“Ours is a sensitive product with no room for error. Speaking straight to the owners, and receiving a clear answer the same day, is why we stay.”
Intimate skincare, GermanyVanessa · Co-Founder & CEO
Private label skincare manufacturerMade in the EUPrivate label skincareManufacturer • Made in the EU Private label skincare,
Private label skincare,
made by our family.
We are a two-generation private label skincare and cosmetics manufacturer in Bulgaria, EU. We develop formulas in our own laboratory and manufacture, fill and pack them in our own EU facility under ISO 22716 and ISO 9001-certified quality systems, starting from 3,000 units per SKU.
ISO 22716 & 9001Established in 1997Two generations
Proof from our partners
What our manufacturing partners say
“I came for a sample approval and left feeling like part of the family.”
The owners met me themselves, walked me through the lab and the production line, and had several versions of our product ready to approve in person - no sending them back and forth.
Skincare company, UKPurchasing Manager
“They understood what we wanted from the start. Communication was direct, the details were handled, and the whole process moved quickly.”
Grooming brand, UKLouis · CEO
“From the first call it did not feel like a factory. It felt like joining a family that wanted my brand to do well.”
Skincare brand, PolandMichael · Owner
“We struggled to get the texture right before launch. They found the problem, fixed the formula, and gave us a version we could approve.”
After-tattoo skincare, AustriaMaui · Founder
Mark shares why he chooses Tsilkov Cosmetics as a manufacturing partner for US skincare brands.
Skincare brand partnerships, USAMark · Broker
Alexander discusses choosing a family-run manufacturer, developing his products and building a working partnership.
Men’s skincare, BulgariaAlexander · Founder
Danny shares his experience visiting our factory, meeting the family and reviewing samples prepared for his skincare brand.
Skincare brand, UKDanny · Owner
Made for our partners
Private Label Skincare & Hygiene Case Studies
Different product briefs. One experienced manufacturing partner in Europe.
Belgium
Specialist tattoo aftercare
We produced specialist tattoo aftercare for a Belgian brand, combining skincare manufacturing with jar filling and packaging.
Switzerland
Hygiene products for airlines
We manufactured biocidal disinfectant products for a Swiss brand supplying major airlines. Sachets, tubes and wipes supported different onboard hygiene needs.
Germany
Daily intimate wash
A German intimate-care brand needed a wash for daily use. We produced and filled a pH-balanced formula in 200 ml tubes.
USA
Hand & body lotion production
For a US skincare brand, we manufactured hand and body lotion in tubes. We coordinated production, filling and packing into shipment-ready batches.
ISO 22716
ISO 9001
EU manufacturer
Two generations of experience
Orders from 3,000 units
A family-owned cosmetics manufacturer in Bulgaria, EU
Established in 1997, we develop, manufacture, fill and pack skincare, body care, hair care and hygiene products in our own laboratory and ISO-certified facility.
- 1997 Established in Bulgaria
- 3,000 Minimum units per SKU
- 6-8 weeks Typical production time after approval
- ISO 22716 + ISO 9001 Certified quality systems
Why brands work with us
The things our partners tell us matter most
You meet us in person, speak with us on video, and reach the same owners whenever your project needs a decision or a solution.
Work with the owners
No account managers, no queue. You speak to the owners who make your product, and questions get a clear answer the same day.
Established in 1997
Nearly three decades of experience show in the small things - a formula that behaves consistently in every batch, from people who have solved similar problems before.
Formula and production, one roof
Our chemists develop your formula in our lab, and at the same location we mix, fill, and pack it. Nothing leaves our hands.
Made in the EU
Manufactured in Bulgaria and labelled “Made in the EU,” with full EU documentation. The origin your customers expect.
Fast when time is tight
When a launch date cannot move, we prepare several sample options at once so you choose the exact texture.
A steady second source
Many partners start with us as a second supplier. Over time, they give us more products because we deliver on time.
Flexible from 3,000 units
You do not need huge numbers to start. Begin small, test the market, and scale up as your brand grows.
Regulatory, handled
Compliance and documentation for EU and UK markets, plus packaging we can source and advise on.
What we make
Private label skincare, hair care and hygiene manufacturing
Private label skincare, body care, hair care and hygiene products developed and manufactured in the EU.
Custom formulation
Start from scratch. Our chemists develop a brand-new formula, built to your brief.
Private label
We recreate a reference product you love, or use your existing formula - packed under your brand.
Categories we manufacture
Core expertiseFace Care
Our strongest expertise, shaped by some of our most demanding projects.
Body Care
Textures that feel premium and remain reliable at scale.
Hair Care
Performance-led formulas built around real hair and scalp needs.
