Plastic Bottles
Cosmetic Bottles
Plastic cosmetic bottles are the largest packaging family in skincare: 15 ml to 1,000 ml formats in PET, PP or HDPE, closed with a disc, pump, sprayer, dropper or cap and decorated with your brand colour and logo.
- 15 ml
- 20 ml
- 30 ml
- 50 ml
- 60 ml
- 100 ml
At a glance
- Best for
- Skincare brands · Hair care brands · Body care ranges
- Formula fit
- Lotion and emulsion · Serum and essence · Cleansing gel
- Materials
- PET / PETG · PP · HDPE
- Decoration
- Custom colour matching (Pantone or approved physical sample) · Screen printing, up to 6 colours on cylindrical surfaces
What are cosmetic bottles?
This page is the entry point to our bottle range. Choosing between PET, PP and HDPE is the first decision, and capacity, closure type and decoration follow from the product texture and the way it is used.
If you are unsure of the format, send the product texture, target fill volume and retail price band. We reply with two or three stock mould recommendations, including a comparison of unit price, sampling time and decoration options.
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 | 15 ml, 20 ml, 30 ml, 50 ml, 60 ml, 100 ml, 120 ml, 150 ml, 200 ml, 250 ml, 300 ml, 500 ml, 750 ml, 1,000 ml |
| Materials | PET / PETG, PP, HDPE, Acrylic-capped combinations, PCR grades of PET, PP and HDPE |
| Closures / dispensing | Screw cap, Disc-top cap, Flip-top cap, Lotion pump, Treatment pump, Fine-mist sprayer, Dropper, Airless pump |
| 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
One supplier for the whole range
Bottles, closures, decoration and secondary packing can be quoted together, which simplifies MOQ planning across a full product line.
Stock moulds for fast launch
Over 200 bottle moulds are available for sampling in 5–10 working days when you need market feedback before tooling investment.
Custom development path
When a stock mould does not carry the shelf presence you want, we develop a proprietary bottle mould with DFM review, prototypes and first-article inspection.
Who it is suitable for
- Skincare brands
- Hair care brands
- Body care ranges
- Cosmetic manufacturers and contract fillers
- Distributors and private-label programmes
Suitable formulas and products
- Lotion and emulsion
- Serum and essence
- Cleansing gel
- Toner
- Body milk and cream
- Hair care
Customisation options
Cosmetic 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
- PET — material guide
- PP — material guide
- HDPE — material guide
- Acrylic — material guide
Frequently asked questions
Answers to the questions buyers ask most about cosmetic bottles. Send any specific question through the contact form and a packaging engineer will reply in writing.
How do I choose the right capacity for a cosmetic bottle?
Use the fill volume, not the total capacity. Standard overfill is 3–10%: a 30 ml face serum is usually filled in a 30 ml bottle to the fill line, while a 50 ml body serum may be filled in a 60 ml bottle. Tell us your fill weight and formula density and we recommend the closest stock mould.
Which closure should I choose?
Free-flowing lotions and toners use disc-top caps or pumps, gels and cleansers use flip-top caps, treatments use droppers or airless pumps, and mists use sprayers. Closure choice also drives leak-test requirements and unit cost.
Can all bottles be decorated?
Yes, all moulded plastic bottles accept colour, printing, hot stamping, coating and labelling. Cylindrical PET bottles take the highest-quality multi-colour printing because there are no parting lines across the print band.
How fast can you ship a first bottle order?
Stock samples in 5–10 working days; custom colour and decorated samples in 10–20 working days. 15–30 working days after sample approval, depending on quantity, decoration and assembly complexity.
What is the MOQ for cosmetic 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 cosmetic 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 cosmetic 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?
PET / PETG, PP, HDPE, Acrylic-capped combinations, PCR grades of PET, PP and HDPE. Selection is driven by formula compatibility, clarity requirements, decoration and any recycled-content target.
Still have a question? Talk to a packaging expert.
More in Plastic Bottles
PET Bottles
PET cosmetic bottles are clear, lightweight, strong and cost-effective, which makes them the most common choice for lotions, toners, cleansers and body care in retail volumes of 30 ml to 500 ml.
30 ml · 50 ml · 60 ml · 100 ml · more
View range →
HDPE Bottles
HDPE cosmetic bottles are opaque, durable, chemical-resistant and the most cost-effective option above 250 ml, which is why they dominate cleansers, shampoo, body wash and professional-size skincare.
50 ml · 100 ml · 150 ml · 200 ml · more
View range →
PP Bottles
PP cosmetic bottles combine heat and chemical resistance with mono-material recyclability, making them the default choice for travel sizes, treatment formats, professional products and refillable systems.
15 ml · 20 ml · 30 ml · 50 ml · more
View range →
Lotion Bottles
Lotion bottles are medium-to-large plastic bottles, normally 50–500 ml, closed with a disc-top cap, flip-top or lotion pump to dispense viscous emulsions reliably.
50 ml · 60 ml · 80 ml · 100 ml · more
View range →
Serum Bottles
Serum bottles are small, high-precision packs — usually 15 ml to 50 ml — closed with a dropper, treatment pump or airless pump, and finished to premium retail standards because the packaging often justifies a high price per millilitre.
15 ml · 20 ml · 30 ml · 40 ml · more
View range →
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 · more
View range →Continue researching
Quotes and samples for cosmetic 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.
No account required · NDA available · Quote replies within one business day (Mon–Sat, GMT+8)