Skincare Packaging
Face Cream Packaging
Face cream packaging is normally a 30–60 ml jar in PP, acrylic or airless construction, and the decision between them sets the perceived price point and the level of protection the formula receives.
- 15 ml
- 30 ml
- 50 ml
- 60 ml
- 100 ml
At a glance
- Best for
- Face cream launches · Night cream and rich treatment formats · Prestige and gift sets
- Formula fit
- Day and night cream · Rich moisturiser · Barrier balm
- Materials
- PP · Acrylic + PP cup · PET
- Decoration
- Custom colour matched to the brand palette · Printing on body, lid and shoulder
What are face cream packaging?
A face cream jar is handled twice a day for months, so small details of thread quality, lid alignment and wall finish determine how premium the product feels long after the launch photographs are taken.
We quote face cream jars in four constructions: single-wall PP for volume and value, double-wall for thickness and weight, acrylic with an inner cup for prestige, and airless jars where the formula needs protection.
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, 30 ml, 50 ml, 60 ml, 100 ml |
| Materials | PP, Acrylic + PP cup, PET, PCR PP, SAN accents |
| Closures / dispensing | Gasketed screw lid, Double-wall lid, Acrylic dome lid, Airless jar lid, Lid with printed insert |
| 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
Construction matched to positioning
Value, mass market, masstige and prestige each map to a different jar construction, and we quote all four so the price ladder is visible.
Decoration depth
The jar lid is the largest printable surface in a skincare line: spraying, printing, hot stamping, doming and insert discs are all available.
Airless upgrade path
The same capacity can be quoted as a standard jar and an airless jar, so the brand can compare protection, dose and cost in one document.
Who it is suitable for
- Face cream launches
- Night cream and rich treatment formats
- Prestige and gift sets
- Refill cream programmes
- Brands moving from jars to airless
Suitable formulas and products
- Day and night cream
- Rich moisturiser
- Barrier balm
- Retinol cream
- Eye cream
- Body-format cream in larger jars
Customisation options
Face Cream 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
- PP — material guide
- Acrylic — material guide
- PET — material guide
- PCR plastic — material guide
Frequently asked questions
Answers to the questions buyers ask most about face cream packaging. Send any specific question through the contact form and a packaging engineer will reply in writing.
What is the most common face cream jar size?
50 ml. Eye creams use 15 ml, trial formats 15–30 ml, body formats 100–250 ml, and professional formats up to 500 ml.
How do I know if my cream needs an airless jar?
Test whether repeated air exposure and finger contact affect the formula: if the actives oxidise (retinol, vitamin C), if preservative levels are reduced, or if stability testing shows degradation in an open jar, use airless.
Can you produce a cream jar with a logo printed on the lid and the body?
Yes. Lid and body can carry different decoration methods — for example sprayed body plus hot-stamped lid logo, or printed lid and label body — with colour verified against your approved sample (ΔE ≤ 1.5).
What is the lead time for face cream jars?
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 face cream 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 face cream 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 face cream 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?
PP, Acrylic + PP cup, PET, PCR PP, SAN accents. 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 face cream 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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