Elixive Formulabs
Featured supplierPrivate label skincare and serums made in Canada for the Canadian and US markets
1167 - 11871 Horseshoe Way, Richmond, B.C. V7A 5H5, Canada Private Label White Label Contract Manufacturing
About Elixive Formulabs
About Elixive Formulabs
Elixive Formulabs is a private label and contract manufacturer of skincare and personal care products in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada. The company goes back to 1948, when it was founded in Vancouver as Urist Chemical Laboratory. It entered private label manufacturing in 1994 as Urist Cosmetics and has supplied brands in the US for decades. After a change of ownership in 2025, it operates as Elixive Formulabs Inc., also known as Elixive Labs.
Production is made to order: products are manufactured, filled, labeled and quality reviewed at Elixive's own facility, which supports freshness and shelf life. Elixive formulates with in-house chemists and an R&D team. The focus is skincare, above all face serums with current actives such as plant-based PDRN, exosomes and peptides, plus creams, cleansers, eye care, professional and device-compatible formulas, body care and men's grooming. Elixive does not make color cosmetics. Its regulatory focus is Canada and the US. More at elixivelabs.com.
Key facts
| Location | Richmond, British Columbia, Canada |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1948 in Vancouver, as Urist Chemical Laboratory; private label manufacturing since 1994 |
| Production | Made to order: manufactured, filled, labeled and quality reviewed at Elixive's own facility |
| Business models | White label, private label, custom formulation, contract manufacturing and formula transfer, bulk manufacturing |
| Focus | Skincare, especially face serums; also professional and device-compatible formulas, body care, men's grooming and scalp care |
| Signature actives | Plant-based PDRN, exosomes, peptides, copper peptide (GHK-Cu), retinol, bakuchiol, niacinamide, vitamin C, hyaluronic acid |
| MOQ | White label from 250 units, private label from 500 units, custom formulation from 1,000 units; typical orders 1,000 to 10,000 units |
| Standard packaging | 30 ml amber glass dropper bottles, 15 and 50 ml airless pumps, 60 ml frosted jars, 120 ml double-walled jars, 180 and 240 ml bottles with pump, disc top or mist sprayer |
| Certifications | GMP compliant, FDA registered facility, cruelty-free manufacturing facility, Health Canada compliant formulations |
| Markets | Canada and the US; has also shipped to the UK, Australia, New Zealand and Hong Kong |
| Clients | E-commerce brands, clinics and dermatology, medspas and aesthetic brands, salons and spas, retail and pharmacy, wellness brands, wholesale and distributors |
| Samples | All catalog formulas are available for sampling, for a small fee plus shipping |
Product range
| Category | Ready-made formulas | Standard packaging |
|---|---|---|
| Professional and device-compatible | Conductive customizable dropper serum, customizable microneedling treatment serum (options include hyaluronic acid, peptides, plant-based PDRN, exosomes, growth factor alternatives), conductive hydration gel, conductive hydration mist | 30 ml amber dropper, 240 ml pump or mist bottle |
| Customizable bases | Hyaluronic acid, triple peptide and vitamin C dropper serum bases with optional actives | 30 ml amber dropper |
| Targeted dropper serums | PDRN (rose PDRN with copper tripeptide-1 and ceramide), copper peptide (GHK-Cu), vitamin C, triple hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, triple peptide, brightening, hydra-exfoliating, azelaic acid, mandelic acid, multi-active renewal, retinol, bakuchiol | 30 ml amber dropper |
| Advanced airless serums | Bakuchiol, multi-active renewal, tri-hyaluronic, retinol, rapid effect, daily moisturizing, hydrating barrier, brightening serum, brightening gel | 50 ml airless pump |
| Moisturizers, creams and masks | Daily moisturizing, retinol, wrinkle and frown line, hydrating barrier, redness relief and brightening creams, soothing and restorative overnight masks | 60 ml frosted jar |
| Cleansers, toners and mists | Foaming pump cleanser, gentle cleansing gel, purifying glycolic cleanser, brightening exfoliating cleanser, hydrating exfoliating toner, moisturizing mist, daily hypochlorous acid spray | 180 ml bottle with disc top or mist sprayer |
| Eyes, neck and lashes | Advanced eye cream, eye refresh gel, rapid effect eye gel, eye repair serum, complete neck serum, eyelash and eyebrow enhancing serum and foaming wash | 15 ml airless pump; lash products in custom packaging |
| Facial oils, balms and specialty care | Vitamin-infused and bakuchiol facial oils, bakuchiol balm, scar gel, gel cream for acne-prone skin | 30 ml dropper, 50 ml airless, 60 ml jar |
| Body care | Body cream, hand and foot cream, tattoo balm, stretch mark and scar oil, stretch mark and scar cream | 60 ml dropper or jar, 120 ml double-walled jar |
| Men's grooming | Beard oil, beard balm, facial and beard wash | 30 ml dropper, 60 ml jar, 180 ml pump bottle |
| Hair and scalp care | Thickening scalp serum, shampoos and conditioners with Stimucap, biotin and saw palmetto, rice water hair mask | 60 ml dropper, 240 ml bottle, 120 ml jar |
Branded actives in the range include Stimucap, Aquaxyl, Fision Instant Lift, Eyeliss, Collaxyl, PhytoCellTec Malus Domestica, Superfruit FermBiotic G and Defensil-Plus.
