Who We Are
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CHAKS is a preeminent partner in high-quality contract development and manufacturing, anchored by a commitment to pioneering innovation and operational excellence.
We transform ambitious beauty concepts into market-leading products by integrating agile manufacturing, innovative prototyping, and a client-centric philosophy. As a comprehensive solution provider, we manage the complexities of R&D, bespoke formulation, and scalable manufacturing to accelerate your path to market.
From initial formula development to final market entry, CHAKS provides the technical infrastructure and expertise necessary for your brand’s success.
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Integrity • Creativity • Agility • Sustainability
CHAKS is guided by an Escort Runner philosophy — partnering closely with our clients to anticipate needs, solve problems, and drive success.
We believe true success is shared success.By Architecting Beauty with Soul, we unite science, creativity, and ethics to deliver meaningful beauty innovations with lasting social and environmental impact.
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For over 35 years, CHAKS has helped entrepreneurs, startups, and global beauty brands turn ideas into meaningful products.
We specialized R&D Oriented, science-based, fully customized formulations designed for Asian and global consumers, supported by high-quality manufacturing, flexible MOQs, and rapid prototyping.
From concept and formula development to manufacturing and market entry, we deliver end-to-end solutions through our connected global ecosystem in Singapore.
At CHAKS, we walk alongside our partners — because shared success is the only success.
This is how we Architect Beauty with Soul.
CHAKS - Turning your Dream into Reality
Why Choose CHAKS
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We specialize in high-mix, low-to-mid-volume production, ideal for niche and premium brands. Our agile operations allow small-batch manufacturing starting from as little as 10 kg or < 1,000 pieces, enabling you to test markets and scale confidently upto 1 ton/ day. Our high-quality manufacturing and operations follows ISO 22716 and GMP standards in a Class 100,000 Cleanroom facility.
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At CHAKS, we don’t just manufacture — We innovate. We invest in both upstream and downstream in R&D, nurturing growth through “seed” of discovery & creation and “Bloom” of development. Our in-house R&D lab in Singapore empowers us to create advanced, effective, and market-ready formulations as well as rapid prototyping by experienced cosmetic scientists from NUS, NTU, and global R&D backgrounds. We also leverage our unique holistic & deep technical eco-system from academia to industry at the personal level.
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CHAKS deeply immerses and supports scientific communities, such as CTFAS (The Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Fragrance Association of Singapore) and SCSS (Society of Cosmetic Scientist, Singapore) with IFSCC (the International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists, IFSCC). It gives CHAKS unparalleled trusted global networks and access for a range of ingredients, emerging actives, biotechnologies, and scientific validation from in-vitro testing to clinical studies for efficacy and safety.
Strategically located in Singapore, CHAKS offers both local reliability and global connectivity, including superior trade connectivity & cost efficiency, and faster market entry. -
Our Escort Runner stewardship approach ensures 1:1 guidance—from idea conception to market launch with full dedication and perseverance. We measure success only when your brand succeeds. CHAKS' growth is through YOUR growth. At CHAKS, we live by “The Way of Being First Before Business” ,valuing genuine relationships above transactions.
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From transparent sourcing and responsible material selection to eco-conscious innovation, we ensure every product contributes positively to people and the planet.
We also support social causes, such as through ongoing collaborations with the Metta Welfare Association.
Our Product Areas & Specialties
- For Both Retail & Professional Spaces
Our Services
One-Stop Product Development
Everything you need to take an idea from dream to reality.
R&D Co-Development
Let our innovators work with you to power your ideas and create your reality.
Agile Manufacturing, Filling, and Assembly
Use our GMP capabilities to enable the product manufacturing, filling and assembling steps.