Skincare Packaging
Cleanser Packaging
Cleanser packaging is usually a 100–500 ml HDPE or PET bottle with a flip-top cap, pump or foam pump, chosen for wet-hand handling and for cost efficiency because cleansers move in high volumes.
- 100 ml
- 120 ml
- 150 ml
- 200 ml
- 250 ml
- 300 ml
At a glance
- Best for
- Gel and cream cleanser ranges · Foaming cleanser launches · Micellar water and toner cleansers
- Formula fit
- Gel cleanser · Cream cleanser · Foaming cleanser
- Materials
- HDPE (virgin and PCR) · PET · PP
- Decoration
- Custom colour matched to the brand palette · Printing on body, lid and shoulder
What are cleanser packaging?
Cleansers are used wet, fast and often — the pack has to survive the environment rather than impress on a shelf. Closure function, orifice sizing for the gel viscosity and label durability in a humid bathroom matter more here than premium finishing.
Where cleansers are refilled, lightweight HDPE refill bottles and screw-off closures make the refill format commercially viable, and PCR HDPE suits the format because the bottle is opaque and the volumes are large.
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 | 100 ml, 120 ml, 150 ml, 200 ml, 250 ml, 300 ml, 400 ml, 500 ml |
| Materials | HDPE (virgin and PCR), PET, PP, Mono-material HDPE + HDPE cap |
| Closures / dispensing | Flip-top cap, Disc-top cap, Lotion pump, Foam pump, Push-pull cap, Screw cap for refills |
| Customisation | Custom colour matched to the brand palette, Printing on body, lid and shoulder, Hot stamping for premium retail packs, Frosted, soft-touch or metallic finishing, Secondary packing: cartons, inserts, shrink sleeve, Closure and component upgrades (airless, dropper, pump) |
| 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
Built for wet handling
Leak-tested closures, textured grips and stable bottle geometry suit daily use in a wet environment.
Refill-ready structures
Screw-off pumps with lightweight refill bottles in HDPE keep refill economics viable on a low-price-per-litre product.
Foam and gel dispensing
Foam pumps, disc tops and flip-tops are specified against the actual viscosity of the cleanser to avoid dripping or blocked flow.
Who it is suitable for
- Gel and cream cleanser ranges
- Foaming cleanser launches
- Micellar water and toner cleansers
- Refill and bulk formats
- Body wash and shower products
Suitable formulas and products
- Gel cleanser
- Cream cleanser
- Foaming cleanser
- Micellar water
- Cleansing balm (jar or tube)
- Shower gel
Customisation options
Cleanser Packaging 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 matched to the brand palette
- Printing on body, lid and shoulder
- Hot stamping for premium retail packs
- Frosted, soft-touch or metallic finishing
- Secondary packing: cartons, inserts, shrink sleeve
- Closure and component upgrades (airless, dropper, pump)
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
- HDPE — material guide
- PET — material guide
- PCR plastic — material guide
Frequently asked questions
Answers to the questions buyers ask most about cleanser packaging. Send any specific question through the contact form and a packaging engineer will reply in writing.
What packaging is best for gel cleanser?
A 150–250 ml HDPE bottle with a flip-top cap is standard. For luxury positioning a 200 ml PET bottle with a pump works, and for zero-waste positioning a refill bottle plus refill pack in mono-material HDPE.
What is the difference between a foam pump and a lotion pump for cleansers?
A foam pump aerates the liquid as it dispenses, producing lather from a low-viscosity surfactant base. A lotion pump dispenses the formula as a gel or cream without aerating it, which suits thicker cleansers.
Can cleanser bottles be recycled?
HDPE bottles with HDPE flip-top caps are a mono-material construction and the simplest to present as recyclable. Labels and full-body sleeves are the main factors that reduce sortability.
What MOQ applies to cleanser packaging?
1,000 pcs per design for stock moulds; 3,000 pcs for decorated orders; 10,000 pcs per size for custom moulds.
What is the MOQ for cleanser packaging?
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 matched to the brand palette 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 cleanser packaging. 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 cleanser packaging 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?
HDPE (virgin and PCR), PET, PP, Mono-material HDPE + HDPE cap. Selection is driven by formula compatibility, clarity requirements, decoration and any recycled-content target.
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Quotes and samples for cleanser packaging
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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