Four ways to work with Elixive
| Route | What you get | MOQ |
|---|---|---|
| White label | Market-proven formula in stock packaging, finished with your branding and label. The fastest and most cost-effective launch. | 250 units |
| Private label | A base formula customized with active additions, fragrance removal or addition, texture or viscosity changes, plus packaging upgrades and decoration | 500 units |
| Custom formulation | A product and formula developed for your brand by the in-house chemists, with sampling, stability and compatibility testing | 1,000 units |
| Contract manufacturing and formula transfer | Elixive reviews your existing formula, evaluates raw materials and validates the process, then produces it. Bulk manufacturing in pails, drums and totes is also available. | On request |
Actives and ingredients
Elixive builds its serums around current, documented actives:
- Plant-based PDRN: a vegan alternative to animal-derived PDRN, cosmetic grade
- Plant-derived exosomes: from heartleaf, also available as an add-on in treatment and lash serums
- Peptides: signal and neuromodulating peptide complexes such as palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 and acetyl hexapeptide-8, and copper peptide (GHK-Cu) with COA verification
- Retinoids and alternatives: retinol from introductory levels up to 1% night treatments, retinyl palmitate, and bakuchiol as a plant-based alternative
- Brightening: stabilized vitamin C (sodium ascorbyl phosphate, ascorbyl glucoside), niacinamide, kojic acid dipalmitate, tranexamic acid
- Hydration and barrier: multi-weight hyaluronic acid, snow mushroom, bio-ferments, plant-derived ceramides, ectoine
- Clarifying: azelaic acid, mandelic acid, glycolic acid, salicylic acid, LHA, hypochlorous acid (HOCl)
Packaging, labeling and design
- Stock packaging program: amber dropper bottles, airless pumps, frosted and double-walled jars, pump, disc top and mist bottles, with matching collections for the lowest minimums and fastest launch
- Labels: a complimentary label template with private label packaging, or your own artwork with regulatory guidance; custom label and packaging design by Elixive's creative team; digital label printing in a range of materials and finishes
- Proofs: complimentary digital proofs before printing, physical proofs on request
- Unlabeled product: packaged product ready for labeling in-house or by your partner
- Custom packaging: bottles, jars, closures and tubes sourced through Elixive's global supplier network, silk-screen printing, custom printed cartons and secondary packaging
- Your own packaging: evaluated for compatibility, filling and production suitability before manufacturing
Quality and compliance
- GMP compliant: documented quality checks per lot from raw material verification through batching and filling to final inspection, with batch traceability
- FDA registered facility: required to supply the US market. Registration is a listing, not an FDA approval.
- Cruelty-free manufacturing facility
- Health Canada compliant: formulations are made to meet Canadian cosmetic regulations
- Regulatory support: label guidance and regulatory documentation for launches in Canada and the US
Shipping and logistics
Finished products ship directly to your warehouse, fulfillment center, retailer, distributor, clinic or spa. Elixive helps with shipping coordination, customs documentation, palletization and freight coordination for shipments throughout Canada and the US, and supports international shipments on request.
How a project with Elixive works
- Product discovery: your brand, target audience, product goals, budget and launch timeline.
- Formula selection: a catalog formula, a customized base or fully custom development.
- Sampling: samples for testing and evaluation before production.
- Branding and label design: custom labels, stock packaging or a fully customized packaging program.
- Production: manufactured, filled, labeled and quality reviewed at Elixive's facility.
- Delivery: shipped to your warehouse, fulfillment partner, retailer or distribution center.