Hygiene
Practical, gentle products made to perform consistently every time.
Formulas we produce
Creams & lotions
Serums
Facial & body oils
Balms & butters
Cleansers & foams
Gels & treatments
Face & sheet masks
Toners & mists
Sunscreen / SPF
Scrubs & exfoliants
Body wash & shampoo
Wet wipes
Tubescreams, cleansers, scrubs
10 - 200 mlPump & lotion bottleslotions, body wash, shampoo
15 - 500 mlAirless bottlesfoam, premium creams
10 - 250 mlDropper & pipette bottlesoils, serums
5 - 100 mlJarscreams, balms, masks, butters
10 - 300 mlSpray & mist bottlestoners, face mists
10 - 250 mlSheet maskssingle masks, boxed sets
single or in a boxWet wipes & sachetswipes, single-dose, samples
single-doseLet's make your next product together
We answer every enquiry within one business day.
How it works
How private label cosmetics manufacturing works
1
Your brief
Tell us your idea, a reference product, or your existing formula.
2
Formula
Our lab develops it from scratch, or matches your reference.
3
Samples
We prepare several options for approval in person or by courier.
4
Compliance
We handle documentation, safety, and testing for your market.
5
Production
We mix, fill, and pack in our own factory.
6
Delivery
Your finished product ships to your door.
From agreement to shipment
Cosmetics contract manufacturing, from brief to shipment
Work directly with our owners to turn your product brief into finished skincare. We coordinate formulation, manufacturing, filling and packaging in our Bulgarian facility, then prepare your order for shipment.
700+
Formulas developed
30
Years in business
2
Generations, one family
9+
European countries served
days60from formula to delivery
240,000tubes produced
in less than 2 months Case in point
From first formula to 240,000 tubes in 60 days
The deadline looked impossible. Our team coordinated every step - developing the formula, turning feedback into approval, coordinating every component and running production in two shifts. Sixty days later, 240,000 finished tubes were delivered on time.
Discuss your project
Our family
Work directly with the owners
When you work with us, you talk to the people who make your product. Four of us run this business together, and your project has our full attention - from the first sample to the final pallet.
- In-house formulation and testing
- Batch-by-batch quality control
- Fast sample development
- Flexible packaging options
Quality & compliance
ISO 22716 and ISO 9001 cosmetic manufacturing in the EU
ISO-certified cosmetic contract manufacturing, formulation and production in one location, with our quality systems independently audited by LRQA.
We can also help you with:
- CPNP registration, including Product Information File (PIF) preparation
- Safety Assessments
- Stability and challenge testing
- Specialised testing through accredited third-party laboratories
Audited by LRQA - independent, accredited assessment
Come and see for yourself
Visit our cosmetics factory in Bulgaria
Many of our partners visit us before their first order. We meet you at the airport, walk you through the lab and the production line, and prepare your samples so you can approve them face to face.
We are always glad to host a visit.
Arrange a visit Good to know
Private label skincare manufacturing FAQs
Our standard starting quantity is from 3,000 units per SKU. The exact minimum can depend on the formula, packaging components and production process, so we confirm it after reviewing your brief.
We provide both private label and contract manufacturing services for skincare, body care, hair care and hygiene products. We can develop a new formula, adapt an existing formula, match a reference product or manufacture a formula supplied by your company.
Formulation, mixing, filling, packaging and quality control take place at our facility in Karlovo, Bulgaria, inside the European Union. Our laboratory and production departments work at the same location.
We manufacture creams, lotions, serums, facial and body oils, cleansers, foams, balms, masks, toners, mists, sunscreens, scrubs, shampoos, body washes, wet wipes, sheet masks and sachets in a wide range of packaging formats.
You communicate directly with the family running the business and the people responsible for your project. This keeps decisions clear and avoids unnecessary layers between you, our laboratory and production team.
Most approved projects move from final formula and packaging approval to finished production in about six to eight weeks. Special packaging, complex formulas, external testing or regulatory requirements may extend the timeline.
Yes. We can evaluate an existing INCI list, your current formula or a reference product and develop a close match while meeting current quality, stability, safety and regulatory requirements.
Our quality systems are certified to ISO 22716 for Cosmetic Good Manufacturing Practices and ISO 9001 for Quality Management. We support stability, compatibility and challenge testing, safety assessments, PIF preparation and specialised external testing where required.
Yes. We support the documentation needed for EU and UK cosmetic products, including safety assessment, Product Information File preparation, CPNP support and coordination of required testing. The exact scope is agreed for each project and destination market.
Yes. We can source packaging for you or work with your existing supplier. Before production, we review compatibility, dimensions, filling requirements, timing and component availability so the packaging works reliably with the formula and process.
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