Stand out with custom formulations – choose Stephenson

In today’s ultra-competitive personal care products market, it is not enough to simply launch another product. Consumers want innovation they can feel, coupled with leaner labels, smarter performance, and planet-first formulations. Making these goals a reality for both global giants and indie disruptors rests on partnerships that can turn ideas into shelf-ready solutions.  

The good news is that is exactly what we do. 

We don’t just supply ingredients. We collaborate. We co-develop. We innovate. For more than 100 years, Stephenson has helped brands around the world to create standout beauty and personal care products, from bar soaps and liquid washes to skincare and solid formats, all grounded in application functionality, speed, and sustainability. 

When you work with Stephenson, you work with a team that understands your full development journey. Maybe you’ve got a concept you’re itching to test or you're reimagining and reformulating an existing range. No matter your location, our expert formulation and R&D team is ready to roll up its sleeves and help bring your ideas to life! 

We are proud that we have supported countless brands, including top-tier blue chip companies, offering technical expertise, market trends insights, and a deep bench of ready-to-use bases and innovative ingredients that help accelerate the formulation process. Whether you're an indie label launching your first bar soap or a global beauty house scaling your next serum or beauty line, we can flex with your needs. 

Innovation that’s built in 

What sets us apart is the strength of our ingredient technologies.  

One example is our range of naturally derived esters is Durosoft® which offers great multifunctionality in a single ingredient. This product enables formulators to simplify ingredient lists, improve product stability, and create high-performance formulations with fewer raw materials. 

This kind of smart solution helps our partners move faster with less trial and error. And, because we’re formulation-first, and not just ingredient-led, we make it easier for brands to build sustainable, compliant, trend-aligned products that consumers love. 

Built for brands of all sizes 

One of the biggest myths in personal care is that innovation is only for big brands. We disagree.  

We’ve worked with indie start-ups creating minimalist bar cleansers and with household names launching global product lines. Our collaborative model works for both. That means hands-on technical support, clear development pathways, and products that are scalable and compliant - without compromising creativity. You bring the brand vision, and we can help you make it real.  

Sustainability isn’t a tick-box for us. It’s at the heart of what we do. From RSPO-0063ertified palm oil to waterless formulations and plastic-free packaging formats, we offer solutions that help brands meet (and exceed) modern sustainability targets. Our Melt & Pour and Syndopal bases, for example, enable brands to create high-performance solid products with a reduced environmental footprint. 

And we’re always looking to the future. Our goal is to become water-zero in production by 2035, and we’re actively investing in new technologies and ingredient innovation to get us there. 

With customers in over 60 countries and trusted distribution partners around the globe, Stephenson delivers where and when you need it. Whether you’re formulating for the UK, the US, or emerging APAC markets, we understand regional regulations, consumer expectations, and supply chain dynamics.  

The Stephenson Advantage 

Innovation shouldn’t stop at the lab - it should carry all the way to market. Whether you’re creating something entirely new or refreshing a hero product, Stephenson has the knowledge, tools, and agility to help you innovate with confidence.  

Contact us, and let’s create something remarkable.