OEM Data
How long does Korean cosmetics OEM development take?
Korean cosmetics OEM takes 1 to 4 weeks per stage from brief confirmation to full production, and packaging design runs in parallel with formula sampling to shorten the overall timeline.
Basis: As of September 2026, based on DIO field experience · Published 2026-09-21 · Updated 2026-09-21
The table below shows how long each stage actually takes in a DIO OEM project. Some stages run in parallel, so the total is not a simple sum of the rows.
| Stage | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Brief confirmation and formula design | 1 week | |
| Sample production and revisions | 2 weeks | Usually 3 revisions, all 3 within 2 weeks |
| Stability and safety testing | 3 weeks | Runs during the manufacturing stage |
| Packaging design and printing | 3 weeks | Runs in parallel with formula sampling |
| Full production | 4 weeks | |
| Export documents and shipping | 3 days |
Frequently asked questions
- How many sample revisions are included?
- Usually 3 revisions, and all 3 are completed within 2 weeks.
- When does packaging design start?
- It starts together with formula sampling. Done sequentially instead, it would add the full 3 weeks.
- How long do export documents and shipping take?
- 3 days after full production is complete.