Plastic Bottles
Cleanser Bottles
Cleanser bottles are 100–500 ml HDPE or PET packs with wide necks for thick gels, closed with flip-top caps, pumps, foam pumps or disc tops depending on the texture and how the product is used in the shower.
- 100 ml
- 120 ml
- 150 ml
- 200 ml
- 250 ml
- 300 ml
At a glance
- Best for
- Cleansing gel and cream ranges · Micellar water and toner-cleanser hybrids · Professional/salon-size cleansers
- Formula fit
- Gel cleanser · Cream cleanser · Foaming cleanser
- Materials
- HDPE (virgin and PCR) · PET · PP for caps
- Decoration
- Custom colour matching (Pantone or approved physical sample) · Screen printing, up to 6 colours on cylindrical surfaces
What are cleanser bottles?
Cleansers are used with wet hands in wet environments, so closure function and inlet size are the design priorities. Flip-top caps are standard for gels; foam pumps suit liquid cleansers intended to dispense lather; pumps work for cream cleansers and professional formats.
Cleansers are often the highest-volume SKU in a skincare line, which means unit cost, carton efficiency and carton-out count drive the packaging decision as much as aesthetics.
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 for caps, Mono-material HDPE + HDPE closure |
| Closures / dispensing | Flip-top cap, Disc-top cap, Lotion pump, Foam pump, Push-pull cap, Screw cap (refill) |
| Customisation | Custom colour matching (Pantone or approved physical sample), Screen printing, up to 6 colours on cylindrical surfaces, UV digital printing (short runs, multi-SKU artwork), Hot stamping for logos and metallic accents, Frosted, soft-touch, spray-coated or metallic finishing, Wrap label, front-and-back label or shrink sleeve, PCR or mono-material construction options |
| 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
Wide-neck options
Orifice size is specified from the gel viscosity so the product flows at the rate the user expects — no squeezing or blocked discs.
Wet-hand usability
Flip-top and pump closures are leak-tested and torque-verified so the pack stays clean on a shower shelf.
Cost at retail volume
HDPE moulds remain cost-efficient at 250–500 ml, which matters because cleansers frequently carry lower retail prices per bottle.
Who it is suitable for
- Cleansing gel and cream ranges
- Micellar water and toner-cleanser hybrids
- Professional/salon-size cleansers
- Refill refill-ready bottle programmes
- Body wash and shower gel
Suitable formulas and products
- Gel cleanser
- Cream cleanser
- Foaming cleanser
- Micellar water
- Enzyme powder (wider neck required)
- Shower gel
Customisation options
Cleanser Bottles 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 (Pantone or approved physical sample)
- Screen printing, up to 6 colours on cylindrical surfaces
- UV digital printing (short runs, multi-SKU artwork)
- Hot stamping for logos and metallic accents
- Frosted, soft-touch, spray-coated or metallic finishing
- Wrap label, front-and-back label or shrink sleeve
- PCR or mono-material construction options
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
- PP — material guide
Frequently asked questions
Answers to the questions buyers ask most about cleanser bottles. Send any specific question through the contact form and a packaging engineer will reply in writing.
Which cap is best for a gel cleanser?
A flip-top cap is the standard for gels up to about 3,000 cP because it is a one-hand closure and controls the flow. Very thick balms and pastes need a wide-mouth jar or a tube instead.
How do foam pumps work?
A foam pump mixes air and liquid in the chamber to produce lather from a low-viscosity surfactant formula. Foam quality depends on formula viscosity and surfactant type, so we recommend a filling trial with your formula before finalising the pump specification.
Can cleanser bottles be refilled?
Yes. We supply refill-ready bottles with screw-off closures and lightweight refill bottles designed to be sold alongside, both in HDPE for mono-material recycling.
What MOQ applies to cleanser bottles?
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 bottles?
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 (Pantone or approved physical sample) 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 bottles. 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 bottles 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 for caps, Mono-material HDPE + HDPE closure. 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 cleanser bottles
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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