Custom formulation systems

A custom formulation system, comprising:

• a user input device;
• and
• a dispenser, including:
• a cabinet;
• a bead assembly configured to dispense a plurality of beads containing a first cosmetic formulation, the bead assembly being one of a plurality of bead assemblies located within the cabinet, the plurality of bead assemblies having a vertically organized configuration in which one bead assembly is positioned gravitationally above at least one other bead assembly;
• a fluid formulation assembly configured to dispense a second cosmetic formulation in flowable fluid form, the fluid formulation assembly being one of a plurality of fluid formulation assemblies located within the cabinet;
• and
• a mixing area located within the cabinet and configured to receive at least one bead from the bead assembly and the second cosmetic formulation in flowable fluid form from the fluid formulation assembly,
• wherein the plurality of vertically organized bead assemblies, the plurality of fluid formulation assemblies, and the mixing area are positioned adjacent to a first side of the cabinet.