acetyl hexapeptide-8, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, copper peptides), retinol and retinoid alternatives (bakuchiol), vitamin C derivatives, caffeine, niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, and brightening actives (alpha arbutin, kojic acid). Formats include cream, gel-cream, serum, and roller-applied gels.

What we offer for eye cream brands

Custom formulation from brief

Develop a unique eye cream formula from your brief. Active selection, texture profile, fragrance, ingredient sourcing, all built around your brand positioning. Development typically $5,000 to $9,000 per SKU. 8 to 16 weeks from approved brief to production-ready formula. You own the finished formulation under standard project terms.

Private label adaptation

Take a proven Epilab eye cream base and customise it with your fragrance, ingredient adjustments, and packaging. Setup cost $1,000 to $3,000 per SKU. Launch-ready in 4 to 8 weeks. The fastest path to market for founders who want to validate the category before investing in custom formulation.

White label (coming soon, from approximately 50 units)

For founders who want to test market response before committing to a full 500-unit pilot, our forthcoming white label range will start at approximately 50 units per SKU. Talk to us if you are interested in early access.

Minimum order quantities

500 units per SKU minimum for eye care formulations in airless pump bottles, jars, dropper bottles, and roller-bottle formats. Custom packaging like ceramic applicators or chilling rollers can affect MOQ.

Common eye cream formulation considerations

Eye area skin is the thinnest and most sensitive on the face, which affects ingredient choice, preservation system selection, and fragrance loading. Caffeine for puffiness requires specific solubilisation. Retinol around the eye requires careful concentration and stabiliser selection. Brightening for pigmentation needs actives that work alongside daily SPF. Epilab handles these considerations during development.

Realistic eye cream project costs

For a single-SKU eye cream launch in Australia in 2026:

• Custom formulation development: $5,000 to $9,000 per SKU
• Private label adaptation: $1,000 to $3,000 per SKU
• Stability testing: $800 to $1,500 per SKU
• Preservative efficacy testing: $1,000 to $1,500 where applicable
• Packaging: typically 30 to 40 percent of total launch cost
• Production at 500-unit pilot: per-unit cost roughly 20 to 30 percent above the 3,000-unit price

A realistic single-SKU eye cream boutique launch typically lands between $25,000 and $50,000 total. Full cost breakdown in our cost transparency guide.

Frequently asked eye cream manufacturing questions

What is the minimum order quantity for eye cream?
500 units per SKU for standard packaging formats.

How long does eye cream development take?
Custom formulation: 8 to 16 weeks for the formula plus 4 to 12 weeks of stability testing (concurrent) plus 2 to 8 weeks of production. Total 16 to 32 weeks from brief to finished stock. Private label compresses this to 8 to 12 weeks.

Do you offer natural or organic eye cream formulations?
Yes. Natural, peptide-led, and clean-positioning eye care formulations all available.

Can you work with my packaging supplier?
Yes. We are happy to work with packaging procured externally as long as it is compatible with our filling equipment and meets the product’s compatibility requirements.

Are products Australian Made eligible?
Yes. Manufacturing happens at our Melbourne facility, which meets Australian Made and Owned criteria.

Start a eye cream project

Email info@epilab.com.au with your eye cream brief: target volume, fragrance and ingredient preferences, packaging direction, timeline, and any specific compliance or claim requirements. We respond within one business day.

For the full skincare manufacturer overview, see our Skincare Manufacturer Australia page. For cost detail across all categories, see our cost transparency guide. For the boutique versus large-scale decision, see our boutique vs large-scale comparison.

Epilab. Australian eye cream manufacturer. Custom formulation, private label and white label production in Melbourne since 2011.