Amber Glass Bottles

Amber Glass Bottles and Containers for Oils, Serums, and Sprays

What amber glass bottles are used for

Amber glass is brown glass that blocks a large part of the light. That is why amber glass bottles are a common choice for facial oils, serums, hair oils, body oils, beard oils, essential oil blends, tinctures, room sprays, and liquid soaps. Skincare brands, oil makers, candle and home brands, and wellness labels buy amber glass bottles wholesale to fill at their own site. Glass does not take on the smell of the contents, looks clean on the shelf, and can be recycled. Amber glass containers also come as jars for balms, butters, salts, and scrubs.

Sizes and how to measure

Amber glass bottles are sold by the volume they hold. Common sizes are 0.5 oz (15 ml), 1 oz (30 ml), 2 oz (60 ml), 4 oz (120 ml), 8 oz (240 ml), and 16 oz (480 ml). Check the total height with the closure on, because that sets the height of your box. Measure the diameter of the bottle and the flat area of the label if you plan to use one. The closure must match the neck of the bottle, so send us the size you want and we confirm the matching closure.

Example sizes (approximate and for reference only; we confirm the exact size before you order):

• 1 oz (30 ml): about 1.3 in wide x 3.4 in tall
• 2 oz (60 ml): about 1.6 in wide x 3.9 in tall
• 4 oz (120 ml): about 2 in wide x 4.9 in tall
• 8 oz (240 ml): about 2.4 in wide x 5.9 in tall
• 16 oz (480 ml): about 2.9 in wide x 7.3 in tall

Shapes and closures

The most common shape is a round shoulder bottle, also called a Boston round. A straight sided bottle suits a wide label, and a cylinder bottle gives a modern look. A wide mouth jar holds thick products such as balms and scrubs. The closure sets how the product is used. Amber glass dropper bottles use a glass pipette and a rubber or silicone bulb for oils and serums. A pump suits lotions and liquid soaps, a fine mist sprayer suits toners and room sprays, and a screw cap suits liquids that are poured. Collars and caps come in black, white, gold, and silver.

Why amber glass

Amber glass lets less light through than clear glass, which helps protect light sensitive formulas, and it is a familiar look for oils and wellness products. It is also sturdy and does not scratch easily. Glass is heavier than plastic, so plan for the weight in your shipping box. Clear, cobalt blue, and green glass are also used, and amber is the one most customers choose for oils. We do not make claims about how long a formula lasts, so please follow your own stability testing.

Printing, coating, and finishes

Custom amber glass bottles can carry a logo in several ways. Screen printing puts one or two colors straight on the glass and lasts well. White ink stands out well on brown glass. Hot stamp foil in gold or silver gives a sharp metallic mark. A pressure sensitive label gives full color and room for text. A frosted or colored coating can match your brand. Amber glass bottles wholesale can be printed with the same design on every bottle or left plain if you prefer to label them yourself.

Labeling notes

If your bottle holds a skincare, personal care, or home product, the label must carry the text that the law requires for your product, such as ingredients, net contents, and warnings. You supply the text and the layout, and we print what you send. We do not write or check label text or claims, so please have your final label reviewed by a person who knows the rules for your product.

Artwork and dieline

We send a free dieline that shows the print area on your bottle, or the size of your label. Supply artwork as a vector AI or PDF file with fonts outlined and images at 300 DPI in CMYK. Screen print and foil designs work best as single color vector files. If you have no artwork yet, free design support and a free consultation are included, and our team can help lay out the logo and the text from your brand colors. You review and approve the artwork before production starts.

How to order custom amber glass bottles

1. Choose your bottle size, shape, and closure.
2. Send your quantity, starting at 5,000 units.
3. Receive your free dieline and add your artwork, or ask for help.
4. Review and approve the artwork and the closure match.
5. Production takes 25 to 30 business days after artwork approval.
6. Your order ships free to one U.S. address.

The final price depends on bottle size, closure type, printing, finishing, and quantity. The 5,000 unit minimum suits a first launch and a bulk order alike.

What comes with every order

• Free shipping to one U.S. address
• Free thank-you cards equal to the units ordered
• Free design support, free dieline, and free consultation
• Orders start at 5,000 units
• Eco-friendly materials sourced from certified suppliers