R&D Tax Credits for Cosmetics Companies

Take personal care of your company’s future by claiming potentially thousands in R&D Tax Relief. Reinvest innovation in safer, more effective and sustainable products.

The Cosmetics & Personal Care sector plays a crucial role in driving consumer innovation, with companies developing new formulations, delivery systems, and sustainable solutions. From skincare and haircare to fragrances and toiletries, businesses face the challenge of staying ahead of market trends while ensuring safety and compliance.

Developing new or improved cosmetics formulations or product ranges

Creating allergen-free, dermatologically tested, or sensitive-skin products

Researching sustainable, biodegradable, or eco-friendly ingredients

Innovating packaging to improve safety, usability, or sustainability

Conducting stability, safety, or efficacy testing on formulations

Developing new delivery methods (serums, sprays, encapsulation)

Enhancing manufacturing processes for efficiency or consistency

Integrating digital tools for product testing, personalisation, or analysis

Various qualifying costs and expenses

Did you know

Under HMRC rules, your business does not need to succeed to qualify. If you’ve attempted to overcome technical uncertainty in developing new formulations, testing ingredients, or creating sustainable packaging, you could be eligible for R&D Tax Credits.

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How to claim

Ready to go ahead with an R&D cosmetics tax relief claim? We have the expertise to identify expenditure you may not think is eligible and we are happy to manage the claim on your behalf.

At randd, our results speak for themselves: we’ve delivered thousands of successful claims, securing hundreds of millions in R&D Tax Relief for our clients.

Our specialist team also offers free, no-obligation health checks on rejected claims, HMRC enquiries, or existing submissions that could have been more rewarding.

Ready to maximise your return? Contact our expert team today and start your R&D Tax Credits claim with confidence.

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