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Create and refine DIY formulation drafts for skincare and soapmaking. Start with free recipes, manage your ingredients, and unlock advanced features for a richer experience. Drafts are for educational purposes only.
What's New in The Formulator Home Lab
1.2
September 8, 2026
Save named, editable drafts and recover your recent work. Improved pantry tracking with clear weight and volume units, safer migration and more accurate Soap stock deduction. View and export saved Scanner photos, even without an active subscription. Clearer free starter flow, purchase restoration and draft validation. Corrected Hair active-matter calculations and clarified unvalidated preservation and shelf-life guidance. Hair remains a preview.
MoreSubscription plans
Ingredient Scanner Monthly
Monthly barcode scanner.
In-App Purchases
$6.99
SkinLab +
Expanded goals, pantry, and guided recipes.
Developer apps
FAQ
What can I create with The Formulator Home Lab?
The Formulator Home Lab allows you to create and refine DIY formulation drafts for skincare products like cleansers, mists, face oils, serums, and balms. It also supports educational drafts for cold-process and hot-process soapmaking.
Is The Formulator Home Lab free to use?
The app offers a free starting point with four free Skin starter routes. Additional features and expanded ingredient options are available through one-time unlocks for Skin Lab and Soap Lab, and a monthly subscription for the Ingredient Scanner.
Can I save my formulations?
Yes, you can save named drafts of your formulations directly on your device. This allows you to keep your work organized and return to refine your drafts later.
Does The Formulator Home Lab require an account?
No, the app does not require sign-in to use its core features. Your saved drafts and product photos remain on your device unless you choose to share them.
What are the limitations of The Formulator Home Lab drafts?
Drafts are intended for informational and educational purposes only. They are not laboratory-validated formulations or medical advice. Proper testing for preservation, pH, stability, and shelf life is required for finished products.
How does the Ingredient Scanner work?
The optional Ingredient Scanner allows you to look up barcodes within its on-device product catalog. For unmatched products, subscribers can save package and ingredient-list photos locally, which remain viewable and exportable even without an active subscription.
What is the age rating for The Formulator Home Lab?
The app has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. However, soapmaking involves caustic lye and is intended for careful adults who understand safety precautions.
How often is The Formulator Home Lab updated?
The app was last updated on September 8, 2026, indicating regular maintenance and potential feature additions by the developer, So Good, Ltd. Co.
