About
Goodchems

Your Trusted Partner for Personal Care Manufacturing & Supply Chain
Solutions

Goodchems is a brokerage specializing in connecting beauty, skincare, haircare, and
personal care brands with reliable suppliers of cosmetic raw materials.

We work directly with certified manufacturers and global distributors to help brands
secure the ingredients they need - faster, more affordably, and without the supply chain headaches.

We understand that great products start with great ingredients.

Our mission is to make sourcing simple, transparent, and dependable so you can focus
on formulation, production, and growth - not chasing suppliers or waiting weeks for answers.

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What We Do

Most brands spend 3-6 months searching directories, chasing unresponsive leads, and
vetting manufacturers that turn out to be poor fits. We compress that timeline to 2-3 weeks through a curated network and systematic process.

Contract Manufacturer Matching (Core Service)

We maintain a vetted network of manufacturers specializing in skincare, haircare,
body care, color cosmetics, oral care, and wellness formulations. We don't send you a list of 50 names - we match you with 2-3 best-fit partners based on your specific requirements:

• MOQ and production volume needs

• Formulation complexity and product type

• Required certifications (GMP, organic, clean beauty, OTC/SPF)

• Budget constraints and pricing expectations

• Timeline and lead time requirements

• Geographic needs (US, EU, Asia production)

• Specialized capabilities (specific formats, ingredients, or claims)

Strategic Supply Chain Support

Beyond the initial match, we provide:

• Ingredient sourcing when you need direct access to hero actives or cost-sensitive
  materials

• Negotiation support for better pricing, lower MOQs, and favorable terms

• Quality vetting through certifications, capability audits, and reference checks

• Relationship management to facilitate communication and resolve issues

• Backup manufacturer identification to eliminate single-supplier risk

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Our Process

1. Submit Your Project Brief
Tell us your product category, formulation type (or existing formula), target volume, required certifications, budget range, timeline, and any specific requirements (low MOQ, organic certifications, specific actives, etc.).

2. We Match You with Vetted Partners
Using our network and market intelligence, we identify 2-3 manufacturers that genuinely fit your project. We provide detailed recommendations explaining exactly why each is a strong match-their capabilities, track record, pricing range, and what makes them right for your specific needs.

3. Introductions & Evaluation
We facilitate introductions, coordinate NDA execution, and help arrange sample production or pilot runs. You evaluate quality, communication, and fit firsthand while we manage the logistics.

4. Negotiation & Terms Alignment
We assist with pricing discussions, MOQ negotiations, lead time agreements, and contract review to ensure fair, workable terms that protect your interests. Our market intelligence helps you benchmark costs and push for better deals.

5. Production Launch with Ongoing Support
With the right partner in place, you move confidently into production. We remain available for troubleshooting, relationship management, quality issues, and future sourcing needs as you scale or expand product lines.

Cost to you: $0. We're compensated by the manufacturers in our network when
successful partnerships are formed.

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Why Choose Us

Speed & Expert Vetting

2-3 weeks to vetted manufacturers vs. 3-6 months searching yourself. Every
recommendation is backed by certification verification, capability assessment, and reference checks. You avoid costly mistakes like quality failures or partnerships that can't scale.

Network Access & Better Economics

Our curated network includes manufacturers willing to work with mid-market volumes
and specialists across categories. We help you negotiate lower MOQs, better pricing, and flexible terms. Brands typically see 10-20% cost reductions through competitive options and negotiation leverage.

Integrated Solutions

We handle end-to-end sourcing: find the right CM, source ingredients when strategic,
coordinate suppliers and manufacturers, and build multi-manufacturer networks for backup and specialization.

Strategic Partnership

We stay involved to ensure success, facilitate communication, resolve issues, support
scaling, and build your bench of backup suppliers. Your outsourced procurement team at zero cost.

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Our Model

Unlike traditional agencies that charge consulting fees or hourly retainers, we operate on a supplier-funded model. You receive our complete service at no cost. We're compensated by manufacturers and suppliers when successful partnerships are formed.

Why this works:

• Zero barrier for brands: No upfront fees, retainers, or project costs

• Aligned incentives: We only succeed when you find the right partner and launch

• Quality maintained: We curate rigorously because our reputation depends on
  successful matches

Addressing the question: "Won't you just recommend whoever pays you most?"

No. Our business model depends on lasting partnerships. Poor matches destroy our reputation, lose manufacturer referrals, and collapse our network. We're transparent
about compensation and maintain independence because long-term success requires genuine fit over any single supplier relationship.

Brands We Serve:

• DTC personal care and beauty brands ($3M-$30M revenue)

• Amazon-native beauty brands scaling beyond private label

• Established brands expanding product lines or categories

• Brands seeking backup manufacturers or switching CMs

• Rapidly growing brands outgrowing current partners

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What Brands Achieve

Faster Time-to-Market Sampling and R&D in weeks instead of months. Production partners secured with confidence. Fewer delays from poor initial choices.

Stronger Supply Chains Multi-manufacturer networks for resilience. Geographic and technical diversification. Backup capacity for business continuity.

Better Economics 10-20% cost reductions through negotiation leverage. Lower
ingredient costs when direct sourcing makes sense. Improved margins and cost predictability.

Operational Leverage Focus your team on brand-building, not vendor hunting. Access procurement expertise without hiring full-time staff. Scale confidently as volumes grow.

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Let’s Build Something Together

Whether you're:

• Seeking your first manufacturing partner

• Outgrowing your current CM and need more capacity

• Adding backup manufacturers for risk mitigation

• Expanding into new categories or regions

• Fighting for better pricing, lower MOQs, or more responsive service

• Building supply chain resilience with multiple partners

We're here to help.

Book a call with us. Share your current situation, and we'll help you identify hidden risks and unlock benefits you're missing.