Physicians Formula
Last verified: April 2026
Read our full verification: Is Physicians Formula Made in USA?Verification Summary
American Score
Manufacturing Location
City of Industry, CA
Headquarters
Azusa, CA
Founded
1937
Products Verified
8 products
Evidence Breakdown
Factory Location Specificity
Specific factory city identified
Website Claim
Brand website explicitly claims Made in USA
Manufacturing History
20+ years of USA manufacturing
Known Overseas Production
No known overseas production
Verification Notes
Cosmetics brand based in Azusa, CA. Manufacturing facilities in City of Industry and Irwindale, California. Founded 1937.
Last verified: April 2026
Physicians Formula has been manufacturing products in City of Industry, CA since 1937. We carry 8 verified American-made Physicians Formula products.
Heritage & History
Physicians Formula's origin is a story of a doctor solving a problem for someone he loved. In 1937, Los Angeles allergist Dr. Frank Crandall watched his wife suffer reactions to the commercial cosmetics available at the time. Most makeup of the era was formulated with fragrances, dyes, and preservatives that caused significant irritation in sensitive individuals. Rather than accept the limitations of the existing market, Dr. Crandall applied his medical knowledge of allergens to develop a cosmetics line that eliminated the most common irritants while still delivering effective color and coverage.
The Physicians Formula brand — named for its medical origin and designed for doctor recommendation — pioneered what would later be called clean beauty decades before the term existed. The brand's commitment to cruelty-free formulation dates to its founding, predating the modern cruelty-free movement by more than half a century. Over the decades, Physicians Formula expanded from its original sensitive-skin foundation formulas to a full cosmetics lineup, with the Butter Bronzer — a whipped, moisturizing bronzing powder with a cult following for its texture and buildable color — becoming the brand's most iconic modern product.
Made in the USA
Physicians Formula manufactures its cosmetics in the United States, maintaining the American production standards that Dr. Frank Crandall established when he formulated the brand's first hypoallergenic products in his Los Angeles practice in 1937. The brand's US manufacturing allows for the rigorous ingredient screening and quality control that its sensitive-skin customer base requires — every formula is tested to exclude the most common cosmetic allergens including fragrances, dyes, parabens, and harsh preservatives.
The Butter Bronzer, Physicians Formula's best-known product, exemplifies the brand's approach: a formula developed to deliver professional-quality bronzing in a skin-conditioning base that is safe for sensitive skin. The brand's broader product range — including blushes, highlighters, mascaras, and foundations — follows the same allergen-exclusion standards Dr. Crandall established at founding. Physicians Formula's cruelty-free status has been maintained throughout the brand's nearly 90-year history, making it one of the longest-standing cruelty-free cosmetics manufacturers in the United States.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Physicians Formula made in the USA?
Yes. Physicians Formula manufactures 8 verified products in City of Industry, CA. Physicians Formula has been making hypoallergenic cosmetics in the United States since 1937, when Los Angeles allergist Dr. Frank Crandall developed a clean, safe makeup line for his wife, who was allergic to most commercial cosmetics. The brand's Butter Bronzer and cruelty-free product lineup continue to be made in the USA.
Where is Physicians Formula manufactured?
Physicians Formula is headquartered in Azusa, CA. Manufacturing takes place in City of Industry, CA.
What Physicians Formula products can I buy?
We carry 8 verified Physicians Formula products across Beauty. Every listing links directly to Amazon with verified American manufacturing.
When was Physicians Formula founded?
Physicians Formula was founded in 1937. Physicians Formula has been making hypoallergenic cosmetics in the United States since 1937, when Los Angeles allergist Dr. Frank Crandall developed a clean, safe makeup line for his wife, who was allergic to most commercial cosmetics. The brand's Butter Bronzer and cruelty-free product lineup continue to be made in the USA.
Does Physicians Formula ship from Amazon?
Yes, all Physicians Formula products listed here are available on Amazon with free shipping for Prime members.