Plastic Cosmetic Jars

Plastic Cosmetic Jars with Lids for Creams, Balms, Masks, and Scrubs

What plastic cosmetic jars are used for

A cosmetic jar has a wide opening, so thick products are easy to scoop. Plastic cosmetic jars are used for face cream, body cream, eye cream, lip balm, body butter, hair masks, scrubs, clay masks, gels, and salves. Skincare, body care, and hair care brands buy empty jars to fill at their own site. Plastic jars are light, do not shatter, and cost less to ship than glass, which makes them a good choice for travel sizes, gift sets, shower use, and large sizes. They also suit brands that sell in high volume or want a lower cost per unit.

Sizes and how to measure

Jars are sold by the weight or volume they hold. Small plastic cosmetic jars hold 5 g, 10 g, 15 g, or 30 g and suit balms, samples, and travel sets. Common retail sizes are 50 g, 100 g, and 200 g, and large jars of 250 g to 500 g suit body butter and masks. Check the diameter and the total height with the lid on, because that sets the size of your box. Measure the flat side for a label. The lid must match the neck of the jar, so send us the size you want and we confirm the match.

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

• 10 g: about 1.4 in wide x 0.9 in tall
• 30 g: about 1.9 in wide x 1.3 in tall
• 50 g: about 2.3 in wide x 1.5 in tall
• 100 g: about 2.7 in wide x 2 in tall
• 200 g: about 3.3 in wide x 2.5 in tall

Materials, shapes, and lids

Plastic cosmetic jars come in PET, PP, and acrylic. PET is clear and strong and works for many creams. PP is tough, handles a wide range of temperatures, and suits balms and body butter. Acrylic jars have a thick double wall that looks like glass and feels solid. Jars come in clear, frosted, white, black, and colored plastic. Shapes include round, straight sided, and wide mouth. Plastic cosmetic jars with lids come with a screw lid in black, white, gold, silver, or clear, and a liner or an inner disc under the lid seals the jar. Tell us what the jar will hold and we suggest the best material.

Printing, coating, and finishes

Custom plastic cosmetic jars can carry a logo in several ways. Screen printing puts one or two colors straight on the jar or the lid and lasts well. Hot stamp foil in gold or silver gives a sharp metallic mark. A pressure sensitive label gives full color and room for text, and a matte or colored coating can match your brand. Plastic cosmetic jars wholesale and wholesale plastic cosmetic jars orders can be printed with the same design on every jar, or left plain if you prefer to label them yourself. Plastic cosmetic jars with lids wholesale orders in one size can share a single dieline across several products.

Labeling notes

If your jar holds a skincare or personal care 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 jar and lid, 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 plastic cosmetic jars

1. Choose your jar size, material, color, and lid.
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 lid 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 jar size, material, lid type, printing, finishing, and quantity. The 5,000 unit minimum suits a first launch and a wholesale 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