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Cosmetic packaging
selection guide.
A cosmetic packaging selection guide for lip gloss, lipstick, mascara and dual-ended projects.
Start with your formula, intended fill quantity and application method. Then compare the structure, components and decoration of a selected reference before requesting samples.
Product references reviewed: October 25, 2026 · Guide updated: October 27, 2026
01 / SHORTLIST
Compare four packaging families
Use a product reference to start the discussion. The examples below reproduce listed capacities from our product quotation reference; they do not establish the fill quantity or suitability for your formula.
| Format | Reference & listed capacity | Selection questions |
|---|---|---|
| Lip gloss tubes | PKGLG0002 10 mL | What formula and target fill volume will you use? Which applicator, rod and wiper configuration should the sample include? |
| Lipstick tubes | PKGLS0005 5 mL listed in the reference sheet | Confirm the intended product form, required fill weight, internal dimensions and mechanism. Ask what the listed volume represents for this configuration. |
| Mascara tubes | PKGMC0002 20 mL | Which brush, rod and wiper are required? Agree the formula, fill target and application requirements before evaluating the sample. |
| Dual-ended packaging | PKGDE0007 3.5 mL / 20 mL | Specify each end separately: formula, fill quantity, applicator and closure. Confirm which capacity belongs to which end and the overall dimensions. |
A single example does not represent every size or configuration in its collection. Confirm the current specification for the SKU you choose.
02 / FILL REQUIREMENTS
Volume and weight answer different questions
Volume: mL
Millilitres describe volume. Ask whether a listed value refers to the intended fill volume, the container's full volume or another measurement basis. Agree the usable fill quantity with the selected components and your actual formula.
Weight: g
Grams describe mass. A target of 5 g does not automatically mean that a 5 mL reference is suitable. Converting between mass and volume requires the formula's density; volume in mL equals mass in g divided by density in g/mL.
For solid-product formats, provide the intended fill weight and the dimensions required by your filling process. Some reference sheets use mL for lipstick packaging, so confirm the measurement basis rather than treating the listed number as a guaranteed finished-product weight.
For dual-ended packaging, record the two fill requirements separately. A combined total does not tell you whether each side will fit its intended product.
03 / COMPONENT SPECIFICATION
Read PETG as a product material reference
The 87 products in our October 25 quotation update list PETG as the material. That label does not mean that every cap, rod, wiper, brush or decorative layer is PETG.
Ask for the materials of the components included in your selected configuration, especially parts that contact the formula. Include any material declaration or report you need, together with your destination market, so availability and product coverage can be confirmed.
Material identification alone does not establish compatibility, leakage performance or suitability for a particular formula. Evaluate the agreed sample configuration using your actual product and relevant conditions.
04 / SAMPLE EVALUATION
Make the sample brief specific
State whether you need an existing sample, a custom color, a decorated sample or a mold sample. An appearance sample and a sample prepared for formula evaluation may have different requirements.
Identify the configuration
Record the SKU, capacity basis, dimensions, component materials, applicator and wiper. For a dual-ended pack, record these details for each end.
Define the appearance
Agree a color reference, finish, logo position, decoration method and artwork version. Use a physical reference or approved sample to settle the order appearance.
Review filling and use
Check the selected configuration with your formula and filling requirements. Define the required closure, applicator and dispensing behavior before approval.
Agree the evaluation conditions
Specify the compatibility, leakage, closure torque and transportation checks relevant to the project, including acceptance criteria. A photograph or a visual sample does not establish these results.
Confirm sample arrangements
Agree sample quantity, sample and courier charges, delivery address and estimated completion date. Keep a record of the sample version and the details approved for the order.
Production photographs and the company film show manufacturing activities. The inspection requirements and records for your order should be agreed for its specific structure, formula and configuration.
05 / REQUEST A QUOTE
Send one complete packaging brief
Product & design
- Selected SKU or reference sample
- Formula type and intended application
- Target fill quantity, unit and dimensions
- Component, applicator and wiper requirements
- Color, finish, logo artwork and placement
- Existing structure or new mold requirement
Quantity & delivery
- Quantity for each SKU, color and design
- Sample type and quantity
- Destination country and postal code or port
- Target launch and delivery dates
- Preferred trade terms and any target price
- Required documents and packing details
Request a dated quotation showing the currency, unit of sale, final configuration and validity period. Clarify sample, tooling, decoration, packing and shipping charges rather than assuming they are included in a reference unit price.
Our quotation references use USD per piece. MOQ, sample and production timing for the quoted collection are explained in the buyer FAQ; confirm the terms for your order before making a production commitment.