Cosmetic Jars
Plastic Cosmetic Jars
Plastic cosmetic jars are wide-mouth containers closed with a screw or press-fit lid, used for creams, butters, balms and thick masks, available in single-wall, double-wall and refillable constructions from 5 ml to 500 ml.
- 5 ml
- 10 ml
- 15 ml
- 20 ml
- 30 ml
- 50 ml
At a glance
- Best for
- Face and eye cream brands · Body butter and balm ranges · Mask and treatment formats
- Formula fit
- Face cream and night cream · Eye cream · Body butter and balm
- Materials
- PP · PET · AS/SAN acrylic
- Decoration
- Custom colour matching on body, lid or both · Screen printing on the jar wall
What are plastic cosmetic jars?
A jar is the most direct way to present a rich cream, and it is the format with the largest visual surface for decoration. The trade-off is that a wide mouth exposes the formula to air and light, so formulators use jars for stable, thixotropic products or add antioxidant support.
This page is the entry point to our jar range. Capacity, wall construction, material and lid style are the four decisions that set both the unit price and the perceived quality of the finished pack.
Typical specification range
Values below are the ranges we quote most often. Confirm against your formula viscosity, fill weight and destination market before freezing a specification.
| Parameter | Options we quote |
|---|---|
| Capacities | 5 ml, 10 ml, 15 ml, 20 ml, 30 ml, 50 ml, 60 ml, 80 ml, 100 ml, 120 ml, 150 ml, 200 ml, 250 ml, 500 ml |
| Materials | PP, PET, AS/SAN acrylic, PCR PP and PCR HDPE, Bio-based PE |
| Closures / dispensing | Screw lid with gasket, Double-wall screw lid, Acrylic outer lid with inner liner, Flip-lid for travel, Wood-look or metallised lid, Dome lid |
| Customisation | Custom colour matching on body, lid or both, Screen printing on the jar wall, UV digital printing on the lid, Hot stamping on lid and shoulder, Frosted, soft-touch, rubberised or metallic coating, In-mould labelling and disc-top lid inserts, Custom lid thickness, wall thickness and double-wall spacing |
| MOQ | 1,000 pcs per design for stock moulds; 3,000 pcs for decorated orders; 10,000 pcs per size for custom moulds. |
| Sampling time | Stock samples in 5–10 working days; custom colour and decorated samples in 10–20 working days. |
| Production lead time | 15–30 working days after sample approval, depending on quantity, decoration and assembly complexity. |
Product features
Decoration surface area
The lid and wall of a jar can carry printing, hot stamping, coating, doming and inserts, which gives more branding space per unit than any bottle.
Gasketed sealing options
PE or silicone gaskets in the lid improve closure sealing and reduce leakage when a jar is packed or shipped at an angle.
Wall construction choice
Single-wall jars are economical and light; double-wall and acrylic-out constructions add weight, opacity and a premium hand-feel.
Who it is suitable for
- Face and eye cream brands
- Body butter and balm ranges
- Mask and treatment formats
- Aromatherapy and wax products
- Brands needing a large decoration surface
Suitable formulas and products
- Face cream and night cream
- Eye cream
- Body butter and balm
- Clay and gel masks
- Hair mask
- Lip and nail treatment
Customisation options
Plastic Cosmetic Jars can be delivered as a stock-mould pack with your colour and decoration, or developed into a proprietary format. Decoration is specified against the final surface finish so print adhesion and colour hold in use.
- Custom colour matching on body, lid or both
- Screen printing on the jar wall
- UV digital printing on the lid
- Hot stamping on lid and shoulder
- Frosted, soft-touch, rubberised or metallic coating
- In-mould labelling and disc-top lid inserts
- Custom lid thickness, wall thickness and double-wall spacing
How these are manufactured
Parts are moulded by injection, injection blow or extrusion blow moulding depending on the format and material, then assembled, decorated and inspected in lots. Moulding parameters are recorded per mould so repeat orders match the approved sample. Read the manufacturing process.
Quality control
Dimension and weight checks, closure torque, leak and dose testing where relevant, colour verification (ΔE ≤ 1.5 opaque parts) and AQL 1.0/2.5 final inspection. Lot records are supplied with the shipping documents. See the inspection checklist.
Materials for this range
- PP — material guide
- PET — material guide
- Acrylic — material guide
- PCR plastic — material guide
Frequently asked questions
Answers to the questions buyers ask most about plastic cosmetic jars. Send any specific question through the contact form and a packaging engineer will reply in writing.
What is the MOQ for custom plastic cosmetic jars?
1,000 pcs per design for stock moulds; 3,000 pcs for decorated orders; 10,000 pcs per size for custom moulds.
Which jar size should I choose for face cream?
Face cream is usually 30 ml, 50 ml or 60 ml. Eye cream formats are 5–15 ml, body butter 100–250 ml, and professional sizes go to 500 ml. Fill volume is normally 90–95% of the nominal jar capacity.
Are plastic jars suitable for retinol or vitamin C creams?
Wide-mouth jars expose formulas to air, so highly oxidation-sensitive actives are better in airless packaging. If a jar is required, choose an opaque material, a gasketed lid to limit air exchange and an antioxidant-supported formula.
Do you offer refillable jar systems?
Yes. Refill jars use a reusable outer jar or shell with a replaceable inner cup or pod, normally in PP for mono-material recycling.
What is the MOQ for plastic cosmetic jars?
1,000 pcs per design for stock moulds; 3,000 pcs for decorated orders; 10,000 pcs per size for custom moulds.
Can I customise the colour?
Yes. Colour is matched to a Pantone reference or a physical sample and verified on production-resin parts. Custom colour matching on body, lid or both is the standard route, and we supply samples for approval before the run.
Can you print or emboss my logo?
Yes — printing, hot stamping, coating, labelling and custom closures are all available for plastic cosmetic jars. Choose the method with your surface finish in mind: gloss print or foil works best on matte and soft-touch surfaces.
Can I request samples?
Stock samples in 5–10 working days; custom colour and decorated samples in 10–20 working days. Stock samples are supplied free (up to five pieces per SKU, courier at your cost); custom colour and decorated samples are quoted per project, typically USD 120–450.
Can you develop a custom mould?
Yes. Custom tooling is quoted as a separate line item with the cavity plan stated, usually from around 10,000 pcs per size and 25–40 calendar days from drawing approval to first-article inspection.
What is the production lead time?
15–30 working days after sample approval, depending on quantity, decoration and assembly complexity.
Do you ship internationally?
Yes. We ship plastic cosmetic jars to the United States, Canada, the UK, Europe, Australia, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Japan, South Korea and Latin America, quoting FOB, CIF, DDP and air freight.
Which materials are available?
PP, PET, AS/SAN acrylic, PCR PP and PCR HDPE, Bio-based PE. Selection is driven by formula compatibility, clarity requirements, decoration and any recycled-content target.
Still have a question? Talk to a packaging expert.
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Quotes and samples for plastic cosmetic jars
Send the capacity, quantity, colour reference and decoration you need. We reply with MOQ, unit price band, sampling time and lead time — and we will tell you if a different format suits your formula better. Stock mould formats from 1,000 pcs per design; decorated orders typically from 3,000 pcs; custom moulds usually from 10,000 pcs per size.
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