Best fit for
- Skincare brands ready to order 1,000 to 10,000 units per product
- Brands launching serums with PDRN, exosomes, peptides or copper peptides
- Brands selling in Canada and the US that need Health Canada compliant formulas and an FDA registered manufacturer
- Established brands switching manufacturer or transferring an existing formula
- Clinics, medspas and professional lines looking for microneedling, conductive and treatment formulas
- International brands expanding into North America
Less suitable if
- You need color cosmetics such as foundation: Elixive does not make them
- You plan to launch mainly in the EU: Elixive's regulatory support focuses on Canada and the US
- You need fewer than 250 units per product
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What Elixive Formulabs manufactures
- Professional and device-compatible formulas: conductive customizable dropper serum, customizable microneedling treatment serum, conductive hydration gel and mist
- Customizable serum bases: hyaluronic acid, triple peptide and vitamin C
- Targeted dropper serums: PDRN, copper peptide (GHK-Cu), vitamin C, triple hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, triple peptide, brightening, hydra-exfoliating, azelaic acid, mandelic acid, multi-active renewal, retinol, bakuchiol
- Advanced airless serums: bakuchiol, multi-active renewal, tri-hyaluronic, retinol, rapid effect, daily moisturizing, hydrating barrier, brightening serum and gel
- Moisturizers, creams and masks: daily moisturizing, retinol, wrinkle and frown line, hydrating barrier, redness relief and brightening creams, soothing and restorative overnight masks
- Cleansers, toners and mists: foaming pump cleanser, gentle cleansing gel, purifying glycolic cleanser, brightening exfoliating cleanser, hydrating exfoliating toner, moisturizing mist, daily hypochlorous acid spray
- Eyes, neck and lashes: advanced eye cream, eye refresh gel, rapid effect eye gel, eye repair serum, complete neck serum, eyelash and eyebrow enhancing serum and foaming wash
- Facial oils, balms and specialty care: vitamin-infused and bakuchiol facial oils, bakuchiol balm, scar gel, gel cream for acne-prone skin
- Body care: body cream, hand and foot cream, tattoo balm, stretch mark and scar oil and cream
- Men's grooming: beard oil, beard balm, facial and beard wash
- Hair and scalp care: thickening scalp serum, shampoos and conditioners with Stimucap, rice water hair mask
MOQs & lead times
White label (stock formula, stock packaging, your label) from 250 units; private label with formula, packaging or decoration changes from 500 units; custom formulation from 1,000 units. Typical orders 1,000 to 10,000 units. Custom packaging depends on component suppliers' MOQs and lead times.
| Product | MOQ | Lead time |
|---|---|---|
| White label: stock formula and stock packaging, your branding and label | 250 units | - |
| Private label: customized formula (actives, fragrance, texture, viscosity), packaging or decoration | 500 units | - |
| Custom formulation developed for your brand | 1,000 units | Estimate after consultation |
| Contract manufacturing and formula transfer of your existing formula | On request | Estimate after technical review |
| Custom packaging (bottles, jars, closures, tubes, cartons) | Depends on component supplier MOQs | Depends on component supplier |
Where Elixive Formulabs manufactures
1167 - 11871 Horseshoe Way, Richmond, B.C. V7A 5H5, Canada
Frequently asked
Elixive Formulabs is based in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada. The company was founded in 1948 in Vancouver as Urist Chemical Laboratory and has made private label products since 1994.
Skincare and personal care products: face serums, professional and device-compatible formulas, moisturizers, cleansers, toners and mists, eye and neck care, oils, balms and masks, body care, men's grooming and scalp care, as white label, private label or custom formulas, or contract manufacturing of your own formula.
Yes. Serums are Elixive's focus. Ready-made serums include PDRN, triple peptide, copper peptide (GHK-Cu), retinol, bakuchiol, vitamin C, niacinamide, triple hyaluronic acid, azelaic and mandelic acid serums, many in both dropper and airless versions.
Yes. Elixive works with plant-based PDRN as a vegan alternative to animal-derived PDRN, plant-derived exosomes from heartleaf, signal and neuromodulating peptide complexes and copper peptide (GHK-Cu).
White label from 250 units (stock formula and stock packaging with your label), private label from 500 units (customized formula, packaging or decoration) and custom formulation from 1,000 units. Typical orders are 1,000 to 10,000 units. Custom packaging depends on the component suppliers' minimums.
White label uses a market-proven Elixive formula in stock packaging with your branding and label, from 250 units. Private label adds customization of the formula, packaging, decoration and presentation, from 500 units. Custom formulation, from 1,000 units, means a formula developed only for your brand.
Yes. The professional range includes a conductive customizable dropper serum, a conductive hydration gel and mist, and a customizable microneedling treatment serum with options such as hyaluronic acid, peptides, plant-based PDRN and exosomes.
Yes. The in-house chemists and R&D team develop formulas exclusively for your brand, including sampling, stability and compatibility testing. Elixive sends a proposal with approach, costs and timeline after the first consultation.
Yes. For formula transfer, Elixive reviews your formula, evaluates the raw materials and validates the process before commercial production. You keep ownership of your formula. Bulk manufacturing in pails, drums and totes is also possible.
Elixive is GMP compliant, operates an FDA registered and cruelty-free manufacturing facility, and its formulations are Health Canada compliant. FDA registration is a listing, not an FDA approval.
Yes. Elixive's facility is FDA registered and the company has supplied US brands for decades. It also supports labeling and regulatory documentation for US and Canadian launches.
Stock packaging includes 30 ml amber glass dropper bottles, 15 and 50 ml airless pumps, 60 ml frosted jars, 120 ml double-walled jars and 180 or 240 ml bottles with pump, disc top or mist sprayer. Custom bottles, jars, closures and tubes, silk-screen printing, custom cartons, label design and printing are available. Your own packaging can be filled after a compatibility check.
No. Elixive does not make color cosmetics such as foundation. It focuses on skincare, body care, men's grooming and scalp care.
Yes. All formulas in the Elixive catalog are available for sampling, for a small fee plus shipping, so you can test performance, texture, fragrance and packaging before production. Custom projects receive development samples as agreed in the project scope.
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