About Us

UK-Based Cosmetic Manufacturing, Built on Experience and Trust

Star Colour Laboratories is a UK-based private label and contract manufacturer specialising in colour cosmetics, skincare, hair care, toiletries, and fragrance. Since launching in 2010, we’ve built a reputation for flexible, high-quality manufacturing with a focus on innovation, regulatory excellence, and long-term partnerships.

Whether you’re a start-up launching a single product or a global brand expanding your line, we deliver tailored support from concept to final delivery.

WHAT WE DO

What We Do

We provide end-to-end production support across a wide range of product categories. Our in-house capabilities include:

  • Custom formulation and R&D

  • Scalable manufacturing (small to large batch sizes)

  • Full-service filling and pack-off

  • Regulatory compliance, testing & documentation

  • Quality control to ISO and GMP standards

All products are manufactured in the UK at our facility, ensuring full traceability, control, and reliability.

Our Values

Our team is committed to building long-term, transparent relationships with every client. We understand the trust required to bring your product to life, and we don’t take that lightly.

What guides us:

  • Flexibility – We adapt to your project, not the other way around

  • Quality – We follow strict ISO 9001 and GMP guidelines across every department

  • Innovation – Our team stays ahead of trends and ingredient advances

  • Sustainability – We support responsible sourcing and clean formulation strategies

  • Collaboration – You’ll have direct access to decision-makers, formulators and QA leads

Who We Work With

We manufacture for a wide range of clients across the beauty and personal care sectors, including:

  • Indie beauty start-ups

  • Retailers creating private label ranges

  • Professional salon and spa brands

  • International distributors

  • Scaled DTC and ecommerce brands

We support both short-run and large-volume manufacturing, with timelines and guidance to match your stage of growth.

    Our Commitment

    At Star Colour Laboratories, we combine technical manufacturing knowledge with a customer-first approach. Every formula we produce is tested, traceable, and compliant — and every client, regardless of size, receives the same care and attention.

    Meet the team

    It always hard knowing who to talk to at a new company so hopefully this will help. We pride ourselves on being approachable and knowledgeable of our customers’ needs.

    Kirsty Simmons

    Kirsty Simmons

    Senior Manager/Product Development

    Colour matching/toiletries and bespoke product, which covers product testing and advice.

    kirsty@starcolourlaboratories.com

    José Abreu

    José Abreu

    Company Manager/Customer Services/Sales Administrator

    Any information on costing and orders go to José first and then if need be directed to the relevant person.

    production@starcolourlaboratories.com

    Claire Taverner

    Claire Taverner

    Accounts/HR/Customer Services

    Accounts/HR/Customer Servicesand Raw Material Sourcing

    claire@starcolourlaboratories.com

    Adrian Mellor

    Adrian Mellor

    Technical advisor

    Our technical guy who has exceptional knowledge within the Cosmetic and Toiletry industry. Regarding regulation requirements, technical support.

    adrian@starcolourlaboratories.com

    Get In Touch!

    Great projects start with great relationships. Fill out the form and a member of our team will get back to you within 2 working days.